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Post-Sonics Watch
Keeping an eye on the NBA and Seattle's efforts to get back into the game
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008
Thomas trade update
Posted by Eric Williams @ 04:59:27 pm

The trade still has not been confirmed by the Sonics, but Seattle appears to have agreed to trade veteran center Kurt Thomas to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for guard Brent Barry, center Francisco Elson and a 2009 first-round draft pick.

Seattle probably had little chance to sign Thomas during the offseason so they decided to trade him now and get something in return. Brent Barry comes back to Seattle, but I'm not sure how happy he'll be joining an already packed position at shooting guard/small forward. Elson hasn't shown much since joining the league five years ago, and give Seattle 15 players, so it will be interesting to see if Seattle keeps 15 players or makes another move before the deadline.

I think overall the trade is good for Seattle because it gives them another first-round draft pick to use in future trades with other teams, or to continue to help rebuild the Sonics.

What are your thoughts on the trade?

Categories: NBA • 4 comments

COMMENTS:

brady4401 @ 17:22 - Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 Email
I'm thinking that Presti is a boy-genius. He turned a S&T of Lewis into 3 1st round draft picks... And everybody thought we let Rashard go for nothing. I believe we have 2 1st round picks for the next three years! I wouldn't mind them packing a few of those picks to move up into the lottery this year, as the draft class is tremendously deep. Presti just needs to keep up the good work and we'll be back as a contender much sooner than most people believe.

This trade was also good for the Spurs IMO, as they are in a win-it-all now mode and Kurt will indefinably help them this year. And with the strength of the West this year they are going to need all the help they can get.
Just me @ 19:31 - Wednesday, February 20th, 2008
They are going to suck until they get to OKC and then they are going to have to draft, draft, draft, because they will not be able to get any free agents to go there
docpepsi @ 20:21 - Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 Email
Oklahoma City sucks. The franchise will become like a developemental team, just draft draft draft, and as soon as players reach free agency they will bolt for better cities to play in. Seattle is a very desirable city. Oklahomo sucks!
Just me @ 21:26 - Wednesday, February 20th, 2008
I think it would be cool if dork head has to sell the team at a loss!! First time in pro sports history!!

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