3 way trade idea PHX/NYK/BOS

[dpaps]

I was reading hoops hype earlier today and there are rumors that Billups and Nash might both be available via trade. With Melo set to leave Denver, the Nuggets would surely trade Billups and rebuild. Same in Phoenix, where they are far from a championship contender (even though they recently beat the Fakers). The article mentions that the owner is looking to cut costs and Nash would welcome a trade, especially to be reunited with D'Antoni, but they mention Nash doesn't want to abandon Grant Hill, who also would like to play with the Knicks. The Knicks are still looking for a top shelf point guard to get Amare the ball, maybe we could make this a 3 way and offer Big Baby to Phoenix. Here's the link to hoopshype:

http://hoopshype.com/rumors.htm


This trade works financially:


Phoenix trades: Nash, Hill, Earl Clark, and Gani Lawal
Phoenix gets: Curry's expiring deal, Gallinari, Randolph, Big Baby

New York trades: Gallinari, Randolph, Curry, Chandler
New York gets: Nash, Hill, Harangody, Lawal

Celtics trade: Big Baby, Harangody
Celtics get: Chandler and Clark

Why Phoenix does it: Well only if the rumors are true that they are looking to blow up the team, cut pay roll, and go young. They trade Nash and Hill and they get 3 good young front court players with loads of talent in Gallinari, Big Baby, and Anthony Randolph. They also get Eddy Curry's expiring $11 million deal which could be re-traded at the deadline or they could simply let that money come off the books. They're ready to hand the pg position to Dragic. Celtics could throw in Bradley if needed. 

Why New York does the deal: D'Antoni gets Nash and Hill, and the Knicks pretty much become the Phoenix Suns. Not sure why they'd want that, but I can't imagine they'd say no to this deal. D'Antoni loves both Nash and Hill (understandably). Harangody gets to play in MSG where he used to dominate the Big East tourney, but he's a throw-in.

Why we do it: We upgrade from Big Baby to Wilson Chandler. He has potential to be a great defensive player in this system and can fill it up on occasion. Great open court player and can run with Rondo. Could maybe eventually take over for Pierce at the 3. I know a lot of people on this board would love to get him, as would I. Clark just hasn't worked out in Phoenix, but he has tons of talent/potential. We take a flyer on him.

[PosImpos]

I have no interest whatsoever in Earl Clark.

Dude has no work ethic at all.  Bust.

Phoenix has no real incentive to do this trade, either.  They already have a surplus of undersized / soft forwards on their team. 

[Bankshot]

Why do people think we need a trade?  We're one of the best teams in the league!  All we need is Sheed.

[screwedupmaniac]

So...the 2010 New York Knicks become the 2009 Phoenix Suns? The Nash to Amare connection won nothing on the west coast, they would definitely not make it through the defensive squads like the C's and Magic on the east coast. New York's waiting to see what happens with CP3 and Mello.

[Celtics4ever]

I would not do it.

[Fafnir]

This deal needlessly involves the C's. Why wouldn't New York and Phoenix just do this trade as a two team trade?

[greenhead85]

I would strongly consider it if we also net Hill. Hill can cover 3 spots (1,2, and 3) and Chandler could be a strong, tall shooter we may have a need at SG or SF.

[greenhead85]

By the way, this trade scenario does not work according to realgm trade checker.

[2short]

Yao is hurt again.
Battier!

[Fafnir]

Yao is hurt again.
Battier!

What assets would the Rockets even be interested in?

Also Yao is not out with an extended injury according to the team.

[Celtic]

I can't imagine trading Big Baby right now, he has been by far our best bench player.

[Chris]

While I think NY should be trying to get Nash (their PG play has been terrible), I don't think there is any chance they make a move like that unless Melo is traded elsewhere and signs an extension first.  They are hellbent on getting him in NY, and a deal like this would preclude it from happening. 

Similarly, there is no way the C's even consider trading Baby, for anything other than an upgrade big man, until Perk is back, and proven he is healthy (and even then its questionable).