Pau would definitely help add inside presence, but after all that JRich has done for us, it would seem awful to trade him to a team that mght not make the playoffs.

j-rich is a keeper...i think u could get away with doing a sign n trade...pietrus+19th pick for gasol? lol that would be a good deal, but idk if that would be CAP friendly

I'm a long time J Rich fan but I'd trade him in a heartbeat to get someone to fill a need in the frontcourt. I don't think the drop off is that much from J Rich to Ellis, and he's changed his game into something that doesn't really suit him- he's become almost exclusively a jump shooter now, doesn't get to the free throw much at all, and his defense was painful to watch during these playoffs.

I agree with Raw 26.  J Rich is a very exciting player to watch and cheer for when your team is up and doing well.  Don't get me wrong.  I enjoy watching his emphatic dunks or his thrilling rare drives to the hoop as much as the next guy.  These plays do not win championships or even play-off series.
You can't depend on someone who is inconsistant, lacks defensive skills, not looking to take it to the hole when your team is counting on you.  Comparison: I think J Rich is way better over-all then Fish but look who guided their team to the victories when their team needed them most.
If J Rich and a few other incentives could be bargained for a young, up-coming, (6'11,250 lb.+)low post player who can consistantly put up 15+ points, 11+ boards, and 2 to 3 blocks per game as well as blend in well with the Warrior transistion type of running game, I say they need to invest in their future play-off runs.

PS- I also like Chuck Hayes since he graduated from my old high school at MC (lots of exciting potential that he has not displayed at the NBA level yet.  Works very well in a quick, up tempo, running transition game).

attempt to trade away Jack for an inside post-presence.

I know after what he's done in the two playoffs series it could be impossible, but I'd rather keep JRich than Jack.

RealGM doesn't mean it will work in real life. God, this is what I hate most about the offseason, people suggesting trades that would only work in NBA LIVE. What makes you think Memphis is going to trade a BIG for a SMALL??

Thats like the cardinal sin trading, you NEVER trade a big for a small. In this case, you're suggesting that Memphis trades their legit low post player (these are very rare in the NBA), with very little mileage on him.... for a 2 Guard (the easiest position to fill in the NBA), that is no longer the athletic freak he used to be after his knee surgery, is an average defender, and has a horrible handle.

Memphis already has a player like Jrich... in Mike Miller... only Mike Miller is a better, more consistent shooter. Shooting guards grow off trees, legit 7'0 post players do not. If you're gonna be making possible trade ideas, make them freaing realistic. To get Gasol, the Warriors would probably have to give up at least 3 perimeter players and one of them would probably have to be Baron.

Why change now... I see no point in bringing in a big center-type player who's inmobile, that will just make Nellieball less effective. I say we keep our 8 player rotation with the exception of Pietrus. Don't bring in a big center, instead get a versatile forward who can run. Some names that comes to my mind are Diaw, Josh Smith, Gerald Wallace, Villenueva, Ryan Gomes..not Gasol who's slow and lack strength.

When's the NBA draft? West is leaving the Grizzlies on July 1. I think the draft is after that if I remember right.

The Grizzlies won't trade Gasol until after the lottery. If they get Oden, they're not trading Gasol. They have their starting frontcourt set for the next 10 years if they get Oden.

jamal magloire? for expiring contracts? he ain't too savy and he's no gasol, but i think the dude could be had for the right price and he could make a comeback in the right place (a much better comeback than say Vin Baker).

and that is most likely his weakness on this team; this year. i believe this more than i believe his injuries are still bothering him.

however, i think the consensus among fans here would be that in the more structured offenses we have seen from this organization the previous 4+ years, jrich has been the most dependable, clutch player/performer in a warriors jersey. sure he did not always come through, but i can remember more than a few bungled endings by baron as well.

it might be good for jrich to be traded and it might even be better for the warriors, but i will continue to root for him.

thats just crazy. milicic is slow and not all that athletic, definitely not fitting into the warriors style

If a team ahead of us in the draft needs a point guard, I say we move up a few spots to grab a big guy that can rebound.

grant hill will never be over the hill in my eyes.

