Giving Up Too Much for Igoudala

The Golden State Warriors have decided that Andre Iguodala (48 million dollars over 4 years) is worth the assets it has to give up to dump the contracts of Andris Biedrins, Richard Jefferson and Brandon Rush on the Utah Jazz, namely two first round picks, including one in the coveted 2014 draft. However, the Warriors are likely as far from contention as they are from the lottery, and that is not a point where the team should be trading the future for the present.

Clippers Shore Up, but Questions Remain

The Los Angeles Clippers have used their most valuable chip in Eric Bledsoe to acquire two wing players they desperately need, Jared Dudley from the Phoenix Suns and J.J. Reddick via sign-and-trade. They also give up Caron Butler’s expiring contract to the Suns in the process. The Milwaukie Bucks will pick up two second-rounders in the trade, but the focus should be on the Clippers side. Dudley and Reddick solve one of the Clippers’ wing positions, but the other remains in doubt unless Matt Barnes re-signs far below his market value.

A Minimal Upgrade at Minimal Cost

Let the trade rumors begin to fly! The first significant trade of the season has occurred, as the Baltimore Orioles acquire  Scott Feldman and Steve Clevenger from the Chicago Cubs for Pedro Strop, Jake Arrieta and international bonus slots.