Idea: Rajon Rondo to Sacramento

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Disclaimer: This is NOT my idea nor am I saying we need to do it. It's an idea from (http://www.nba.com/magic/#/story/cohen-8-ball-nba-trade-proposals-121113-4)

I'm posting it because I always think its very interesting to discuss Rondo's value around here.

Boston trades: Rajon Rondo

Sacramento trades: Ben McLemore, Isaiah Thomas, Marcus Thornton and unprotected First Round draft picks in 2014 and 2016.


WHY FOR KINGS?

WHY FOR KINGS?

Cohen’s Analysis: Acquiring Rudy Gay – while controversial in some regards – was a sign that the new ownership group in Sacramento desperately wants to change the franchise’s approach to architecting a roster.

Though it would jeopardize the Kings’ opportunity to land a gem in the draft – especially in 2014 when most expect the class to be unparallel to year’s past – adding Rajon Rondo would completely change the way we all view Sacramento.

While it’s indeterminate how Rondo will play once he returns from his ACL injury, uniting him with Gay and DeMarcus Cousins would give the Kings a legitimate Big Three.

Why for Boston?

Cohen’s Analysis: First off, it is not a guarantee Rondo will be the same player when he returns from his injury. Second, while Boston has gotten off to a surprising start this season, it certainly doesn’t have enough talent to advance far into the playoffs. And third, after already acquiring future draft picks from the Nets in the Garnett/Pierce deal, they might as well collect a few more and build primarily through the draft.

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Only problem is the Celts get too heavy in the shooting guard department with this move (by my count, they would then have 6 shooting guards.)

I would like McLemore however. I think he's going to end up being the steal of the draft.