<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Here's the truth about Richard Jefferson: He absolutely, positively does not want to leave New Jersey. Maybe he did at one point, but as he has continued to mature Jefferson has embraced the idea of playing for one franchise for his whole career and wants that team to be the Nets (wherever they play). That said, Jefferson is New Jersey's most valuable bargaining chip. Acquiring Garnett would give the Nets exactly what they have been missing: a rebounding/shot-blocking presence to play alongside Nenad Krstic. Garnett's arrival would spark a fire under Vince Carter and invigorate Jason Kidd. Minnesota would get a rising star in Jefferson who is eager for a chance to play a more prominent role and who is locked into a long-term contract at reasonable money. The Timberwolves could also get the promising Mile Ilic, whom Nets coach Lawrence Frank says is a season or two away from contributing. SI.com's trade: Garnett ($21 million), Madsen ($2.1 million) and Wright ($664,000) for Jefferson ($11.2 million), Jason Collins ($5.8 million), Jeff McInnis ($3.6 million) and Ilic ($800,000). </div> Source I would probably do it in a heartbeat, but would the TWolves?
Throw in some draft picks and it the wolves would have to take a long hard look.....you'd be gettin a good young potential star/already a star in jefferson, plus a young player with a decent upside plus draft picks..... would there be any expiring contracts in there because i really don't know the terms of the contracts for the other nets you mentioned.
Why not sign and trade Carter? If he would, that is... I think that would be a lot better, and more plausible for the Wolves.
It would be a great trade for the Nets. Maybe a couple of draft picks like norespect said, the wolves may have to look at it. I think the Wolves should just start over. KG has been with them for what? 7 years? I think it's time to move on. Jefferson could very well be the piece they need. Jefferson is in a position to be the no.1 option. And KG wants a championship. RJ could have the opportunity to lead in Minessotta while KG could get his championship in Jersey.
It's a good deal for the Nets, but I'm not sold Garnett would make them championship ready. KG is pretty slight of build, and Nenad Kristic isn't much of a physical presence. If Garnett could land somewhere like Phoenix or Houston, where he has a big strong center behind him, he could use less energy of D and focus more on his offensive domination and rebounding angles.
Any trade for Garnett would include, ATLEAST RJ and Nenad. Minny might even ask for Marcus Williams and Antoine. I don't want to lose RJ, but if it's for KG, then I'll reluctantly accept.
