LyricalRico wrote:^ Raef's deal is about to expire therefore he cannot be traded, so the discussion about his current contract is moot. We also don't want or need him to be included in any deal for any reason. If you want the 2-5 pick, here's a deal I would accept:
Wiz trade: Stevenson, Pecherov, pick 2-5
Blazers trade: Fernandez, 2010 first
It breaks down to our lotto pick for Fernandez and a future first, plus giving you Pecherov as compensation for taking on Stevenson. I think it's very fair value for Portland.
From a Wiz perspective, it solves our luxury tax problems, gives us a better SG prospect, and gets us another pick in 2010 when we'll need cheap depth after re-signing Haywood and McGuire.
Haywood/Blatche/McGee
Jamison/Songaila
Butler/McGuire
Fernandez/Young
Arenas/James/Critt
Fishercob came up with the same trade about 5 pages ago, only we give them Songaila instead of Pecherov. Portland fans were fairly receptive assuming the pick landed them Rubio. I think they'll be considerably less enthusiastic if it's the 3rd pick or below.