Rudy Gay traded to Toronto

[thebigabd]

Bargnani is a better fit next to Howard than Gasol is, but he's not the shooter that he's been billed as. He hasn't cracked the 35% mark as a 3-point shooter in three years; from 2010-11 through this season, he's 32.6%. While he would be a better fit offensively, and his shooting would presumably improve with a smaller role, he doesn't produce nearly enough to justify more than $10 million per year as an inconsistent shooter that can't play defense. Case in point, the Raptors have been significantly better without him this year (4-17 with Bargs, 13-14 w/o Bargs).

Tthe Lakers' primary problem is defense, and Bargnani would greatly exacerbate that problem. Also, the Lakers wouldn't take his contract, because he has two more years remaining, and they're clearing the books for the summer of 2014.

I agree in your eval of Bargs... I watched them early season and the guy has no respect for the flow of offense. When he touches the ball all he cares about is jacking up a shot. He literally doesnt even try on defense.

I just can't imagine them not trading him, and some team will take the bait hoping they can mold him to potential. Maybe he will end up in Charlotte in exchange for Biyombo and Warrick, or some combo like that. I could see them wanting him in Charlotte because Dunlap wants shooters all over the floor.

I don't know, you never know on these kinds of things until they pull the trigger. But I just can't see him being kept by the Raptors.