kinda blowin' it up:2 trades that cement future and still give 18 a chance now

[csfansince60s]

Inspired by Chad Ford's "updated 10 names to be traded list", here are two trades that, if done in concert, could increase our window 5-7 more years. Both work on trade checker #s 5396974 and 5396978.

The SAC trade (similar ones have been on this board before) send Ray Allen to SAC for KMartin, Nocioni, and Sergio R

The MEM trade sends Perk, Shelden and JR to MEM for Gay and Thabeet.

Why SAC does it: $$$$$$$$$$$$ saved and the flexibility given to them for Ray's expiring. This is T. Evans team now, not KMartin's.

Why MEM does it: PERK. Perk. Perk. While Wms and Giddens will contribute defensively to the firepower-laden Griz, Perkins defensive presence is why they do it. He is young and experienced. They're gonna lose Gay anyway.

Negatives for us: In the short-term (this year specifically), for all these parts to work together, learn each other's tendencies and mesh, will be tough, but not impossible. In addition, losing Perk will be huge given his toughness and being in sync with KG on the rotations. We also lose our main rebounder which hasn't exactly been an area of strength for us.

Positives for us: Almost too many to mention for the longterm. Longterm, specifically however, a core going forward of RR, KMartin, Gay and Thabeet might be too good to pass up and will prolong PP and KG's careers. Thabeet is already an intimidator blocking shots, and while raw, will contribute now and improve in the future. Short term, it infuses new life into a team that has lost its way. The new lineup will still be talented enough to win it all this year.


RR/Sergio/Daniels
KMartin/Allen/House/Daniels
Pierce/Nocioni/Gay
KG/BBD/(one of Noc or Gay if we go small)
Sheed/Thabeet/KG/BBD

This is a versatile and flexible lineup with many possibilities.
(hopefully that won't confuse Doc that much)

[KCattheStripe]

Memphis doesn't need bigs, especially strong ones that live in the low post both defensively and offensively.

[csfansince60s]

Memphis doesn't need bigs, especially strong ones that live in the low post both defensively and offensively.

Chad Ford seems to think that they could be had for a "veteran defensive presence" which is what they feel they need to make the playoffs. Perk is that, and with Randolph, whom he compliments and Gasol and Arthur, that's a decent, versatile frontcourt.

[KCattheStripe]

Memphis doesn't need bigs, especially strong ones that live in the low post both defensively and offensively.

Chad Ford seems to think that they could be had for a "veteran defensive presence" which is what they feel they need to make the playoffs. Perk is that, and with Randolph, whom he compliments and Gasol and Arthur, that's a decent, versatile frontcourt.

They need it at PG. When they played Phoenix, they did a good job stopping Amare, but because Conley couldn't front Nash, Nash kept finding Robin Lopez lurking when Gasol would go help.

They could also use it at wing because Rudy, who is their best defender, goes from being an all world defender ( when he shut down Lebron in Memphis) to lazy as all heck.

Their interior defense needs help the least.

[LarBrd33]

The SAC trade (similar ones have been on this board before) send Ray Allen to SAC for KMartin, Nocioni, and Sergio R

The MEM trade sends Perk, Shelden and JR to MEM for Gay and Thabeet.

First trade is possible.

Second trade is ridiculous.

[PosImpos]

The SAC trade (similar ones have been on this board before) send Ray Allen to SAC for KMartin, Nocioni, and Sergio R

The MEM trade sends Perk, Shelden and JR to MEM for Gay and Thabeet.

First trade is possible.

Second trade is ridiculous.

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