I decided to jump on the recent trade proposal bandwagon (yes, I know everyone is tired of them), but hear me out.

Warriors receive: Gasol, Henry, George

Pacers receive: Udoh, Conley, Z.Randolph

Grizzlies receive: Ellis, Turiaf, Murphy, Dunleavy, R. Williams

Why Indiana does it:

-Their biggest need is the PG position. Ford has been ousted by Coach O'Brien, and Earl Watson may not resign. Conley has been a disappointment in Memphis thus far, but Indiana may still be intrigued.

-Z.Randolph made his first all-star team last season, and is capable of putting up double-doubles on a nightly basis.

-Udoh is a defensive minded player (something they've been lacking, since Murphy's been their 4), who could take over the PF position if Randolph chooses not to resign in '11.

-Although George could play the 2, he is more suited as a 3, a slot already occupied by Danny Granger. Brandon Rush, their 1st round pick in '08 would finally get his chance to start at the 2.

-projected lineup:

PG-Conley

SG-Rush

SF-Granger

PF-Z.Randolph

C-Hibbert

Why Memphis does it:

-We all know that they're enamored by Monta, so there's nothing to explain here.

-OJ Mayo has stated his interest in playing PG, and has even been named the starting PG of their summer league squad. An experimentation with a Mayo/Ellis could be a worthwhile risk. Also, they drafted Vazquez, so they really don't need Conley anymore.

-Rudy Gay is a goner, so Dunleavy could take his spot in the starting lineup.

-Randolph's season ended with a drug bust, so they could opt for the consumnate professional (Murphy).

-projected lineup:

PG-Mayo

SG-Ellis

SF-Dunleavy

PF-Murphy

C-Thabeet

Why Golden State does it:

-We're in desperate need of a starting 3.

-Henry was a player high on the Warriors draft board, and would replace Monta in the starting lineup.

-Gasol would bring much needed size, and rebounding to our squad.

-cap space

-projected lineup (of the future)

PG-Curry

SG-Henry

SF-George

PF-Randolph

C-Gasol