2021 Trade Thread

[damianlillard]

I’d like to see Arron Gordon at the 4 and RoCo at the 3. Make that happen.

Uhh that would be awful, you know it’s a bad lineup when Aminu and Harkless can say they shoot 3s better than those guys. I like both RoCo and Gordon but they together would not be pretty

 

[BigGameDamian]

https://clutchpoints.com/3-desperat...ining-jusuf-nurkic-zach-collins-on-shelf/amp/

3 desperation trades Blazers must consider with CJ McCollum joining Jusuf Nurkic, Zach Collins on shelf

3. Al Horford

The Blazers lost their depth down low with the injury to Nurkic– already down a big with Collins sidelined.

Now they have to rely on Kanter to man the middle. Knowing that the Oklahoma City Thunder are entering rebuild mode, the Blazers may be able to trade for Al Horford.

Horford is a reliable vet who has made deep runs in the playoffs. He can pop the three, facilitate, and defend his position if the Blazers got him.

The hold up would be Horford’s contract. His current status in the league does not match his contract. The Blazers would likely have to give up all four of their 2021 second round draft picks along with Nassir Little and Anfernee Simons.

The Thunder would receive a young, springy four, in Little, and a rising point guard– who could play with and behind Shau Giuldreos Alexander. The Blazers would receive a solid scoring threat who has proven his worth in the playoffs. With the current state of the Western Conference, they may have to grit their teeth and make this deal.

2. Tim Hardaway Jr. and Maxi Kleber



Moving to a younger possibility, the Blazers could cut decide that the Lillard McCollum era is coming to an end, and decide to trade McCollum.

The Dallas Mavericks are another team who haven’t gotten off to the start they would’ve hoped for and may need to shale things up. They could use a player of McCollum’s stature to not only serve as another playmaker in their starting lineup but as a leader in the locker room. The Mavs are young and talented but lack the experience needed to pull out close games.

The Blazers are fun and exciting, but their backcourt is too small to defend in the postseason. Adding Tim Hardawy Jr. to either the starting lineup or the bench would give the Blazers a natural backcourt– lengthwise. Maxi Kleber isn’t the rim-protecting type of big, but he can pop the three and is very young. For what the Blazers want to do on offense, surrounding Lillard with quality shooters is a must. Portland would get two knockdown three-point shooters without injury history.

McCollum, with the Blazers, is undersized for the two slot but Luka Doncic is an extremely tall point guard, so it cancels out. McCollum would be able to guard his natural position, and the Mavs would have a great on-ball defender to guard the elite point guards in their conference.

Dallas would likely have to throw in their 2023 first-round pick to the Blazers as well.

1. Lonzo Ball
The Blazers rely on McCollum and Lillard to be their playmakers every minute of each game. That formula hasn’t worked out in the past, and now that McCollum is out for some time they will need another person who can create for others.

The Pelicans have that person. Lonzo Ball is an elite playmaker and defends at a high level– an area that the current Portland backcourt struggles in.

Portland has high hopes and aspirations every year. They play well in the regular season, garner hype, and then fizzle out in the playoffs. They struggle in the playoffs because they are an undersized backcourt with one defensive liability and another undersized defender. Damian Lillard is an underwhelming defender. He struggles to stay in front of the ball and is usually the guy late on the rotations. McCollum is actually a very good defender, but he is only 6’3 and has to defend the two slot– a position that sees players 6’6 and up.

Ball is 6’6 with a 6’9 wingspan. Not only does he stay in front of the Ball, but he also is an excellent help side defender. He has shown he can play off the ball, and with Lillard as a Blazers teammate, he would have more space to attack the basket.

On his current team, he has to play the role of a spot-up shooter, something that hasn’t been his strong suit in the league– though he has shown improvement. With the Blazers, he won’t have to be an elite three-point shooter. Instead, he will be able to be a slasher who can also shoot the ball– his actual game.

The Blazers will then be able to stagger Ball and Lillard’s minute to ensure that there is a playmaker on the floor at all times, and they will also have someone who can create for Dame– taking a load off of him.

This move upgrades them defensively and offensively and won’t force them to break the bank since Ball is still on his rookie contract. The Blazers would be able to trade Rodney Hood for Ball head up.

The Blazers would gain a playmaker and the Pelicans add a reliable three-point threat of open up the lanes for Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram

 

[Cugel]

Ball would be ideal, but the Pels need real 3pt shooting badly. Would have to part with Trent and Simons probably.

 

[wizenheimer]

https://clutchpoints.com/3-desperat...ining-jusuf-nurkic-zach-collins-on-shelf/amp/

3 desperation trades Blazers must consider with CJ McCollum joining Jusuf Nurkic, Zach Collins on shelf

3. Al Horford

The Blazers lost their depth down low with the injury to Nurkic– already down a big with Collins sidelined.

