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So I've basically collected all the trade rumours floating around the internet world connected the Raps, some major, some minor and some that make zero sense. Im not speculating on what we would have to give up, just focusing on whats out there and what each rumoured trade would bring. Wondering which one(s) RR nation would love to see if these were the only choices.
1. Trade with Den for Wilson Chandler & Kenneth Faried
Brings in two new starters at SF & PF with Den going tank-mode. Wilson Chandler SF- 27; Perimeter defender that can hit the 3 to stretch the floor and provide spacing. Averaging 13.7 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 1.5 APG at 41.5% from the field. Has a flexible contract with a team option for next season for $7 mil with only $2mil guaranteed should team decline. Faried PF- 25; Younger, quicker, healthier version of Amir. All about the Intangibles. Energy player that improves the pace and rebounding of the team. Averaging 11.7 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 1.3 APG on 50.6% from the field. Would be a long term commitment and franchise building block with 4 years at $12mil per left on the contract.
2. Trade with Phx for Gerald Green, Miles Plumlee & Tyler Ennis
This package covers all of Toronto's needs on a small scale, SF wing perimeter defender that can hit the 3 to stretch the floor, brings in a true center to backup JV and add rim protection and brings in a 3rd PG, Masai's 2014 draft target, another high ceiling prospect to develop and local Brampton kid. All on low risk contracts and outside Green, none have a big roles in the PHX rotation. Gerald Green SF- 29; Averaging 12.6 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 1.3 APG on 41.1% from the field. On an expiring $3.5mil contract. Miles Plumlee C- 26; former starter now out of the rotation averaging 4.3 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 1.0 BPG on 55% from the field. 1 yr/$2.1mil left on his rookie deal. Tyler Ennis PG- 20; 4th string PG with no need in PHX behind Bledsoe, Dragic & Thomas and active for only 8 games all season so far. Averaging 2.8 PPG, 0.9 RPG, 1.8 APG on 42.9% from the field. Guaranteed $1.7mil for 2015 with team options for 2016 ($1.7mil) & 2017 ($2.7mil).
3. Trade with Ind for David West
David West PF- 34; Averaging 13.1 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 3.3 APG at 47.6% from the field. Has a player option on 2015 for $12mil or is an $12mil expiring end of season. He'll improve the paint defence, low post offensive game and bring some grit & hustle to the team. Not a long term solution to the position however and might not fit the current personnel.
4. Trade with Chicago for Taj Gibson
Taj Gibson PF- 29; Averaging 10.7 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 1.3 APG on 48.8% from the field. Has 2 years at $8.5 & 9mil left on his contract. Stuck Behind Gasol and expendable with Mirotic in Chi. Would instantly be an upgrade and starter at PF. What he brings...Defence! Lockdown Defence! Shut down Defence! However like Amir, he's got a lot of miles on his body and showing signs of decline.
5. Trade with Orlando for Tobias Harris & Andrew Nicholson
Tobias Harris SF- 22; Averaging 17.4 PPG, 6.6 RPG and 2.0 APG on 46.5% from the field. Potential All Star, would be a massive upgrade & replacement to TRoss and be a core franchise building block. Risky as he's on an expiring rookie contract and has already expressed interest in playing for the Knicks next season but he plays the same position as Melo and as an RFA Toronto would have the right to match any offer, would likely be combined with Andrew Nicholson PF-25; Averaging 3.1 PPG, 1.3 RPG and 0.4 APG on 35.8% from the field. Local Mississauga kid with with 1 year/$2.38mil left on his contract thats fallen out completely with the Magic.
6. Trade with Brooklyn for Kevin Garnett
Kevin Garnett PF/C- 38; Averaging 6.9 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 1.7 APG on 45.3% from the field. Future HOF is on an expiring $12mil contract. Would be a veteran role player, bringing toughness, leadership and defence to the Raptors for the playoff run. Brooklyn may want to send him to a playoff team/contender to finish his career as a good gesture and with his low value could just be a swap of expiring contracts (Fields & Hayes for KG).
7. Trade with Memphis for Vince Carter & Kosta Koufas
Vince Carter SG/SF- 38; out since Jan 29 with left foot tendon injury is expected to return Feb 22. Averaging 6.0 PPG, 1.9 RPG, and 1.3 APG on 33.4% from the field. Under contract for 2 more seasons at $4mil per although can be waived in his last year of his contract (2016) for only $2mil guaranteed. Just like KG would just be brought in as a veteran role player for the playoffs and would be a huge marketing/branding boost for the future and image of the organization. Kosta Koufas C- 25; Averaging 5.0 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 0.9 BPG on 52.7% from the field adds the true backup center for JV and the added rim protection. Comes with an expiring $3mil contract.