SEAN WILLIAMS BOSTON COLLEGE 6'11 245 LBS. FROM DRAFTEXPRESS.COM His ability to change a game through his mere shot-blocking presence really can't be understated at this point. We were all amazed at the way Justin Williams and Shawn James continued to one-up each other last season with new shot blocking exploits. Williams is currently matching James' record pace of 6.5 swats per game, has a legitimate chance to average a similar number at a much higher level on the season, and disrupts offenses at a level that Ron Everhart could only dream about getting from James. The real news here is while Williams had been billed as a shot blocker and only a shot blocker up to this point, he has added a wrinkle to his game over the summer. In this week's action the junior showed off a much-improved back-to-the-basket offensive arsenal, displaying adequate footwork and surprisingly soft touch while using every bit of his impressive length to score over the defense. The issues we have seen with poor hands have seemingly disappeared, and Williams made very good decisions this week once he had the ball in his hands as far as when to look for his own offense and when to start looking for a teammate. If he wasn't scoring on the low block, he was looking for ways to contribute from the high post, finding fellow BC big men repeatedly on nifty high-low passes. However, there are still a few weaknesses that must be accounted for in any evaluation of Williams' status as an NBA prospect. In terms of physical attributes, it is hard to find a player who does less with more when it comes to rebounding. Looking like a freakish combination of Amare Stoudemire and Theo Ratliff as a weak-side shot blocker, Williams is anything but when battling for a rebound. Naturally explosive and decisive in protecting the rim, he is tentative and lethargic on the glass, routinely losing loose balls and rebounds to players he shouldn't have to break a sweat to overpower. Obviously Williams' rebounding totals are going to look a bit worse than they should because he is chasing so many shots on the way up, but a total of 5 rebounds in the two games last week is simply impossible to explain or justify from a player with such formidable natural gifts. Williams is very hit or miss with his individual post defense, sometimes gobbling up shots with jaw-dropping ease, and in others allowing marginal opponents to score with little apparent resistance at all. The same issues show up with his inconsistency in running the floor, where he can absolutely fly when an uncontested dunk is in the cards but will lollygag up and down the floor in many fastbreak situations on both sides of the ball. His shot blocking totals are even more impressive when one realizes how many potential rejections he passes up on because of his inability to consistently defend the rim in transition.. FROM ESPNINSIDER.COM Sean Williams, 6-10, Jr., C, Boston College Skinny: Next to Oden, the best shot-blocker and shot-altering post player in the draft. Vibe: He's considered a first-round pick, even with his multiple suspensions. FROM NBADRAFT.NET NBA Comparison: Theo Ratliff/ Shawn KEMP Strengths: Athletically Williams has few peers with his leaping ability and quickness ... Extremely mobile player who runs the court with ease and has no problems getting out on the break ... One of the best shot blockers in college where he has great natural instincts ... Possesses all the physical tools to excel, long wingspan, quick hands, timing and the ability to produce multiple jumps in succession ... Offensively Williams has improved greatly adding a solid jump hook and decent turnaround with his back to the basket ... Has good touch around the basket where he is a solid finisher ... When motivated he has the ability to be a quality rebounder ... Possesses a mean streak to attack opposing players who challenge him in the paint ... Excellent lateral quickness enables him to be a tremendous help defender ... Although some have questioned his work ethic one cannot argue with the development of his game ... Has improved tremendously from the free throw line this year where he is no longer a determinant during the last few minutes of close games ... Understands what his role on a team is and rarely tries to go outside of his abilities ... Does a good job of using his long arms and mobility to disrupt post passes for easy steals ... Body suggests that he could add weight and retain his athleticism ... Has a good deal of potential ... Strengths: The best shot blocker to come along in years ... Has the ability to alter any shot in the lane, making him a huge defensive presence ... Length is unbelievable. His 7-5 wingspan and defensive mindset make him a menace to opposing shooters. Loves to block jump shooters on the perimeter ... Gets his fair share of steals as well ... Extremely high vertical leap ... Quickness is outstanding defensively... Has finally developed a semblance of an offensive game... Developing into a decent free throw shooter with an improvement from 51% as a sophomore to mid 70s so far this season... Knows his role in the offense ... Good at getting points on put-backs and dunks ... Defends well man to man as well as on help ... Strong on the boards offensively and defensively ..