The Life and Times of Al Harrington

It’s the time between NBA seasons and the league is aflutter with trade rumors. Most of them seem to center around a few key players and the man of the hour this year is Atlanta's Al Harrington. Lets take a minute to get to know Big Al, as I have decided to call him.
Al’s a 6’9’’ power forward who’s played for Indiana and Atlanta. He came to the NBA directly from high school and is currently leading the league in trade rumors. And, contrary to popular belief, he wouldn’t be a bad recoup for a team that works a sign and trade. Last year he averaged career highs in nearly every statistical category including both fouls and money made. He’s an above average scorer who’s got a knack for playing team defense and can play 2 positions. Al is only 25 years old so any team that he plays for could have him as a great second or third option for the prime of his career. All that being said, lets examine some of the possible trade scenarios surrounding Big Al.

→ Eddy Curry in a sign and trade for Al Harrington.
Why it works: Atlanta gets the player they want and Chicago gets something in return. In reality their numbers were very even last year with a slight edge going to Al.
Why it doesn’t: Would you trade down 3 years, 3 inches and 40lbs if you didn’t have to? Chicago won’t either.

→Al and draft picks for Peja
Why it works: Hawks get a superstar Kings get a role player. The Maloof’s seem to be interested in making trades like this lately so maybe they can make it happen.
Why it doesn’t: Hawks get a superstar Kings get a role player.

→ Al for Stephon Marbury
Why it works: Both teams get a player that plays the position they need. NY gets some more cap room and Atlanta gets a guy who can really take over a game. Just imagine a Knicks squad that starts NateRob, Jamal Crawford, Qrich, Big Al and Jerome James. Its like the real real real poormans Suns.
Why it doesn’t work: Actually this does seem to work. I see no problems with this trade. Although, Zeke will probably do something stupid and screw it up.

→ Al and Childress for Jamal Maglore
Why it works: New Orleans gets a few players that they could really use. Atlanta gets a big man they could really use.
Why it doesn’t: Again, this one seems to really work. I would support this trade. Neither team really gets better from this though. Its like they’re just taking a look into each others garbage cans and trading whatever pieces of crap are sitting on top.