1. Trade with Den for Wilson Chandler & Kenneth Faried
Brings in two new starters at SF & PF with Den going tank-mode. Wilson Chandler SF- 27; Perimeter defender that can hit the 3 to stretch the floor and provide spacing. Averaging 13.7 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 1.5 APG at 41.5% from the field. Has a flexible contract with a team option for next season for $7 mil with only $2mil guaranteed should team decline. Faried PF- 25; Younger, quicker, healthier version of Amir. All about the Intangibles. Energy player that improves the pace and rebounding of the team. Averaging 11.7 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 1.3 APG on 50.6% from the field. Would be a long term commitment and franchise building block with 4 years at $12mil per left on the contract.
2. Trade with Phx for Gerald Green, Miles Plumlee & Tyler Ennis
This package covers all of Toronto's needs on a small scale, SF wing perimeter defender that can hit the 3 to stretch the floor, brings in a true center to backup JV and add rim protection and brings in a 3rd PG, Masai's 2014 draft target, another high ceiling prospect to develop and local Brampton kid. All on low risk contracts and outside Green, none have a big roles in the PHX rotation. Gerald Green SF- 29; Averaging 12.6 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 1.3 APG on 41.1% from the field. On an expiring $3.5mil contract. Miles Plumlee C- 26; former starter now out of the rotation averaging 4.3 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 1.0 BPG on 55% from the field. 1 yr/$2.1mil left on his rookie deal. Tyler Ennis PG- 20; 4th string PG with no need in PHX behind Bledsoe, Dragic & Thomas and active for only 8 games all season so far. Averaging 2.8 PPG, 0.9 RPG, 1.8 APG on 42.9% from the field. Guaranteed $1.7mil for 2015 with team options for 2016 ($1.7mil) & 2017 ($2.7mil).
3. Trade with Ind for David West
David West PF- 34; Averaging 13.1 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 3.3 APG at 47.6% from the field. Has a player option on 2015 for $12mil or is an $12mil expiring end of season. He'll improve the paint defence, low post offensive game and bring some grit & hustle to the team. Not a long term solution to the position however and might not fit the current personnel.
4. Trade with Chicago for Taj Gibson
Taj Gibson PF- 29; Averaging 10.7 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 1.3 APG on 48.8% from the field. Has 2 years at $8.5 & 9mil left on his contract. Stuck Behind Gasol and expendable with Mirotic in Chi. Would instantly be an upgrade and starter at PF. What he brings...Defence! Lockdown Defence! Shut down Defence! However like Amir, he's got a lot of miles on his body and showing signs of decline.
5. Trade with Orlando for Tobias Harris & Andrew Nicholson
Tobias Harris SF- 22; Averaging 17.4 PPG, 6.6 RPG and 2.0 APG on 46.5% from the field. Potential All Star, would be a massive upgrade & replacement to TRoss and be a core franchise building block. Risky as he's on an expiring rookie contract and has already expressed interest in playing for the Knicks next season but he plays the same position as Melo and as an RFA Toronto would have the right to match any offer, would likely be combined with Andrew Nicholson PF-25; Averaging 3.1 PPG, 1.3 RPG and 0.4 APG on 35.8% from the field. Local Mississauga kid with with 1 year/$2.38mil left on his contract thats fallen out completely with the Magic.
6. Trade with Brooklyn for Kevin Garnett
Kevin Garnett PF/C- 38; Averaging 6.9 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 1.7 APG on 45.3% from the field. Future HOF is on an expiring $12mil contract. Would be a veteran role player, bringing toughness, leadership and defence to the Raptors for the playoff run. Brooklyn may want to send him to a playoff team/contender to finish his career as a good gesture and with his low value could just be a swap of expiring contracts (Fields & Hayes for KG).
7. Trade with Memphis for Vince Carter & Kosta Koufas
Vince Carter SG/SF- 38; out since Jan 29 with left foot tendon injury is expected to return Feb 22. Averaging 6.0 PPG, 1.9 RPG, and 1.3 APG on 33.4% from the field. Under contract for 2 more seasons at $4mil per although can be waived in his last year of his contract (2016) for only $2mil guaranteed. Just like KG would just be brought in as a veteran role player for the playoffs and would be a huge marketing/branding boost for the future and image of the organization. Kosta Koufas C- 25; Averaging 5.0 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 0.9 BPG on 52.7% from the field adds the true backup center for JV and the added rim protection. Comes with an expiring $3mil contract.
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