NBA Trade Headlines

So the Kings trade John Salmons & Brad Miller to the Chicago Bulls for Andres Nocioni & Drew Gooden.

Personally, I like the trade for the Kings a little better and it works out for the players being shipped out of Chicago better.

For the Bulls-

John Salmons has developed over the past year, the ability to score. He's a well rounded player that can cover the 2 and 3 positions. He played arguably the best D on the Kings and never loses intensity. He can do a little bit of everything, rebound,score, pass and picks up where other players slack off.

I don't see how this works out well for Salmons, being that the Bulls have a ridiculously crowded backcourt (remind you of any other teams?). He's going to have a hard time breaking into Chicago's Rotation at anywhere other than the 3 spot. Good luck John.

Brad Miller, is on the wrong side of 30, but is still showing he can play. He's had a couple of monster games this season against "decent" teams including a 25 and 15 double-double against the Detroit Pistions and a 30 and 22 performance against none other than our beloved Warriors. He can put up the 3, shooting a career high 47% from the arch and is a decent low post defender. He could be a valuable trade tool come off-season.

This is a positive move for Brad in that he no longer has Spencer Hawes pushing him out of his starting position. He's a  favorite (of mine) to take the starting 5 position and as a vet is invaluable to the young players as a mentor. He may even come off the bench giving the Bulls a deeper bench, than they already have.

For the Kings-

Andres Nocioni is a proven role player and a great piece to a team looking for scoring and energy off the bench. He may get the nod at the starting 3 position, giving the Kings a bigger lineup. A decent rebounder for his height and size, he can fill up the scoreboard in quick fashion. Also a great 3pt shooter at 39% this year. We'll see if he can provide consistency, alonside Kevin Martin.

This is a good move for Nocioni, he can move to a starting position and prove what level he's cabable of achieving as a starting player.

Drew Gooden is an above average offensive rebounder and proved it while playing alongside Lebron and Big Z. The Cavalier team that led the Nba in Offensive rpg. He's decent in the paint on both offense and defense and is also an above average passer out of the post. He has a decent midrange jumper.

It looks as though he might take over the 4 spot and move either Jason Thompson or Spencer Hawes to the 5. He gives the Kings a double-double threat night in and night out. He also provides them with a monster on the offensive boards giving them more looks on offense.