Alright, the idea of Carlos Boozer being traded in order to get the Bulls under the luxury tax has floated around for the last few weeks. Unfortunately, the proposed trade for the Raptors leaves us with some cap relief and a player in Andrea Bargnani who's porous defense in plummeting field goal percentage simply isn't a good alternative for a player in Boozer who's put up close to 20/10 since the beginning of January.
But in this proposed trade, the Bulls acquire several interesting assets. Although, I'm sure several forum members are more concerned with a Ben Gordon reunion.
Here's a link to the deal.
Deal outline
Charlotte Bobcats acquire
Carlos Boozer PF
Richard Hamilton SG
Kirk Hinrich PG
Nate Robinson PG
Chicago Bulls acquire
Ben Gordon SG
DeSegana Diop C
Ramon Sessions PG
Byron Mullens C
Why the deal makes sense for Charlotte
Hinrich and Robinson are nice additions to the bench, as well. Robinson has proved he still can be an instant spark for a second unit and Hinrich would be a nice change of pace across from him -- Robinson acting as the catalyst and Hinrich as the distributor. One other unsung addition to this trade is that the Bobs, who have yet to use their amnesty clause, would be able to amnesty Boozer in the future.
So if his production were to fall off before his deal expires in 2015 or they're unable to acquire an acceptable return for him in a trade, they can wash their hands of his salary.
As always..... comments, questions, etc., are encouraged.
... Even if he is a shell of his former self...
