The Open of Trading Season!
Lakers Get: Joe Smith, Sergei Lishouk, a 2011 second round pick (Golden State), a 2012 second round pick (Chicago) & a $5.48 million trade exception
New Jersey Gets: Sasha Vujacic, a 2011 first round pick (Lakers, 1-18 protected) & a 2012 first round pick (Houston, lottery protected)
Houston Gets: Terrence Williams & a 2011 second round pick (Sacramento, 31-55 protected)
Sacramento Gets: Jermaine Taylor & cash (Houston)
For Los Angeles…
This was a great move by GM Mitch Kupchak on multiple levels. He parlayed a useless/redundant “Machine” into the extra veteran big man the team desperately needed. While Joe Smith’s best days are LONG behind him hopefully the combination of he and Theo Ratliff can remain healthy enough to give the Lakers a defensive minded veteran fourth big man when called upon.
The second part of this trade for LA is purely financial. Including luxury tax payments they save $8.7 million by unloading Vujacic, and you know that makes Owner Jerry Buss smile. Kupchak also relieved the financial burden of having to pay a low first round pick guaranteed money for at least two years while the club will still be way over the tax line. Mitch acquiring two more second round picks gives the Lakers five second round picks over the next three years that aren’t their own. I doubt you’ll see them use the trade exception that was created since New Jersey was under cap, but it’s also a nice chip to have if/when you need it.
Sergei Lishouk is a 28-year old Ukrainian big man (6’11) who currently plays for Valencia in the Spanish ACB. Apparently he’s a defensive minded banger type. We’ll see if he comes over when his contract expires after next season.
For the Nets…
President Billy King is obviously stockpiling assets and now has five first round picks over the next two years to go along with his treasure trove of salary cap space. With Devin Harris (left shoulder) banged up, Anthony Morrow (right hamstring) out 2-3 weeks and Williams gone Sasha is going to see consistent minutes right away. And being that “The Machine” is in a contract year what he does with that playing time will determine his NBA future.
For the Rockets…
Terrence Williams in an extremely talented and athletic player but a complete knucklehead that had obviously worn out his welcome with former coach Avery Johnson. This a calculated risk by GM Daryl Morey because Williams has looked good in the past averaging 14.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists over the final two months of last season and 28 points, 11.3 rebounds, 10.7 assists and 1.3 steals in a recent 3-game D-League “punishment” stint. Even if he wears out his welcome Morey can always flip Terrence combined with one of his many other assets.
For the Kings…
Jermaine Taylor is an athletic SG that loves to score/shoot. He never really got a chance to play in Houston but should finally get his opportunity in Sacramento. This move cost President Geoff Petrie nothing at all since the Rockets will pay Taylor’s salary plus some more and the Kings are highly unlikely to have one of the five best records in the league this season.
Winner – Lakers
New Jersey Gets: Sasha Vujacic, a 2011 first round pick (Lakers, 1-18 protected) & a 2012 first round pick (Houston, lottery protected)
Houston Gets: Terrence Williams & a 2011 second round pick (Sacramento, 31-55 protected)
Sacramento Gets: Jermaine Taylor & cash (Houston)
For Los Angeles…
This was a great move by GM Mitch Kupchak on multiple levels. He parlayed a useless/redundant “Machine” into the extra veteran big man the team desperately needed. While Joe Smith’s best days are LONG behind him hopefully the combination of he and Theo Ratliff can remain healthy enough to give the Lakers a defensive minded veteran fourth big man when called upon.
The second part of this trade for LA is purely financial. Including luxury tax payments they save $8.7 million by unloading Vujacic, and you know that makes Owner Jerry Buss smile. Kupchak also relieved the financial burden of having to pay a low first round pick guaranteed money for at least two years while the club will still be way over the tax line. Mitch acquiring two more second round picks gives the Lakers five second round picks over the next three years that aren’t their own. I doubt you’ll see them use the trade exception that was created since New Jersey was under cap, but it’s also a nice chip to have if/when you need it.
Sergei Lishouk is a 28-year old Ukrainian big man (6’11) who currently plays for Valencia in the Spanish ACB. Apparently he’s a defensive minded banger type. We’ll see if he comes over when his contract expires after next season.
For the Nets…
President Billy King is obviously stockpiling assets and now has five first round picks over the next two years to go along with his treasure trove of salary cap space. With Devin Harris (left shoulder) banged up, Anthony Morrow (right hamstring) out 2-3 weeks and Williams gone Sasha is going to see consistent minutes right away. And being that “The Machine” is in a contract year what he does with that playing time will determine his NBA future.
For the Rockets…
Terrence Williams in an extremely talented and athletic player but a complete knucklehead that had obviously worn out his welcome with former coach Avery Johnson. This a calculated risk by GM Daryl Morey because Williams has looked good in the past averaging 14.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists over the final two months of last season and 28 points, 11.3 rebounds, 10.7 assists and 1.3 steals in a recent 3-game D-League “punishment” stint. Even if he wears out his welcome Morey can always flip Terrence combined with one of his many other assets.
For the Kings…
Jermaine Taylor is an athletic SG that loves to score/shoot. He never really got a chance to play in Houston but should finally get his opportunity in Sacramento. This move cost President Geoff Petrie nothing at all since the Rockets will pay Taylor’s salary plus some more and the Kings are highly unlikely to have one of the five best records in the league this season.
Winner – Lakers
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