Washington Wizards' John Wall, Sacramento Kings' Rudy Gay and Miami Heat's Goran Dragic are all regular names in the rumor mills for the past few months. And now, another set of trade rumors are dragging them again in a 3-team, 6-player trade deal that might turn things around for their respective teams.
Wall have been one of the most popular names in rumor deals being linked to being traded to numerous teams such as Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers and just recently to the Boston Celtics. Reports are saying that he seems to be disappointed with the current situation of the Wizards who is now holding a 6-12 record.
As for Gay, since last year he's been open on his frustration about the direction of the Kings and made known that he is leaving after the season. And though the Kings management is mum about it, many are saying that they are really considering to trade Gay and get a valuable asset rather lose as a free agent with nothing in return.
Now, a proposed trade deal is being suggested to the Wizards, Heat, and Kings that will involve six players. Trade scenario is suggesting as follows:
1. The Washington Wizards will acquire Goran Dragic from the Heat plus Willie Cauley-Stein, Skal Labissiere and a future first-round pick from the Kings;
2. The Miami Heat will receive Rudy Gay and Darren Collison from the Kings;
3. Finally, the Sacramento Kings will get John Wall from the Wizards
Some say that the Wizards got the short end of the stick on this trade while others disagree as they see it as fair offer value wise. Though Wall is ahead skilled wise, Dragic could somehow fill in Wall's spot and can provide smart playmaking on the floor for the Wizards. Cauley-Stein and Labissiere will be also an added depth on their frontcourt while the first-round pick could be a steal from the Kings.
Meanwhile, having Gay could somehow give the Heat an additional offensive player that could put numbers on the board. Gay who is averaging 19.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game this season might be the perfect replacement for Chris Bosh, who is now prohibited from playing due to his health condition.
Lastly, the arrival of Wall to the Kings could be a reunion of sorts with DeMarcus Cousins. Wall and Cousins are teammates and suited up for the Kentucky Wildcats in college. Cousins also have recently commented that he hoped that Wall could play with him in Sac Town. This might also the perfect opportunity for the Kings to convince Cousins to stay with the team by luring Wall to join them.
The trade deal will also work under the NBA trade rules and salary cap policy set by the league as per checking with ESPN NBA Trade Machine thus making it a legal deal to all teams involved. Now, it is in the hands of the three teams if they'll meet and agree to make this happen.
