2021 Trade Thread

[Natebishop3]

Agreed. A player we could target is John Collins. Maybe the Hawks don’t want him because of how loaded they are on guards, but perhaps Trent to Piston, Grant to Hawks, and Collins to Portland. Obviously need other players to make the trade work

If I'm being honest, I would prefer Grant to Collins.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I'd do this, mainly because Jones Jr. has actually been our worst +/- player (unlike RoCo - our best) - even worse than Hood and Melo.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

If I'm being honest, I would prefer Grant to Collins.

I cant imagine why the Pistons would even consider trading Grant without receiving a massive haul though.

 

[B-Roy]

I'd do this, mainly because Jones Jr. has actually been our worst +/- player (unlike RoCo - our best) - even worse than Hood and Melo.

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Where are you getting your numbers. He’s among the top in on/off and BPM according to BBRef

Also this: https://www.nba.com/stats/players/t...1&SeasonType=Regular Season&TeamID=1610612757

Feel like you’re misreading some numbers.

 

[twobullz]

I cant imagine why the Pistons would even consider trading Grant without receiving a massive haul though.

I saw one report that said Boston had offered 2 firsts for Grant and were turned down, doubt he is coming to Portland.

 

[Natebishop3]

I cant imagine why the Pistons would even consider trading Grant without receiving a massive haul though.

I didn't say we could get him. I said I preferred him

 

[BigGameDamian]

I like the idea of Harrison Barnes.

 

[wizenheimer]

I'd do this, mainly because Jones Jr. has actually been our worst +/- player (unlike RoCo - our best) - even worse than Hood and Melo.

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that puts Portland over the tax line, which I believe is a line the Blazers won't cross this season

 

[Natebishop3]

If Collins is available, I'd be very interested in what it would take to get him. To me, this trade makes a lot of sense for both teams.



Dame/Rondo
CJ/Simons
RoCo/DJJ/Little
Collins/Melo
Nurk/Kanter

 

[BoomChakaLaka]

CJ + Nurkic + Little

for

Towns + Rubio

 

[B-Roy]

Here’s a deal that I think is realistic but people here will hate:

Hood for Aminu and a second. I’m sure the Magic would love to get off Aminus 10 million next year. Blazers could use Aminus defense and rebounding in the second unit.

 

[Scalma]

Wonder if the bulls would listen on Wendell Carter.

 

[illmatic99]

dame's agent and vocal blazers twitter commentator



prolly nothing

 

[BigGameDamian]

dame's agent and vocal blazers twitter commentator



prolly nothing

Probably sending a message to Neil.

 

[Scalma]

dame's agent and vocal blazers twitter commentator



prolly nothing

nobody just randomly watches Aaron Gordon highlights

 

[wizenheimer]

dame's agent and vocal blazers twitter commentator



prolly nothing

well, even if it's true that Olshey has the hots for Gordon, the trade options don't look real good, for either Portland or Orlando. For the Blazers I think it's safe to assume they are determined to stay under the tax this year. So, right now they are working with a 1.878M margine of space under the tax line

Gordon's salary this season is 18.136M. So, at a minimum the Blazers have to send out 16.26M in salary.

* Portland could trade Hood + Zach + Elleby...that gets them there. But that leaves them with 12 players, which is 2 below a minimum roster and less than 200K under the tax line. I don't think that's a legal trade because of the minimum roster rule, but maybe I don't know all the details of the rule

* Hood + Jones gets it done and even increases their under-tax margin. But it really leaves the Blazers with only RoCo and Trent at the wing, and wing is already Portland's biggest weakness relative to the league. I guess Gordon could play SF in some circumstances

* RoCo + Zach works, but again, that may be illegal if the minimum roster rule can't be breached. Besides that, I'm not sure is Gordon is much of an upgrade over RoCo.

* Hood + Jones + Elleby for Gordon + MCW works. That leaves Portland about 400K below the tax line. Maybe the Blazers can satisfy the minimum roster rules by signing a series of 10 day contracts until a pro-rated minimum contract for the balance of the season keeps them out of the tax. At least that way, the Blazers have a backup PG. Unfortunately, not a good one

and for all those trades I'm having a hard time seeing much incentive for Orlando. Blazers would probably have to trade another 1st round pick. And then they would have traded three 1sts for RoCo and Gordon. That's a little nuts

maybe a 3-team trade would solve some of these issues

 

[illmatic99]

nobody just randomly watches Aaron Gordon highlights

lol i was watching justin patton highlights just the other day. but Jones has been on this for a while now saying how much portland could use a playmaking 4.

