Last Minute Deal in the Works?

With Monday's 6pm deadline only a few days away, it seems Riley is playing a little roulette. There are only 2 spots left on the championship roster, but three candidates - Vincent Grier, Chris Quinn and Robert Hite. All are deserving of a spot, and Riley reflected as much in recent interviews.

Grier is a rangy, physical defender that can create turnovers and cover twos and threes in this league. He could be a Askins type defender, and since Keith is a coach on this staff, it is a good possibility he learns some tricks of the trade.

Quinn looks like a sharp PG prospect. He has excellent ball-handling skills, very good court vision and crisp passing abilities. He is quick to move the ball, and set up the offense by finding an open man or creating open looks. Several times in the game against the Rockets on Wednesday, he played a successful two man game with the Rockets' defense.

Hite looks like the second coming of Eddie House. And we all know that Riley tried to make a play for House's services this summer. He has microwave-like offense, and is uber-athletic with lots of energy. Most likely, Hite would be an offensive option inserted at the 2 or even the 1.

Yet, recent comments have forced some speculation about a possible trade in the works:

"I think all three are deserving. Between now and then maybe we can work something out with another team about doing something to open up a roster spot."

So who would Riley package in a trade? Kapono is target #1. Signed to an extension, Riley has openly praised his three point shooting and his defensive improvements. It seems like a set up. Riley is most likely trying to maximize the value he has built into Kapono in order to get something to work. But if he wants to create and open spot on the roster, he needs to deal a second player. Who would that be? Who would give Riley a commodity that could yield a trade? And who would Riley target and what position?

A PG?

A SG?

We will have to stay tuned over the weeked to see what is up Riley's sleeves.