#5 Pick & Evans for Noah + #29 pick?

[Glide2keva]

What do you guys think of this?

The first game of the NBA Finals served notice that the Miami Heat versus the Oklahoma City Thunder may be one of the most riveting matchups we've seen in years, but looming just on the horizon is the draft. If the Finals go seven games, there will be just a two-day gap between the crowning of the champion and the de facto start of the 2012-13 season, which will begin after the New Orleans Hornets presumably select Anthony Davis No. 1 on June 28. So we have to keep that in mind as we enjoy some tremendous on-court action.

The draft is the most exciting time of the year for fans who love to break down transactions, and the trade buzz that surrounds that day is the most interesting part of the process. That's when we learn how teams view themselves. Are they trying to fill a need that will allow them to take the next step as a franchise, or are they tearing down while building a new foundation? Successful franchises answer those questions correctly.

With that in mind, let's consider three possible pre-draft trades that would be mutually beneficial to the teams involved.

1. The Chicago Bulls trade C Joakim Noah and the No. 29 pick to the Sacramento Kings for G Tyreke Evans and the No. 5 pick.

The Kings are rumored to want another big man to pair with DeMarcus Cousins, and the unselfish, defense-oriented style of Noah would be a perfect on-court fit. The trade works financially because of the amount of cap space the Kings have, so there are no concerns there. The Kings would still have Marcus Thornton to play the 2 while hoping that Isaiah Thomas or, gulp, Jimmer Fredette turns out to be a long-term answer in the backcourt as well. And, who knows, perhaps the big numbers Terrence Williams put up at the end of last season were for real. It wasn't that long ago that he was a lottery pick.

A starting five of Thomas, Thornton, Williams, Noah and Cousins works well in terms of complementary skills. It's a jumping-off point for a group still searching for some kind of concrete identity. Noah would bring heart and soul to Sacramento, or wherever the Kings end up playing long-term. Frankly, those are qualities the Kings have lacked for quite some time.

The swap of picks is important from the Bulls' standpoint, as they would want to add another center to replace Noah, and Connecticut's Andre Drummond would fit in nicely, either as a starter or as a backup to Omer Asik. If Drummond is gone, then Thomas Robinson or, even, Jared Sullinger could be a possibility, or they could opt for Harrison Barnes as the eventual successor to Luol Deng at the 3.

When healthy, Noah is an All-Star type of player, while Evans has regressed during his NBA career, so the Bulls could hold out for the pick swap. The money the Bulls save from dealing Noah would help them keep Asik, a restricted free agent this summer, as well as Taj Gibson, who can become one next year.

Evans could run the point while Derrick Rose recovers from knee surgery, then play alongside him when he comes back. The Bulls desperately need a second shot-creator, and Evans could be that guy. Evans has underachieved defensively in the NBA, but Tom Thibodeau would cure him of that. He has the physical traits of someone that should be an elite defensive guard.

Evans will be a restricted free agent next year, so Chicago would get a season to evaluate him as an extension candidate, which they could pull off by amnestying Carlos Boozer. He's the kind of high-ceiling player that's going to be difficult for Chicago to obtain going forward, so if, as rumored, he's on the market, it's time to pounce.

 

[waldo7239117]

That would be so tempting and I would probably do it. I would hate to lose Noah, but I think the trade will make sense.

It will clear cap and the Bulls can actually sign player to make their team better. Also, they can decline options on Watson or Brewer. Then they can sign a PG to help until Rose is back. Ray Allen could become a real possibilty. Then try to get a big elsewhere.

Maybe they can get a good guy with the 5th overall pick.

 

[Diddy1122]

ESPN Insider stole my idea! Though I had Deng & the pick going to them for Evans & #5 in the Barnes thread but this trade actually makes more sense. I honestly feel something will happen on draft night. There's simply no reason why the Bulls would be chatting up Barnes when they have ZERO chance of getting him @ #29. Barnes may not be the target but once I heard that I automatically thought about the Kings trading Evans & their pick as a real possibility.

 

[inactiveuser1]

I like it :yep:

 

[BNB]

Hell yeah. Then just draft the best big man available at #5.

 

[inactiveuser1]

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Unless he agrees :tiptoe:

 

[ChitwnRyan60452]

Yesssss! Hell Yes!

 

[bbaker]

I would do that in a heartbeat. Rose & Tyreke on the same team? Sign me up.

Use the #5 to draft a big man (ie: Thomas Robinson, Andre Drummond, Jared Sullinger)

 

[MSOADE54]

I would do that in a heartbeat. Rose & Tyreke on the same team? Sign me up.

Use the #5 to draft a big man (ie: Thomas Robinson, Andre Drummond, Jared Sullinger)

This.


This fucking trade is making me :fap: over here. Get this trade done now!

 

[tbo41fan]

Would I do it? Yes.

Is it going to happen? Probably not...

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[Diddy1122]

Gabe (Naperville)
There are rumblings from several local reporters that the Bulls may be looking to move into the Top 10. Have you heard anything to that extent?

Chad Ford (1:35 PM)
Only way I could really see that happening is if the Raptors settled for Luol Deng there. A deal of Deng and No. 29 for Calderon and No. 8 might work for both sides.

From chat with Chad Ford this afternoon.

Interesting trade idea, & I could see it happening, but what does Calderon do when Rose gets back? Move to the bench? I don't think it works out well for both sides. I'd prefer a trade with Sacramento.

 

[DCguy]

Not a bad trade idea. Tyreke Evans just might need a change of scenery. If the team were to pull off that trade, I hope some way they will be able to move Hamilton as well.

 

[Diddy1122]

Not a bad trade idea. Tyreke Evans just might need a change of scenery. If the team were to pull off that trade, I hope some way they will be able to move Hamilton as well.

Honestly I would keep Rip. He can help teach Evans how to work without the ball better, which will be essential when Rose gets back.

 

[Rose1mvp]

never give up a good big for a small....bad move

 

[Diddy1122]

never give up a good big for a small....bad move

When you have the chance to nab a potential 20-5-5 player at the 2 guard position you pounce on it. Especially when you still have a starting caliber defensive-minded center still on the roster & can draft another good big to replace what you are losing in Noah. This trade is a total win-win for both sides imho.

 

[Axl Rose]

i dont like rose and tyreke....i dont think they would mesh

tyreke is ass anyways

 

[Axl Rose]

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[RamiTheBullsFan]

I like Rose and Tyreke together a whole lot. They came from the same system at Memphis and Tyreke has amazing athleticism and un-tapped potential. I'd do the trade in a heart-beat. I wish the Kings would take Boozer instead and keep the pick.

 

[BigP50]

So who do the Bulls draft, Drummond if he's still there?

 

[nwfisch]

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