Trade Idea: Barry and Elson for Kurt Thomas

[Xylus]

Don't do that.

Other Suns fans that threaten the lives of players like the guy that had the fake bomb threat, they can go ahead and do that.

I won't do it, but it would be the sickest of all irony if you guys managed to get him.

[T Park]

Honestly it would be

[m33p0]

couldn't we go after someone a bit.... ya know... younger?

also, splitter and ian coming in next season would make thomas redundant.

[T Park]

M33 find someone younger that a team is willing to trade a younger as good version of Kurt THomas, and listen to them laugh.

Kurt THomas is perfect for this team right now, and he would be just as good next year.

Splitter isn't gonna get heavy minutes, and Mahinmi isn't as good.

[SScarrJ]

Kurt is gone at the end of this year. Like TPark said why Wouldn't the Sonics trade his expiring salary for other expiring salaries plus a 2nd round pick. Throw in some cash and I'm pretty sure that deal would be easy to get done with Presti as the GM.

[genomefreak13]

Barry + Elson for Thomas...Spurs version of a block buster ruin the franchise trade. This will surely rock the league

[Ghost Writer]

It's unlikely the Sonics will want to part with Kurt Thomas because they likely would receive young talent or draft picks in return, and Seattle already has six picks in this year's draft. Seattle needs veteran pieces to build a nucleus for a playoff contender, and as the starting center, Thomas has provided a much-needed inside presence defensively and on the boards.
"It's part of the business," Thomas said of the trade rumors. "I know you hear it all the time. But I've been around for a while, so it doesn't bother me.

"I haven't been a free agent for a while. It's just something I'll look to when this summer comes up and see what's best for Kurt and his family." -- Tacoma News Tribune

Just as I suspected.

Next.

And then there's that.

A second rounder and cash is not what SEA is looking for.

[Holt's Cat]

Well, that's the most they can hope for. On the open market this summer maybe someone gives Kurt Thomas 2 years, $10 mil. Maybe.

[Bruno]

I'm really split on Kurt Thomas.
There are certain matchups where he will help us but there are other matchups where Barry will be damn useful. At the end, I'm not sure Thomas will help Spurs more than Barry.

If Spurs had to give up a first round pick or Mahinmi or Splitter to get Thomas, it would be a bad trade.

[Holt's Cat]

I'm really split on Kurt Thomas.
There are certain matchups where he will help us but there are other matchups where Barry will be damn useful. At the end, I'm not sure Thomas will help Spurs more than Barry.

If Spurs had to give up a first round pick or Mahinmi or Splitter to get Thomas, it would be a bad trade.

Right, but a 2nd rounder makes sense. Plus they would be able to re-sign Thomas in the summer without using their MLE.

[Bruno]

Right, but a 2nd rounder makes sense. Plus they would be able to re-sign Thomas in the summer without using their MLE.

I doubt Sonics are interested for a second round pick. They have 2 first round picks and 4 second round picks in the 2008 draft.

I see them being more interested in getting money or getting better picks.

Elson + Barry + $3M for Thomas + 1 or 2 second round picks
or
Elson + Barry + 1st round pick for Thomas + 1 or 2 second round picks
are trades that makes some sense for Seattle.

I wouldn't do these deals if I were Spurs GM. I'm not even sure that I would do Barry + Elson for Thomas.

[Holt's Cat]

I doubt Sonics are interested for a second round pick. They have 2 first round picks and 4 second round picks in the 2008 draft.

I see them being more interested in getting money or getting better picks.

Elson + Barry + $3M for Thomas + 1 or 2 second round picks
or
Elson + Barry + 1st round pick for Thomas + 1 or 2 second round picks
are trades that makes some sense for Seattle.

I wouldn't do these deals if I were Spurs GM. I'm not even sure that I would do Barry + Elson for Thomas.

A 2nd round pick is better than nothing. The Spurs have two in '09 at their disposal as well. Presti can appreciate draft and stash as much as any other GM.

I think they need frontcourt help more than they need Barry to return. They need depth and quality in the frontcourt beyond the top 3 bigs in the rotation.

[Bruno]

First, I don't find Thomas that good.

Second, Thomas won't avoid Spurs to play small ball against teams like Dallas and when Spurs plays small, Spurs really need Barry.

In a general way, I'm not that hot on giving up Barry if Spurs don't get a swingman in return or a quick PF.

[Ghost Writer]

The Sonics need another draft pick like they need a hole in the head.

Read and snap back into reality.

[Holt's Cat]

Barry, Elson, and a pick for Thomas and Damien Wilkins. I think the trade exception from the Udrih trade would make that work. Wilkins could be a useful role player in SA. He does a little of everything and plays hard. Seems like a good teammate. Seattle seems to want to move Wilkins as his contract lasts past this year (ends in 2010).

[Que Gee]

According to a "SportsCenter breaking news" Thomas to the Spurs trade call is happening right now.

[phyzik]

Good call Holt Cat.... be sure to rub this all in Ghost Writers face.

[Taco]

nice move

sorry to see barry go

[hater]

If the Spurs get Kurt Thomas, I'm going to kill myself. Seriously, I'll put a knife to my throat and end it.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

You're such a .

[phyzik]

If the Spurs get Kurt Thomas, I'm going to kill myself. Seriously, I'll put a knife to my throat and end it.

[picnroll]

Duncan, Thomas, Udoka, Manu lineup would be one of the best rebounding teams in the league.

[BonnerDynasty]

[spurster]

What a call!

I guess Holt's cat has pretty good ears.

[MajorMike]

I do not want Tim Thomas here... I just don't like the guy. Just my opinion. Never liked him, don't want him in the silver and black... however, I'd love to see wilcox here instead. He's got a significantly smaller contract as well.

Well, good for you.

By the way, its Kurt Thomas, not Tim.