might be able to get like a late 1st rounder and an expiring contract for him from a team making a run.
Last year we supposedly tried to trade him to the Nets for their lotto pick. At least one person reported it as Pierce killing the deal... hence why they went with Gerald Wallace instead. BUt that was last year. Pierce is a year older. That Nets situation was unique. Might be able to land a late 1st for him.
The Spurs make some sense in this context. Jackson, Splitter and a pick would work.
It could be that the Spurs won't give up quite that much, but adding Pierce would be pretty tempting as a last crack at a title with this current unit, and considering the flexibility around his contract.
I think the Spurs make a lot of sense too, but I do not see them trading Splitter. The Duncan, Splitter, Diaw, Bonner rotation is pretty locked in, imo. I think it more likely be one of the young wings Green or Leonard. Doubt they move Leonard, but SA has been looking for a vet scoring SF for years. Pierce's scoring, clutchness and Finals MVP have to look appealing for a 2 year run with Duncan, Ginobli, Parker. Kawhi Leonard would be no brainer (KG trade or not, imo), but unrealistic. Green seems like a good Rondo back court mate, very efficient player who can convert open looks.
I also think in this 'blow it up' alternate reality, Pierce for Gasol may make some sense. Gasol could be that center that ages well, imo. Maybe a Vlade Divac type? So at 32, we'd get a couple yrs of solid production, followed by a few years of veteran production. Along with a foundation of young athletes, he may provide the PnR/Post offense and playoff tested-ness that the theoretical team would lack.