Trade talks about Amare for O'Neal in progress?

[TD 21]

I like this trade for the Heat a lot. Stoudemire is a headcase and lacks consistency as well as a well rounded game, meaning he's not a true number one option, but as a second option to one of the five best players in the game, he's a perfect fit. Barbosa is as well, even though he's a combo guard. Wade is the Heat's de facto PG any way, all the Heat need is someone who can relieve him of some of the ball handling responsibilities and knock down open shots when playing off the ball (a la Fisher). Barbosa can do this and can create his own shot.

Yeah, it takes the Heat (assuming they re-sign Stoudemire) out of the 2010 free agency bonanza and robs them of the chance to lure either James or Bosh to join Wade, but the chances of that happening were probably not that great to begin with. With the explosive scoring of Stoudemire and Barbosa, plus the fact that both are sub-par defenders, the Heat would no longer need another player who fits that description. Which means Beasley could become a valuable trade chip to fill more pressing needs, like center and small forward. Going forward, a core of Wade, Stoudemire, Barbosa, Chalmers, Haslem (if he's re-signed), plus whatever they acquire for Beasley, that's a team that could do damage in the East.

[JMarkJohns]

For all the good that should come through any trade, I'm certain this will not end well for Phoenix and its fans. Perhaps I'm too skeptical, but I'm not holding out any hope for quality pieces returning to Phoenix in exchange for Amare or a "throw in" like Barbosa (who shouldn't just be thrown in as he does have a decent contract and does produce when healthy, so he has value).

A package of Amare and Barbosa should fetch a quality package of expiring contracts, one or two young prospects with good upside and a nice draft pick. I don't expect anything beyond the "expiring contracts" part.

[da_suns_fan]

For all the good that should come through any trade, I'm certain this will not end well for Phoenix and its fans. Perhaps I'm too skeptical, but I'm not holding out any hope for quality pieces returning to Phoenix in exchange for Amare or a "throw in" like Barbosa (who shouldn't just be thrown in as he does have a decent contract and does produce when healthy, so he has value).

A package of Amare and Barbosa should fetch a quality package of expiring contracts, one or two young prospects with good upside and a nice draft pick. I don't expect anything beyond the "expiring contracts" part.

I agree, Barbosa is an absolute deal-breaker.

I'll say no to any Amare trade that doesnt include Richardson. If there just able to get those two out of Phoenix, then theyre in a great spot to go after free agents this summer.

[Steve Jobs]

Please send to Golden State.

[lefty]

[Def Rowe]

I can't believe Phoenix didn't get a draft pick back from the Shaq trade. You'd think Steve Kerr could have negotiated something better.

[ClippersDynasty]

Lakers should trade Bynum for Amare. Bynum will never show up in a big game against a legit Center. He just plays too soft. He'll just keep beating up on ty teams with 6'9 Centers and Lakerfans will keep busting nuts over the guy like he's worth a but he isn't when it actually matters. Amare actually sucks , but the Lakers should look into dealing Bynum.

[RsxPiimp]

Lakers should trade Bynum for Amare.

Pau/Amare frontcourt sounds like buffet for physical and imposing teams.

[ClippersDynasty]

Pau/Amare frontcourt sounds like buffet for physical and imposing teams.

Kinda like the Lakers are now? I wasn't being serious about that trade BTW, Amare sucks. Lakers should definitely look into dealing Bynum though.