There isn't anything too major here, and I'll analyze it once it's all out there, but here's my 3 team swap between the Hornets-76ers-Clippers
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=cnv57yk
-Hornets In:
Dorell Wright SF- PHI
Trey Thompkins PF- LAC
Eric Bledsoe PG- LAC
-Hornets Out:
Xavier Henry SG/SF
Greivis Vasquez PG
Robin Lopez C
-76ers In:
X. Henry- NOR
G. Vaquez- NOR
Grant Hill SF- LAC
-76ers Out:
Dorell Wright SF
-Clippers In:
Robin Lopez- NOR
-Clippers Out:
E. Bledsoe
T. Thompkins
Like any trade idea, this one has it's bits of unlikeliness. For starters, the Clippers are going to want to get maximum value for Eric Bledsoe, and may find a much more attractive offer at some point in the off-season. Also, our Hornets may not even really be willing to trade Vasquez and/or Lopez at all. They may believe that they're part of the future for this team (which would seem a bit absurd to me). You can even take into account the potential swapping of picks, too. Anyway, let's get to the break down and why each team might make their moves, starting with our Hornets/Pelicans.
Hornets:
Eric Bledsoe is without a doubt the main target of this deal. Why does he fit with this team? For starters, he's got an excellent contract. He'll be on the rookie scale for this season and next, then hit restricted free agency, giving the Hornets/Pelicans the first crack at keeping him on board. Second, he's a young and real talent all-around. He's an absurd athlete, with his quickness, strength, and leaping ability, he would give Russell Westbrook a fun run for his money (though probably come up just short). Not only is he physically gifted, but he has the game to go with it. Averaging a mere 18 mpg, his PER is a 24.2 which is nuts. His FG% is at 50%, and his 3 point percentage (38.1%) is way above his career average (27.5%). He's also a skilled passer and rebounder for his position, managing solid numbers in those categories even in limited minutes. I believe that given the opportunity, Bledsoe can not only be a starter in this league, but a star as long as he continues to work hard at improving his game.
Dorell Wright makes sense for this team for a couple of reasons, too. He's a low risk addition as a player on the last year of his deal, making a very manageable $4.1 million. Bringing him in would essentially be a try-out to earn a new contract next year. In Golden State a couple of seasons ago, he was brilliant. He hit his 3-pointers at a very high rate and was an efficient scorer and rebounder as a whole. Last season and this season he has fallen off due to inconsistent minutes, but I think he would be a worthwhile risk for this squad.
Trey Thompkins is just a toss-in to make the salaries work.
Clippers:
The Clippers are poised for a playoff run, but the depth they have with their guards, they lack in their front court. DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin are a great, athletic combo, but behind them they have next to nothing, unless you count the ghost of Lamar Odom. Robin Lopez would be a huge get for this team. He has a perfect contract for a backup center, averaging ~$5M a year for 3 years. He would certainly help on both sides of the ball when one of their other big men are off the court, and may actually be a better offensive player around the basket than either of the ones they have. It would be a good long term move to trade a little-used player for a very useful part of a front court rotation that could really make them into a contender. Also, Trey Thompkins and Grant Hill don't even get minutes.
76ers:
The Sixers are really trying to become a legit playoff team in the East. If Bynum can ever get healthy, they will be, but that has always been the problem with him. As of right now, someone named Maalik Wayns is their backup point guard and has a negative PER. They have probably been playing Nick Young and Evan Turner out of position to handle the duties, which probably kills their second unit's flow. I could be wrong, but I don't have access to advanced stats. Vasquez has been up and down as a starter here, but when playing against backups, he has really played well, and I believe that's the capacity in which he can find the most success in the NBA. The Sixers take Henry as a prospect and salary to make the move work. Grant Hill is just for money.
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So that about sums it up. Thoughts?