And didn’t find that to be too surprising. I do, find, Gerald Wallace to be surprising. But, that’s me. I don’t think Wallace should return, and I can only say that so many times.

As far as what Amick says about Chicago, and the connectino Levien has to the Bulls, I find it hard to imagine that the Bulls want to deal directly with Levien, and I find it even more difficult to imagine that they would willingly give up Thomas, without forcing the Kings to take back Larry Hughes. So with that being said, In order to get Gooden & Thomas, I think the Kings need to take on Hughes, while probably giving up Shelden Williams & Brad Miller, along with maybe Quincy Douby, so that both sides can be satisfied with the deal. Hudson, among others, have said it before, but I think Matt’s points about the Bulls aversion to paying lux tax is important to remember. If the Bulls take on Miller, they’re likely to have to shed a big contract in the process, and for that to happen, it makes the most amount of sense for the Bulls, if they’re giving up Tyrus Thomas (which I doubt happens), to also shed Larry Hughes contract too.

The Raptors need help on the wings and nearly signed him a few years ago, right?

Immediate yes from my end. The contract doesn’t bother me, as he’d immediately solve our SF need for the long term. And I think he’d invigorate the fan base, as avishai notes above. Yes, you’d have to trade Salmons soon, but his value is sky high right now and I’m sure we could get a pretty good return.

If Brown wants a more “traditional big man,” there’s always the possibility of adding NY to the deal (who would like Brad’s 2010 ender status) and sending Eddy Curry to the Cats. Talk about Gooden/Thomas all you want, but I don’t see the Bulls pulling the trigger.

Nothing made me happier than seeing this on yahoo this morning. I want to get rid of Brad Miller soooooooooooo bad that I was talking myself into Drew Gooden or Larry Hughes. If the Kings can get back my favorite player not in a Kings Uni then I would do backflips off of Arco. And to give Spencer the starting job! Petrie Pleeeaaase pull the trigger!!!!

Guys, Wallace is very versatile. He can play the 4 as well as 3 and a little 2. I would love top see a combo of GWall/JT/Green at the 4 with Sheldon/JT backing up Hawes.

Even though he is an injury risk it would acceptable because of the young talent that could step in were he to be out for some time. This season with Kevin/Cisco/Beno struggling with injuries the balance would work quite well. It would also allow Petrie to trade Salmons in the offseason to a team that could best utilize his skills.

I can say with certainty that Wallace would average 18/8/4/2/2 without taking away from any other players. I think he would work extremely well with Hawes/Cisco/Brown and would give the Kings a great shot blocker and help defender and can guard the Kobe/Melos as well as Salmons if not better.

Do it!!!!!

Wallace has improved his shooting dramatically, but still is not a good jump shooter. Geoff Petrie HATES players who can’t shoot. There have been very, VERY few non-jump shooters who have gotten significant minutes in the Sacramento Kings era (Scot Pollard and…?).

Wallace still relies a tremendous amount on his (amazing) athleticism to be effective. That can’t last forever. He’s also injury prone, and there was talk of forced retirement last time he had a concussion.

Wallace is a tremendously entertaining and talented player, but I wouldn’t have signed him to a 4 year, $40 million deal before this season. I won’t be pissed if Petrie trades for him, but I wouldn’t make that trade myself.

He’s not getting a lot of burn in Dallas because they have a lot of bodies up front. He played 13 minutes the other night.

I have the feeling that if he were playing for Utah instead of Millsap, maybe people would be singing his praises a little more. He’s pretty physical.

Anyway, any possibility of sending Miller and Salmons to Dallas and getting Bass and some expirings and possibly a pick coming back? I haven’t played trade machine and maybe it would need to be a three-way deal. Maybe we can convince them that Salmons is as good as Jason Terry (he isn’t) and get Terry back in such a deal.

I like the idea of adding another young big to Hawes and JT, but I am not sure Tyrus Thomas fits that bill.

I think Dallas fits that template of a team that is a marginal playoff contender and needs to upgrade their roster to make a better run at things, particularly if they think they are going to do it while Kidd is around,

…and with the exception of Derrick Rose, I would most certainly offer up numerous combinations of deals to get Miller and one or two other productive players that are interested in putting forth some effort. Take your pick. Everyone on the Bulls is under performing, and lazy. You want Noah or Thomas? By all means, take them off of Vinny Del Negro’s hands! They do not produce or put forth and effort. Drew Gooden? Take him too. Hughes’ over-paid behind? Suuuuure. (Sorry, if I sound bitter, but I’m from Chicago, and I am just sick to heck of seeing everyone of the above mentioned players under-perform on a nightly basis.)