George for Watson. Would you do this trade?

Kobe2Clark · Star Player Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 6047

It helps both teams IMO. DG gives them a shooter they desperately need and he can defend the perimeter too. Plus he's an ending K...

Earl gives us a legit PG who can hit open shots and keep guys in front of him. We lose a defender on the wing but I think PG defense is a more pressing need...
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uberzev · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 9:27 am Post subject:

He's got a crazy long contract so I don't like it.
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Kobe2Clark · Star Player Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 6047

He's only 27 though...
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fansincemagic · Franchise Player Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 11076

It indeed they are giving up on a 2K7 plan, or 2K8 or whatever...talent wise the trade is worth it. I'm still one of thoes believers in freeing up money (either moving Odom or Brown if needed), but if that isn't an option, I wouldn't know why you don't do this. You wouldn't have to worry about depth at SF (have they ever?), even if nobody else steps up you move Kobe down to the 3 and sub a guard in. Watson starts, and would at least put up Fisher's type of output in his prime.

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ShowtimeDynasty_24/7 · Star Player Joined: 04 Mar 2005 Posts: 8361

nah, I rather keep George's production and experience and save him for later

Kobe2Clark · Star Player Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 6047

George is a FA and he's gonna get a similar deal from some team....
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Sage_10 · Star Player Joined: 24 Dec 2005 Posts: 6668

I think I actually might pull the trigger here but Watson's contract is just too high. WTH was Denver thinking?

AirKobe8 · Star Player Joined: 30 Jan 2005 Posts: 8586

George's tri exp > Watson as a player.
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dirka dirka · Franchise Player Joined: 09 Jul 2005 Posts: 14655

you guys are nuts, Earl plays great D, something we are lacking from that position, DG is oft hurt, unreliable, and has a contract expiring this year. Earl's contract is the MLE...honestly, the cap plan is alot of garbage IMO, if you get players that have semi-decent contracts and are good enough players to be somewhat in demand, you can always trade them later for cap relief. That MUST be the thinking with picking up Kwame's option. (at least I hope it is

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angel · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 11:45 am Post subject:

DG has been playing some great defense lately. He does that when he's healthy.
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KobeButler · Franchise Player Joined: 14 Nov 2004 Posts: 10179

Watson will help us alot. If Lakers decide to give up the plan, hed be a nice pickup.
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supermegamen · Starting Rotation Joined: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 962

I'd do it only if the Nuggets would make Vo Lenard part of their package...

KobeButler · Franchise Player Joined: 14 Nov 2004 Posts: 10179

george + slava + second rounder for vo + watson.
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Klassix · Star Player Joined: 12 Jun 2005 Posts: 1994

hell no. George's expiring contract is much more valuable than overrated Watson and his bloated contract. Of course Mitch is the GM, so...........

angel · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 1:55 pm Post subject:

Taking on Watson's contract would add to the Lakers long-term salary structure. The Nuggets want to move Watson, but I would only take him in a package with Nene for Kwame. Nene could be an upgrade for next season. The Lakers might make he Playoffs this season, but I don't expect them to win. They could wait for Nene to get well. They could play Brian Cook a bit more for a while to boost his value for the Summer. Bynum and Turiaf could also get some PT. Watson would provide the backcourt help.
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angel · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 2:16 pm Post subject:

The ability to add a major free agent is good to have, even if it results in a S&T for an upgrade. Is Watson worth blowing that? No. Is Watson and Nene worth it? Probably.
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showtime1308 · Starting Rotation Joined: 05 Dec 2005 Posts: 283

It's gonna be a blockbuster. Watson Leonard Nene and Martin for Odom Mihm George Slava and 1st rounder. This is entirely speculation by the way. I'm trying to come up with trades that make scratching the 2007 plan attractive. Also these players all want out or have been mentioned in trade talks.

NestT · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 2:39 pm Post subject:

Leonard = McKie.

He is done.

After his last surgery he has lost his footspeed.

He can't defend that is why Karl has severely limited his playing time.

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LkrsOvrMia · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 6:28 pm Post subject: