This is my attempt at a 4 way trade between PHX, UTA, NOH and CHI. I think it makes sense for everyone involved...what do you guys think?

Phoenix Out: Shaquille O'Neal(expiring), Jason Richardson(2 years)
Phoenix In: Luol Deng(5 years), Tyson Chandler(2 years), Andrei Kirelenko(2 years)

Chicago Out: Luol Deng(5 years), Tim Thomas(expiring), Jerome James(super expiring, 80% covered by insurance)
Chicago In: Shaquille O'Neal(expiring)

New Orleans Out: Tyson Chandler(2 years)
New Orleans In: Jerome James(expiring), Tim Thomas(expiring)

Utah Out: Andrei Kirelenko
Utah In: Jason Richardson

Reasoning for all four teams after the jump....

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This rumor is reported by someone who has been very accurate in the past & is a main source of insider info to Bulls fans:

 

http://www.rumorpress.net/

 

There is a possibility Shaquille O’Neal could be in a Chicago Bulls uniform next season. In a rather surprising discovery, the Phoenix Suns and Bulls plan on engaging in trade talks that could send the future hall of fame center to Chicago, as soon as teams are allowed to talk after the playoffs. Suns GM Steve Kerr is looking to deal Shaq and is said to be interested in Loul Deng. The Suns would like to move the aging center mainly because he has slowed the up-tempo Suns down drastically. They feel Deng could bring some young, athletic energy back to the team. The Suns also feel Deng could still live up to his potential and contract if he can stay healthy

 

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http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/2008/12/10/20081210sunstradeonline.html

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Along with Jared Dudley, in exchange for Raja Bell, Sean Singletary and Boris Diaw.

dbdynasty is the Suns insider on the RealGM forum; he broke news of the Shaq trade weeks before it happened, and he provided constant updates on the D'Antoni situation this offseason.

The salaries match: 

Richardson is spectacular on offense, and a great 3 PT marksmen last year, so he'll help spread the floor, but according to Hollinger's scouting report, he's an atrocious defender.

I really, really love Raja Bell and Boris Diaw. Raja is part of the heart of this team, and he can still ball, even though he's become inconsistent and his defense has clearly suffered. Boris Diaw is exceptionally talented, and he's put it together this year to become a valued role player and a great guy off the bench. He's our second best post player and our best post defender IMO. Without Boris, we're left with Amundson and Fropez as our backup bigs....not a good sign. 

We should trade Tragic before we trade Singletary as well, but I do like Jared Dudley quite a bit.

[Note by Phoenix Stan, 12/10/08 3:04 PM PST ]

On the surface I don't like this trade. I am all for moving Bell because we have depth there so replacing him with a shooting guard that needs the ball doesn't make much sense. JRich can ball but I don't see him as a good fit on the Suns right now.

If we are going to make a move we need a backup PG and/or a backup Center. Our two deepest positions are the shooting guard / small forward. Why would we want more of those?

So I vote no unless there's more to this.

[Note by Phoenix Stan, 12/10/08 3:16 PM PST ]

Looks like my vote counts for crap. Seems official:

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http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/2008/07/20/20080720barnes.html

http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/121245

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3497934

Suns fan here; I haven't watched too much of Barnes aside from the amazing run during 07 Playoffs. What can you guys tell me about him? What's he like on defense? Any info you guys could contribute would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help.