1. Dejuan Blair, Gary Neal For Patrick Patterson
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=aczbwdd
Spurs would essentially be trading for Patterson to replace Blair. Patterson is 6'9 with a 7 1/2 arm span. He has lottery talent and is physical in the post. He has yet to find a a consistent spot in Houston. Blair giver Lin and Harden a good pick and roll finisher Blair is fairly athletic and can maneuver in midair to avoid getting his shot blocked. also a great offensive rebounder. Neal is a lethal scorer who has yet to average more than 20 minutes a game but has average 9pts and shoots 40% 3pt for his career. Blair is unrestricted FA and will likely walk Neal will likely receive a 3-4 year offer worth about $12-15 as a RFA. Patterson has another season for $3+ million.
2. Stephen Jackson, Dejuan Blair and Gary Neal for Al Jefferson & a future 2nd round pick
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=bsjh7j8
By acquiring Jefferson the Spurs would have the inside track to resign him for a 5 year deal in the off-season. He could give the Spurs a consistent low post option and a solid rebounder. He also is a fan of Duncan and will be able to play along side him. Jefferson has been in the NBA since 2004 (8 seasons) yet has made the post season once and was swept out. A trip to the Conference Finals and beyond could influence him to stay.
Jackson is an expiring contract (like Jefferson). They likely won't keep Jefferson because Favors is younger, rapidly improving and extremely cheap. Jackson could be a rental for Utah, He plays the year out and is off the books. Blair and Neal would be in the same situation both could be gone at the end of the season but if they impress the could both be brought back for relatively cheap prices. Neal would fit well in Utah, Utah lacks great perimeter scoring and he is that.
3. Tiago Splitter, Matt Bonner, Cory Joseph for Tyrus Thomas
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=b36w6pq
This would be the most drastic of the 5 trade idea's. Splitter is viewed as Duncan's eventual replacement, Joseph as potentially Parkers and Bonner is ....Bonner.
Tyrus Thomas is a PF however can defend some wings (possibly Dirk or Durant). He is very athletic and has long arms as well. He could be very useful defending the pick and roll and has always been a solid shot blocker. Keeping Jackson in this deal would also be a great bonus. As the spurs could occasionally go big with a Parker, Leonard, Jackson, Thomas, Duncan lineup that could force turnovers and have just enough offense to outscore their opponents. (especially if Manu gets injured again)
The Bobcats would get a talented, but inconsistent, Center who would become by far their best big man. He is an excellent pick and roll player and could, given enough playing time turn into someone like Gortat on Phoenix. If they like him the can offer him a qualifying offer and match any offer that seems reasonable. Matt Bonner is for the most part in this trade for the salary. He would essentially be there to the end of the season. He could be waived afterward for $1 million dollars. Joseph provides the Bobcats with young talent (they don't have a ton of it) He could recieve semi consistent playing time in the NBA instead of the D- League. He also would seem to fit with The Bobcats defensive team. The Bobcats could also save more than $20 million dollars should the let all three walk next off season. By Moving Thomas they could also have enough cap space to sign talented role players to add depth around their draft picks (like the Hornets).
4. Gary Neal, Matt Bonner & A 2nd round pick for Jason Thompson
The Kings have alot of "depth" on their roster. They have 3 point guards, 2 are starting caliber PGs ( Thomas, Freddette, Brooks). 6 wings, 4 of which make more than $5 million (Thorton, Salmons, Evans, Garcia, & Outlaw) and 6 bigs (including Cousins, Robinson, ,Thompson, & Hayes, ). They resigned Thompson to a 5 year deal so he can't be traded until January.
The problem is that he will be splitting time with a better player in Robinson who will likely play alot of minutes as a rookie. They also have to decide if they are going to match Evans (the Rockets might force them to overpay to keep him). By moving Thompson for Neal and Bonner they get cap relief Neal may end up impressing and resigning in the off season especially if Evans leaves and Freddette gets traded. Bonner could be waived for $1 million dollars.
Thompson is 6'10 agile and athletic for a big man. He isn't known for his defense but could learn basic help and rotation defense. His career numbers; 27 min, 10.7ppg, 7.2rpg, .8 bpgs. would be perfect off the bench.
5. Matt Bonner for Joell Anthony and a 2nd round Pick.
The heat get a player who arguable to best stretch big man in the NBA his career 3pt % is 41.6% (last seasons league average was 34.7%). He could be valuable is small minutes especially in small ball lineups. He would save them $2.8 million if he is waived before next season. Anthony gives the Spurs a shot blocker who is a decent rebounder. He also rotates well and could cover the weak side. The Spurs would also get a 2nd rounder to potentially draft and stash. The Spurs would lose some cap flexibility because Anthony has a $3.8 million player option that he will pick up.
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