2/15/2005 05:46:00 PM|||Shep|||ESPN.com - NBA - Sources: Warriors' Robinson headed to Nets: "The New Jersey Nets will acquire Clifford Robinson from Golden State later Monday in exchange for two future second-round picks and a Nets trade exception worth roughly $5 million, according to league sources."
Fantasy Impact
The implications for the Nets are pretty obvious. Breakout "star" Krstic will be relegated to a back-up role at C. Jabari Smith (not that he's actually a fantasy consideration) will drop to absolute zero on the fantasy scale (I'm measuring that in Kelvin). Jason Collins will probably see a little less time since Cliff can certainly play PF and help rest him. Brian Scalabrine will likely be a non-factor when he returns.
Meanwhile, Cliff will likely maintain his value... so if 1 FG3, steal and block/game is what you need, he can do it for you at C and F. He's a pretty bad FG and FT shooter, though... 1.8 assists is above average for a forward, but 2.7 rebounds is about half what you'd get from that same average forward. His scoring is also below average. I can't make the decision for you, but I've made it for myself, if you know what I mean...
On the other side are the Warriors - a little more tricky. The draft picks are an intriguing product, but of no consequence this season... What is of consequence is the lack of players acquired to fill up UC's 26 mpg. Does that mean to run out and pick up Adonal Foyle? No. In reality, it merely clears the way for Troy Murphy to return after the All-Star Break and immediately fill up those 26 minutes. Troy's been playing about 35 this season, though... so that still means someone will suffer despite getting rid of Cliff.
If the Warriors have gone "small ball" (can anyone confirm this? It's not like I get to see a lot of Golden State games in Illinois) ... then Murphy's return will likely hurt Foyle who is currently at the 5. And after looking at the Warriors roster, I wouldn't want any of them on my team unless I was playing in a 30 team league (much like the "real" NBA).
So, what it really comes down to is, the Warriors get 2 picks, and obfuscate the return of Troy Murphy by shipping out "Don't Call Me Uncle" Cliffy, the O.J. (Original Jailblazer).
Count it.
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