Now I don't hold much optimism for any backup PG that come to Phoenix these days but I recently learned that Dan Dickau(drafted with the 28th pick by Sacramento in the 2002 NBA draft) chose to attend the Phoenix training camp over Boston's. Now this got me to doing some research and what I found gave me a small glimpse of hope.

According to NBA statistics Mr. Dickau had himself a pretty good season 2004-2005 when he actually started the vast majority of his games and played more than 30 minutes per game for the recently relocated New Orleans Hornets. He averaged 13.2 ppg, 5.2 apg, 1.1 spg, and 2.7 rpg.

After that he was quickly traded when the Hornets acquired Chris Paul with the 4th pick in the draft and that's where his story ends, actually it does go on but there's nothing else quite notable. My point is if we can get him for cheap and something does happen either to Nash or Dragic we have a guy who has proven that when given the appropriate amount of time he can play pretty well.

But enough on my thoughts my question to you all is should the Suns sign him if they can get him at a bargain price?

The Charlotte Bobcats are looking to trade Raja Bell according to Yahoo Sports, and I was just wondering what other Suns fans are thinking of this. Of course he would probably never come back to the Suns but he'd like to return to a contender, how about San Antonio or Denver? Those two would be the most likely of places seeing as how they both have a need for a good defensive SG. Any input?

Truth be told I'm a Suns fan but I want, the Bucks Fan's input, as I looked over other trades that would possibly make the Suns a better team I realized that Jason Richardson's contract paired with the partially guaranteed contract of Sasha Pavlovic would be a trade commodity that would allow us to get someone of a high caliber someone like Michael Redd. Why Redd? Because I hear that there might just as there is in Phoenix be a rebuilding in Milwaukee.

If the Suns want to invest in their future or want to try to compete as Dallas, San Antonio, and Los Angeles have done they could also add in a piece they've missed since they traded him for almost literally nothing Mr. Kurt Thomas. This also makes financial sense for the Bucks.

Now the first thing to remember is that the Bucks are looking to lower their payroll and what a perfect way to do it allow me to explain.

Suns get-

Michael Redd- 2yr- $17,040,000

Kurt Thomas- 1yr- $3,800,000

Bucks get-

Jason Richardson- 2-yr $13,333,334

Sasha Pavlovic- 1-yr $4,946,250

Alando Tucker- 1-yr $1,071,720

Now in order for the Bucks to consider this they would have to save a substantial amount, this deal would help them do just that, their payroll stands at $71M and change if this deal were to go through there payroll would drop to about $66M assuming they buyout Pavlovic. Not to mention the additional $4M the Bucks would save on the last year of Redd's contract.

This deal couldn't happen until mid August when both Pavlovic and Thomas will be allowed to be traded with other players but a nice thought in my mind.

As I looked over other trades that would possibly make the Suns a better team I realized that Jason Richardson's contract paired with the partially guaranteed contract of Sasha Pavlovic would be a trade commodity that would allow us to get someone of a high caliber someone like Michael Redd.

No he's not a great defensive presence but neither is Richardson and we get in return a consistent scorer and gain a player who gives us a big three again. Save for last year he has been quite healthy playing no less than 53 games every year not including his rookie season. If the Suns want to invest in their future or want to try to compete as Dallas, San Antonio, and Los Angeles have done they could also add in a piece they've missed since they traded him for almost literally nothing Mr. Kurt Thomas.

Now the first thing to remember is that the Bucks are looking to lower their payroll and what a perfect way to do it allow me to explain.

Suns get-

Michael Redd- 2yr- $17,040,000

Kurt Thomas- 1yr- $3,800,000

Bucks get-

Jason Richardson- 2-yr $13,333,334

Sasha Pavlovic- 1-yr $4,946,250

Alando Tucker- 1-yr $1,071,720

Now in order for the Bucks to take the bait they would have to save a substantial amount, this deal would help them do just that, their payroll stands at $71M and change if this deal were to go through there payroll would drop to about $66M assuming they buyout Pavlovic. The Suns have a payroll of roughly $71M if this deal is done they would have a payroll of $73M and change raising the payroll up from what could have been $69M with the buyout of Pavlovic. I think it would be quite worth it for this to happen they could start either Frye or Thomas at the C position and designate Thomas as the defensive big man. This deal couldn't happen until mid August when both Pavlovic and Thomas will be allowed to be traded with other players but a nice thought in my mind.

