Sometimes when I get bored at work, I like to play with the ESPN Trade Machine. Most of these are unrealistic, but I'd like to think that each team would at least contemplate doing these deals.
Very nice trade. I know that Dalembert is overpaid but i yearn for a shotblocking center back in Houston. adding bosh, iggy and martin would make this team VERY interesting. If Morey did do this we would be top 3 in the Western conference next year, and this year might even be able to ruffle some feathers in the playoffs.
I am intrigued by Amare. I think Bosh is slightly better, but I would take Amare and probably give him close to a max extension. Shed a bit of caproom for next year as well. Deal McGrady+Battier+1st Rounder(unconditional) for next year for Amare and Leandro Barbosa. The suns get a veteran leader and defensive presence and a wild card in McGrady. They probably will get a more lucrative offer but they also stay a contender with trade and and a pick that would still probably be 15-20. Barbosa is probably a better perimeter option than everyone on our team sans AB anyway. Barbosa is a little expensive but not that badly. Barbosa is like Brooks in that he can play both positions. Start Lowry and Brooks and use Barbosa off the bench. I do believe between Ariza/Lowry they can effectively guard the starting 2s and 3s on a night to night basis. Start Hayes and Amare together and you are probably improved on both sides of the ball compared to Scola/Hayes. Then Scola is your backup center and Landry the power forward (DA being the 5 guy) Scola is way better defensively that Andersen, and we become very very deep.
Successful Trade Scenario Congratulations on a successful trade. Due to Houston, Phoenix, and New Jersey being over the cap, the 25% trade rule is invoked. Houston, Phoenix, and New Jersey had to be no more than 125% plus $100,000 of the salary given out for the trade to be accepted, which did happen here. This trade satisfies the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Trade ID Trade ID #5406575 Every trade made by fans is allocated a unique Trade ID which you can share with friends and fellow basketball fans to allow them to see your trade scenario. Try Another Trade or visit our Trade Forum. Houston Trade Breakdown Change in Team Outlook: +2.0 ppg, +5.0 rpg, and +0.9 apg. Incoming Players Amare Stoudemire 6-10 PF from Cypress Creek (HS) 20.9 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 1.0 apg in 34.7 minutes Bobby Simmons 6-6 SF from DePaul 5.3 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 0.7 apg in 17.2 minutes Devin Harris 6-3 PG from Wisconsin 15.3 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 5.9 apg in 33.6 minutes Outgoing Players Tracy McGrady 6-8 SG / SF from Mount Zion Christian Academy (HS) 3.2 ppg, 0.8 rpg, 1.0 apg in 7.6 minutes Brian Cook 6-9 PF from Illinois 1.2 ppg, 0.7 rpg, 0.0 apg in 2.5 minutes Carl Landry 6-8 PF from Purdue 16.4 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 0.7 apg in 27.4 minutes Aaron Brooks 5-11 PG from Oregon 18.7 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 5.0 apg in 35.5 minutes Phoenix Trade Breakdown Change in Team Outlook: +17.7 ppg, +1.5 rpg, and +4.9 apg. Incoming Players Brian Cook 6-9 PF from Illinois 1.2 ppg, 0.7 rpg, 0.0 apg in 2.5 minutes Carl Landry 6-8 PF from Purdue 16.4 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 0.7 apg in 27.4 minutes Aaron Brooks 5-11 PG from Oregon 18.7 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 5.0 apg in 35.5 minutes Tony Battie 6-11 PF / C from Texas Tech 2.3 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 0.2 apg in 9.3 minutes Outgoing Players Amare Stoudemire 6-10 PF from Cypress Creek (HS) 20.9 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 1.0 apg in 34.7 minutes New Jersey Trade Breakdown Change in Team Outlook: -19.7 ppg, -6.5 rpg, and -5.8 apg. Incoming Players Tracy McGrady 6-8 SG / SF from Mount Zion Christian Academy (HS) 3.2 ppg, 0.8 rpg, 1.0 apg in 7.6 minutes Outgoing Players Bobby Simmons 6-6 SF from DePaul 5.3 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 0.7 apg in 17.2 minutes Devin Harris 6-3 PG from Wisconsin 15.3 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 5.9 apg in 33.6 minutes Tony Battie 6-11 PF / C from Texas Tech 2.3 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 0.2 apg in 9.3 minutes
I would start Brooks and Barbosa in the back court! Brooks Barbosa Ariza Scola Amare Not an Ideal trade but id take it!
Monta Ellis 6-3 PG from Lanier (HS) 26.1 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 5.5 apg in 42.0 minutes Vladimir Radmanovic 6-10 PF / SF from Serbia-Montenegro (Foreign) 4.9 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 0.9 apg in 16.6 minutes Kelenna Azubuike 6-5 SG from Kentucky 13.9 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 1.1 apg in 25.7 minutes Outgoing Players Tracy McGrady 6-8 SG / SF from Mount Zion Christian Academy (HS) 3.2 ppg, 0.8 rpg, 1.0 apg in 7.6 minutes Aaron Brooks 5-11 PG from Oregon 18.7 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 5.0 apg in 35.6 minutes PLAYOFFS BABY !!! :grin:
Execpt the Warriors are the only team that said, they would not trade for Tracy Mcgrady. Back to the drawing board you go.
nets may have pieces to get stoudemire http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/64278/20100126/nets_may_have_pieces_to_get_stoudemire/
Houston Trade Breakdown Change in Team Outlook: -5.3 ppg, -1.7 rpg, and -2.2 apg. Incoming Players Amare Stoudemire 6-10 PF from Cypress Creek (HS) 20.8 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 1.0 apg in 34.7 minutes Outgoing Players Shane Battier 6-8 SF from Duke 8.4 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 2.4 apg in 33.2 minutes Brian Cook 6-9 PF from Illinois 1.3 ppg, 0.7 rpg, 0.1 apg in 2.5 minutes Carl Landry 6-8 PF from Purdue 16.4 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 0.7 apg in 27.4 minutes Phoenix Trade Breakdown Change in Team Outlook: +5.3 ppg, +1.7 rpg, and +2.2 apg. Incoming Players Shane Battier 6-8 SF from Duke 8.4 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 2.4 apg in 33.2 minutes Brian Cook 6-9 PF from Illinois 1.3 ppg, 0.7 rpg, 0.1 apg in 2.5 minutes Carl Landry 6-8 PF from Purdue 16.4 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 0.7 apg in 27.4 minutes Outgoing Players Amare Stoudemire 6-10 PF from Cypress Creek (HS) 20.8 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 1.0 apg in 34.7 minutes
Trade one: Rockets trade Scola Battier Blazers trade: Blake Webster Fernandez Trade Two: Rockets trade TMAC Brooks pick Suns Trade: Amare after he agrees to sign extension
Feedback: Overpaying in both trades. I love the idea of getting Fernandez though. But with all their injuries I don't think they are giving anyone up anytime soon.
