2021 Trade Thread

[MickZagger]

Trent’s on my shit list. At this point I hope he gets traded.

 

[Chris Craig]

What about something like Nurkic, Hood, Collins, Trent and a pick or two to Chicago for Markannen, LaVine, and Valentine

 

[Scalma]

What about something like Nurkic, Hood, Collins, Trent and a pick or two to Chicago for Markannen, LaVine, and Valentine

Hell yeah instead of 120 points a night let’s give up 140!

 

[ehizzy3]

What about something like Nurkic, Hood, Collins, Trent and a pick or two to Chicago for Markannen, LaVine, and Valentine

dude LaVine just made the all star game and you want to give them role players and mid 1sts for him? Plus markannen. Chicago would ask for CJ

 

[OneSport3]

Is there a realistic player that POR could trade to go ALL-IN for a championship this year? I mean mortgage the entire future (Trent, Little, Simons) to get an impactful piece.

With LeBron hurt and whispers of KD having something more serious, this could be the year that multiple teams have a legitimate chance at the title.

 

[Minstrel]

Is there a realistic player that POR could trade to go ALL-IN for a championship this year? I mean mortgage the entire future (Trent, Little, Simons) to get an impactful piece.

With LeBron hurt and whispers of KD having something more serious, this could be the year that multiple teams have a legitimate chance at the title.

Probably not, because none of the Blazers trade pieces are that great. Right now, no star/superstar is available but many people think Bradley Beal might become available. But if he does, Washington is going to want a massive package--on that scale, interesting young players like Little or Trent qualify as nothing more than throw-ins, not centerpieces. Even CJ probably wouldn't interest them that much, as he's a worse version of Beal--a veteran scoring guard who's not good on defense. Not a super young, super talented, affordable player.

 

[Scalma]

Is there a realistic player that POR could trade to go ALL-IN for a championship this year? I mean mortgage the entire future (Trent, Little, Simons) to get an impactful piece.

With LeBron hurt and whispers of KD having something more serious, this could be the year that multiple teams have a legitimate chance at the title.

if Olshey wanted to trade those three I think he could get John Collins. Not sure if he’d be enough to put the team over the top though.

 

[blazerkor]

Is there a realistic player that POR could trade to go ALL-IN for a championship this year? I mean mortgage the entire future (Trent, Little, Simons) to get an impactful piece.

With LeBron hurt and whispers of KD having something more serious, this could be the year that multiple teams have a legitimate chance at the title.

I think trading CJ, Nurk and Nas in a trade that nets us KAT and a legit backup PG would be an all in move. There have been rumors that the Knicks want CJ.



I think Dame and KAT would be the most deadly and complementary combination in the league. A starting lineup of Dame, Gary, DJ, RoCo, KAT with a bench of Rivers, Melo, Enes, Hood, Ant and then the ability to sign any two guys off of the buyout market or G League would be an actual contender. I would even guarantee the Rockets pick this year so I could send a first to the Wolves if it were necessary.

This would be like playing with the team that we'd been playing with before CJ came back but we'd have a legit backup PG that can guard both guard spots. Oh and we'd be putting KAT at center and bringing Enes off of the bench. Then add in the opportunity this trade would provide for us to sign anyone we want that's available.

 

[BoomChakaLaka]

I do believe that a three-way with Orlando / Minnesota / Portland can be win-win-win

Portland gets Rubio & Towns

Orlando gets CJ

Minnesota gets Nurkic & Gordon

earlier in the season I was hearing interest by Orlando for a Gordon-CJ trade. I’m now reading Minnesota has interest in Gordon...

Everyone wins and we get a very good point guard off the bench and we get a 25 year-old Center that is much better than Nurkic.

Orlando gets what they wanted earlier in the year - CJ.

 

[1 Eye Jack]

My dream scenario, CJ for Simmons (whatever pieces needed or picks), his defense and ability to create takes ton of pressure of Dame, then trade for A. Gordon. both players make the game easier for Lillard and for all other teammates and defensively we drastically improve. Hate losing CJ’s ability to take over during games but think these moves makes us contenders

 

[Minstrel]

I think trading CJ, Nurk and Nas in a trade that nets us KAT and a legit backup PG would be an all in move. There have been rumors that the Knicks want CJ.

