Posted on Tue, Jul. 12, 2005 - Philadelphia Inquirer
Wizards seeking Lakers' Butler in deal
By David Aldridge
Inquirer Staff Writer
LAS VEGAS - The Washington Wizards, stung by the loss of free agent Larry Hughes to the Cavaliers, may be able to stanch the sting.
Sources involved with the discussions say that the Wizards are talking to the Los Angeles Lakers about a sign-and-trade deal in which forward Kwame Brown, the top pick in the 2001 NBA draft, would go to the Lakers in exchange for swingman Caron Butler.
The Wizards have other options on the table that could bring them a much-needed big man in return for Brown, but Butler would make a lot of sense.
Butler has been available during most of his yearlong stay in Los Angeles. If the Lakers move him and, as expected, release forward Brian Grant in order to save money under the luxury tax, they would have precious little to show for their blockbuster trade of Shaquille O'Neal to Miami.
Kwame Brown has been a bust for all intents and purposes so far. Butler has been coming into his own particularly towards the end of last year. I really don't see what advantages, pros, etc there are to this trade. Can somebody explain to me the goods of this transaction??
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