eastern lowland gorilla
Years ago

KG trade

to phoenix... Minnesota wants Amare and ATL's pick next year. if you were phoenix, would you make this deal?

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eastern lowland gorilla
Years ago

take into account KG earns about double of what stoudemire earns, and the phoenix owner doesn't like paying luxury tax.

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olskoolgamer
Years ago

Yeah even though both are now on max, cause KG is nearer the end of a max, KG will make like $21 mil next season, Amare like $13. So another approx 8 mill salary would have to be included, eg Kurt Thomas.

Would be awesome for Timberwolves, but they may just have their next KG that keeps the team good enough to not make the finals, but not get anymore draft picks. I don't feel Minnesota will ever build a good team with Mchale in charge.

If I was Phoenix, I wouldn't make the deal. You are taking on MORE salary when the owner wants to cut some, and will KG be any better than Amare this season? Maybe, but not much. So I wouldn't make the trade. And Amare could be a monster for the next 10 or so years, KG will have another good 2-3 seasons before a sharp decline.

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anon
Years ago

elg gone to ground over warrior bashings

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me
Years ago

well thats well and good...but where is Cornsey going?

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Isaac
Years ago

If there are issues of chemistry between Amare and Marion, that could have a significant impact on their decision. I'd be tempted to pull the trigger for short-term gain actually.

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DJ
Years ago

Not a great move in my opinion, however if they could somehow leave min $8mill of KG's contract with the T-Wolves than it would be a MUCH more attractive offer.

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Libertine
Years ago

The more pointed question - does Phoenix win the West with KG instead of Amare? I reckon yes.

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TR
Years ago

So do I Libertine, but the question is would Sarver be willing to pony up??

This whole trading has me shrugging my shoulders, I think it's a wash either way.

It's not going to be basketball talent that decides this trade, it's going to be locker room harmony and $$$$.

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eastern lowland gorilla
Years ago

I wouldnt make the trade i would ask for minnys pick with amare

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hustle
Years ago

That sounds better for the suns IMO, getting a future pick. What pick to Min have at the draft ELG?

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