I can't imagine SAS netting a mid-first for Blair. So I'd assume the trade would be Barbosa and a pick -- If the Cs only had to give up a 2nd for him, I'm game.
Yeah, trading Barbosa would be a good way to keep the roster spots open. Good idea.
I think that makes DeJuan Blair more valuable ... if you can keep those two extra roster spots open and bring in a big man who can play quality defense (like Kenyon Martin) in addition to Blair + still have a roster spot to spend to on a perimeter player.
The Celtics first round pick would be too high. Maybe they would need to trade down. Or maybe swap firsts with the Spurs. Em, huh, not wild about that idea. Two 2nd round picks maybe?
Maybe they could make those 2nd rounders conditional like the Rockets did with Houston so that San Antonio only gets them if they are in the top half of the 2nd round. That could be appealing. A pair of good 2nd rounders.