I'll be mightily disappointed if Seattle management don't take the time to give Elgin Baylor a ring to enquire about this kid. He has ability and upside coming out of his ears, but is stuck behind Elton Brand, and his minutes at center will go down with Kaman's development. Would Radmanovic and lottery protected first get it done? How about Lewis to LA for Wilcox and a future pick?
I think a Radmanovic for Wilcox trade could be worked if they still want a small forward, but the Clippers have such weird salaries that I doubt Rashard could be traded over there.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Casual:</div><div class="quote_post">I think a Radmanovic for Wilcox trade could be worked if they still want a small forward, but the Clippers have such weird salaries that I doubt Rashard could be traded over there.</div> It would depend on Kobe not going there and Sterling being prepared to take on more salary. So, probably unlikely.
Something with a SG would be nice, I'm not feeling Q-Rich coming back, and we have Maggette at the 3 (can move to 2 though). Wouldn't be a bad trade
Ronald Murray for Wilcox ? I was thinking of available SG's onthe Sonics and Murray came to mind. The Sonics would get ripped though if they do trade him for Wilcox, because they can get more from a team like Seattle (Harrington?).
Similarly, I was thinking whether at Radmanovic for Drew Gooden would be feasible. I know the guy doesn't have too many fans, and that is why it would be a perfect example of buying low. Orlando get a starting SF (providing Hill doesn't come back) and three-point bomber, a role that complements Francis and Mobley (see Jim Jackson). We get a bit of depth inside, and despite both Collison and Gooden playing the same position, maybe we get a Kevin McHale-esque impact player out of either. Thinking long-term, Collison, Gooden and Swift could be an outstanding frontcourt. If the difference in trade value between Drew Gooden and Chris Wilcox is a first-rounder, I'm going with the former.
I don't think Orlando would be interested in a Gooden/Radmanovic deal because they are basically the same type of player. The only difference between the two is Radman has a bigger range and can shoot the 3. If the Magic deal Gooden it will be to improve on either a) rebounding or scoring (see Caron Butler rumors), it wouldn't be a bad swap because Radman is more of a true SF than Gooden ever will be, he's a mix between the 4 and the 3, but I think the Magic will just hold onto Drew if they cannot improve on those two things.
Interestingly enough, there was word that we turned down an offer of Gooden for Radman last trade deadline.
I wouldn't do a Radmanovic for Gooden trade...like you said Hurricane, they are too much alike. If we were to trade Radman, I'd want a big guy in return, not another SF type.
I'd do Wilcox for Radman in a heartbeat if I were the Sonics. I think that Wilcox has All-Star potential down the road and he is a huge upgrade at the four for a minimal cost. In Seattle I could see Wilcox as a 14 and 8 player.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Iron Shiek:</div><div class="quote_post">I'd do Wilcox for Radman in a heartbeat if I were the Sonics. I think that Wilcox has All-Star potential down the road and he is a huge upgrade at the four for a minimal cost. In Seattle I could see Wilcox as a 14 and 8 player.</div> At least. He was bandied about as a top five pick out of college, went 8th to LA simply because they couldn't turn him down after he dropped, and has shown quite a bit in limited opportunities in Clipperland. I'm all for giving Collison every chance to establish himself as our starting power forward, but at the same time if you have the chance to aquire someone with All-Star upside, you have to take it.
From a development standpoint trading Wilcox for Radmanovic is a good deal but Wilcox has more of an upside, his potential, talent and athleticism make it a hard choice. But from another standpoint I say we keep Wilcox and he can be a Desmond Mason type player like I mean he could provide a massive spark off the bench for us. Or if we trade him Bobby Simmons will be our power source off the bench and his consistency is what worries me. I think we should trade Wilcox because he will most likely develop into a better player in Seattle because of what he has to work with there and Radmanovic could provide that outside touch/rebounding we'd be missing without Q and Drobnjak + this would give Bobby Simmons a chance to become a more consistent player because he would be heavily relied on.
^ That's my point. Unless the Clippers trade Brand, Wilcox is just being wasted away in Los Angeles. On the flipside, I think Vlad has similar, if not as much, upside, but would suit the Clippers better. Just a suggestion, anyhow.
The Clippers have interest in Rashard Lewis. They may be willing to give you guys Wilcox. A pick will be added to the mix as well. Ely is another possibility, however neither are as likely as Allen to the Nets for A-Train and Kittles.
I think any deal with the Clippers would have to include Flip because of the low salaries the Clippers have. Lewis and Murray for Wilcox, Richardson, and Dooling would work salary-wise. I think a deal with Radmanovic is more realistic.
If Kobe doesn't sign with the Clippers, they would have a huge amount of caproom, enough to involve Lewis for a rookie deal and a pick or cash considerations.
Wilcox is a good player and with playing time I think he would be a great fit in a Soncis uniform...Wilcox brings the excitment to a game where he can dunk over anybody at anygive quarter and time. With Elton Brand, and Melvin Ely, Wilcox's playing time in LA are limited. The only real need for the Sonic would be an athledtic big man. They got one right here looking them right in the eye. Also this is kindof off topic but is anyone willing to do an offseason GM game...You make trades and sign free agents to try and make your team better...See the link in my signature for more info!
Can't forget Chris Kaman, its hard to split PT with 4 bigs. Ely didn't play much last year and wanted to be traded or selected by the Bobcats in the expansion draft. Wilcox, Dooling and Barnes for Lewis could be reasonable, considering that the Clippers are not expected to match any Q-Rich offer sheets.
