Could be wrong but don't believe BBD will be traded soon. He's part of Shrek & Donkey, and now he has follow LSU alum Shaq on the squad. Also, he's a "latter resort" center in case Shaq or JO get hurt before Perk returns.
Still hoping Sheed has his contract traded for a *quality* wing, retires, then joins us at playoff time. By trading Sheed's $6M contract, plus draft pick(s), plus someone who won't play for us, getting a $6M + wing should be doable. Some may ask about the minutes for Perk, JO, Shaq, and Sheed, but I'm not relying on Perk being back 100% by the end of the year. I believe these guys wouldn't quarrel over minutes. As we saw in the Finals you never know when a big man can go down - you can't have enough against LA.
If Sheed comes back, that's OK too. He's not expected to play huge minutes now.
Saw an earlier post about Josh Howard but not available via S&T. Did I understand correctly this has to do with "3 years"?
Anyway, I'd like a *quality* wing, not just someone else to fill a roster. Preferably an excellent defender and athletic. Someone who could start on some teams. Grant Hill or Battier might work. Someone of their ability or better.