The HRR NBA Trade Analyses Archive
Eight NBA Draft Day DealsKings Send Williams to Grizzlies | Bulls Deal Brand to Clippers | Orlando Deals Doleac to Cavs
Rockets Get Griffin from Nets | Other Draft Day Deals | July 18 Deals
June 27, 2001
“Kings send J-Will to Grizzlies in 4 Player Deal”
The Sacramento Kings traded G Jason Williams and swingman Nick Anderson to the Vancouver (soon to be Memphis) Grizzlies in exchange for guards Mike Bibby and Brent Price.
Notes:
- Both Williams and Bibby can become restricted free agents after the 2001 - 2002 season.
- Anderson’s contract expires after the 2002 - 2003 season.
- Price’s contract expires after the 2003 - 2004 season.
2001 - 2002 player salaries:
Jason Williams, Mem.: $2.53 M.
Nick Anderson, Mem.: $5.4 M.
Mike Bibby, Sac.: $4.17 M.
Brent Price, Sac.: $3.68 M.
Who got the better of the deal?
Sacramento.
Why?
Grizzlies GM Billy Knight said, “We're going to a new market. We're going to play a different style, we're going to be trying to approach it in an up tempo fashion and obviously this young point guard is that style of player.”
Jason Williams is a flashy point guard; however, his game has not improved since his rookie season which was 1998 - ‘99. He doesn’t play good defense. He takes ill advised shots (although he did improve on that aspect as last season progressed). He’s a talented young man who needs to mature and focus his energies to the game instead of the fans and getting in trouble with the league.
Anderson is on his last legs; however, he should see playing time with the Grizzlies which is a positive for him because his playing time for the Kings was non-existent.
Bibby is a solid point guard. He’s a better defender than Williams; and, Mike is also a better shooter and decision maker.
Brent Price is a throw in for cap purposes. It’s very doubtful he’ll see any minutes behind Bibby, Bobby Jackson, and Darrick Martin.
“Bulls Deal Brand to Clippers”
The Chicago Bulls traded F Elton Brand to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for the draft rights of F Tyson Chandler (2nd overall pick in 2001 draft) and the contract of F Brian Skinner.
Notes:
- Brand can become a restricted free agent after the 2002 - 2003 season.
- Skinner is a restricted free agent after the 2001 - 2002 season.
2001 - 2002 player salaries:
Elton Brand, LAC: $3.88 M.
Tyson Chandler, Chi.: $3.31 M.
Brian Skinner, Chi: $1.1 M.
Who got the better of the deal?
Los Angeles.
Why?
Clippers GM Elgin Baylor said, “This trade brings us to another level sooner than we anticipated with the addition of Brand. “If we had kept [Chandler], we would have gotten a young unproven player, who I think is going to be a terrific player someday but how soon, I didn't know.
“But with Brand we have to be excited because he is a proven player. He's 22 years old with plenty of upside.”
By trading Brand, the Bulls are starting over for the second time in three seasons.
Chicago Bulls 'GM Jerry Krause explained his reasons for making the deal: “We've always been trying to get as athletic as we could. “We've always been trying to get as big as we could. We've always been trying to get as quick as we could.
“We think we've done that with this trade. But we feel strongly about getting veterans too.”
Obtaining veteran free agents could be a problem for the Bulls because it appears doubtful many veterans would want to sign with a team that is at least 2 if not 3 seasons away from being competitive. However, the Bulls have plenty of money under the salary cap to offer; and money can cure a lot of doubts and / or concerns.
Chandler and Curry are two talented seven foot young men; however, since they’ll be playing in the NBA straight from high school, their development curve may take 2 or 3 seasons before the Bulls turn things around for the better.
Skinner, 6’9, 240, is a hard worker and a good defender and rebounder. He could be the starting power forward if the Bulls deal F Marcus Fizer.
Brand, 6’8, 260, gives the Clippers the tough, physical low post scoring presence they need. Elton averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds in his first 2 seasons in the league for a sorry Bulls team. However, Brand won’t be expected to duplicate those lofty numbers because of the tremendous talent of two of his new teammates: Lamar Odom and Darius Miles.
Clippers owner Donald Sterling has gone on record saying he will offer the maximum salary amounts to both Brand and Odom when they’re eligible for free agency. Apparently, times are indeed changing in Clipperland.