Now they have to rely on Kanter to man the middle. Knowing that the Oklahoma City Thunder are entering rebuild mode, the Blazers may be able to trade for Al Horford.

Horford is a reliable vet who has made deep runs in the playoffs. He can pop the three, facilitate, and defend his position if the Blazers got him.

The hold up would be Horford’s contract. His current status in the league does not match his contract. The Blazers would likely have to give up all four of their 2021 second round draft picks along with Nassir Little and Anfernee Simons.

The Thunder would receive a young, springy four, in Little, and a rising point guard– who could play with and behind Shau Giuldreos Alexander. The Blazers would receive a solid scoring threat who has proven his worth in the playoffs. With the current state of the Western Conference, they may have to grit their teeth and make this deal.

2. Tim Hardaway Jr. and Maxi Kleber



Moving to a younger possibility, the Blazers could cut decide that the Lillard McCollum era is coming to an end, and decide to trade McCollum.

The Dallas Mavericks are another team who haven’t gotten off to the start they would’ve hoped for and may need to shale things up. They could use a player of McCollum’s stature to not only serve as another playmaker in their starting lineup but as a leader in the locker room. The Mavs are young and talented but lack the experience needed to pull out close games.

The Blazers are fun and exciting, but their backcourt is too small to defend in the postseason. Adding Tim Hardawy Jr. to either the starting lineup or the bench would give the Blazers a natural backcourt– lengthwise. Maxi Kleber isn’t the rim-protecting type of big, but he can pop the three and is very young. For what the Blazers want to do on offense, surrounding Lillard with quality shooters is a must. Portland would get two knockdown three-point shooters without injury history.

McCollum, with the Blazers, is undersized for the two slot but Luka Doncic is an extremely tall point guard, so it cancels out. McCollum would be able to guard his natural position, and the Mavs would have a great on-ball defender to guard the elite point guards in their conference.

Dallas would likely have to throw in their 2023 first-round pick to the Blazers as well.

1. Lonzo Ball
The Blazers rely on McCollum and Lillard to be their playmakers every minute of each game. That formula hasn’t worked out in the past, and now that McCollum is out for some time they will need another person who can create for others.

The Pelicans have that person. Lonzo Ball is an elite playmaker and defends at a high level– an area that the current Portland backcourt struggles in.

Portland has high hopes and aspirations every year. They play well in the regular season, garner hype, and then fizzle out in the playoffs. They struggle in the playoffs because they are an undersized backcourt with one defensive liability and another undersized defender. Damian Lillard is an underwhelming defender. He struggles to stay in front of the ball and is usually the guy late on the rotations. McCollum is actually a very good defender, but he is only 6’3 and has to defend the two slot– a position that sees players 6’6 and up.

Ball is 6’6 with a 6’9 wingspan. Not only does he stay in front of the Ball, but he also is an excellent help side defender. He has shown he can play off the ball, and with Lillard as a Blazers teammate, he would have more space to attack the basket.

On his current team, he has to play the role of a spot-up shooter, something that hasn’t been his strong suit in the league– though he has shown improvement. With the Blazers, he won’t have to be an elite three-point shooter. Instead, he will be able to be a slasher who can also shoot the ball– his actual game.

The Blazers will then be able to stagger Ball and Lillard’s minute to ensure that there is a playmaker on the floor at all times, and they will also have someone who can create for Dame– taking a load off of him.

This move upgrades them defensively and offensively and won’t force them to break the bank since Ball is still on his rookie contract. The Blazers would be able to trade Rodney Hood for Ball head up.

The Blazers would gain a playmaker and the Pelicans add a reliable three-point threat of open up the lanes for Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram

I'm wondering about this part of the Dallas trade:

* "McCollum, with the Blazers, is undersized for the two slot but Luka Doncic is an extremely tall point guard, so it cancels out. McCollum would be able to guard his natural position, and the Mavs would have a great on-ball defender to guard the elite point guards in their conference."

who is the "great on-ball defender"....is that supposed to be CJ?

 

[perkinsfor3]

Shau Giuldreos Alexander?

 

[perkinsfor3]

SKIP Lonzo Ball. He's not a good player. How about Josh Hart for Ant Simons?

 

[Serbian]

CJ great defender? Drug test this fool who wrote that

 

[RR7]

CJ great defender? Drug test this fool who wrote that

Better yet, get him a GM job somewhere with assets we want

 

[GDiama]

SKIP Lonzo Ball. He's not a good player. How about Josh Hart for Ant Simons?

