Post by aar on Jun 26, 2012 11:33:06 GMT -5
It was a more busy deadline day than normal in BBS this year with some blockbuster deals that changed the face of several teams.
Hawks Trade: Jon McGlocklin, Clyde Mayes
Lakers Trade: Rick Barry
Analysis: This deal makes a ton of sense for both teams. The Lakers acquired Barry to help them win 42 games and he immediately got injured. Had they kept him, they would have been in HC hell and had to get rid of a more valuable (albeit worse) player as a result.
The Hawks, meanwhile, can afford to wait for Barry to return for the playoffs and with Mengelt at point guard, McGlocklin had become redundant.
They will have $63 million committed next season, which means that they will have $22 million to try and lock up both Randy Denton and Tom Boswell, but if this trade comes at the expense of one of them, it's really not a huge deal. Barry is an elite player and they get him at a very good price.
The Lakers have decided to start Money at SG and McGlocklin at PG, which is really a terrible idea.
Hawks Grade: B+
Lakers Grade: C
Lakers trade: Darnell Hillman, Tommie Green
Hornets trade: Goo Kennedy, Bob Gross, Lakers 54 First
Analysis: For years, Styro has contended that Goo Kennedy's contract was better than Darnell Hillman - I guess he's conceded that argument as he adds a pick to Kennedy for Hillman.
This is a trade that fills the other team's needs. The Hornets need more rebounding and higher percentage shooting, while the Lakers need a shot blocker to fill the void for Bob Lanier. The Willoughby/Hillman duo will combine for close to 8 blocks per game, which is spectacular.
The Lakers are 2-5 since the trade, which either shows the value of Goo or that playing Eric Money at SG is idiotic. I believe it's the latter.
The Hornets are 3-4, but did have a win in Milwaukee (despite shooting 36%). This trade really isn't great for either team.
Lakers Grade: C+
Hornets Grade: C
Pacers send: Fred Carter, ORL 2051 1st, NYK 2053 1st
Hornets send: Steve Mix, Tim Bassett
Analysis: The Pacers have been hot, but decide to dump Fred Carter's long-term deal in exchange for the perpetually underrated Steve Mix.
The Pacers are pushing for the playoffs and if they make it, they clearly win this trade. Carter's long-term deal does not fit their future plans.
The Hornets, meanwhile, add another older player despite not having a lot of their future picks. They keep digging their future deeper into a hole. That said, Carter is an upgrade and they get some futures.
Hornets Grade: B
Pacers Grade: B+
Bobcats Send: Dan Issel, Jack Givens (trade back option)
Hornets Send: Pete Maravich, Magic 2051, Knicks 2053 ,Lakers 2054
Analysis: The Bobcats flipped Maravich in a future trade, so let's focus on the Hornets end of this.
This trade is beyond comprehension for the Hornets. Maravich has established himself as one of the best SGs in the league and they add three firsts for Issel, who hurts their defense and scoring.
Issel is likely slightly more valuable, but not worth adding three firsts for.
On the surface, this is a huge win for the Bobcats.
Bobcats Grade: A
Hornets Grade: D+
Warriors trade: World B. Free, Henry Bibby, Don Chaney, Andre Wakefield, Truck Robinson
Bobcats trade: Pistol Pete, Larry Wright
Analysis: I really like this move for the Hornets. They've already got a nice core and now have one of the better veteran backcourts in the league paired with a solid frontcourt. I actually like their team more now than had the Cowens trade gone through.
The Bobcats get younger, but their team really lacks an identity after this deal. I have a feeling that a rebuild is in order, but it may be too late to really make some noise.
Bobcats Grade: C
Warriors Grade: A-
Bulls Trade: Bob Kauffman, Marvin Webster, Ollie Johnson
Knicks trade: Elvin Hayes
Analysis: The Knicks have struggled and as a result, they can tell that they are in no position to win any time soon with Hayes. As a result, they not only dump his contract, but get back great value as well. Webster is a solid player on a rookie contract and the expiring contracts are used to get Calvin Murphy and move MRR to the bench.
The Knicks had a 3-0 sim after this trade and the Bulls now have a stunning frontcourt and remain a contender.
Bulls Grade: A-
Knicks Grade: A-
Grizz send: Calvin Murphy
Knicks send: James Silas, Bob Kaufmann
Analysis: Skillz has very little access to the Internet and as a result, Michael Ray Richardson's struggles have had a very negative impact on his team. As a result, he has made a move for the surging Calvin Murphy, who will fit very well in his system.
The Grizzlies wanted to dump him and they do so here. I imagine that there were no other options and that's why they do this. Murphy's contract is certainly an eye-sore.
