Fictional Trade of the Day: Gutting the Warriors

Although the title may suggest something different, the idea for this blog started with the Boston Celtics. They are in a very interesting place: at the end of this season, the following players (and their salaries) come off the books:

• Kevin Garnett ($21.2 million)
• Ray Allen ($10 million)
• Jermaine O'Neal ($6.2 million)

Whether or not those guys retire isn't really relevant to the Celtics or any possible trade partner. What is important is the fact that they represent $37.4 million in cap room that will open up this summer - enough for two maximum-level contracts - in a free agency market featuring:

• Deron Williams, PG
• Steve Nash, PG
• Eric Gordon, SG
• OJ Mayo, SG