Reports the Monte Ellis offered for Granger

…so I don’t think you can say he plays no defense. He just plays, undisciplined, selfish, inconsistent defense.

Of course I’d consider it with a draft pick. It saves us $5mill. over the next two seasons (assuming that hoopshype is correct). Alot of people might think it a no brainer for a team struggiling to score.

However, the way Danny is playing defense now, I’m willing to wait on his offense to come around in hopes that he’ll be the player we need him to be in which case he’s a better value than Ellis.

I don’t really see how they’d want Danny. I’m not sure (aside from his improved defense lately) that he’s much of an updgrade over Dorrell Wright at this point and I don’t know if either of them are ideal SGs. I just don’t see how that works for them…I can see the advantages for us…but I’d rather keep my fingers crossed that Danny comes around.

…to think that an explosive player like Ellis would make us worse (assuming he was just somehow magically added to the team). However, his assists/scoring is due someone to his ball dominance. DC is not a great point man…he’s not quite even a very good one yet. But, his assists and scoring are down…just like everyone’s numbers are down b/c we are playing a slower, more deliberate scheme now where DC isn’t asked to just dump the ball off to someone who will immediately jack up a shot.

Still, Ellis would be an upgrade over any gaurd on our team right now…maybe even PG….for now.

Their first rounder is owed to NJ (who I think traded it to Utah for D.Will) unless it’s a top 7 pick.

I really don’t think we’d get a top 10 pick in this draft for Danny right now. Given that he’s going to be paid, and maybe overpaid the next 2 seasons…let’s not forget his game has regressed for 2.2 straight seasons.

How is he a bad person?

But your stats are a bit off, atleast if Danny is your reference point. Ellis is shooting poorly, but not as poorly as Danny. Ellis gets to the line just as much as Danny. Over the past 3 years, his FG% is better than Danny. His turnovers are higher, but he’s been asked to do alot. His assists to Turnovers are better than Danny…ok, now I’m reaching.

I’m not in favor of this deal, but I will say that some are underestimating Ellis’ skills (I’m also a big fan of the $5mil. savings over the next two years). However, I do feel that Danny’s improved defensive intensity and size (and citizenship) allow him favor in this deal. The issues that I’ve had with Danny bogging down the defense…while I feel Ellis is more effective creating his own shot….we already have a combo gaurd that fits our “share the wealth and smother the opponent” style a little better in George Hill.

Do you think GS would be up for it though? We might need to include some picks. As long as they send back calendars for the next 10 years where every month is labelled march, I’m all for it.