Grizzlies Grade: B+
Knicks Grade: C+
Hawks Trade: Jon McGlocklin, Clyde Mayes
Lakers Trade: Rick Barry
Analysis: This deal makes a ton of sense for both teams. The Lakers acquired Barry to help them win 42 games and he immediately got injured. Had they kept him, they would have been in HC hell and had to get rid of a more valuable (albeit worse) player as a result.
The Hawks, meanwhile, can afford to wait for Barry to return for the playoffs and with Mengelt at point guard, McGlocklin had become redundant.
They will have $63 million committed next season, which means that they will have $22 million to try and lock up both Randy Denton and Tom Boswell, but if this trade comes at the expense of one of them, it's really not a huge deal. Barry is an elite player and they get him at a very good price.
The Lakers have decided to start Money at SG and McGlocklin at PG, which is really a terrible idea.
Hawks Grade: B+
Lakers Grade: C
Lakers trade: Darnell Hillman, Tommie Green
Hornets trade: Goo Kennedy, Bob Gross, Lakers 54 First
Analysis: For years, Styro has contended that Goo Kennedy's contract was better than Darnell Hillman - I guess he's conceded that argument as he adds a pick to Kennedy for Hillman.
This is a trade that fills the other team's needs. The Hornets need more rebounding and higher percentage shooting, while the Lakers need a shot blocker to fill the void for Bob Lanier. The Willoughby/Hillman duo will combine for close to 8 blocks per game, which is spectacular.
The Lakers are 2-5 since the trade, which either shows the value of Goo or that playing Eric Money at SG is idiotic. I believe it's the latter.
The Hornets are 3-4, but did have a win in Milwaukee (despite shooting 36%). This trade really isn't great for either team.
Lakers Grade: C+
Hornets Grade: C
Pacers send: Fred Carter, ORL 2051 1st, NYK 2053 1st
Hornets send: Steve Mix, Tim Bassett
Analysis: The Pacers have been hot, but decide to dump Fred Carter's long-term deal in exchange for the perpetually underrated Steve Mix.
The Pacers are pushing for the playoffs and if they make it, they clearly win this trade. Carter's long-term deal does not fit their future plans.
The Hornets, meanwhile, add another older player despite not having a lot of their future picks. They keep digging their future deeper into a hole. That said, Carter is an upgrade and they get some futures.
Hornets Grade: B
Pacers Grade: B+
Bobcats Send: Dan Issel, Jack Givens (trade back option)
Hornets Send: Pete Maravich, Magic 2051, Knicks 2053 ,Lakers 2054
Analysis: The Bobcats flipped Maravich in a future trade, so let's focus on the Hornets end of this.
This trade is beyond comprehension for the Hornets. Maravich has established himself as one of the best SGs in the league and they add three firsts for Issel, who hurts their defense and scoring.
Issel is likely slightly more valuable, but not worth adding three firsts for.
On the surface, this is a huge win for the Bobcats.
Bobcats Grade: A
Hornets Grade: D+
Warriors trade: World B. Free, Henry Bibby, Don Chaney, Andre Wakefield, Truck Robinson
Bobcats trade: Pistol Pete, Larry Wright
Analysis: I really like this move for the Hornets. They've already got a nice core and now have one of the better veteran backcourts in the league paired with a solid frontcourt. I actually like their team more now than had the Cowens trade gone through.
The Bobcats get younger, but their team really lacks an identity after this deal. I have a feeling that a rebuild is in order, but it may be too late to really make some noise.
Bobcats Grade: C
Warriors Grade: A-
Bulls Trade: Bob Kauffman, Marvin Webster, Ollie Johnson
Knicks trade: Elvin Hayes
Analysis: The Knicks have struggled and as a result, they can tell that they are in no position to win any time soon with Hayes. As a result, they not only dump his contract, but get back great value as well. Webster is a solid player on a rookie contract and the expiring contracts are used to get Calvin Murphy and move MRR to the bench.
The Knicks had a 3-0 sim after this trade and the Bulls now have a stunning frontcourt and remain a contender.
Bulls Grade: A-
Knicks Grade: A-
Grizz send: Calvin Murphy
Knicks send: James Silas, Bob Kaufmann
Analysis: Skillz has very little access to the Internet and as a result, Michael Ray Richardson's struggles have had a very negative impact on his team. As a result, he has made a move for the surging Calvin Murphy, who will fit very well in his system.
The Grizzlies wanted to dump him and they do so here. I imagine that there were no other options and that's why they do this. Murphy's contract is certainly an eye-sore.
Grizzlies Grade: B+
Knicks Grade: C+
