http://hoopshype.com/rumors.htm One rumor I’ve heard lately is that the Warriors have talked with Cleveland about acquiring Zydrunas Ilgauskas from the Cavaliers. This seems like a move the Warriors would love to make, which leads me to believe Cleveland either isn’t that interested in Jackson (they did sign Anthony Parker and they have Delonte West at shooting guard already) or they want more in exchange for Ilgauskas’ $11.5 million expiring contract. As Jackson has already said, he would love to go to Cleveland. And a starting perimeter of Mo Williams, Stephen Jackson and LeBron James sounds pretty formidable, especially with the likes of Parker, West and Bobbie Gibson coming off the bench. The Warriors couldn’t ask for a better return for moving their disgruntled star. Sure, they’d pay more this year. But they’d get Jax’s money off the books and go into the trade deadline with $22.8 million in expiring contracts (Z, Speedy, Acie Law, Devean George, Mikki Moore, C.J. Watson) or have that much come off the cap next offseason. Of course, the Warriors might have to give up one of their expiring contracts to sweeten the deal for Cleveland, plus probably take another salary off Cleveland’s hands (Delonte West? Daniel Gibson? Anderson Varejao?). The Cavs need to bring in some serious help to keep LeBron, especially if they don’t win a title. Certainly, adding Jax’s extension to their payroll wouldn’t help them land Chris Bosh to pair with LeBron. If this is on the table (no comment from GM Larry Riley, as is team policy), should the Warriors do it? Or is a possibly retiring center, and maybe a trade exception, not enough in exchange for Jax? What else would you be willing to give up to make the trade happen? I think it'd be smart for the Cavs to have one more solid peice for their title run. Plus they already have Shaq and Sideshow Bob to play C.... thoughts....
Makes sense for both sides, especially considering delonte's instability, but i think cleveland would want to see how the addition of Shaq changes their dynamic before bringing in extra guys. If they're gonna move Z's contract i'ev always felt that Michael Redd should be their target. He is the quiet, hard-working type of guy that would fit right in, IMO.
If you glance at the thread title very quickly, then look away, it appears to read "Would you trade Sex for Ilgauskas" carry on otherwise.
That would really be nice, I know eveyone has pointed out that Tracy's contract is not enough off the books to sign a max level player but I'm sure having Iggy's expiring as well would help our cause. Question is; who would we give up?
Only if the Rockets traded contracts that extend beyond 2010 in exchange for Big Z. Shane Battier and/or Trevor Ariza would have to be part of the package for Ilgauskas if the Rockets truly wanted to improve their cap position next summer with this trade. Personally, I'd pass if that was the price.
He does have 3-point touch though. I could see Nelson being intrigued as using him as a large 3-point weapon, similar to what he used to do with Manute Bol. Other than that, this really does not make any sense at all for GS.
yeah i don't think Nelson wants a 7'3 guy slowing down his offense ....so NO to the trade!!!!! -rocketblaze
