Alan Hahn is speculating about trading Mobley's contract (mostly covered by insurance) as a sweetener with Al Harrington in a Shaquille O'Neal trade.
First, the trade is far too rich for acquiring Shaq. Hahn makes the mistake of asking the Knicks to compete with themselves in such an acquisition. While acquiring Shaq is an intriguing possibility, it seems to me a package of Larry Hughes and Jared Jeffries might be compelling enough.
But the primary reason I dislike Hahn's trade is that Mobley's contract is a valuable trading chip come draft night. For cash strapped or frugally managed teams, Mobley's contract is instant fiscal relief in two forms. First in shipping an unwanted contract to the Knicks and second in being relieved of the salary obligation toward the incoming contract.
The Mobley contract might be enough of a kicker to advance in the lottery sweepstakes or to swing a blockbuster draft day deal.
Shaq will be available all summer long. There are a lot of deals I'd consider before that one.
How about an exchange of sign and trade players in a package deal; Nate and Mobley for Alston,Battie,and Gortat.
Or maybe Milicic, Jaric, and the Memphis #27 pick for Mobley and Jeffries? No harm in asking.
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