Brad Miller’s Bus Out of Sacramento
Brad MillerA couple of days ago, a rumor surfaced that Gerald Wallace would be headed to Sacramento in exchange for Brad Miller. However, word out of Charlotte is that Larry Brown isn’t all that interested in the Kings’ big man.
But that’s not going to stop Sacramento from exploring some other options for Miller. He’s at the top of their trading list right now, not only because he’s got $23 million left on his deal (including this season and ’09-10). But his production is down across the board, and the Spencer Hawes/Jason Thompson combo deserves minutes.
So with Charlotte off the table, what are some possible destinations for Miller?
* Portland
Though Geoff Petrie would probably prefer to deal with Eastern Conference teams, and Kevin Pritchard is nowhere near ready to give up on Greg Oden, this could work. Miller has a couple of good years left, and his passing instincts would benefit Brandon Roy, Travis Outlaw, and Rudy Fernandez.
Would a package that included Jerryd Bayless, Joel Przybilla and a pick be enough for Sacramento?
* Miami
Even if Joel Anthony has been a serviceable center for the last six games, he’d drop off the face of the map if Alonzo Mourning returned to South Beach. So what about securing a guy whose actually been playing the game for a couple of months at a pro level in their playoff push? Miller and Shawn Marion could be the centerpieces of this exchange, with Sacramento giving up a Donte Greene as well to try to even things out.
* Dallas
The Mavs were better without Josh Howard in the lineup. Even though he plays the same position as Francisco Garcia, the Kings would move things around to fit J-Ho on board next to Kevin Martin. Like that Miami deal, Sacramento would have to give something else up to snag Howard.
What do you think is a good destination for Brad Miller?
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December 22nd, 2008 at 4:27 pm
that's whats up says:
I’d rather have him on the Spurs than
Matt “I-suck-so-bad-I-amaze-myself” Bonner
December 22nd, 2008 at 4:34 pm
JCARR "K1N6" says:
Pistons get Rip, A.I open shots and spread the floor.
T-Wolves move Al Jefferson to his natural position (PF) Al Jefferson could have the type of season Amare had after shaq came to the suns.
Hawks
Toronto- J.O is not working.
December 22nd, 2008 at 4:40 pm
isotope says:
man, thats a lot of money
December 22nd, 2008 at 4:47 pm
rob stewart says:
I like him in Portland and Miami. Phoenix wouldn’t be a bad fit either.
December 22nd, 2008 at 4:52 pm
AY says:
shawn marion, josh howard; are you serious, someone would give up those guys for brad miller. I don’t think portland would move joel przybilla for this guy; przybilla is a great bully and miller plays zero defense. Maybe the wizards can get him for deshawn stevenson; a 32 year old center with no athletic ability with 23mil left, maybe a trade next year when he becomes the feared “expiring contract”.
December 22nd, 2008 at 4:53 pm
miamiVIS3 says:
I’d like him here in Miami and I actually did the Dallas trade on 2k9 and it worked out alright
December 22nd, 2008 at 4:58 pm
elk burger says:
Atlanta, Chicago, Miami – only a playoff contender is aquiring that contract
December 22nd, 2008 at 5:00 pm
elk burger says:
Dallas can’t afford to get any older
December 22nd, 2008 at 5:02 pm
Yoooo says:
How did this happen to Bayless? He was like the preseason/offseason Golden Boy…
December 22nd, 2008 at 5:02 pm
elk burger says:
if he goes to san antonio though than u can end the western conference race & just put them in the finals now
December 22nd, 2008 at 5:03 pm
that's whats up says:
true dat
December 22nd, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Scott says:
@Yoooo
Rudy Fernandez and Sergio happened… not saying either is better, but ya, the hype and Rudy’s play especially hasn’t helped Bayless.
December 22nd, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Ansonious says:
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December 22nd, 2008 at 5:14 pm
mc says:
Blazers love Pryzbilla, I don’t think they’d do that trade even straight up, let alone throw in Bayless.
Miller would look good with the Knicks, though I don’t know how they make it happen.
December 22nd, 2008 at 5:19 pm
TD says:
To the bulls for hinrich straight up. Gives the bulls an offensive center, gives the kings a better pg than beno
December 22nd, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Ric Hardwood says:
THe Raptors need him in a BAAAD way… he’ll bring in toughness to a “Softcore Porn” team…
December 22nd, 2008 at 5:45 pm
DJ Go Go Gomez says:
Brad’s a lot tougher than people outside of Sac think. He’s no “bully” but he isn’t a push over either. And it isn’t that the Kings don’t like his talent, he’s still got at least 2-3 good years left, it’s just that they are rebuilding. So this would strictly be to aquire a young guy and cap relief. Brad would make ANY teams’ offense better.
December 22nd, 2008 at 7:31 pm
teaguelife says:
If not for that contract, Boston – backing up Perk. Would love that, but Danny would not/could not make a move with Miller’s contract as it is.
December 22nd, 2008 at 8:24 pm
WML 6th Ward says:
What about a Boozer for B. Miller and Shelden Williams and a pick.
Bozzer obviously wont be back with the Jazz next year and his salary comes off for the kings after the season when booz opts out.
Miller would give the Jazz a decent big man in return.
December 22nd, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Lady Luck says:
Lots of places for a player like Miller.
Miami-But Sacramento would have to give up someone else to get Marion.
Chicago-Hinrich can go. He’s not really in the mix anymore.
Dallas- JHoward is available, Dallas needs a scoring center.
New York – does Sactown want Marbury? (probably not)
Atlanta- I don’t know who they would want or who would be available.
Golden St. – for Maggette perhaps.
December 23rd, 2008 at 12:14 am
Andy says:
he probably wants to go to Denver for the damn near legal weed
December 23rd, 2008 at 3:12 am
owen says:
WOW. so cool guy,does he still hook up with those tall beauties on the tall dating site ___Tallmingle.c o m___ ???The last time I saw his profile is last Monday, hope he does not leave.
December 28th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Jau28 says:
Toronto Raptors… would be a great pickup for us.