Sonics Offseason Trade Thread....

[SonicsGM]

The Sonics have the following players available this offseason:

Maurice Cheeks, PG, 28
A- outside, A- handles, A- defense
15.0 PPG, 8.4 APG, 4.4 RPG, 1.9 SPG (.449 FG%, .789 FT%, .375 3-pt%)
Cheeks is an outstanding PG who was relegated to obscurity with the Timberwolves (without a GM) for so long.  He's shown the ability to score and distribute, while playing solid defense.  His services could be available for a solid combination of youth and/or first rounders.

Michael O'Neill, SG, 29
C+ inside, A- outside, A+ defense
14.1 PPG, 3.83 RPG, 2.83 SPG (.468 FG%, .458 3-pt%) in Sim 11
An elite defender, O'Neill has already been requested by a few teams, and the playoffs haven't even started.  While starting for the Sonics (after not getting any PT with the Wolves), O'Neill shined.  He tallied 4 steals in half of the games (3) in sim 11.  He has a reasonable contract, and is just now hitting his prime.  O'Neill could be had for a solid combination of youth and/or first rounders.

Quincy Peters, SF, 34
B inside, B+ outside
21.8 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 2.4 APG, 1.5 SPG (.457 FG%, .911 FT%, .413 3-pt%)
Peters was selected to the First-Team-All-SSBA for the fourth time this season.  He was also selected to his third All-Star game.  Always a threat to score the basketball, Peters is like a fine wine - he gets better with age.  Although his ratings don't do him justice on the defensive end, Peters hauled in 6.6 rebounds per game this year, while grabbing 1.5 steals per game in the process.  There hasn't been a better SF over the course of the past five years, and he doesn't show any signs of slowing down.  Peters could be had for a good first round pick or a combination of future first(s)/youth.

Reggie King, SF, 28
B- inside, C+ outside, C+ handles, B defense, B+ rebounds
11.4 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 2.2 APG, 1.2 SPG (.435 FG%, .356 3-pt%)
Reggie King is one of those players who can do it all.  With a solid ability to score, rebound and defend, King could help any club out.  Personally, I think King would be perfect as a sixth or seventh man with his ability to play multiple positions.  He is signed for one year at $4.5 million, and could be had for a young player or two.

Bob Pollard, C, 27
C+ inside, B- outside, C+ defense, C+ rebounds
10.5 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 1.4 BPG (.429 FG%, .724 FT%, .333 3-pt%) in 26.5 MPG
Maybe it's just me, but I value Bob Pollard very high.  A big-bodied center, Pollard can shoot, rebound and block a shot or two.  He has an expiring contract ($4.2 million), and could be had for a young player with potential or a future first.

Nigel McPhereson, SG, 28
C+ inside, B+ outside, B+ defense
McPhereson just didn't get any playing time last year behind the multitude of guards that encompassed the Sonics roster.  He has shown the ability to shoot for high averages while playing solid defense in the past.  He has an expiring $2.5 million contract, and could be had for a younger player with some potential.  McPhereson is one of those guys that could really help a playoff contender.