Re: three way for Baker?

[DJessen33@aol.com]

Tom and all,
I put Brand in the picture because I couldn't think of anything else the 
Bulls could give up to be involved. After reading the today's Mays comments 
and some comments by CeltSteve, I understand better what may be going down. 
Chicago will use Mercer and Ellison as further cap reduction for a further 
superstar free agent signing in Krause's continuing effort to be proved the 
mastermind behind the previous Bull dynasty. Mercer will be resigned by the 
Bulls for the maximum after he is a free agent. Ellison goes bye-bye. Celts 
get Baker. Seattle gets Kukoc, Barros and Shintius. However, it doesn't seem 
to be enough for Seattle to me. 

Seattle-Kukoc, Barros, Schintius
Celts-Baker
Bulls-Mercer, Ellison

If you throw in Battie to the Sonics in addition, the Celts have given up too 
much. I don't think Seattle would want Artest. The bottom line is between the 
Bulls and Celts, who wants this trade the most as to who throws something 
else in. The Bulls do have two first round picks next year. This trade, as 
shown above, would be a steal for the Celts...

DJessen33