trades that don't net superstars

by micah on Jan 11, 2006 1:11 PM CST

Right now I'm of the opinion that the Bulls don't need a superstar yet (e.g. no Paul Pierce)... they need to evaluate if anyone on their young roster will develop into one.. Deng & Gordon are still barely showing what they will be capable of in their primes.

One move that may make sense is to deal for Chris Wilcox. Sheridan writes on ESPN today that the Clippers likely won't match anything long-term for Wilcox this summer... and they are only giving him ~13 min / night anyway... so maybe the Bulls could give them one or two expiring contracts (Othella/Piatkowski & Pargo maybe) of greater total value than Wilcox's to cut the Clippers salary a bit more over the summer (admittedly only ~1M based on Wilcox's current salary and the trade guidelines). Bulls would get a chance to get a better look at a player drafted 8th who they may be interested in as a FA over the summer... Clippers get basically the same production plus the space next summer.

One other note... I didn't realize till Sheridan put up his FA list on ESPN today that Caron Butler is a restricted FA this summer. I thought his contract was extended. He may be interesting as a sixth man / elusive tall 2-guard?

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Butler

His contract was definately extended.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 11, 2006 1:43 PM CST reply actions

overpaid

46 mil for 5 years? 13.5ppg and a history of injuries. unreal.

It seems like everybody in the league has been lusting over Wilcox for some time. I'm not sure why the Clips haven't pulled a trigger on any deal yet. Maybe they want a draft pick.

by CRG on Jan 11, 2006 1:47 PM CST up reply actions

Wilcox

He's described as kindof a loafer here. I'm guessing the Clippers know he's a big trading chip and will hold out to see if they can get a big talent at the deadline. That is if you believe these aren't the same ole' clippers...

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 11, 2006 2:16 PM CST up reply actions

butler

caron is a good all-around player, terrific scorer (better per 48mins than ben gordon), gets to the line and shoots well from there, and considering his upside (16ppg, 5reb, 1.4stl, 17.69per in only 31min this season) worth what the wizards paid. he's a good starter. he'd be doing even better if arenas wasn't such a ballhog.

i don't think he's injury-prone either, he's only missed 25 games in his 4 seasons in the league.

by goldstone97 @ Blog a Bull on Jan 11, 2006 3:08 PM CST up reply actions