Hey everyone, haven't posted on a while, but I've been reading some NBA rumors, and it sprung clear to me that the Magic may be eager to do this trade:
THE FACTS:
1. Orlando wants to get a hold on Earl Watson, Memphis PG.
2. Memphis is in need of cash, and they've been eager to make a trade that includes both Watson (S&T) and Wells. Another playerthey could trade is Lorenzen Wright, since he was asking for an extension, which Grizz execs couldn't give him.
3. Orlando needs to fill a void at SG & C.
THE TRADE:
The trade could happen including more players, but here are some scenarios that Memphis could force Orlando to do if they want Watson:
1. Doug Christie + Mario Kasun for Earl Watson + Bonzi Wells
For Orlando:
Orlando gets their coveted FA Earl Watson, while adding a nice SG to play along Francis & Stevenson. Wells could also play some minutes at the SF. Though his attitude isn't the best, Memphis asked for him to be part of the deal.
For Memphis:
Athough Memphis loses 2 nice players, both seemed to be parting ways with them, and they get future cap relief in Christie and a cheap replacement for Tsakalidis if he leaves next year.
2. Kelvin Cato + Pat Garrity for Earl Watson + Lorenzen Wright
For Orlando:
Orlando gets their coveted FA Earl Watson, while adding depth to the C position. Although they do not solve their problems at C, getting a more athletic/less defensive version of Cato, they get an ok replacement for him, since Memphis suggests Wright should go to Orlando so the trade could be completed.
For Memphis:
Athough Memphis loses Watson, they get to part ways with disgruntled Wright. They get future cap relief in a C who, when playing at full capacity is an X-factor, and a stand-up shooter in Pat Garrity, who, if paired up with Miller could make a double perimeter threat.
3. Doug Christie + Kelvin Cato + Pat Garrity for Earl Watson + Lorenzen Wright + Bonzi Wells
For Orlando:
Although Orlando wouldn't be pleased to let go their 2 options of getting some kind of cap relief or at least better players instead, it is known that our management likes Watson a lot, and the Grizz could take advantage of this. This trade gives Orlando a nice SG, and an ok C to go along with coveted FA Earl Watson.
For Memphis:
Memphis gets the best in this trade, getting 2 great defensive presences (whenever they come out to play), which will give them cap relief, and an ok spot shooter in Garrity. If Memphis forces this trade, it is most likely Orlando won't accept it, but if they do, Memphis comes out winning.
NOTE: These aren't the trades I would like to see the Magic doing, but they sound so awfully possible, that I had to share them to you guys...