Does anyone else think Detroit's a good trade partner for us?
The Josh Smith experiment at SF has failed miserably. His position is power forward. His contract is such an albatross that I think that they would almost give him away.
They have to make a decision to either commit to Monroe or keep Josh Smith, keeping both at the $$$ it's gonna take is far too much to tie up in one position.
I'm up for either Monroe in a sign and trade or get Smith to get rid of Wallace's contract.
First Smith, Rondo's buddy. I know all the hate on this board for Josh Smith. Yah he takes some really crappy shots pretty frequently. but I think that Rondo/Stevens/Ainge can reel him in both literally (playing closer to the basket) and figuratively (by making him make better basketball decisions).
Getting Smith in combination with Rondo could be the lure to get another quality player to come here as well as rid us of Wallace's contract. In addition, it would make Rondo happy and more likely to stay. The main problem for us here is the addition of another PF: Smith/Sully/KO/Bass. Obviously more moves need to be made by us to lure that third piece.
Again, I think Smith could be had for cheap. E.g. Wallace, Bogans and a pick, like the Clips pick next year. Detroit gets a 1st, saves $20 million over the next 3 years and cuts Bogans to save even more $$$. More importantly for them, they have the $$$ to commit to Monroe and go forward with Monroe/Drummond, which I think is what they should have done in the first place.
Now, Monroe. If we were to get Monroe in a sign and trade, Rondo probably would have to be included in the trade, and this would make sense for both sides. Rondo and Smith could be together, and Smith could play his natural PF position. Detroit would most likely want to dump Jennings and would need a wing.
Rondo and Green and Bass and the Clips first if necessary for a S&T'd Monroe, Jennings and Pope could work for both sides. Detroit gets something for Monroe rather than nothing at all, even if Rondo leaves next year (which may not happen playing with his buddy Smith) a good natural value wing in Green and a veteran PF in Bass as well as getting out from Jennings contract. They immediately become a playoff team.
We get very young, but with some talent. We add a defensive center when we can, this year or next.
Jennings/Smart/Pressey
Bradley/Pope
Wallace/Young
KO/Sully
Monroe/Zeller/Fav
I think Detroit needs to make a move and we should accommodate them somehow. Take advantage of them, Danny.