Trade idea with Milwaukee

[Drucci]

This one is realistic and really feasible, and I think it has never been mentioned before, although it would be a great trade for Boston!

Here is the trade :

Boston sends Scalabrine (expiring) to Milwaukee, Boston receives Charlie Bell (3 year contract, with about 4 million per year)

or Boston sends Tony Allen and JR Giddens (expirings) to Milwaukee, Boston receives Charlie Bell.

Contract-wise, the two scenarios work. I think the second one would appeal more to the Bucks since they get a guard/wing and a guard in the process so they can deal with Bell's loss.

I have not seen a lot of Charlie Bell so any informations about his game (strenghts and weaknesses, etc) would be welcome, but from what I've seen and read, I think he would be a great backup guard for Ray. The only problem I can think of with Charlie Bell is his height (6-3) but other than that he seems like a great fit. Here are Hoopshype's comments about Bell :

explosive scorer... Likes to shoot the three... Good athlete... Tough defender... Has improved his playmaking skills... Was a superstar in Europe.

He is a great roleplayer, he can shoot the three very well (36% career), he can drive, he shares the ball, and he is a good defender.

Do you think Bell would be a good addition? And do you think Milwaukee would do the deal? The Bucks may be reluctant to trade him since he plays 25 minutes per game for them and contributes a lot this season, but they would still be in playoffs contention, and the deal would give them a financial relief since Charlie Bell has 3 year, and about 4 million per year contract.

I don't know if they could save even more money by waiving Scal or TA/Giddens.

Although there will probably other interesting options on the market before the trade deadline (Raja Bell most notably), I think the Charlie Bell deal would be great for Boston and it stands as the most likely trade to be done with our expirings. Bell can contribute a lot, allow Ray to rest during the season, his contract is worth his value (he is 30 years old and doesn't make much money so his 3 year contract is really fair, and way better than all the bad contracts of good players we could get).

A second unit of House/Bell/Marquis/Baby/Sheed would be really, really good in my opinion.

[wdleehi]

He seems to be on the down hill slide (and gaining momentum)

With a 3 year contract, not sure if he is enough of an upgrade to this years team.

[Lucky17]

Bell always seems to me to be one misstep away from another knee injury.

I don't think he could be a consistent, dependable player on a championship-caliber squad.

[scoop]

I'd love to have Chuck playing for the Cs, but:

- this would be a lateral move. I'm okay with our guard rotation and unless it's for a major upgrade, don't see much of a point in touching it. If Bell arrives one of Daniels or House has to go. Not enough improvement. The Chuck of 5/6 years ago yeah, that was a heck of a player.

- Chuck has developed a knack for small, lingering injuries in the past few years that deeply impact his game. He's very streaky in his game now.

- I was happy for the contract he got from Bucks - but matching Riley's offer was a terrible idea at the time for that club. No reason to bail out Senator Kohl on this one.

[ssspence]

He seems to be on the down hill slide (and gaining momentum)

With a 3 year contract, not sure if he is enough of an upgrade to this years team.

i agree here. charlie's game has fallen off considerably.

i think there will be better options out there over the next month. with the second unit looking less than stellar and injuries and sickness being passed around, minutes are up for our older players. that's a bad recipe for the Cs. they need another verstile gaurd who can take some load off of ray and paul.

[yall hate]

Bell isnt very good. certainly not worth the contract for us.

[Drucci]

Well, thanks for all your comments about Bell... although it shuts down my trade idea. I thought he would be a good addition but obviously it was a bad idea since he is declining according to you.

It has to be noted that his 3 point % is good this season and his defensive stats are really good too so I'm surprised by all the negative comments.

[Fafnir]

I'd love to have Chuck playing for the Cs, but:

- this would be a lateral move. I'm okay with our guard rotation and unless it's for a major upgrade, don't see much of a point in touching it. If Bell arrives one of Daniels or House has to go. Not enough improvement. The Chuck of 5/6 years ago yeah, that was a heck of a player.

- Chuck has developed a knack for small, lingering injuries in the past few years that deeply impact his game. He's very streaky in his game now.

- I was happy for the contract he got from Bucks - but matching Riley's offer was a terrible idea at the time for that club. No reason to bail out Senator Kohl on this one.

What area of the team would you like to see shored up?

[scoop]

I'd love to have Chuck playing for the Cs, but:

- this would be a lateral move. I'm okay with our guard rotation and unless it's for a major upgrade, don't see much of a point in touching it. If Bell arrives one of Daniels or House has to go. Not enough improvement. The Chuck of 5/6 years ago yeah, that was a heck of a player.

- Chuck has developed a knack for small, lingering injuries in the past few years that deeply impact his game. He's very streaky in his game now.

- I was happy for the contract he got from Bucks - but matching Riley's offer was a terrible idea at the time for that club. No reason to bail out Senator Kohl on this one.

What area of the team would you like to see shored up?

I'm not sure yet, I'd wait to see how the team progresses in terms of rebounding for the next month or so. My priorities would be:

- a 4th wing with size and capable defensive abilities to defend bigger wings and solid outside shooting - someone one can throw at guys like LBJ, Artest or Lewis if the Magic go big, giving them different looks. E.g. Udoka. I would even prefer someone who can play 4 in small ball line-ups, like Nocioni.

- a 4h big different than Davis - a mobile big with top rebounding skills. E.g. healthy Jeff Foster. If we don't improve the rebounding, this would become my fist priority.