This thread should be titled "The Amir Johnson - Play him or Fire Flip Thread". Amir alone isn't going to get us an upgrade at any position in return, so there is no point in trading him. The only possible trading option is in a package with a starter (and filler) for a star.

I'm willing to give it a few games (post-trade), to see how things play out. But my biggest concern is having McDyess playing over 30mpg. There is just no way he can sustain over a ~100 game season (counting playoffs). As much as I don't like to say it, I almost wish Dice needed a few games off after tweaking that ankle. He needs a break and it would open up 30 minutes instantly at the PF position to force Amir into the rotation.