I've gotta be honest, the only players the team should absolutely keep would be Yao, Tracy, Scola, and Landry. If we could package any of our other players/contracts for something of need I would do it.
- Battier - This would be the toughest trade decision because it must net us someone truly valueable in return.
- Brooks - Sorry guys but I see Earl Boykins more than I do Tony Parker here. YES, he probably stays because of his contract and will eventually be a solid backup NOT A STAR!
- Hayes - Someone else said it, we need a player who contributes both ways. Can be part of a package for another player.
- Head - What more can you say, his time has come. Goodbye Luther!
- Francis - Let's be honest, he is not the same player he once was in terms of ability. Probably makes this team because the contract is appealing but, have no problem with him being part of a package.
- Novak - Have no issue with giving him another year but also have no problem with packaging him for something we need either.
- Rafer - Has proved he can run the team, just wish he was the second option off the bench. Would trade him if it netted us an elite PG. Brooks can come of the bench at that point.
- BJax - Expiring contract. Bye, Bye, Bye!
- Harris - Keep him on the cheap otherwise goodbye!
- Deke - Retire or don't retire. Either way we need a new backup center to Yao. Deke should really be the third option now.
This was a great year and you may ask why would you break this all up and the answer is LACK OF SIZE and we need more players who can play both ways. Of course I don't really want to trade Battier, Rafer, or AB but, if they have to be included in a "No Brainer" deal then I am all for it.
Let's shot for team where PG's must be 6'3 and above, SG's 6'6 and above, SF's 6'8 and above, PF's 6'8 and above (if 6'8 or 6'9 must have great hops), C's 6'10 and above and under 36 years of age.