OrrvilleQB;592109 wrote:I think we will see a lot of moves at the trade deadline to clear some cap space for next summer.....
Players that could be moved:
Mo Williams
Antawn Jamison
Anderson Varejao
Anthony Parker
Every player on the roster should be considered expendable, and I would even include Hickson if the price is right. I know a lot of people are high on him, but he's a role player at his maximum potential. And that's not a knock. He does a lot of things well that can help a team, but this team is 3 years away at least, and by that time, Hickson will probably leave for elsewhere.
I do think someone will want Varejao at the trade deadline. He is a great role player who doesn't need the ball and can provide energy and solid defense. Not sure what kind of a market there is for the others.
If I'm Gilbert, I actually think hard about Greg Oden this off season. Obviously it's a HUGE risk, but I think he needs to gamble on someone and hope that it pays off. Just offer Oden more money than anyone else and hope that being back in Ohio is appealing for Oden and then cross your fingers that he can stay somewhat healthy. If he is healthy he might be a building block. If not, then who cares.