Originally Posted by bruindre

Between J-Rich's salary and the long-term condition of the knee he had surgery on, I can understand why the move was made. I tend to believe the theory that the trade (as it occurred) was only part of a SNAFUed deal for K.G. Somehow, someone (between the W's, 'Cats, and Wolves) f'ed up royally. The rest, as they say, is history.



I'd say Baron and S-Jax were bigger parts of that 1st round upset - considering that Stephen Jackson could play the 2 or 3, and with a young Monta Ellis vying for PT as well and the potential of another season with Pietrus on the bench, I can see why you'd move one of the higher-priced swing men on this team.