Gordon S&T options...

I'd still put his chances of being a Hornet next season at 95%, but what are some realistic S&T options that you can think of that could possibly benefit both teams? Also, the trade would have to be appeasing to Gordon, as I believe that he can turn down any sign and trade proposal. I'm certain that he can turn down any trades in year 1.

1) Obviously we have the Gordon for Gortat and hopefull a first rounder. This has been discussed quite a bit.

2) Gordon for Joakim Noah + Rip Hamilton: the Bulls had Noah and Deng on the block not long ago. They currently have the aging Rip Hamilton as their starting 2. I have a feeling that Noah is off the block now that Asik is gone, but I think that would change if they could save some money and keep Asik, which this deal would allow them to do (looks to me to be about $4m saved). The Bulls would free up the money to keep Asik and land a pretty significant upgrade at the 2. The Hornets would have their long term center, probably the best defensive frontcourt in the NBA, and a mentor to Rivers at the 2 in Rip Hamilton (who has a team option next year). Makes sense if the Bulls think Gordon and Rose can coexist. They may end up taking a larger percentage of the team's shots than the Bulls would like, but they would be a dynamic offensive, pretty good defensive backcourt, so I doubt they would mind.

3) Gordon for Rudy Gay: a major issue that the Grizz had last season (besides ZBo being injured) was that they didn't really have a go to guy. As good as Gay is, he's more of a perfect #2 option than someone you want taking over the game in crunch time. Gordon is exactly that guy. This trade would save the Grizzlies about $3m in each of the next 3 years. The issues that stop the trade:
-Tony Allen is already a solid player at the 2, though this would allow them to trade him for an adequate 3
-Memphis's next 3 is QPon.

As for the Hornets, it gives them a very good, albeit probably overpaid player. He can still improve, but even if he doesn't, he gives us similar offensive production to Gordon with a bit of a drop off on defense. The biggest thing, though, is that Gay only has one of his six seasons where he missed significant time, and it was just for a shoulder, not a knee or anything.

4) Gordon for Danny Granger:
Both players would be sent home and will probably be happy. Granger is a pretty similar player to Gay, but 3 years older and has one fewer season under contract. I'm very meh on this one (which has obviously been spoken of), even though I do like Granger. Collison has frequently been included, but I don't like him.

5) Gordon for KMart, Motiejunas, Lamb/White
Another oft spoken of possibility. Kmart would be a very good one year stop gap that would help teams win games, but would make no sense to re-sign next year. This is all about how much the Hornets like Motie, who could very well be the next Pau Gasol or the next Darko. White could go from a homeless man's Lebron if he doesn't get his head straight/develop an offense, all the way up to lower-middle class man's Lebron if he does. The riskiest of all the trades mentioned, but with the most upside and guaranteed cap flexibility next year.