“Orlando deals Doleac to Cavs”
The Orlando Magic traded C Michael Doleac to the Cleveland Cavaliers for the draft rights to C Brendan Haywood (20th pick overall in 2001 draft).
Note:
- Doleac can be a free agent after the 2001 - 2002 season.
2001 - 2002 player salaries:
Michael Doleac, Cle.: $2 M.
Brendan Haywood, Orl.: $0.936 M.
Who got the better of the deal?
Orlando -- if it is able to sign Antonio Davis. If not, then neither club.
Why?
Orlando is trying to free up salary cap space in order to sign free agent F / C Antonio Davis. By trading Doleac’s $2 M salary, the team takes another step in clearing cap space.
Haywood, 7’0, 265, is a legit center; however, he may be dealt by Orlando, too. If he isn’t traded, he’s a good shot blocker with good size and a limited low post game. Brendan also has a problem playing consistently well from game to game.
Doleac, 7’0, reunites with college teammate point guard Andre Miller. He and Miller played very well together at the University of Utah; and, the Cavs hope the two can recreate that good chemistry. Doleac is a very good perimeter shooter; so, look for new coach John Lucas to run a lot of pick and rolls for Miller and Doleac. Also, with center Zydrunas Ilgauskas’s chronic foot problems, in addition to Cleveland’s plan of playing Chris Mihm at power forward, Doleac could be Cleveland’s starting center.
“Mike's got one year left on his contract, so we want to look at him, Cavs GM John Paxson said. “John (Lucas) likes him. We know what he is. He'll be a good locker-room guy . . . That was the best fit for the short term. We didn't want to give three years to a guy (Haywood) we weren't sure of.”
“Rockets Get Griffin from Nets in 4 Player Deal”
The Houston Rockets acquired the draft rights to F Eddie Griffin (7th overall pick in 2001 draft) from the New Jersey Nets in exchange for the draft rights to F Richard Jefferson (13th overall pick), C Jason Collins (18th overall pick), and G Brandon Armstrong (23rd overall pick).
2001 - 2002 player salaries:
Eddie Griffin, Hou.: $2.01 M.
Richard Jefferson, NJ: $1.38 M.
Jason Collins, NJ: $1.07 M.
Brandon Armstrong, NJ: $0.866 M.
Who got the better of the deal?
Houston.
Why?
Rockets head coach Rudy Tomjanovich stated before the draft his team needed size, shooting, and a players who fit well with the team. Acquiring Griffin answers all of those needs.
Rudy said, “Versatility. Size. We think he’s an all-around guy. He can block shots. He can rebound, shoot outside, finish inside and he’s 19 years old.”
Griffin, 6’10, 225, can play any of the three front court positions based on certain situations. Eddie’s rebounding skills allow Maurice Taylor to flourish more on offense and away from the basket.
Nets GM Rod Thorn said, “We don't have enough big guys who can play in the NBA. We need athletes and quickness. We need defensive ability. In Armstrong and Jefferson, we feel we're getting athletes who can score. In Collins, we've got a guy with size who can shoot the ball and who is a very intelligent player.”
Other Draft Day Deals
Denver acquired the draft rights to G Omar Cook (32nd pick overall) from Orlando to satisfy the conditions of a previous trade.
Houston acquired the draft rights to F Terence Morris (34th pick overall) from Atlanta for a future first-round pick.
Washington acquired the draft rights to G / F Bobby Simmons (42nd pick overall) from Seattle in exchange for the draft rights to C Predrag Drobnjak (49th pick overall in 1997 NBA Draft).
Trades Expected to be Made Official on July 18 (these deals will be analyzed when they become official)
- The Detroit Pistons deal forwards Jud Buechler and John Wallace to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for F Cliff Robinson.
- Phoenix trades G Jason Kidd and C Chris Dudley to the New Jersey Nets in exchange for G Stephon Marbury, C Soumalia Samake, and veteran swingman Johnny Newman. The Nets are expected to waive Dudley once he announces his intention to retire.
- Atlanta trades the draft rights to F Paul Gasol (3rd pick overall in 2001 draft) and the contracts of F Lorenzen Wright and G Brevin Knight to the Vancouver / Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for F Shareef Abdur - Rahim. In addition, the Hawks (via the) Grizzlies deal the draft rights to G Jamaal Tinsley (27th overall pick in 2001 draft) to the Indiana Pacers.
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