trade idea (most will hate)
Cs get E Gordon, A Bargnani (buyout), L Fields, Stiemsma, Raptors loto protected 1st, knicks future 2nd, NO 2 future 2nds,( 3.3mill cash from knicks towards bargs buyout)
Raptors get J Green
Pelicans get Thorton, Wallace
Knicks get Bass
Why
Cs, In the end this opens up the rotation for the Cs. Gordon seems like a tough pill to swallow but if he can get healthy next year with it being his contract year he could surprise people. Wallace will not surprise anyone. Fields and Steimsma will get some rotational minutes and play out the end of their expiring deals.
Raptors, they upgrade their starting SF and make Ross a very good sub
Knicks, Bass is a good fit next to melo. He can match up on D with the tougher forward and gives spacing on O.
Pelicans, they get a shooter in thorton which they desperately need. Wallace isn't just a throw in he gives them leadership and a solid vet on a bench that lacks depth.