Dallas/GS

[Charlie Brown]

Dallas trades: PF Antoine Walker (16.1 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 5.4 apg in 38.2 minutes)
C Shawn Bradley (3.0 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 0.1 apg in 10.5 minutes)
PG Travis Best (3.4 ppg, 1.1 rpg, 2.1 apg in 14.7 minutes)
Dallas receives: PG Nick Van Exel (13.4 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 5.9 apg in 34.1 minutes)
C Erick Dampier (11.6 ppg, 11.3 rpg, 0.8 apg in 31.9 minutes)
Change in team outlook: +2.5 ppg, +1.3 rpg, and -0.9 apg.

Golden State trades: PG Nick Van Exel (13.4 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 5.9 apg in 34.1 minutes)
C Erick Dampier (11.6 ppg, 11.3 rpg, 0.8 apg in 31.9 minutes)
Golden State receives: PF Antoine Walker (16.1 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 5.4 apg in 40 games)
C Shawn Bradley (3.0 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 0.1 apg in 28 games)
PG Travis Best (3.4 ppg, 1.1 rpg, 2.1 apg in 34 games)
Change in team outlook: -2.5 ppg, -1.3 rpg, and +0.9 apg.

TRADE ACCEPTED

Why Golden State Does This:

Rumor has it that they are trying to unload Nick Van Exel. I think Golden State's season is pretty much gone and they probably want more cap room. Walker and Best both have expiring contracts. The big loss is Dampier, but Bradley might soften the blow a bit and Bradley's contract is very reasonable. Considering Murphy's injury troubles, Walker could play PF there.

Why Dallas Does This:

I'm not the biggest fan of NVE, but if used right, is a tremendous asset for us. Dampier becomes our first legitimate, good center since James Donaldson. He's not a beast defensively, but he's more than adequate.

I like this lineup and minute distribution.

PG Steve Nash (33) Nick Van Exel (15)
SG Michael Finley (36) Nick Van Exel (12)
SF Josh Howard (30) Antawn Jamison (18)
PF Dirk Nowitzki (30) Antawn Jamison (18)
C Erick Dampier (35) Dirk Nowitzki (8) Danny Fortson (5)