Trade idea: Tayshaun Prince/#27 for Josh Smith/#11

[BIG BEN'S FRO]

Another idea I had was this one. If we are open to moving Tay, consider this one.

Tay and the #27 to Atlanta for Josh Smith and the #11

I actually really like this trade for both. Tay is likely better than anyone they are going to get at #11. Still having #3 allows them to get Conley.

We get a ton out of this deal. First we get a 6 mill trade exemption. Nice. This is will have a ton of value at the deadline. Add in Smith to start for us, and now having the #11 and #15 pick. We can definitely get one of the PGs we want (picking before the Clips), and still notch a quality big. If we are so inclined, those two picks could be combined as well. Boston might even be interested at #5, although that seems like not enough to move up.

And don't forget that we could then use the full MLE.

Smith, an MLE big man, the #11 and #15, and a six mill TE sound nice to me. Talk about rebuilding in a hurry.

[Cross]

I don't think Atlanta does that. JOsh Smith is really emerging as one of the league's best shot blockers and into a consistent rebounder. Not only that but he is developing a consistent 3 point shot. Tayshaun prince has size and the ability to post up on people, plays better D, and is a smarter player, but Smtih is so much more athletic and can improve his game so much. Getting the 11 is a pipe dream.

[Glenn]

I know that there is friction between Smith and Woodson, so it's possible that he could be had, but it might take more than this offer.

[Big Swami]

Sorry, I don't trade Tayshaun. Not right now. If I manage this team, any deals involving Tay right now are off the table. He's still young and his lackluster performance in the postseason has not been his fault. He's a fairly smart player and he'll only get smarter as long as he is given time to rest.

[Uncle Mxy]

Besides, Atlanta has a Tayshaun Prince-type player in Childress.

[Zekyl]

Atlanta would probably want at least some draft picks or something to go along with this. Its doubtful they would ever make a trade like this as it is now, though it would be interesting for the pistons to consider.

[luniz]

We are not open to trading Tayshaun.

[detroitsportscity]

Why?

Tay sucked these playoffs, and Smith would be younger, and help get us a bench.

[Cross]

How would Josh help us get a bench?

[detroitsportscity]

How would Josh help us get a bench?

11 > 27. That's the difference between Al Thorton or Jeff Green vs. Aaron Gray. One could play 20 minutes every day, the other 2 minutes in a blow out. That's how it helps get us a bench

And no I'm not saying that's the dream trade, but I'm not writing off trading Tay.