This would be great for us, but they do have NAW and Kira Lewis to develop.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

This should make some people excited:

 

[BoomChakaLaka]

This should make some people excited:

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he’s good!

 

[tykendo]

Simons, Little, and a 1st rdr. for John Collins. He's disgruntled in Atl, with the way he's being used. His stats are WAYYYY DOWN, from last year. I know, i have him in my pay fantasy league. Now that Gallinari has returned, he could be looking at even less usage. Clint Capella has become Young's favorite passing target, and is having a breakout year. Lets get Collins.

 

[tykendo]

It works money wise too.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

he’s good!

I've always liked him

 

[perkinsfor3]

This should make some people excited:

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Ive suggested him a few times. Would mean giving up Zach + CJ?

 

[wizenheimer]

Ive suggested him a few times. Would mean giving up Zach + CJ?

wut?...for Bjelica?

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

PF upgrade is needed.

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[PCmor7]

PF upgrade is needed.

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Trade 2 more 1st round draft picks to replace the guy we just traded 2 1st round draft picks for.

 

[Natebishop3]

Hood/DJJ/RoCo is such a feast or famine lineup. I don't like it at all.

 

[LayneStaley]

DJJ and Hood for ? Is what I’m thinking. I like both as bench guys but if we can flip both for an upgrade anywhere in the frontcourt I’m in.

 

[Natebishop3]

Trade CJ for another Star caliber player.
We can roll with Ant and GTJ at shooting guard. We need to move CJ for a power forward.

 

[perkinsfor3]

wut?...for Bjelica?

By this time, yes, since we dont have enough other pieces remaining to use. CJ Elleby btw.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Svi from Detroit is high on my list.

 

[blazerkor]

Trade CJ for another Star caliber player.
We can roll with Ant and GTJ at shooting guard. We need to move CJ for a power forward.

I actually think that this time next month we might be able to move CJ to the Knicks for Randle, Rivers and the Mavs first rounder. That would mean we would start Randle at 5 until Nurk gets back and then roll with a rotation of Dame, Gary, RoCo, Randle, Nurk, DJJ, Rivers, Kanter and Hoodie in the playoffs.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

OT: I think KAT needs to get out of Minny for all concerned. I think it's just turned into a place of misery for him, and they seem to play better without him. But where should he go? My suggestion: Washington. They could bundle interesting young players Deni Avdija, Rui Hachimura and Isaac Bonga, and one or two high picks. They don't have anyone to make up the pay difference until Feb 20th, though.

 

[RR7]

Trade CJ for another Star caliber player.
We can roll with Ant and GTJ at shooting guard. We need to move CJ for a power forward.

Who would you target that makes sense for the other team also?

 

[LayneStaley]

Once DJJ can be traded send...

DJJ/CJ/Kanter/Little

for

LA/Derozan

Spurs get CJ and Little for 2 guys expiring. If it doesn’t work out for the Blazers we clear 50 mil going into next offseason.

Dame/Simons
Trent/Hood
Derozan/Melo
RoCo/Zach
Nurk/LA/Giles

I know....

 

[illmatic99]

Trade CJ for another Star caliber player.
We can roll with Ant and GTJ at shooting guard. We need to move CJ for a power forward.

Ben. Simmons. He would solve a lot of problems, both as a backup PG and as a PF in the starting lineup.

 

[blazerkor]

Once DJJ can be traded send...

DJJ/CJ/Kanter/Little

for

LA/Derozan

Spurs get CJ and Little for 2 guys expiring. If it doesn’t work out for the Blazers we clear 50 mil going into next offseason.

Dame/Simons
Trent/Hood
Derozan/Melo
RoCo/Zach
Nurk/LA/Giles

I know....

You know that we can't use that money to get an impact player in free agency because either everyone hates Portland, Neil really sucks at getting free agents or both. If we trade CJ we need at least one impact player that has at least a season past this one on his contract and bird rights or is going to be a RFA. We could trade CJ for a young proven up and coming star on a rookie deal and expirings but we have to get something legit for him.

In this deal we get fleeced by the Spurs. They get DJJ who can play if it's not in Stotts' sit in the corner role on offense and is an elite defender, CJ who was having one of the best seasons in the league before his injury and is an all star level talent on offense and Little still has high upside. We get two guys: one who has lost a step or two that he couldn't afford to lose and stay relevant and the other one won the Raptors a championship by leaving and would bolt after this season anyways.

 

[blazerkor]

Ben. Simmons. He would solve a lot of problems, both as a backup PG and as a PF in the starting lineup.

Good grief if we could get Ben Simmons I would give up CJ, every draft pick we can after guaranteeing Houston this year's pick and pretty much whatever else they wanted not named Dame.