HUGE Cavs trade

[JJP]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

You probably love what Isiah is doing with the Knicks too. I am amazed that there are people that think this was a good move for Chicago. Remember that genius was the one who signed him for 30% more than anyone else was offering. Though the they did get rid of a big contract the trade was Isiahish in that they traded one bad contract for another, downgraded at one position and added a player at another position they didnt need. I suppose if Gordon walks and Hughes takes his spot then you could say they downgraded at two positions, didnt free up cap space and also gave a away a draft pick. Call me crazy but I find it hard to believe getting rid of Wallace was worth all the other negatives. Of course maybe he is trying to lose more games to get a better lottery position for the new GM.

The only reason I would love what Isiah is doing to the Knicks is that I don't like the Knicks. Getting rid of a clubhouse cancer is what Paxson did; Isiah seems to love to acquire them. If the Bulls would've outright cut Wallace, it would be addition by subtraction. Forget what Wallace was 3 of 4 years ago.....he's clearly not the same player and a big distraction off the court.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by JJP

The only reason I would love what Isiah is doing to the Knicks is that I don't like the Knicks. Getting rid of a clubhouse cancer is what Paxson did; Isiah seems to love to acquire them. If the Bulls would've outright cut Wallace, it would be addition by subtraction. Forget what Wallace was 3 of 4 years ago.....he's clearly not the same player and a big distraction off the court.

I have no problems with them getting rid of Wallace but what they got in return. Hughes is black hole and Gooden is not what they need. Plus gave up a draft pick even if it is a second rounder it reduces their flexability in future deals. If they cut him and ate the contract that would have been a better move than having to eat Hughes and Gooden for 2 years. They would have been better off trading him to a team for the rights of some euro player that may never even show up. Of course there is no reason to believe that anybody else except a team like Cleveland would take a shot on him. It is like Bill Simmons was saying, they spent 5 years dumping salaries and positioning themselves with draft picks and cap space and have wound up with a dysfunctional (and bad) team to show for it. There is just no evidence that Paxton has a workable plan for this team, just like Isiah.