<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">A summer that has been low-key for the Warriors, at least in the results department, could be getting a lot more conspicuous beginning this week. Guard Jason Richardson is scheduled to undergo surgery on his left knee Tuesday in Los Angeles, according to a source familiar with the situation. The clean-up procedure is not considered to be a major one, and Richardson is expected to be back in time for training camp in October. Golden State's leading scorer has been bothered by knee problems since last preseason, when he skipped the Warriors' final two practices before their regular-season opener. An MRI exam taken on the left knee at the time revealed no structural damage, and Richardson vowed to play through the pain. He started 41 straight games until a back injury forced him out for a week, but by the end of March, Richardson's right knee had begun bothering him and he missed three of the Warriors' final seven games. A team spokesperson would not confirm the surgery, and vice president Chris Mullin did not return calls for comment. Any extended layoff for Richardson would be a huge blow to the Warriors, who traded backup guard Derek Fisher to the Jazz last month and are relying on injury-prone Baron Davis to stay healthy. Meanwhile, Golden State appears to have received yet another lifeline in its pursuit of Al Harrington. The Hawks' forward is still on the market, despite switching agents from Andy Miller to Arn Tellem, after a sign-and-trade deal between Atlanta and Indiana reportedly was nixed by Pacers ownership. According to two league sources, the Warriors have revived discussions with three teams on a multiple-player swap, with the principal parts involving Mike Dunleavy Jr. going to the Clippers, Corey Maggette to Denver and Joe Smith to Atlanta, with the Warriors getting Harrington. Though it would be a thorny transaction to meet salary-cap requirements, Tellem represents both Harrington and Dunleavy. A similar multi-team deal was discussed in Las Vegas during the summer league, according to one of the sources. Another potential snag, however, appears to be the status of Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy Sr., a main proponent of the team's interest in Dunleavy Jr.. The coach is entering the final year of his contract and would like an extension after guiding his team to the Western Conference semifinals. </div> Source
Maybe, but I'm fine not finding out. Let's see the positives he brings: Dunleavy can shoot, well at least we thought he could, but he shot 28.5% from 3 last season, even if he brings shooting, Tim Thomas is a better outside shooter with similar volume. Dunleavy brings extra ball handling, that would help if we didn't have Mobley at SG, and Livingston coming off the bench. Well maybe he has defense? No. Dunleavy can do some playmaking, again, Mobley and Livingston, we don't need it. So what exactly does Dunleavy bring to the table? A bad defensive big SF who's shooting we're not sure about (a fluctuation from 38.8% to 28.5% is insane), gives ball handling and little playmaking we don't need, isn't much of a scorer, but can give double digits, and can rebound, but not anything special that would be significant. I just don't see what he brings to the table for us, he also makes more than Corey and has a contract that's 2 years longer, while being only a year younger, so it's not like there's some age advantage there. So the only thing we're looking at here is that if Corey would not get to start or get the minutes he wants, this might solve some possible chemistry issues, then again, he still causes a demand for minutes at SF, so that issue isn't actually resolved. I'm yet to see an actual advantage here.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting bruin007:</div><div class="quote_post">I'd love to see him playing with the clippers puls we need more shooting with radman leaving.</div> Um, you replaced Radman in the off season with Tim Thomas. I don't see why the Clippers the would make this trade. Like og15 said, Dunleavy isn't exactly the perfect fit for the team. It's also not like this trade will save the Clippers some cap space, because Dunleavy makes more than Maggette. I don't understand this trade from the Clippers perspective what so ever. I don't know about you, but I would take Corey over Dunleavy any day of the week.
Clipps don't need him, and if this were to go down, they'd be getting ripped off hard in this deal. They got their shooting when they brought in Tim Thomas, and if he's not enough, Cassell and Cat Mobley can each fill up the statline as a shooter as well.
I'd take Maggette over Dunleavy about 8 times out of 10 the Clippers being one of those two times where I'd actually take Dunleavy over Magette here's why: Dunleavy fits into the scheme of things a lot better than Maggete does, he rebounds better, he knows his father's system, he shoots better, he is not as injury prone, and he is smart (this goes a long way and too few in the NBA have this). As far as Maggete, he is coming off an injury plagued season, he is disgruntled after being a part of soo many rumors that you might as well deal him because he is unhappy, he lacks a consistent outside shot, the clippers need a sf more than they need a sg not saying he cant play the 3 but his natural position is the 2. Again 8 out of 10 times I take Maggette but Dunleavy fits better in the Clippers than does Magette he will explode though in denver I think he will start for them.
Maggette has injuries, and might be unhappy, true, but I don't want to deal him for an inferior player, who makes more money for longer, and might possibly allow better chemistry, but we're not sure because we still have a high demand for minutes at SF. No thanks. If we were getting a 1st round pick or something to sweeten the deal, or a guy with a smaller contract who's similar in ability, then it would make more sense.
Yeah I have to agree Magette is more valuable and a pick should be included but I still like Dunleavy in the line up it would be: LIvingston, Mobley, Dunleavy, Brand, and Kaman that would be cool. Looks like the deal is going to fall through because Indiana has renewed interest in Harrington. What about Magette for a player on Denver's team say Maggete for Kenyon Martin straight up would that work?
yeah I guess maggette could improve his shooting and we still have tim thomas i just hope he continues where he left off in the playoffs
