Dealing Kwame

As the games past, it is becoming more and more evident that we do not need Kwame. He has been injured all year, and it is really starting to shape up like a sign-and-trade for him in the offseason, so the point of this thread? Make some deals that are shipping out Kwame. Some interested teams would probably be New Orleans, Pheonix, Lakers, Atlanta, and New Jersey.

Here is a deal with Atlanta:

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Washington trades: PF Kwame Brown
Washington receives: Boris Diaw-Riffiod
Predrag Drobnjak
SF Josh Childress


Atlanta trades: Boris Diaw-Riffiod
Predrag Drobnjak
SF Josh Childress
Atlanta receivesF Kwame Brown

TRADE ACCEPTED

Due to Washington being over the cap, the 15% trade rule is invoked. Washington had to be no more than 115% plus $100,000 of the salary given out for the trade to be accepted, which did happen here. This trade satisfies the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.</div>

 

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting eYeKey:</div><div class="quote_post">I'm not a fan of trading away potential inside of the division. Besides, 7'0" agile 270 pounders that can shoot at least 70% from the free throw line that are not even 23 years old yet are not easy to come by.</div>

Either am I, but his future is not in Washington. With Hughes doing better than expected, he will not take being 4th option. Gilbert is obviously number 1, with Jamison number 2. That leaves Kwame at the 4, something he will not settle for. This would cause too much turmoil in the team and disrupt everything.

Trading Kwame would be best for both groups, Kwame and the Wizards. Kwame will not break out in Washington and his trade value is on a rapid decline because of injuries. I seriously would not be surprised if he is traded out before the deadline, if not then, more than likely the offseason.

 

I am sure Washington would throw in Dixon, he has fallen out of favor, although he could be climbing his way back up with his play as of late. What about Seattle? I know they were interested in him.

Me, personally, I feel ATL is the best choice for Kwame. A young team that seems to finally have the right places in set. Josh Smith, Al Harrington, and Kwame could be an awesome combo for the future. I really don't see Childress getting to star status, he reminds me of a better Jared Jeffries...but not much better.

 

He is just learning the game. He is only 19 I believe, new to the country...he is adapting to the situation.

 

I really don't believe PJ is in our future. Brendan Haywood is an above average center. He has improved his offensive game and is a very underrated defender. I just don't see PJR in our future..

Now lets get back on topic, Any other deals involving Kwame?

 

That is true, but we won't need him if Brendan Haywood keeps playing like he has. Haywood is 7'1, can score and plays great D. There isn't much more that PJR can do for us than that. He won't be a star on this team, the surroundings of Arenas, Hughes, and Jamison won't let him.

 

If he isn't gone by the deadline. We won't get anything in return. I don't think we will match an offer for him because we will put all our money towards Hughes.

I still believe Kwame will get a hefty contract. He is a big boy (no homo). 7 feet, 273 pounds (most of it muscle). All the skills in the world, look for him to get a big contract.

 

How about Samaki and Kwame for Artest? The problem is, if Kwame does explode, a tandem of him and Jermaine would scary...especially because they are best of friends.

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">
Indiana trades: SF Ron Artest (24.6 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 3.1 apg in 41.6 minutes)
Indiana receives: PF Kwame Brown (5.6 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 0.9 apg in 15.9 minutes)
PF Samaki Walker (1.7 ppg, 1.2 rpg, 0.2 apg in 9.5 minutes)
Change in team outlook: -17.3 ppg, -1.8 rpg, and -2.0 apg.

Washington trades: PF Kwame Brown (5.6 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 0.9 apg in 15.9 minutes)
PF Samaki Walker (1.7 ppg, 1.2 rpg, 0.2 apg in 9.5 minutes)
Washington receives: SF Ron Artest (24.6 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 3.1 apg in 41.6 minutes)
Change in team outlook: +17.3 ppg, +1.8 rpg, and +2.0 apg.

TRADE ACCEPTED

Due to Indiana and Washington being over the cap, the 15% trade rule is invoked. Indiana and Washington had to be no more than 115% plus $100,000 of the salary given out for the trade to be accepted, which did happen here. This trade satisfies the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.</div>

 

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Washington trades: SF Jared Jeffries (6.8 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 1.7 apg in 24.1 minutes)
PG Juan Dixon (8.7 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 2.0 apg in 16.1 minutes)
PF Kwame Brown (5.6 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 0.9 apg in 15.9 minutes)
Washington receives: C Jamaal Magloire (14.1 ppg, 9.1 rpg, 1.6 apg in 32.8 minutes)
Change in team outlook: -7.0 ppg, -0.9 rpg, and -3.0 apg.

New Orleans trades: C Jamaal Magloire (14.1 ppg, 9.1 rpg, 1.6 apg in 32.8 minutes)
New Orleans receives: SF Jared Jeffries (6.8 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 1.7 apg in 24.1 minutes)
PG Juan Dixon (8.7 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 2.0 apg in 16.1 minutes)
PF Kwame Brown (5.6 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 0.9 apg in 15.9 minutes)
Change in team outlook: +7.0 ppg, +0.9 rpg, and +3.0 apg.

TRADE ACCEPTED</div>
How about this trade? The Wizards get an All Star Center and a legit player who can score in the post. Magloire is also capable of playing PF, which would give them an option to play Haywood and Magloire at the same time.

It's tough for the Wizards to get fair value for Kwame because of his low base salary. Their best option might be to pull off a sign and trade in the off-season.

 

I would do that, a front court of Magloire and Haywood would be huge.

Kwame and JR Smith would also be huge for the Hornets..if there are any moves though, it will be a sign and trade in the offseason.