Sonics And Suns Talking Trade?
24th June, 2006 - 10:46 pm
DraftExpress.com - Multiple sources told DraftExpress on Saturday that the Phoenix Suns and Seattle Supersonics are working on a potential blockbuster trade.

The Sonics have implied to numerous people over the past 48 hours that “something is going to go down,” while another source in Seattle told us that the Supersonics are “getting very close” to finalizing a trade.

While the exact details of the trade are still unknown, numerous names have been mentioned as key components. The main ones are Shawn Marion and Rashard Lewis, who would be exchanged along with the team’s first round draft choices (#10 for #27). Other pieces that are being discussed include Leandro Barbosa and Danny Fortson.

Seattle is interested in moving Rashard Lewis due to the fact that they believe he will opt out of his contract next summer and end up losing him for nothing. With so many concerns about the future of the franchise in Seattle, the best way to put fans in the seats is certainly to start winning more games, which is the primary motive of this trade.

Phoenix’s motive is to avoid the luxury tax for next season, which they are dangerously close to, and still keep the team as competitive as they are now. The Suns still have to extend Boris Diaw for 5 years and anywhere from 45-55 million dollars, which would put them well above the luxury tax threshold.
With Leandro Barbosa looking for a contract starting in the 7-8 million dollar range, and Steve Nash, Amare Stoudamire and Shawn Marion making max or near max dollars, keeping their core together past next season does not appear to be very likely.


I say we off Seattle

New York Trade Breakdown
Outgoing
Nate Robinson
5-9 PG from Washington
9.3 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 2.0 apg in 21.4 minutes
Jamal Crawford
6-5 SG from Michigan
14.3 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 3.8 apg in 32.3 minutes
Maurice Taylor
6-9 PF from Michigan
6.3 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 0.8 apg in 18.0 minutes
Incoming
Danny Fortson
6-8 PF from Cincinnati
3.8 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 0.1 apg in 12.0 minutes
Rashard Lewis
6-10 SF from Alief Elsik (HS)
20.1 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.3 apg in 36.9 minutes
Change in team outlook: -6.0 ppg, -0.4 rpg, and -4.2 apg.


Seattle Trade Breakdown
Outgoing
Danny Fortson
6-8 PF from Cincinnati
3.8 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 0.1 apg in 12.0 minutes
Rashard Lewis
6-10 SF from Alief Elsik (HS)
20.1 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.3 apg in 36.9 minutes
Incoming
Jamal Crawford
6-5 SG from Michigan
14.3 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 3.8 apg in 32.3 minutes
Maurice Taylor
6-9 PF from Michigan
6.3 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 0.8 apg in 18.0 minutes
Change in team outlook: -3.3 ppg, -1.9 rpg, and +2.2 apg.
Nate Robinson
5-9 PG from Washington
9.3 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 2.0 apg in 21.4 minutes


Successful Scenario
Due to New York and Seattle being over the cap, the 25% trade rule is invoked. New York and Seattle had to be no more than 125% plus $100,000 of the salary given out for the trade to be accepted, which did happen here. This trade satisfies the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Trade ID
Every trade made by fans is allocated a unique Trade ID which you can share with friends and fellow basketball fans to allow them to see your trade scenario. The Trade ID for this scenario is 3185000.


I think Seattle would bite. Plus we get roster space by cutting Fortson ( last yeat of contract ) we actually do a 3 for 1 deal.

Then we do

New York Trade Breakdown
Outgoing
#29 Pick
Steve Francis
6-3 PG from Maryland
14.4 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 4.9 apg in 34.2 minutes
Incoming
Jake Tsakalidis
7-2 C from Greece (Foreign)
5.0 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 0.3 apg in 14.4 minutes
Damon Stoudamire
5-10 PG from Arizona
11.7 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 4.7 apg in 31.9 minutes
Mike Miller
6-8 SG from Florida
13.7 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 2.7 apg in 30.6 minutes
Change in team outlook: +16.0 ppg, +9.0 rpg, and +2.8 apg.


Memphis Trade Breakdown
Outgoing
Jake Tsakalidis
7-2 C from Greece (Foreign)
5.0 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 0.3 apg in 14.4 minutes
Damon Stoudamire
5-10 PG from Arizona
11.7 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 4.7 apg in 31.9 minutes
Mike Miller
6-8 SG from Florida
13.7 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 2.7 apg in 30.6 minutes
Incoming
#29 Pick
Steve Francis
6-3 PG from Maryland
14.4 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 4.9 apg in 34.2 minutes
Change in team outlook: -16.0 ppg, -9.0 rpg, and -2.8 apg.



Successful Scenario
Due to New York and Memphis being over the cap, the 25% trade rule is invoked. New York and Memphis had to be no more than 125% plus $100,000 of the salary given out for the trade to be accepted, which did happen here. This trade satisfies the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Trade ID
Every trade made by fans is allocated a unique Trade ID which you can share with friends and fellow basketball fans to allow them to see your trade scenario. The Trade ID for this scenario is 3185051.

Cut Jake and there you have it !!


C = CURRY 7'0
PF = FRYE 6'11
SF = LEWIS 6'10
SG = MILLER 6'8
PG = MARBS 6'2

Bench: Butler, M.Rose, Stoudamire, Q.

Memphis needs a PG plus they get a draft pick.

Yes, that makes much sense, because Seattle would much rather have Jamal Crawford than Shawn Marion. Thanks for the afternoon humor.