Report: Bucks Trade Fabricio Oberto to Detroit for Amir Johnson
by Packey on Jun 23, 2009 8:07 PM EDT
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The Milwaukee Bucks just completed a trade today sending Richard Jefferson to the Spurs in exchange for Fabricio Oberto, Bruce Bowen and Kurt Thomas. Well, the Sporting News is reporting that a Bucks source has confirmed that the Bucks have agreed to flip Fabrico Oberto to the Pistons for young forward Amir Johnson:
A busy predraft day just got busier for the Milwaukee Bucks. A source tells Sporting News that the Bucks, after trading Richard Jefferson for a trio of Spurs—Fabricio Oberto, Bruce Bowen and Kurt Thomas—have traded Oberto to Detroit for young power forward Amir Johnson. A Bucks source has confirmed the deal.
Johnson averaged 3.5 points and 3.7 rebounds during the 2008-09 season. Oberto, who averaged 2.6 points and 2.6 rebounds this season, underwent a heart procedure just over two weeks ago.
Although both players just completed their fourth NBA seasons, Johnson (22) is 12 years younger than Oberto (34). Both players are heading into the final years of contracts next season.
If the report is true, which it seems like it is, then I'm still trying to understand it. Oberto is only set to make $100,000 less than Amir Johnson, but is 12 years older. Perhaps the Pistons have an infatuation with Argentinian big men.
UPDATE: I guess my sources for contracts (Thanks, HoopsHype) was incorrect because the Freep reports that Oberto's contract expires in two weeks. This would mean that the Pistons are basically dumping Amir Johnson to the Bucks for (even more) cap space.
Update #2: I've read at Detroit Bad Boys that Oberto's contract is partially guaranteed.
Fabricio Oberto has a partially guaranteed salary. This means that if he is waived by July 1, teams only have to pay him 1.9 of his 3.8 million dollar contract. In other words, there is a strong chance that he’ll either be traded or waived by July 1.
Therefore, the Pistons would have less "play" money than originally believed, as long as they make a move on Oberto by July 1.
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Understandable
The Pistons are doing anything possible to free cap room, Amir was vastly overpayed.
We didn't lose the games, we just ran out of time -- Bobby Layne
Hate to say it but...
Good riddance…
I was really expecting great things from him, but he never really developed into that player everyone expected. He still has a chance I guess, he’s very young.
Let's not be too hard on Amir
He actually performed excellently for a 59th pick. Let’s face it, most players drafted at the end of the draft have little to no chance of even making the roster. Amir came in, developed patiently, and eventually started. He’s a good kid with an insatiable work ethic. A classic gym rat. It’s a shame we won’t be able to see him develop into the player we all know he could be. I admit, I was annoyed by his constant fouling. (often getting 2 fouls the minute he steps into a game), but I’m dissapointed the Pistons got rid of him. if the result is two high impact guys though, I’m all for it.
We didn't lose the games, we just ran out of time -- Bobby Layne
by detpistons3 on Jun 23, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
At the risk of sounding like...
…one of those fans who muttured nonsense like, “they’ll regret letting Darko slip away”, I’m really not sure that Amir was given a completely fair shake here. The disaster otherwise referred to as the 2008-2009 season was in shambles before it even started. New coach, new point guard (yeah I know that wasn’t at the beginning of the season), no chemistry, no legitimate direction…even the veterans struggled with what was going on around them. Amir may never amount to much of an NBA player, but in spurts he sure looked like he had the tools needed for the job.
To Inconsistent....Walter Sharpe Will now BREAK OUT!!!!
….his offense and offensive rebounding were great…..But his defense was never good….his man got to the hoop way to easy…..Dumars wont out up with that…..he started the first 30 or so games and it never improved,,,,his defense that is….This move was going to come sooner or later with Walter Shrape on board…..He was there choice last year….guy is going to be awesome…..cant wait to see him get some time this year!!!!
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 24, 2009 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions
This isn't so bad
If this helps us save money, I’m all for it. I wouldn’t mind holding on to Oberto. He is solid, and we really, really need a center.
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He's getting waived
We won’t hold onto Oberto for long.
We didn't lose the games, we just ran out of time -- Bobby Layne
Why wouldnt he????
did you not like Prince at 20 and Stuckey at 15?
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 23, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
questionable move
I was all about signing Boozer and Gordon untill I started reading some of fellow pistons fan’s comments. I am scared that if we do land Boozer that he will come with a high price tag and continually end up being on the injury list. Gordon was hot last year, but I worry that his A.I. comparrisons (bad) might come to fruition. I hope Joe D. brings in a LOT of 2-4 yr. players and rookies, even undrafted free agents and gives them serious looks. I am pretty excited to see what happens reguardless!!!!
Depends
It just depends in what happens next. If Joe D can use that extra $2 million to bring in a 2nd bigtime Free Agent, then yeah, bye-bye Amir. If not….well we’ll see.
I like to think optomistically in some cases...
I think Aaron Afflalo is going to become more productive and score more. I have not given up on Stuckey at the point. I think Everyone is on Bynum’s band wagon, I am as well. I am not excited about Hedo, BG, or Boozer. I am wondering if there are any other big names out there?? I wonder if any other pistons fans are in favor of trying to sign Villanueva?? I really hope we can steal our big aquistions through trades.
Id Love.....
…..for the D to sign Milsap from Utah!!!
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 24, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Can you say What the what...?
This move just screams “SALARY CAP SPACE”. With word coming out recently that the cap will be less than what was originally expected, this just appears to be in line with trying to free up the space they thought they had. If this wasn’t done for financial reasons then I’m afraid Joey D may have lost his marbles.
Are yoyu serious????
Of course thats why this trade was made…..Amir isnt going to do anything as a pro….It was like the Dontrelle expiremnt…..Hes Done…..Amir was given every chance in detroit…..his defesne was awful plain and simple…..Good Luck in Milwaukee Amir……But your game isnt worth 3 mil a season!!!!
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 24, 2009 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Now That Amir Is Gone....
…..Last Years Pick Walter Sharpe Will Break Through…..his defense is amazing and his offensive game will only improve…..Thats the difference between him and Amir….Sharpe is known for his Defense……His Offense will only gte better….Opposite of amir….I cant wait to see Sharpe break out his year!!!!
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 24, 2009 9:55 AM EDT reply actions
Sharpe Defense?
Since when has Sharpe been known for his defense? None of us have seen him play much since he rarely played last year in Detroit and had limited minutes in college, but everything I’ve read about him said he has a very good skillset offensively for some one his size, but struggles defensively…as most rookies due, especially ones he didn’t play a ton in college. He transitioned from a 4 in college to a 3 in the NBA and most things I read said he had a hard time dealing with chasing 3’s around the perimeter. It’s completely different then guarding some big guy in the post.
It’ll be interesting to see what happens in the draft. I wouldn’t be surprised if we take at least 2 guys who can play SF, such as Clark, Carrol, Green, etc. Sharpe should definitely have some competition for that back up SF spot.
I wish that where true...
I’m pulling for Sharpe to do anything! The one thing I do like is that he has some bulk. I too have never heard about his defense maybe you have some sources? As far as Amir being similar to Dontrelle, when has Amir ever been an all star?
I like Milsap as long as we get him at a reasonable rate. I am more hopefull that we can steal some chips from the Clips. I’d be very willing to take on Randolphs contract if we could get DeAndre Jordan out of the deal, and maybe even Al thornton. Since they have Eric Gordon maybe we could offer Prince and a future first rounder?
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