A couple minor deals?

[mark at 10thumbs.org]

With the C's ready to start the stretch run, I think most would agree that
we're in pretty good shape --- though most wouldn't also mind adding
another big man and a veteran PG.

Some thoughts:

1. Tyronn Lue -- He'd be my first preference; i was really pushing for us
to move for him and Sheldon Williams this summer since he's friends with
KG. But  I don't really see a way to trade for him (I would'nt do T.
Allen/Powe/Pruitt for him and I don't see SAC wanting SCAL since they're
looking to shed salary). So i think we'll wait and add him as a FA this
summer.

2. Johan Petro -- Yeah he's no great shakes, but could be had for a future
2nd round pick (and the Trade Execption we have from Delonte West) IMO.
He's a young athletic big man that's still learning the game.  Worth the
gamble IMO, since we'd doubtfully sign our 2nd rounder next year.

3. Trenton Hassell + Darrell Armstrong for Scalabrine + Pruitt + $3M ---
It's actually Hassell for Scal/Pruit; Armstrong for the Trade exception.
This might just me looking for a way to get rid of Scal, but Hassell's a
much better defender and while he kind of duplicates Posey this year,
Posey might opt out for more money next and I'd be inclined not to pay
much more for him.  Armstrong would be a nice vet PG presence and NJ would
do right by him to give him a shot at a ring.  I believe he and Doc have
squashed the beef they had.  Of course this doesn't do much about the
search for another big, but would improve the team.

(the other) mark