[RollWithEm]

Well...

The Pacers trade is lopsided. Artest does alot of intangible things that team never gets from Al Harrington, Jeff Foster, Ron Mercer, or Reggie for that matter. Then throw in a guy in Croshere who may actually be the Mavs' best rebounder!!! It's horrible to say, but he has to get more than Finley.

The Heat trade, on the other hand, could definitely work. I like the deal from both sides. Griffin could contribute behind Butler and give him some much-needed rest for atleast his rookie year and the one after. Van Exel would be perfect. I don't know how Riles will appreciate his unfortunate lack of defensive intensity, but he will carry that team through those famous 8 minute scoring dry spells they have when Jones and Mourning are off.

Also, Dallas would love Grant, and he would them. He does a good job on Shaq and rebounds HARD.

Good Idea!

 

[RollWithEm]

Nope...

Originally posted by jericho
Supposing this trade happens, is Miami in a position to go after Keon Clark, maybe even in a sign-and-trade with the Raptors?

If they sign him, they can have him(maybe for the mid-level exception), but the Raps won't sign and trade. They failed to give him a qualifying offer because they can't afford to have anyone else on the roster. They don't want to take on another salary(unless, of course, it is Alonzo's).