Luc as trade bait

[longstrangetrip [enjin:6600564]]

I know I stated yesterday that I don't generally participate in trade threads, but it's different when a deal or an individual has been specifically mentioned in a rumor. Zgoda today tweeted that he believes Luc is the most likely Wolf to be traded before the approaching deadline. I know I am a Zgoda detractor, but he does hear talk every day that we aren't privy to, and this theory actually makes sense to me. Adelman is an offensive coach, and as such, hasn't given Luc much of a shot. But he is far and away the best defender on the club. Last night was a great example...when Corey picked up his 4th foul early in the third quarter and Luc replaced him, Houston didn't score for the next 6-7 minutes. His defensive footwork is about the best in the league in my opinion. A shutdown defender isn't as valuable to playoff missers like the Kings and the Wolves, but might be an attractive target for a team trying to fine tune their roster for the playoffs. Especially a team that is looking ahead to trying to stop Durant, or James, or George in the playoffs, and see Luc as potentially a valuable asset in this quest.

Makes a lot of sense. Maybe this was Flip's thought process...get rid of the difficult-to-deal Williams, and pick up somebody that is likely to be more marketable at trade deadline time. Which playoff team might be looking for a defensive stopper, and has something to offer that could help us long term?

[thedoper]

Not exactly exciting, but I want a deal. Just something to change our outlook for the rest of the year.

[Coolbreeze44]

I'd have a hard time believing that a part-time rotation guy would bring much in return. I hear what you're saying about his potential impact on a playoff team, but would you give up much for him? I know I wouldn't for the few minutes he'd be worth each game.

[longstrangetrip [enjin:6600564]]

I'd have a hard time believing that a part-time rotation guy would bring much in return. I hear what you're saying about his potential impact on a playoff team, but would you give up much for him? I know I wouldn't for the few minutes he'd be worth each game.

I don't know what they could offer, but Indiana could potentially be trying to stop Lebron in the East final and Durant in the championship. Since they may have home court advantage the entire playoffs and only need to win at home, they might overpay for a stopper who could limit Lebron/Durant's effectiveness after the Pacers jump off to leads at home. Just playing here. Most trade threads offer up the usual trash: JJ, Dante, Shved,etc, but we know nobody really wants those guys. I can see Zgoda's point that Luc is the best asset we have that we would be willing to part with.

[Camden [enjin:6601484]]

It's simple. We'll ship Mbah a Moute to Golden State for Harrison Barnes. Everyone wins. :thumb:

[A Friendly Flatulence [enjin:8907904]]

For Otto Porter, Washington trying to make some noise in the east

[worldK]

It's simple. We'll ship Mbah a Moute to Golden State for Harrison Barnes. Everyone wins. :thumb:

Golden state would never do that. They have iggy as their premiere wing defender. They see barnes as a defender as well and a guy who can contribute offensively as well. Luc brings nothing to them but additional salary.

[Camden [enjin:6601484]]

It's simple. We'll ship Mbah a Moute to Golden State for Harrison Barnes. Everyone wins. :thumb:

Golden state would never do that. They have iggy as their premiere wing defender. They see barnes as a defender as well and a guy who can contribute offensively as well. Luc brings nothing to them but additional salary.

I thought the thumbs up face was clear that I was kidding lol. My fault worldK. Wishful thinking all the way with that trade.

[longstrangetrip [enjin:6600564]]

For Otto Porter, Washington trying to make some noise in the east

It's not going to happen, but it's a really interesting thought, ff. Washington needs someone to stop George and/or Lebron, and while Ariza is known as a very good team defense guy, he isn't a very good on-the-ball defender. Luc could be effective off the bench against those guys. And Porter is looking like a major draft bust...1.7 PPG on 30% shooting! The Wolves would do it, thinking that a change in location could turn the 3rd pick in the draft around.

The reason it doesn't happen is that the Washington fans would revolt. Porter was a local star at Georgetown, and it's too early to give up on him. It would be interesting, though, if Luc was traded for two epic top three pick busts in one year!

[khans2k5 [enjin:6608728]]

There is no such thing as a draft bust after half a season in the pros. Maybe retro-actively he can be considered a bust in 2-3 years if he does nothing, but 4-5 months is way too quick to be calling someone a bust especially on an epic level. That becomes even more true when you factor in how weak the draft was considered to be to begin with. There's a reason NBA prime years happen between 27-31 for most players and not between 19-22.