re: A trade idea for Battie

[wayray@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Wilcox and Bosh would give them a terrific fowarrd tandem.
As far as the Celtics go, I think they would be very hesitant on taking on any
long long term contracts for non-superstars. 

And if Wilcox is available, shouldn't the Celtics get involved?
But what can they trade for him? Porbably have to be  a three team deal
with the other club sending the Clips a PG...
Ray 

> ** Original Subject: A trade idea for Battie
> ** Original Sender: Celtic4Hire@xxxxxxx
> ** Original Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2003 05:01:32 -0800 (PST)

> Here's an idea in getting some youth for Battie. Vescey has the blurb below. 
> However, I think Toronto would prefer Battie so a three way that would work 
> would be Battie going to the Raptors, Williams to the Clips and we getting 
> Wilcox and a little cap relief. It would be a little suprising for Sterling to take 
> an older Williams for such a long term contract, even if it is for close to 
> reasonable money. Ely would be another option....
> 
> DJessen33
> 
> <If the Knicks want a bigger point guard, sources say Alvin Williams is 
> readily available. In fact, the Raptors have had serious talk with the Clippers 
> about swapping the 6-5 veteran (owed $36 million through '08-'09) for Chris 
> Wilcox ($2M/$2.2M). No, the money doesn't match, but the Clips are under the cap. 
> 
> Mike Dunleavy loved Williams when they were together in Portland and 
> obviously isn't happy with his point guard Keyon Dooling. Williams' excessive contract 
> (which Raptor isn't overpaid?) and health problems may prove prohibitive if 
> Elgin Baylor and Donald Sterling have anything to say about it. A viable 
> alternative is Mark Jackson, now living in LA >

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