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Here's the proposal: Francis/Snyder/Novak for Radmanovic/Turiaf

Sounds like a bad trade? Not at all actually... we're giving away 3 guys that aren't even in our rotation right now, for a guy who can immediate help with our offensive struggles (Radman is shooting 42% from behind the arc so far this year). And Turiaf will provide for us the much-needed back-up for Yao.

So why would the Lakers do this? First, they get rid of Radman's bad contract (4yr remaining, about 6mil/yr), and Radman hasn't exactly been a good role model for the Lakers. Second, they get Francis, who is still very capable of playing (just not for us) and can potentially take the Lakers to the next level, which Lakers are desperately looking to do. A line-up of Francis/Kobe/Walton/Odom/Bynum sure looks mighty good right now. And Snyder can possibly crack into their rotation too.

Here's how the trade looks:

Los Angeles Lakers
Incoming Players
Steve Novak
Salary: $687,456 Years Remaining: 1

Kirk Snyder
Salary: $2,358,433 Years Remaining: 1
PTS: 5.2 REB: 1.8 AST: 1.2 PER: 16.65

Steve Francis
Salary: $2,439,333 Years Remaining: 1
PTS: 5.5 REB: 2.3 AST: 3.0 PER: 9.52

Outgoing Players: Vladimir Radmanovic, Ronny Turiaf

Houston Rockets
Incoming Players
Vladimir Radmanovic
Salary: $5,632,200 Years Remaining: 4
PTS: 8.8 REB: 2.9 AST: 1.9 PER: 13.42

Ronny Turiaf
Salary: $770,610 Years Remaining: 1
PTS: 6.9 REB: 4.0 AST: 1.5 PER: 14.08

Outgoing Players: Steve Novak, Kirk Snyder, Steve Francis

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jdiggidy

Done! I like the trade too.

I don't like how everyone is saying that we are stuck with this team. I don't fault Morey and I don't fault Adleman for the most part. Sure, there are issues with the offense but most of it is poor shooting.

DaRizzle

If the Lakers are gonna be doing any trading it will involve Brown or Odom

bronx43

There's really no way LA is willing to part ways with Turiaf for Francis and some scrubs. Realize that Ronny is worth alot more to LA than he is to us. Also, why would you want Radmanovic? He's been in the dump since he joined LA.

A trade that SHOULD happen but WON'T is...
Yao for Odom, Bynum

DaRizzle

Bynum is untouchable for now (this year) IMO. He is killin it on O and D, and he is only 20!!!!

bronx43

He's untouchable for 99% of the league. Yao, I would think, is in that other 1%.

DaRizzle

Bynum is a Beast. Him and D.Howard will be the two elite centers sooner than later. Bynum was getting 10+/10+ in 20-25 min!!! I wouldn't trade Bynum for Yao....i know... but thats how good Bynum will be

bronx43

That's why you're not running a NBA team. Bynum is showing tons of potential, but even with all the potential in the world, no one can guarantee him to be a top center. That's how potential works. It's a gamble, and that's why teams often bust or luck out.
But the REAL reason why Kobe and LA would love this trade (aside from the pure marketing heaven) is the fact that Kobe is 29 years old, turning 30 before the start of next season. Realistically, he's got 2 or 3 years of sheer domination at the 2 position. His window of opportunity is closing, and Yao gives him the better opportunity for a title than the "potential" of Bynum. Also, Bynum's growth will depend, in part, to how many touches he gets. He is one of those offensive-minded centers who would benefit far more from a rebuilding team than a playoff team. The mere fact that Kobe dominates the basketball means Bynum's learning curve will be hindered, albeit not halted.
Will Houston offer this trade? Of course not. But if they did, I can see no way that the LA front office would reject it.

DaRizzle

Bynum is gonna be making everyone his beeatch by next year. Yao Ming is a wuss.

BTW. Dont be a smart ars

bronx43

...um, ok. Isn't it past your bedtime, kid? Did you even read my post past the first sentence? How about formulating an actual rational response?
No wonder these forums are dying...

DaRizzle

Both statements are true...you are east of me, you go to bed you insomniac

bronx43

It's okay, kid. This is my sleeping schedule, since Mommy and Daddy aren't around.

DaRizzle

Maybe you lived with mommy and daddy at 28 but I am far removed from living at home. So what you are saying is without your parents guidance you can't go to bed at a normal hour?

bronx43