Warrick and Elson, Warrick and Alexander, and K Thomas and Elson have all been rumored to be the pieces to get this done, but I’m sure that is pending another teams liking (such as which pieces a team like Indiana would like to have in a trade for Troy Murphy).

Five Reasons:
1) This season: Bulls weakened, Bucks strengthen
2) Next season: Redd, Gadz, and Salmons are $30+ million in expiring contracts for 2011 free agency or 2010-2011 trades (which will be huge for teams that just don’t get the return they would like on these max contracts they sign in 2010 free agency)
3) Huge upgrade at SG position. Many, many nights Salmons will lead the Bucks in scoring even if the offense is ran through Bogut, not because he’s a ball hog, cuz he’s hasn’t shown himself to be one, but because he’s an effective scoring threat. He’s 6’6″ and can defend well (I can see the replay of Kobe shooting right over 6’4″ Charlie Bell for that buzzer beater now).
4) Allows a roster spot for Drew Gooden to sign on if possible (the Clippers will probably buy him out, this keeping him nonsense is probably a hoax before the trade deadline to see if they can get an offer for him).
5) No losses for the Bucks (even if they lose Warrick for him, Salmons will consistently make up for Warricks contribution).

The Bucks are in such a good position now for Murphy with Cleveland getting Jamison and the Kings getting Carl Landry, no way should the Bucks offer Ersan now. Maybe a future non-lottery first round pick, a second round pick, or Ridnour. There are no other bidders on Murphy now except the Bucks, the hold out will show to pay-off here.

This would be nice to see:
Troy Murphy for Kurt Thomas, Joe Alexander, Charlie Bell and a future first round pick (not 2010, non-lottery) or 2010 2nd round pick

But now I’m reading that it’s going to be Warrick and Alexander for Salmons?