The Wilson Chandler Trades, Part I: The Eastern Conference

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Dec 10, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) shoots the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) defends during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

ESPN’s NBA Trade Machine Results: Heat Unaffected, Nuggets -1 Wins

Trading away Chris Bosh may seem too risky. Still, the Trade Machine predicts the Heat coming out of this deal in better shape than the Nuggets.

Why the Heat would do it:

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They would have the PF position split between Faried and Chandler. It wouldn’t matter which player got the start. Chandler would bring a well-rounded game offensive game, similar to Bosh’s. Faried would supply the shot blocking and rebounding abilities required to make up for the veteran’s absence.

Bosh is costing the Heat a lot of money, and may be stopping them from recovering from Dwayne Wade’s departure. Trading him away for Faried and Chandler would give the team more immediate depth, and more future trade options for rebuilding (if it doesn’t work out).

Why the Nuggets would do it:

They would have Chris Bosh! Floor-spreading PF, check. All-Star, check. Role model/mentor for young front-court, check. Bosh seems like a perfect fit for Denver. The Trade Machine doesn’t predict his presence having a positive influence, which seems rediculous. Its Chris Bosh…

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