 

[BigGameDamian]

well, even if it's true that Olshey has the hots for Gordon, the trade options don't look real good, for either Portland or Orlando. For the Blazers I think it's safe to assume they are determined to stay under the tax this year. So, right now they are working with a 1.878M margine of space under the tax line

Gordon's salary this season is 18.136M. So, at a minimum the Blazers have to send out 16.26M in salary.

* Portland could trade Hood + Zach + Elleby...that gets them there. But that leaves them with 12 players, which is 2 below a minimum roster and less than 200K under the tax line. I don't think that's a legal trade because of the minimum roster rule, but maybe I don't know all the details of the rule

* Hood + Jones gets it done and even increases their under-tax margin. But it really leaves the Blazers with only RoCo and Trent at the wing, and wing is already Portland's biggest weakness relative to the league. I guess Gordon could play SF in some circumstances

* RoCo + Zach works, but again, that may be illegal if the minimum roster rule can't be breached. Besides that, I'm not sure is Gordon is much of an upgrade over RoCo.

* Hood + Jones + Elleby for Gordon + MCW works. That leaves Portland about 400K below the tax line. Maybe the Blazers can satisfy the minimum roster rules by signing a series of 10 day contracts until a pro-rated minimum contract for the balance of the season keeps them out of the tax. At least that way, the Blazers have a backup PG. Unfortunately, not a good one

and for all those trades I'm having a hard time seeing much incentive for Orlando. Blazers would probably have to trade another 1st round pick. And then they would have traded three 1sts for RoCo and Gordon. That's a little nuts

maybe a 3-team trade would solve some of these issues

I think Orlando would want Trent or Simons over Elleby. Hood, Collins and Trent for AG works.

 

[B-Roy]

Dame just posted this on IG. I really think we could use Shabazz Napier right about now.

 

[Scalma]

I think Orlando would want Trent or Simons over Elleby. Hood, Collins and Trent for AG works.

simons, jones, hood for Gordon and filler. Frees up time for Nas and you upgrade from Jones with Gordon.

 

[BigGameDamian]

simons, jones, hood for Gordon and filler. Frees up time for Nas and you upgrade from Jones with Gordon.

Michael Carter-Williams?

 

[KSF-ERIC]

well, even if it's true that Olshey has the hots for Gordon, the trade options don't look real good, for either Portland or Orlando. For the Blazers I think it's safe to assume they are determined to stay under the tax this year. So, right now they are working with a 1.878M margine of space under the tax line

Gordon's salary this season is 18.136M. So, at a minimum the Blazers have to send out 16.26M in salary.

* Portland could trade Hood + Zach + Elleby...that gets them there. But that leaves them with 12 players, which is 2 below a minimum roster and less than 200K under the tax line. I don't think that's a legal trade because of the minimum roster rule, but maybe I don't know all the details of the rule

* Hood + Jones gets it done and even increases their under-tax margin. But it really leaves the Blazers with only RoCo and Trent at the wing,

Little is a wing.

 

[wizenheimer]

simons, jones, hood for Gordon and filler. Frees up time for Nas and you upgrade from Jones with Gordon.

I completely forgot about Little in a previous post. I guess I'm thinking like Stotts

but just Hood + Jones for Gordon works. That would leave RoCo, Little, and Trent at wing

 

[Natebishop3]

Dame just posted this on IG. I really think we could use Shabazz Napier right about now.

And also literally any defensive center.

 

[Scalma]

Dame just posted this on IG. I really think we could use a GM right about now.

I know right?

 

[B-Roy]

I completely forgot about Little in a previous post. I guess I'm thinking like Stotts

but just Hood + Jones for Gordon works. That would leave RoCo, Little, and Trent at wing

Do you not consider Gordon a wing? He’s switchable on defense and can hit a jump shot. That’s a wing in today’s NBA.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Do you not consider Gordon a wing? He’s switchable on defense and can hit a jump shot. That’s a wing in today’s NBA.

It doesn't really matter what the fans think when it's the GM of the team that has the stiffy for him.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

 

[Scalma]

scotto also reports that Miami is trying to trade for Aldridge. Must be nice to have a proactive GM.

 

[Scalma]

I cannot wait until the deadline passes with no move and olshey comes out of hiding to give brook an interview about how getting nurk and CJ back will solve all their problems.