Re: Official Rate My Trade Thread
Ok tell me what you think about this trade. I haven't performed it yet, because I'd like some feedback first, just to make sure I am not being an idiot. BTW this is in my 30 team association (see sig), which is in it's 2nd year. So everybody is a year older and teams are different.
Phoenix receives: Chris Duhon (EC), Jared Jeffries (EC)
New York receives: Steve Nash
Why Phoenix would do it: For one, they've lost 22 straight games. Nope, that's not a misprint. 22 straight games. They're in dead last at the All-Star break with only 10 wins. So obviously this team isn't going anywhere. Nash has a 2 yr./ 20 mil. contract, but Phoenix most likely won't be a winner in that timespan, so he isn't in the Suns' future. The Suns get two EC's for Nash, so they get a lot of cap flexibility for the 2011 free agent class, which is starting to look like it could be good.
(By the way the Suns do not have Amare)
Why New York would do it: The Knicks currently are in 5th place in the East. With Chris Bosh, David Lee, and Tracy McGrady this team has all the talent in the world. Still they need one more piece to the puzzle, a point guard. Kemba Walker and Chris Duhon most likely won't get it done in the playoffs. So how bout a two-time MVP in Steve Nash? Nash has played for D'Antoni before, and remember he was close to leaving for New York this offseason IRL. Also I would think it would be a nice parting gift for the Suns to send him to a contender so he has a chance at a ring before he retires.
What do you guys think?
Also I need some advice for Chicago. This team is pretty stacked yet they are in 14th place in the Eastern Conference. This is their lineup.
C Joakim Noah (EC)
PF Carlos Boozer, signed to a big 5 year deal
SF Luol Deng, just signed a big 4 year deal
SG John Salmons (EC)
PG Derrick Rose, only 1 year left with a 2 yr. team option
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PG Kirk Hinrich, 2 year contract
SF Evan Turner, 2 yrs. with 2 yr. team
PF James Johnson (EC)
PF Taj Gibson (EC)
Any ideas on who to move? I would move Deng but his contract is pretty big (4 yr./ 51 mil.), and he just signed it. I am obviously not gonna move Boozer or Rose, but Salmons and Noah are possible options. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.
EDIT: I found that this trade works, but I am not too sure if it makes all that much sense.
Chicago recieves: Josh Howard (3 yr/$18), Matt Carrol (2yr/$3), and '11 first round pick
Dallas receives: Luol Deng (4yr/$51)
Dallas is in 1st place and Deng is a small upgrade than Howard, plus Howard is a trouble maker. Chicago gets rid of Deng's contract which is pretty bad. Still Howard is a small down grade and since he has 3 years left I'm not if this is a good trade. Plus Matt Carroll has a bad contract. The 2011 first round draft pick won't be too good since Dallas is in 1st in the West.
Ok tell me what you think about this trade. I haven't performed it yet, because I'd like some feedback first, just to make sure I am not being an idiot. BTW this is in my 30 team association (see sig), which is in it's 2nd year. So everybody is a year older and teams are different.
Phoenix receives: Chris Duhon (EC), Jared Jeffries (EC)
New York receives: Steve Nash
Why Phoenix would do it: For one, they've lost 22 straight games. Nope, that's not a misprint. 22 straight games. They're in dead last at the All-Star break with only 10 wins. So obviously this team isn't going anywhere. Nash has a 2 yr./ 20 mil. contract, but Phoenix most likely won't be a winner in that timespan, so he isn't in the Suns' future. The Suns get two EC's for Nash, so they get a lot of cap flexibility for the 2011 free agent class, which is starting to look like it could be good.
(By the way the Suns do not have Amare)
Why New York would do it: The Knicks currently are in 5th place in the East. With Chris Bosh, David Lee, and Tracy McGrady this team has all the talent in the world. Still they need one more piece to the puzzle, a point guard. Kemba Walker and Chris Duhon most likely won't get it done in the playoffs. So how bout a two-time MVP in Steve Nash? Nash has played for D'Antoni before, and remember he was close to leaving for New York this offseason IRL. Also I would think it would be a nice parting gift for the Suns to send him to a contender so he has a chance at a ring before he retires.
What do you guys think?
Also I need some advice for Chicago. This team is pretty stacked yet they are in 14th place in the Eastern Conference. This is their lineup.
C Joakim Noah (EC)
PF Carlos Boozer, signed to a big 5 year deal
SF Luol Deng, just signed a big 4 year deal
SG John Salmons (EC)
PG Derrick Rose, only 1 year left with a 2 yr. team option
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PG Kirk Hinrich, 2 year contract
SF Evan Turner, 2 yrs. with 2 yr. team
PF James Johnson (EC)
PF Taj Gibson (EC)
Any ideas on who to move? I would move Deng but his contract is pretty big (4 yr./ 51 mil.), and he just signed it. I am obviously not gonna move Boozer or Rose, but Salmons and Noah are possible options. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.
EDIT: I found that this trade works, but I am not too sure if it makes all that much sense.
Chicago recieves: Josh Howard (3 yr/$18), Matt Carrol (2yr/$3), and '11 first round pick
Dallas receives: Luol Deng (4yr/$51)
Dallas is in 1st place and Deng is a small upgrade than Howard, plus Howard is a trouble maker. Chicago gets rid of Deng's contract which is pretty bad. Still Howard is a small down grade and since he has 3 years left I'm not if this is a good trade. Plus Matt Carroll has a bad contract. The 2011 first round draft pick won't be too good since Dallas is in 1st in the West.
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