I love Ray on our team, but if this trade become an option, Ainge would be dumb not to pull the trigger. 2 reasons.
1.) Ray is still a great player, and there's a chance we won't be able to afford him next year(doubt it, but possible)
2.) Even though 2 of those contracts are huge, Ellis is a very young stud and could be whipped into maturity. And Jackson fills a hole for us and his contract isn't that bad when he could be our starter then.
The other idea is that they make the trade, and Ray agrees to a buyout right away. That would save GS 20+ million over 4 years, and puts them in the market for the free agent frenzied summer of 2010. It also allows us to put our Big 3 back together.
Rondo, Ellis, House or Rondo, House, Hudson
Ray, Jackson or Jackson, Ellis
Pierce, Daniels or Pierce, Daniels
KG, BBD, Wright or KG, BBD, Wright
Perk, Sheed, Sheldon or Perk, Sheed, Sheldon