Ok, ok, I understand your team isn’t looking good, that Marion-Wade is looking less and less like the Pippen-MJ combo that Riles put them up to be. Understandably, we want to get value for Marion because he’s much more expendable and Wade is much, much more desirable on a roster and easier to build a franchise around. Now let’s take a calm and reasonable look at these options:

Denver:
I like to look at this trade from a Denver perspective, however, maybe we should ask the guys from Pickaxe. Nene is questionable, but to get a talent like Marion, maybe, however, you have to consider that if Marion couldn’t play with guys like Nash and Stoudemire, whether or not George Karl could get him to fit with AI and Melo. Additionally, that means that the Nuggets become big man shy, you’re willing to part with Joel Anthony for a reason, and you start Udonis Haslem and Mark Blount over him for a reason. Meaning, that if this goes through, you have to play K-Mart or Marion at center or start Birdman or Joel Anthony. Additionally, Kleiza will be the deal breaker. Seriously, they wouldn’t part with him for Ron Artest, why part with him for Marion if they have to give up Nene as well?

Upside: No deal

Chicago:
Doesn’t the front office really like Hinrich. I understand that he’s no longer the point man with rookie Derrick Rose there, but I’d expect Ben Gordon out of there first. Personally I think the Bulls want to get younger not older at the forwards. More likely than not a counter offer of Drew Gooden and Andres Nocioni would be thrown at you, maybe that’s not too bad of an idea. Larry Hughes? Too bad of an idea. I expect Ben Gordon to be expendable and Hinrich to slide to the 2 with Thabo backing him up. Marion would fit okay next to Deng and Noah, and he’d probably be among the top options, so he’d get a lot of touches. I’m not really convinced that there’s enough upside to make the Bulls better though. Not when Bulls front office is still high on Hinrich and Tyrus Thomas.

Upside: No deal

Detroit:
Pistons like their young men; i.e. Jason Maxiell, Amir Johnson, Rodney Stuckey, and Aaron Afflalo. I don’t know that Rasheed is as out of favor as might be perceived, and he is their starting center. I’m not sure starting Marion, McDyess, Maxiell, or Johnson at the center position is really that ideal, as much as I think Marion and Prince chasing the wings with lock down defense would be monster.

Upside: Interesting, but no deal

Utah:
The center problem again. I don’t know that Feszenko guy or Koufa Kosta are ready to step up, and the thought of Carlos Boozer at center frightens me for some reason, not in a good way. And… don’t they already have Andrei Kirilenko? What about a Marion-AK47 straight swap?

Upside: No deal

Washington:
This makes the most sense if Andray Blatche and JaVale McGee both show that Thomas is expendable, especially with Haywood out for so long. However, they haven’t really made that step yet. I’m not really sure Blatche is suited for the PF or C positions, despite that being where they play him the most often. Daniels is good, but he’s also old, but I suppose a short term solution to the point guard situation. Songaila, well, yeah, he’s tall, so’s Joel Anthony and Mark Blount (sorry, had to go there).

Upside: Maybe…

Sorry to be so dismal, how about that Memphis swap? Lemme think if I can come up with something for you, I’ll send it to your journal.

I agree that Miami has to something. But I think you’re overestimating Marion’s trade value. Sure, he has an expiring contract, but his production declined sans Nash.

You might end up with Shawn Marion for Eddy Curry and Jerome Jeffries or something.

Because if Gilbert/Haywood ever return healthy, I’d jump on that and not think twice about it.

Might need to trade Jamison for something though.

Marion doesn’t have the offensive abilities of a Scottie Pippen … the playmaking, passing, handle, go-to scoring …. that’s why he can never be one of the two best players on a title contending side, the offense would fall off.

I don’t think Marion has much value. His contract demands are out of control … his offensive limitations hurt him as a top player on a team … his age … the moody stuff he pulled off in Phoenix … game dependent on athleticism, and production has been declining ….. and clearly as the Shaq trade showed he doesn’t have much value around the league.

I think you can get something good but not you’re not getting an established All-Star. Maybe a top prospect or a borderline All-Star (eg Richard Jefferson).

Would you consider a trade involving Marion for Sergio Rodriguez, Travis Outlaw, and Raef Lafrent’s expiring contract? It’s thirteen million off the books, and because he isn’t playing the first 41 games due to injury, there is a five million dollar “rebate” given to the owner.

I feel like it’s better than the Washington trade… Rodriguez has showed a better shot and is now trying at defense, while still abysmal at man-on-man. He has electrifying passing ability.

Pritchard has had offers of Mike Miller for Outlaw and the fifth pick for Outlaw, mainly because he has an ability to score and get his shot up at any time. He is also insanely athletic. The Blazers, however, need a small forward whose game is defense-oriented to fit in with their starting unit.

Not sure how the salaries match up… I assume it’s close as Outlaw is 3.5ish, Lafrentz is 13, and Sergio is around 2. If Marion is in the 18-20 neighborhood, that trade works.

There are other prospects that could be included. Jerryd Bayless, Channing Frye, Martell Webster, Nicolas Batum. The Blazers have a lot of young players.