Would You Do a Martin-Noah swap?

by olivarezq1 on Feb 1, 2012 3:21 PM CST

First, the link (I concede this is speculative, and that's why I didn't title this post in a way that suggested a trade has been floated)

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/page/5-on-5-120131/nba-dwight-howard-trade-machine-thoughts (go down to the #5 point)

Chicago is clearly in need of outside scoring with Rip's nagging injuries and Deng's inconsistency. Kevin Martin is one of the most consistent outside scorers in the league.

We are in need of a long-term solution at the C position (arguably the hardest position on the court to fill with quality talent). Noah is one of the best centers in the league, aside from Howard, M. Gasol and Bynum. He is good for an efficient double-double, and is an incredible defender who boxes out well, blocks shot and doesn't get bullied on the block.

While I would hate to see Kevin Martin go (I have his jersey, after all), we have a backup with starting experience in Lee (who is also a better defender and someone the team trusted to start, evidenced by the nixed Gasol trade) and shooting guards are a dime a dozen in the league.

Would you guys do that swap? I saw a similar discussion on clutchfans, and not surprisingly, people are balking at the idea.

Side-note: this kind of move would mesh nicely with acquiring Wilson Chandler through FA (smiley-face)

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No way Chicago parts ways with Noah

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by Antho10000 on Feb 1, 2012 3:43 PM CST reply actions

I agree

But I would do the trade in a heartbeat!

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by marcd on Feb 1, 2012 3:55 PM CST up reply actions

If this was on the table.

Yes, in a heartbeat. Noah is a young center that can fill that spot in your lineup for years to come.

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by .Bonzo on Feb 1, 2012 5:23 PM CST reply actions

If Chicago is willing.

Obviously what we have been doing is not working.

by Tman on Feb 3, 2012 2:51 PM CST up reply actions

For me? Nope.

Noah is a fun center to have but I would rather us draft one and swap Martin for picks or something else. Plus, Noah just looks like someone I want to punch in the junk.

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by BD34 on Feb 1, 2012 6:21 PM CST reply actions