Rumor: Warriors Inquiring about Chris Wilcox

by Atma Brother ONE on Jul 6, 2006 9:51 AM PDT in News

According to one NBA source, as many as nine teams have contacted the Sonics about Wilcox, but general manager Rick Sund has declined to seriously entertain each offer.

Golden State is believed to be the latest team to inquire about Wilcox, but discussions with Seattle ended quickly because the Sonics are hoping to land an All-Star forward in return.

An All-Star forward? Not only do the Warriors not have one, but if the Sonics are expecting an All-Star in exchange for Wilcox they're out of their minds. Wilcox is not worth even close to an All-Star. One of the major knocks on Wilcox when he was a Clipper was that he had trouble running plays and grasping the mental part of the game. Let's hope those critiques are untrue and that the Warriors don't make some ridiculous trade for an unproven commodity. At this point, trading Troy Murphy for Chris Wilcox in a sign-and-trade would be a big mistake.

Also see: Rumor: Chris Wilcox Sign-and-Trade to Warriors

What would you give up for Chris Wilcox?

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Re: I would give up...

Zarko + Foyle for Wilcox...I would of said dunleavy but am hoping he gets sent back to his father for maggette. Other than that Wilcox is your next Erick Dampier. Once they get the huge contract they slack off.

by ON THE RUN on Jul 6, 2006 10:05 AM PDT reply actions

He'll go to ATL

Seattle will get their all star forward in Harrington and ATL gets a big center with Wilcox

by chimp on Jul 6, 2006 11:27 AM PDT reply actions

Forget about it

If it goes through who cares its the Diogu Days....

by Jcab on Jul 6, 2006 12:53 PM PDT reply actions

Make the trade

If we don't have to give up anyone significant (JRich, Baron, Ike, Monta), I'd say make the trade. He averaged nearly 15 and 8 as a starter for the Sonics in the last 29 games. It may have been a fluke, but how many Warrior centers averaged 15 points and 8 rebounds? Pairing him with Diogu down low gives you a much more athletic and active frontline. If we trade Murphy for him, it may wind up being a mistake but at this point we need to take a chance. Moving Murphy allows Diogu to step in and Murphy isn't a good fit here anyways.

by Fantasy Junkie on Jul 6, 2006 1:54 PM PDT reply actions

Please no....

If we get him, I'm sure people will be including this in the worst Warrior moves ever. This guy sucks and has no motivation. I'd only do it if he doesn't make a lot and if we give up nothing really.

by DaAzNJRiCh on Jul 6, 2006 6:09 PM PDT reply actions

This Is Getting Strange

While I am truly fascinated with all of the trade rumors, I'm starting to get the feeling that C&R are in so far over their heads it's pathetic.

The top NBA teams and GM's have already made or are making their moves. C&R are starting to remind me more and more of Isaiah.

After C&R's drafts and trade, we now have essentially 9 (count 'em) guards and 4 centers (and that's counting Taft as just a F). And talk about a young and inexperienced squad...with a second year coach.

I guess I am like everybody else in hoping that C&R have some plan in mind.

They must have something in mind.

Right?

by pineriver on Jul 6, 2006 7:01 PM PDT reply actions