We send Richard Hamilton to Toronto
We get Belinelli, Banks and Evans (all expiring)
This is Toronto's final attempt to convince Bosh that he can and will be on an elite team if he stays in Toronto.
They give up NOTHING of importance in the overall scheme of things and land a 20ppg SG that has been to playoffs numerous times and did the job.
For us - it's a salary dump and a 1 season look at Belinelli, who everyone seemed to think had potential when he arrived in the NBA but so far he hasn't put it all together despite playing for 2 different teams (Joe Type?)
And other options:
Rip to Cleveland for Parker, Moon and West (all expiring)
Again, they're looking to win a title with their star player. How far are they willing to go to "improve" their chances?
Rip to Denver for Anderson and JR Smith (Smith expiring) Anderson has a 5 year contract less than the MLE.
Maybe if Denver signs Camby with their MLE we could swing this?
Rip to NO for Peterson, Songaila, Wright (all expiring). Kind of in the same boat as CLE and TOR and DEN in that they have their franchise player but the guy wants to win.
Rip to IND for Dunleavy (expiring) and Dahntay Jones (4 years gets $2,500,000 now). Doing this deal does hurt the Pacers cap space for 2011 but it also gives them a pretty good 1-2 punch in Granger and Rip.
And maybe Reggie would push Bird into this?
I know it's early but all I got is hope right now
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