SupremeCommander wrote:VDesai wrote:SupremeCommander wrote:VDesai wrote:But now that I think about it, if Denver got nothing from Minnesota, why did we acquire Ronnie Corey Brewer for Eddy Curry and Anthony Randolph. We couldn't get more for those 2?
My guess was capsace, and because the trades went to two teams, the Knicks contributed $6 million
But $3 mil went to Denver and $3 to Minny- I'm a little confused as to how this worked. Did Curry/Randolph technically pass through Denver? Im thinking there has to be more behind because Curry and Randolph for just Brewer certainly is bad. Just am curious at the logistics of how this trade was processed.
*I think* Curry's salary had to be traded for Melo to come to the Knicks. I don't think Denver wanted to assume his salary at all. Why would the Wolves assume Curry's contract? To upgrade from Brewer to AR.
My speculation, anyway
Yeah I can see that incentive now. Was interesting to note that a Minny first rounder was always part of the trade, but what ended up happening was the Knicks having to give up a first to Denver, and Minny not giving up any firsts. Would've rather had the Minny first than Ronnie Brewer, but Minny actually drove a hard bargain here.
The $3 mil they are getting for Curry means they won't really have to pay him much, if anything. Essentially they just swapped Brewer for Randolph and didn't have to throw in any picks or anything- they made it out pretty well as facilitators.