Songalia and a trade suggestion

[Mark Piotrowski <markp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hoopsworld is reporting:
<http://www.hoopsworld.com/article_920.shtml>

Celtics second round draft pick Darius Songaila has signed a contract 
with CSKA Moscow of the Euroleague. Contract terms were not 
disclosed. The Celtics will retain the former Wake Forest University 
player's rights should he attempt to play in the NBA at some point in 
the future.

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RealGM is reporting <http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap.php> that 
George Lynch is unhappy with his role on the New Orleans Hornets and 
the fact they won't give him a contract extension.  He would like to 
be traded.  He asked that Washington be his destination -- because he 
has family in the area.  Washington sounds like they'd rather hang 
onto the cap room.

I mention this b/c I've always thought that Lynch would be a great 
compliment to Pierce/Walker.  I think he'd be a terrific 6th man for 
the C's (especially considering the departure of Rogers).  Like most 
UNC players (at least through the mid-90s) he's always really 
appeared fundamentally sound and puts the team first.

I have no idea how these trades affect our longterm cap situation 
(read: Luxury Tax) but they both work on RealGM:

<TRADE #1>

Boston gets George Lynch
New Orleans gets Tony Delk

The Bugs might actually go for this -- since if anything happens to 
Baron Davis or David Wesley their next point guard is Bryce Drew. 
Delk is the kind of Combo-guard Paul Silas seems to like.  They are 
stacked with small forwards forwards with Jamal Mashburn (assuming he 
comes back healthy), Lee Nailon (they guy who is taking LYnch's 
minutes) and last year's 1st rounder Kirk Haston.  Newly acquired 
Courtney Alexander or PJ Brown can also slide over to SF in a pinch. 
Oh yeah they also have the indomitable Jerome Moiso!!

Yes this trade leaves us without a PG with any NBA experience other 
than Shammond Williams -- but I'm willing to take a risk losing 
Delk's PG skills for Lynch's defense, rebounding and all-around 
hustle.

<TRADE #2>

Boston gets George Lynch & Stacey Augmon
New Orleans gets Eric Williams

Should N'awlins not want Delk, they may want Williams (who has one 
year less on his deal than Lynch at a much bigger spot -- so instead 
of getting Augmon off their books next year for 2.4 mil, then Lynch 
the following year for the other 2.4, they get Williams' $4.4 mil off 
the books next year.).  Williams also gives them some offensive 
insurance in case they can't resign Lee Nailon.

I've always been an Eric Williams fan, thinks he has a very 
underrated low-post game that can get points or a FT basically 
whenever he wants to.  But I think this team needs some "glue" -- the 
type of hustle, defensive player like Lynch, PJ Brown, or the Nets' 
Aaron Williams.

- Mark Piotrowski
Gainesville, FL