Bleacher Report - Eric Gordon Trade (Speculated Idea)

[BUTerrier]

So, I found this interesting enough to post. Hope no one minds. Bleacher Report is running a "Ideal Trade Targets For Every NBA Team" series, where they list a proposed target for each team and then float an idea for a trade that might get them. This is what they did for the Celtics:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1199354-nba-trade-speculation-ideal-trade-targets-for-every-team/page/3

Assuming you don't want to click on the link, essentially the trade is:
Boston: 2012 No. 23 pick, SG Avery Bradley, [Sign-and-trade] SG Ray Allen, and 2012 [I think they mean 2013] first-round pick
New Orleans: SG Eric Gordon and SF Trevor Ariza.

Granted, I haven't run this through the trade machine to see if the numbers work, but I'm interested in hearing everyone's thoughts on this if the numbers did work. Let me be clear: I've loved Ray Allen since his UConn days, and as much as I was thrilled that we traded for KG, trading for Jesus Shuttlesworth thrilled me even more. I would be more than happy if Ray retired a Celtic. Still, I remember how dynamic Ariza was when given his chance on the Lakers and Rockets, and I'd love to see his skill set utilized on the Celtics. And, of course, Gordon may not be the healthiest guy out there, but he's still a heck of a catch.

So, is essentially 2 first rounders and Bradley (since Allen would be resigned for the sole purpose of trading him in this scenario) too much for Gordon and Ariza?

[Donoghus]

Too much to give up, IMO. 

However, I would like to see what the long term prognosis is for Bradley after his surgeries are. 

Gordon's got knee problems which scare me too.  That's a lot to be giving up for a health question mark.

[tyrone biggums]

1000 times no...Bradley might never be a superstar but neither was Tony Allen...this team hasn't been the same without him

[pearljammer10]

For some reason I have Bradley on my near untouchables list.

[Moranis]

I'd do the trade depending on what sort of salary Gordon wanted.

[slamtheking]

way too much to give up. 

Ariza is a decent bench player at best and Gordon has health issues.  I wouldn't give up 2 1sts, Bradley and Ray for that package.  particularly when Gordon will be a FA shortly.

after seeing how Bradley progressed this year, I'm not moving him unless we're getting a certified all-star back or a very good big man.

[libermaniac]

Why would Allen sign & trade to go to New Orleans?  He'd never be on board with that.

[Atzar]

I'd seriously consider that, but then EGor's a binky of
Mine.  Love his game, if not his health.  

Love Ray, love Avery, but Gordon could be a #1 scorer.  I think you have to take the chance and do that, provided he agrees to sign here (think he's a restricted FA).

[Geo123]

If they think that's an ideal trade obviously they don't know basketball.  It makes no sense at least for Boston.  Ray is an FA and there's no way he would agree to it, Gordon is an injury prone player who wants big bucks (who's not worth it because of injuries) and is a restricted FA. Just a really bad idea. 

 

[Eddie20]

If they think that's an ideal trade obviously they don't know basketball.  It makes no sense at least for Boston.  Ray is an FA and there's no way he would agree to it, Gordon is an injury prone player who wants big bucks (who's not worth it because of injuries) and is a restricted FA. Just a really bad idea. 

 

Not to mention that in Bradley and the 2 picks you would be giving up 3 very nice contracts for what probably will be a max guy. 

[Kane3387]

Why would Allen sign & trade to go to New Orleans?  He'd never be on board with that.

No he wouldn't. He will want to go to a contender. Maybe Bass going back home to Louisiana would work. But we have cap space so we don't have to really send any salary back.

[LarBrd33]

I don't think it's "too much to give up".  Gordon is 23 and fantastic.  But I don't see any reason why the HOrnets wouldn't just keep Gordon and build around him and Anthony Davis.

[Moranis]

Why would Allen sign & trade to go to New Orleans?  He'd never be on board with that.

true.  maybe he goes to a third team, like say Chicago, who send Rip to New Orleans (or something like that).

[pearljammer10]

Great trade for Boston considering we dont own the 23rd pick in this years draft...

[xmuscularghandix]

This is way too much. No way do I do that in such a deep draft.