I don’t think he will. He’s like a Monta with 3pt ability, but less rebounding and passing skills. ANY player that can come off the bench and score 16-18 ppg, is a need for at least one team. I don’t think we need him since we have so many guards/ combo guards. We could trade for him so we could use him in a trade for a 4. Other than that, I don’t think he’ll be of much use.

I was interested in Ben Gordon, but only before we signed Maggette. Right now we are 100% set with 4 out of 5 of our starters. Power Forward is the only position we could possibly sign someone for.

Ben Gordon will only be a starter. 1 of 3 things will happen.
1. He signs a one year deal with the Bulls and tries again next year for contract.
2. Another NBA team signs him.
3. An European team signs him.

I think number 2 is the least likely

too bad there’s only one team that runs that offense.

My first inclination is to say no way, but when I looked, Belinelli is only 2 inches taller than Ben Gordon and less athletic. Let’s just say we do this as a defensive move since Belinelli and Gordon are both capable of scoring for the Dubs (alhtough Belinelli is unproven).
Ben Gordon cant be a worse defensive option. This conversation is starting to make me worry about the Warriors roster (even more than before). I still dont see a spot for Ben based on his attitude and potential inability (lack of desire) to be a third offensive option somewhere, but he has to be a defensive upgrade over several NBA starting players

obviously the trade requirements are ridiculous to consider. But I think we all agree Ben Gordon isnt a great option for 99% of the teams in the NBA.
He is either going to Europe or about to get screwed salary wise
Agent Zero was right, never turn down a good offer

I don’t think anyone will argue with me when I say that Ben Gordon isn’t a good fit for the Warriors …… but…… what if….. (try not to flame me too bad for this) but here goes.

Let’s say Ben signs the qualifying offer. He’ll be on the books for about $6m for next season. Tyrus Thomas is on the books for $3m. The Warriors might be able to trade Harrington for Ben Gordon and Tyrus Thomas. Let Ben ride the bench and maybe play him when the Warriors need some shooting. Some people might say that we have Bellinelli and Morrow that come off the bench and shoot. Both of those guys are still question marks in my opinion. Ben is a proven shooter. When Ben does play I think he will play hard in order to show his skills to the league and get a big contract after the QO is up and he becomes an unrestricted FA.

Tyrus Thomas also has some attitude issues but I feel he is more of a true PF than Harrington and he is young and has more potential. He can play defense and rebound very well when properly motivated and I think Nelson could get that out of him. He would be under contract till 2011.

The Warriors could let Ben Gordon go off to free agency to another NBA team or Europe or…. who really cares. They get a young PF to replace Harrington at a lower price and have cap room to play with a little sooner than waiting for Harrington’s contract to come off the books. To be honest, I really really doubt the Bulls would make this trade but who knows. Tyrus Thomas may do something really stupid and piss off Bulls management and make them want to part ways. I’m also no salary cap expert and not certain if this trade would even work numbers wise but I think it might.