The Phoenix Suns are currently shopping their leading scorer, Amare Stoudemire, and rumors indicate that he could be reunited with Mike D'Antoni in New York. The Knicks would surely have to give up David Lee, but would get rid of expiring contracts.
As much as a consistent scorer would aid New York, New Jersey would be a better fit for Stoudemire. They have numerous moveable contracts, and lack a dominant presence. Brook Lopez is their best option, in the paint, and he looks like he's 150lbs. Amare Stoudemire would add another dimension to a Nets team that has a better shot at succeeding in the playoffs than the Knicks.
Here's what ESPN's Chad Ford wrote about a move to New Jersey:
It's hard to imagine that New Jersey wouldn't do it. Amare can come off the books in 2010, meaning that New Jersey could still pursue LeBron and other free agents then, even if they make the trade. In the meantime, they would be relevant again.
Ford's suggested trade was the Nets giving up Yi Jianlian, Stromile Swift, Ryan Anderson, Jarvis Hayes and a 1st round pick. The only real loss would be Yi, as he is a solid scorer. Anderson is young, but is not a difference maker, and the 1st round pick is negated by Amare Stoudemire's dominance.
It's a great move for the Nets. It would make those YES Network broadcasts watchable.
Gallinari Highlights:
Also, Wilson Chandler's MASTER BLASTER!
Kendrick Perkins' face afterwards is priceless.
-Max Caster
As much as a consistent scorer would aid New York, New Jersey would be a better fit for Stoudemire. They have numerous moveable contracts, and lack a dominant presence. Brook Lopez is their best option, in the paint, and he looks like he's 150lbs. Amare Stoudemire would add another dimension to a Nets team that has a better shot at succeeding in the playoffs than the Knicks.
Here's what ESPN's Chad Ford wrote about a move to New Jersey:
It's hard to imagine that New Jersey wouldn't do it. Amare can come off the books in 2010, meaning that New Jersey could still pursue LeBron and other free agents then, even if they make the trade. In the meantime, they would be relevant again.
Ford's suggested trade was the Nets giving up Yi Jianlian, Stromile Swift, Ryan Anderson, Jarvis Hayes and a 1st round pick. The only real loss would be Yi, as he is a solid scorer. Anderson is young, but is not a difference maker, and the 1st round pick is negated by Amare Stoudemire's dominance.
It's a great move for the Nets. It would make those YES Network broadcasts watchable.
Gallinari Highlights:
Also, Wilson Chandler's MASTER BLASTER!
Kendrick Perkins' face afterwards is priceless.
-Max Caster
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