Not Gonna Happen Trade -- KG for Gasol.

[TripleOT]

I'm not one for crazy trade ideas, and the idea of the Celtics and Lakers getting together on a trade now that both of them  are contenders (unlike pre-KG when these teams would be trade partners), but this trade makes sense for both teams. 

Boston gets Gasol and Blake
Lakers get KG and Dooling

Why Boston does it.  Figuring that they're not going to be able to use their cap space this summer to land Howard,  they make a move for a younger big than KG who figures to be able to give them  solid play for the next three years (and has also shown trade value). Blake and Dooling are throw ins that the Lakers want to do to have  more cap room next year.

Why LA does it.  While still being able to contend this year, it clears cap room for them to put together the dream scenario this summer - signing both Deron Williams and Dwight Howard.  All they have to do is convince either the Magic or Nets to S and T for Bynum, (or not pick up the option year on Bynum's deal) and amnesty Artest or Walton. 

This season, LA could use some of KG's intensity, and Boston could use some of Gasol's low post scoring and rebounding.  Boston loses some defense, and LA gains some.  KG playing next to a huge center like Bynum would really help him too. 

If KG decides to play there next year on the cheap with Howard, D-Will and Kobe, look out.   

[Greenbean]

Understand this is a fantasy trade, but why would we help facilitate the Lakers landing DWill and Dwight?

Wouldnt we want to keep KG's expiring deal so we can try to do something similar?

[TripleOT]

Understand this is a fantasy trade, but why would we help facilitate the Lakers landing DWill and Dwight?

Wouldnt we want to keep KG's expiring deal so we can try to do something similar?

As I wrote in my post - figuring that was can't land Howard. 

As an aside, the new CBA did no favors to the Cs.   They have two big expiring deals on their books and the league has not outlawed catch and release buyouts, where traded player can re-sign in the same year with their old team. 

[Greenbean]

Understand this is a fantasy trade, but why would we help facilitate the Lakers landing DWill and Dwight?

Wouldnt we want to keep KG's expiring deal so we can try to do something similar?

As I wrote in my post - figuring that was can't land Howard. 

As an aside, the new CBA did no favors to the Cs.   They have two big expiring deals on their books and the league has not outlawed catch and release buyouts, where traded player can re-sign in the same year with their old team. 

You are talking about trading KG this season so the Lakers can sign DH12 in the offseason.

How would we know we cant get him that far in advance?

Also, if we cant sign the guy,m I certainly would never want to help LA sign him.

If anything I would be trying to help another team get him and get a pick or young player out of it! Not Pau Gasol...

What do catch and release buyouts have to do with all the cash coming off the books for the Cs?

[gpap]

This just in.

The Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins and Revolution all want to trade for Keyon Dooling 

[BballTim]

This just in.

The Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins and Revolution all want to trade for Keyon Dooling 

  As a Revs fan, I'll say he's probably out of their price range.

[JSD]

This just in.

The Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins and Revolution all want to trade for Keyon Dooling 

  As a Revs fan, I'll say he's probably out of their price range.

So you're that Revs fan