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DISCLAIMER: This post is based on assumptions that have a very low probability of coming true. It's harmless, wild speculation meant to kill time between games and give an outlet for those who, like me, are prone to fits of extreme optimism about the Nets. If that sort of thing irritates you, this thread is not for you.
A big part of our rebuilding plan (allegedly) was to clear cap space for 2010. But suppose that the Nets are near .500 at the trade deadline and still improving appreciably week to week. Let's suppose it's obvious by then that Yi is a future all star and that Lopez is the real deal in the middle. Let's also suppose that Carter is healthy and still playing with the focus and all-round excellence that he has displayed since the Kidd trade.
Would it be wise at that time to consider a trade that would bring back a major player with big salary beyond 09-10 from an organization that realizes it needs to reshuffle the deck or that is badly underachieving? Let's assume the Net untouchables in the trade are Harris, Carter, Yi, and Lopez and that we wouldn't give up more than two of our other young players (Boone, Williams, CDR, Anderson).
The reason for this query: if a team filled with such inexperienced players defies all conventional wisdom and proves good enough to win about half its games in only its first half season together, should we start to consider a NEW window for real winning, namely the window in which Carter can reasonably be expected to produce at or near his current level?
In addition to our 4 young players, we also have 3 #1s over the next two seasons and the rights to Nenad Kristic from which to cull a package.
An example of the kind of acquisition I'm talking about is in order, so let's try this one:
Andre Kirilenko for Ryan Anderson, Stromile Swift, Bobby Simmons, and a lottery-protected first.
Saves Utah the third year on Kirilenko's contract (but also wrecks NJ's cap for 2010, necessitating a S&T for any of the big FAs out there). Swift's expiring helps them with their payroll as they have to pay Boozer big bucks next off season. Gets them a serviceable, veteran SF that can hit the 3 and fit a role well in their half court sets and a smart, versatile forward prospect with a seemingly bright future in Anderson.
NJ gets a stat-stuffer that can comfortably play both forward positions, is an improving 3-point shooter (38% last year) and is perhaps the most versatile defender in the NBA.
In the circumstances outlined, would you do this trade (and just assume that Utah would, for purposes of discussion, even if you think they wouldn't).
A big part of our rebuilding plan (allegedly) was to clear cap space for 2010. But suppose that the Nets are near .500 at the trade deadline and still improving appreciably week to week. Let's suppose it's obvious by then that Yi is a future all star and that Lopez is the real deal in the middle. Let's also suppose that Carter is healthy and still playing with the focus and all-round excellence that he has displayed since the Kidd trade.
Would it be wise at that time to consider a trade that would bring back a major player with big salary beyond 09-10 from an organization that realizes it needs to reshuffle the deck or that is badly underachieving? Let's assume the Net untouchables in the trade are Harris, Carter, Yi, and Lopez and that we wouldn't give up more than two of our other young players (Boone, Williams, CDR, Anderson).
The reason for this query: if a team filled with such inexperienced players defies all conventional wisdom and proves good enough to win about half its games in only its first half season together, should we start to consider a NEW window for real winning, namely the window in which Carter can reasonably be expected to produce at or near his current level?
In addition to our 4 young players, we also have 3 #1s over the next two seasons and the rights to Nenad Kristic from which to cull a package.
An example of the kind of acquisition I'm talking about is in order, so let's try this one:
Andre Kirilenko for Ryan Anderson, Stromile Swift, Bobby Simmons, and a lottery-protected first.
Saves Utah the third year on Kirilenko's contract (but also wrecks NJ's cap for 2010, necessitating a S&T for any of the big FAs out there). Swift's expiring helps them with their payroll as they have to pay Boozer big bucks next off season. Gets them a serviceable, veteran SF that can hit the 3 and fit a role well in their half court sets and a smart, versatile forward prospect with a seemingly bright future in Anderson.
NJ gets a stat-stuffer that can comfortably play both forward positions, is an improving 3-point shooter (38% last year) and is perhaps the most versatile defender in the NBA.
In the circumstances outlined, would you do this trade (and just assume that Utah would, for purposes of discussion, even if you think they wouldn't).
ghoti
, but I don't think the same goes for NBA ballers.
