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Whom Should Trade for Amare Stoudemire?

Bleacher ReportFeb 9, 2009

From all indications, the Phoenix Suns appear to be mostly interested in dumping salary so along with Amare Stoudemire, the Suns will likely also trade Shaquille O'Neal.  The Suns could then send Shaquille O'Neal to the Los Angeles Lakers for Jordan Farmar and draft pick(s).  The other possibilities are Leandro Barbosa and Grant Hill -- say, to the Orlando Magic for draft pick(s).

As for who might trade for Amare Stoudemire....

Cleveland Cavaliers

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It seems to me that the Cleveland Cavaliers right now should capitalize on a unique opportunity -- to acquire an All-Star power-forward that is a 20&10 caliber player.  That power forward is of course, Amare Stoudemire.

The Cavaliers should accept that the LeBron James window might not last past 2010; James could jump ship for New York.  Stoudemire and James will be free agents in the summer of 2010, so why not go all-in for a chance to win it all this year and possibly next year?

Between James, Stoudemire, and Mo Williams, the Cavaliers would have a trio to rival the Three-party in Boston, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen.

Theoretical package for Stoudemire: Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Anderson Varejao, Daniel Gibson, Delonte West, and draft pick(s).

Golden State Warriors

The Warriors appear to be pushing for Stoudemire as the post player they have needed.  The problem is that the Warriors want to dump salary on Phoenix when Phoenix wants cap-relief and youth.  The Warriors have reportedly offered Monta Ellis OR Andris Biedrins (but not both) and another player.

For the Warriors to get Stoudemire, I think they will need to be creative.  If the Suns want relief and youth -- then trade Ellis or Biedrins for youth from another team and then send those players to Phoenix.  Such as, Andris Biedrins to the Chicago Bulls for Tyrus Thomas and Joakim Noah -- and then send Thomas, Noah, Kelenna Azubuike, and draft pick(s) to Phoenix.

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