This actually is a possible trade seeing as how the Jazz want to keep Millsap badly, this is mainly why other deals were rejected, they want to clear up cap space.

In this deal you would simply trade Barbosa, Pavlovic who can then be waived, and Alando Tucker. Here are the numbers:

Barbosa- $6,600,000

Pavlovic- $4,946,250 non- guaranteed salary.

Tucker- 1,071,720

for

Boozer- $12,657,233

This deal would save the Jazz at the very least $3.45M with Pavlovic contract alone and if you leave Tucker out that an extra million is the Sunsare willing, as for the Jazz they would save a substantial amount to be able to pickup Millsap and have a nice piece in Barbosa to start or even come off the bench.

This actually is a possible trade seeing as how the Jazz want to keep Millsap, and clear up some cap space and this would be a way to contend right away while rebuilding.

In this deal you would simply trade Barbosa, Pavlovic who can then be waived, and Alando Tucker. Here are the numbers:

Barbosa- $6,600,000

Pavlovic- $4,946,250 non- guaranteed salary.

Tucker- 1,071,720

for

Boozer- $12,657,233

This deal would save the Jazz at the very least $3.45M with Pavlovic contract alone and makes the Suns into a title contender i my opinion.

We already know that Philly is looking to move Brand but would they be willing to take Richardson in return.

If the Suns had winning on their mind they would have realized that they could have traded the Wallace contract for Brand's who both would have made about the same amount this year. Instead they pay $10M to buy out Wallace and get nothing in return.

Another thought is trading away Barbosa, recently acquired Pavlovic, and possibly Alando Tucker to Philly for Brand which would probably still put them over the cap. Here are the figures if your wondering.

Richardson- $13,333,334
Tucker- $1,071,720

for

Brand- $14,858,472

or

Barbosa- $6,600,000

Pavlovic- $4,946,250

Tucker- 1,071,720

This deal if Aaron Nelson can get Brand healthy would be an amazing deal and my guess is Phoenix would again be a contender.

In what can only be called a stunning move Lakers owner Jerry Buss has taken the three-year $27M contract offered to Lakers F Lamar Odom off the table in an act of frustration as reported by the L.A. Times.

Another source with ESPN.com says that in actuality there is no deadline for this deal but also follows the reports that Odom while in accord with the $9M per year seeks a contract that would span more than three years.

The most likely of places for Odom to sign with are Dallas and Miami, the latter of which Odom would clearly favor, but no matter where Odom signs his subtraction may prove to be costly for the Lakers even with newly acquired F Ron Artest in the lineup.

It has been reported by ESPN the magazine's Chris Broussard that Houston F Ron Artest is set to join the Los Angeles Lakers.

Ron Artest confirmed this rumor in a text message to ESPN.com, he will reportedly receive an estimated $18 Million contract over three years, this after meeting with owner Jerry Buss and coach Phil Jackson.

This may now strongly rule out the possibility that Lakers free agent F Trevor Ariza will rejoin the team after reportedly being unsatisfied with the Lakers offer of the $5.6 million mid-level exception. Ariza is now speaking with other suitors including Cleveland as well as Houston.

It has been reported by ESPN the magazine's Chris Broussard that Houston F Ron Artest is set to join the Los Angeles Lakers.

Ron Artest confirmed this rumor in a text message to ESPN.com, he will reportedly receive an estimated $18 Million contract over three years, this after meeting with owner Jerry Buss and coach Phil Jackson.

This may now strongly rule out the possibility that Lakers free agent F Trevor Ariza will rejoin the team after reportedly being unsatisfied with the Lakers offer of the $5.6 million mid-level exception. Ariza is now speaking with other suitors including Cleveland as well as Houston.