I think this was the right move. The next necessary move would be to deal Lowry. To me he's a mental headcase who just can't be consistent. He occasionally has some brilliant games, then falls apart when it matters most by forgetting the system and chucking stupid shots. If you can deal him to upgrade your up-front scoring and perhaps take a small hit by having FVV as your starter, that's another way to go. As for coaching, I'd think Stackhouse would almost certainly get the nod despite the reports. I don't think they'd want him to leave to another team.
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