Harden, Perkins, one of their backup PGs, and their late 1st rounder
for
Tyson Chandler, Iman Shumpert, TD, maybe JR Smith(instead of Iman but we would not get the pick) somewhere in there
doesn't have the be these exact players, but somewhere in the lines of Tyson Chandler and a few throw ins, maybe Jorts...
With Harden and Ibaka being RFA, I wonder if OKC would consider this type of deal?
They get to upgrade Perkins and pair Ibaka with Tyson Chandler as both were DPOY candidates.
They can then use the MLE for a 6th player like Terry to be more cost efficient.
JR Smith would be ideal to be the 6th man as well.
They can offer Ibaka a salary in the 10-12m starting range but I think Harden doesn't want to be the player behind Westbrook and Durant.
I think a team like BKLYN Nets or someone will test OKC, with a max contract, so this is a decent deal for OKC to save $$$.
Paying a 6th man max or close to max salary is a lot of $$$.
I would hate to part with Iman and Tyson but with Iman coming off surgery and I believe Harden is an All Star in the making that could fit in with what we have left.
I just don't see Tyson, Amare, and Melo ever working together consistently....
We would be able to play Amare at center more, while Perkins can coexist better because he can post up a bit and hit a 12 footer.
More importantly, we get a SG, with the ability to penetrate, help facilitate, and is a STUD.
I don't think Harden gets enough respect and isn't treated like an "ALL STAR"
I know he can be part of a Dynasty in OKC, but there just isn't enough room for endorsements, playing behind Durant and Westbrook.
Would like to know your opinions, if this is a realistic trade, if this helps both teams, and would you pull the trigger?
If not, what would be your reasons?