http://www.marca.com/2012/11/28/en/more_sports/1354135375.html

Basically we give Kim English to the Timberwolves, Charlie V to the Wizards and JJ goes to the lakers.  And who do we get in return Emeka Okafor and his 14.7 million dollar contract for the 2013-2014 season.  That’s right the answer has been in front of us the whole time Emeka Okafor.  Now the kicker as it follows the Maxiell thread-  We’re letting go Charlie and JJ and losing Austin Daye after the season.  We have to keep Jason Maxiell for OUR frontcourt Depth.  How will do it well you know a nice chunck will be taken out of the 17 million we’ll have from Maggette, Daye, and Bynum’s expiring contracts.

Yeah buddy Maxiell, OKafor and Stuckey and Knight still at the point.  If this went down how would you react?      
  

But lately its like once someone has even an above average year, he suddenly wants to sign them to a career deal.

That said, I bet almost anybody would agree that he is playing well this season, contributing to the team, and should have decent trade value to a contender looking for big man depth. But the bottom line is that no combination of players on this team ever had a chance of making the playoffs this season.

The thing that scares me is that, based on Joe’s recent track record, he’ll hold onto Maxiell past the trade deadline because he doesn’t want to risk a meaningless step backwards in a meaningless season. Which just amounts to saving face at the expense of the franchise’s future.

On the other hand, if Joe does as I expect him to and not only keeps Maxiell past the deadline but extends his contract– and let’s face it, this is probably more likely than pulling the trigger on a trade that temporarily sets the team back– I might cosign your morbid question and include Joe in it.