I like Channing but let's be honest, coming into the league as a 6'11" 235 lb. 4-year player out of a decent program in Arizona, I was expecting a much better, much more seasoned all-around NBA-ready big man than what we actually got. He didn't come into the league as a freshman or H.S. player, so I'm thinking that at this point there's a good chance that if he doesn't possess at least some of those instincts & skills at this point (rebounding, shotblocking, overall toughness, etc...) he might never develop them. He's got one of the prettiest jumpers for a big man out there, true, but I fear he'll never be the rebounder/defender we need next to Curry moving forward. I'm sorry but I want a hell of a lot more outta my PF than just a guy who shoots 20 footers. I know most of you feel the same way. His long-range jumpers look so sweet going down when he's on, as he was yesterday against the Raptors, but it's apparent to me that the whole package just isn't there with this guy. I say we deal him now while he still has some decent value. First off, dealing Channing would open up more time for Lee to be the rock at PF next season which is very important to this team taking the next step. Lee has shown enough to convince me that he's 10-15 pounds of muscle and a consistant 10-15 foot jumper away from being an all-star PF and with his work ethic (look at the improvments he made coming into this season especially at the FT line) there's no doubt in my mind that that won't happen. This is one of the deepest upcoming drafts in recent memory. I want draft picks. If we acquired a couple of more picks we can really transform this roster into a much more balanced team by filling some holes. Let's be honest, we're kidding ourselves if we think we can deal Frye to get in the lottery so I'm thinking of a deal that would bring us back a mid-low 1st rounder and a high 2nd rounder. I really think that's fair. Here's a couple of options: (1) Frye and Nate Robinson to the Lakers for their 1st rounder (hovering around #19 at this point) and their 2nd rounder (#33). Although he's similar to Vladimir Radmanovic, Frye would give the Lakers a nice offensive option to play either behind or alongside Andrew Bynum and also would be a good player to have when you consider Odom's injury prone and Kwame Brown's a bust. And they might like Nate and his energy in the mix in the hopes of bringing back a little showtime in LA. Unlikely scenario, I know, but one possibility. (2) Frye and Nate or Collins to San Antonio for their 1st (#28) and their 2nd rounders (#34). Frye imo is more skilled than Ely or Elson, Butler's not ready to have any real impact and Robert Horry and Michael Finley aren't going to play forever. If I could envision a scenario where Frye would have a good chance to develop into a more complete player it would be playing with and learning from Tim Duncan. And Nate or Collins might be a better option to play behind Tony Parker than Jacque Vaughn. Collins in particular, much like Frye learning from Duncan, could further refine his already fine defensive abilities learning from a guy like Bruce Bowen. Just a few options. Basically with this draft I want: (1) A high % shooter with some size with our own pick at #23 (Almond, Afflalo, Belinelli or Rudy Fernandez). Crawford's inconsistant and might eventually slide over to PG anyway if and when Marbury declines and Q's back seems like it will always be a problem. (2) I take an additional shooter here with the low 1st rounder that would be coming back in a Frye trade unless there was strong buzz that Sean Williams might go late in the first round. If so I take Williams here. Otherwise, a take another shooter with size here. (3) With the high 2nd rounder I take Sean Williams. If he's gone I like Herbert Hill here (nice call Briggs). High % shooters with size and a legit shotblocker should be the top priorities. Hopefully we can get something done to either acquire more picks or move up in the draft come draft night and I'm totally in favor of using Channing Frye to do that. Any Thoughts????