Does anybody like either of these trades?

I'd do the JPEC/Biedrins swap. Oden or no Oden, I'd take a flier on a 24 year old big man who's had very good seasons in the past. If Biedrins regains his previous form AND Oden returns from injury to become a consistent on-court presence, having three high-level big men is a good problem to have. Biedrins would make a good trade chip to get, say, a point guard.

The chances of both happening are low, though, so I'd like the team to take as many cheap (talent-wise) fliers as possible. And Biedrins would solidify the team a bit in the present. Even at his current level, he'd make a nice reserve.

 

I love Biedrins game. I think he just needs a change of scenery and a free throw coach. Could you imagine him off the bench? That's where we're getting killed--2nd unit rebounding. Every second unit needs an energy guy, and he'd be a great one.