Re: Will Perdue, anyone?

[Alex Wang <awang@mit.edu>]

You're probably right about that 25% of the NBA having negative trade 
value. These guys only get traded in package deals or for each other.
Perdue doesn't fall into this class. 

And the Spurs aren't going to be able to replace Elliott, as you say.
But they can do better than Eric Williams and Eric Washington. Neither
of these guys were even consistent starters for Denver, who was desperate
for a small forward. They are certainly not going to interest the NBA 
champions.

Alex

> I'll defer to your assertion that the Spurs have officially been given the
> medical exemption for Elliot from the league. I hadn't heard that it was
> official but I'll take your word. Let's see who they can get that is still
> available to give them all the qualities you believe they are searching for
> at that price; i.e. " a great first step AND 3-point range."  If such a
> player is still available, he'll likely command well in excess of the $2
> million plus medical exemption slot created by Elliot's condition.
> 
> Based uponyour definition of 'negative trade value' ("I think of anyone who
> would be waived if he didn't have a guaranteed contract as having negative
> trade value"), that could easily apply to over 25% - or more - of the entire
> NBA.
> 
>  I do agree with you that a Cheaney for Perdue trade won't occur nor would I
> be an advocate of such a deal.