Amare Trade must be 3 Team Deal

by JAndrewClark on Feb 15, 2010 11:27 AM MST

At this point I think we have all the pieces together and the only thing that's clear is that no one team can offer a good enough package on its own for STAT. So, what we need is a third team to make this happen. We all know that the Suns want Iggy. That's the end game. Philly wants good young, cheap talent in return IE: not STAT and they want to ditch one of their big contracts (Brand, Dal). Here's a few ways that could get done:

Trade Scenario 1: Miami http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=ykzrwle

Suns Get: Samuel Dalembert ($12m) and Andre Iguodala ($12.2)

76ers Get: Leandro Barbosa ($6.6), Michael Beasley (4.6) and Jermaine O'Neal (23)

Heat Get: Amare Stoudemire (16.3) and Jason Kapono (6.2)

Trade Scenario 2: Cleveland http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=yjpv83e

Suns Get: Samuel Dalembert ($12m), Andre Iguodala ($12.2) and Daniel Gibson (4)

76ers Get: Leandro Barbosa ($6.6), J.J. Hickson (1.4) and Big Z (11.5)

Cavs Get: Amare Stoudemire (16.3)

I think both trades are a win-win for all three teams. Sadly, this would require work on the part of the 76ers, who are lazy and probably won't do it. 3 team deals are always complicated, but since Ferry and Kerr work well together already, it shouldn't be nearly as daunting as normal.

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I love the

Philly, Mia 3 way trade!

by galayev1 on Feb 15, 2010 12:07 PM MST reply actions

the way I see it

The only reason for a three team deal is to get a high draft pick.

April 29, 2008 Total Eclipse of the Sun. Is the sky falling?

by Hawk42 on Feb 15, 2010 12:16 PM MST reply actions

These trades are good for all teams. I like it.

by Beavis 25 on Feb 15, 2010 12:50 PM MST reply actions

lol

Did you just say that the 76ers wouldn’t do this deal because they are lazy? That may be the worst judgment on why the 76ers wouldn’t do that trade.

by SSOHOWARD on Feb 15, 2010 4:55 PM MST reply actions

“Oh I think we’ll stand pat this trade deadline, the paperwork is just too much”

by SSOHOWARD on Feb 15, 2010 4:58 PM MST up reply actions

I’ll find you some of the quotes from those infamous “league sources” about the 76ers front office. General consensus is that if it requires effort and thought, they’re outta their league.

by JAndrewClark on Feb 15, 2010 5:15 PM MST up reply actions

I think its hilarious but there’s not a lick of truth to it, there are millions of dollars at stake on their decision making you bet they are working hard. Especially since that team is owned by Comcast and not by a jamoke who won the lottery, Comcast has shareholders to answer to.

by SSOHOWARD on Feb 15, 2010 5:19 PM MST up reply actions