Both have been rehashed in multiple threads, but here's Ford's take. And on the "interesting at least to me" front: Quick trade checker shows that we can send Blake, Outlaw, Howard and one of the rookie 2nd-rounders for Murphy, McBob and Luther Head (who may or may not be waived) I think this is way too low a price for a 6'11 40% 3pt shooter who rebounds.
Murphy's intriguing because he can backup the 4 and 5. Doesn't obviously provide solid defense, but Howard doesn't either. If Rudy comes back healthy, and we have a normal guard rotation, I'd likely do that deal. Gives you insurance for next season if Joel left, and also gives you a large expiring to deal with for next season if something came up.
Were I the Pacers, and I'm not (though I live in Indy), I'd be willing to move Murphy, but it would take something at least moderately useful coming back. His contract expires next season anyway, and he is a useful to good player. But then again, the Pacers are bleeding money as well. The Blazers might also have some interest in Jeff Foster. He's a very solid defender, the kind of guy I'd expect would get minutes for Nate.
I would get Murphy now too...how bad is his deal? If we give up TO/Blake and whatever, then I'd be just perfectly fine with that.
hell yeah id take murphy, he's a hustling rebounder who can shoot - if we can give away blake to get get him as part of a package, then all the better....!
