He pushed it, he let Billups go for expiring money, he let Rasheed and McDyess walk, and he went and got two free agents. Now, here’s where it gets dicey; I believe that he thought there would be a huge market for Hamilton and/or Prince, which would justify his acquisitions that summer, Gordon, Villanueva, and three SF’s, two of which could play multiple positions.

Also, take into account that Villanueva could be used as either a 4 or 3, but with the glut of minutes at the 2 and the 3, it’s impossible for him to get any time other than at the 4.

Prince’s market value will peak come February. My guess is that Prince and a combination of Maxiell/Summers/ or Wilcox will be shipped to the Clippers or Grizzlies in return for a big such as Zach Randolph or Chris Kaman, but I also wouldn’t be surprised if a menage popped up between Nuggets and Pistons with Philly, Minnesota, or NJ filling out the third party; I’m not however saying that the Pistons would want or are in the running for Anthony. They would want a 5 from one of those teams.

Then you can also factor in the franchise being up for sale, which essentially ties Dumars’ hands until they figure out what kind of ownership is going to take over.

Yep, this is pretty much a cut and dry case of looking at a Red Button…

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