http://www.sbnation.comhttp://www.sbnation.com/users/stromulus Posts made by stromulus on SB Nation http://www.blogabull.com/2008/12/16/695192/crazy-three-way-trade-that stromulus Tue, 16 Dec 2008 23:18:26 -0000 <p>Here's a ridiculous 9 player 3-way trade that works according to ESPN's trade machine:<a href="http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/traderesult?players=130~987~558~3031~1711~356~3032~454~682&amp;teams=4~4~22~4~22~16~22~16~4&amp;te=&amp;cash=" target="_blank"> <p>click here for the link</p> </a></p> <p>The short of it is, giving up Gooden, Hughes, and Tyrus Thomas, the Bulls get Craig Smith and Joel Przybilla.</p> <p>Why the Bulls do it:</p> <p>Craig Smith and Przybilla would be a nice front court with high energy and efficiency. The money works out so there's room to resign Gordon.</p> <p>Why Minnesota does it:</p> <p>They basically swap Mike Miller for Larry Hughes, upgrading their play-making and saving some cash/</p> <p>Why Portland does it:</p> <p>In a way, this would be a bit of a risky move, but the Blazers get Mike Miller and Drew Gooden without sacrificing 2010 free agency. They're looking for veterans who can spread the floor and complement Roy/Oden, and I think these two help them.</p> <p>Whaddya think?</p> <p>~Sam, Los Angeles CA</p>