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I think Dame and KAT would be the most deadly and complementary combination in the league. A starting lineup of Dame, Gary, DJ, RoCo, KAT with a bench of Rivers, Melo, Enes, Hood, Ant and then the ability to sign any two guys off of the buyout market or G League would be an actual contender. I would even guarantee the Rockets pick this year so I could send a first to the Wolves if it were necessary.

This would be like playing with the team that we'd been playing with before CJ came back but we'd have a legit backup PG that can guard both guard spots. Oh and we'd be putting KAT at center and bringing Enes off of the bench. Then add in the opportunity this trade would provide for us to sign anyone we want that's available.

I do believe that a three-way with Orlando / Minnesota / Portland can be win-win-win

Portland gets Rubio & Towns

Orlando gets CJ

Minnesota gets Nurkic & Gordon

earlier in the season I was hearing interest by Orlando for a Gordon-CJ trade. I’m now reading Minnesota has interest in Gordon...

Everyone wins and we get a very good point guard off the bench and we get a 25 year-old Center that is much better than Nurkic.

Orlando gets what they wanted earlier in the year - CJ.

Man, you guys are creating horrendous trade returns for Minnesota. If Towns were on the Blazers and someone suggested trading him away for the stuff you two are sending to Minnesota, you'd laugh it off.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

Trent’s on my shit list. At this point I hope he gets traded.

Seems rather reactionary. He's certainly in a slump but he's earned enough good will to think he'll turn it around.

I also wouldn't be against using him to get a starter. Maybe Nurk + Trent + Collins? Certainly interesting for teams.

 

[Scalma]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2936456-10-predictions-for-the-2021-nba-trade-deadline

 

[blazerkor]

Man, you guys are creating horrendous trade returns for Minnesota. If Towns were on the Blazers and someone suggested trading him away for the stuff you two are sending to Minnesota, you'd laugh it off.

Nurk and Randle... the way Randle has been playing. That's an upgrade for Minny but like I said if they wanted a first rounder thrown in I'd do it. The Wolves are a team with an all-nba player and nothing else except small prospects so getting an all-star and a really good starter for him is a great way to fill more positions with talent.

Of course the Wolves GM wouldn't be crazy if his position was that he wanted to wait to see what the team with the worst record in the league can do as its players mature and Towns stays healthy.

 

[Scalma]

Would be an upgrade over Hood. He’s ranked third among all small forwards in DRPM. Only Lebron and DeAndre Hunter rank ahead of him. Also top 10 in RPM. Dunno how’d we match salaries though, or what he’s even worth.

 

[RR7]

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Would be an upgrade over Hood. He’s ranked third among all small forwards in DRPM. Only Lebron and DeAndre Hunter rank ahead of him. Also top 10 in RPM. Dunno how’d we match salaries though, or what he’s even worth.

He's been a PF the last 4 or so years.

 

[royo]

Can Blazers make some package to take J.Collins and Rondo from Hawks?

 

[illmatic99]

Can Blazers make some package to take J.Collins and Rondo from Hawks?

I prefer Gordon to Collins. Collins is a better scorer, but Gordon is a much better passer. And even defensively, I think Gordon has a lot more mobility than JC on switches and in a zone.

And Gordon will be somewhat cost controlled next season, while Collins would demand the max or close to it.

 

[illmatic99]

And a future first from POR to ORL.

 

[wizenheimer]

if Portland is thinking about trading Trent because they are worried about his 2nd contract, the last player they'd want is one who could be getting 10-15M/year more than Trent this summer

because of Dame's super-max contract, with CJ's deal added, Portland essentially has 2 max contracts. I don't think any team can afford 3. Even the Warriors couldn't. They were only able to add Durant because they had Curry and Thompson signed for a fraction of their value

if a team has 2 max contracts on the books, they both need to be perennial all-stars, complement each other well, and at least one needs to be a two-way player. That is Portland's big obstacle in trying to build a contender. They have to strike gold with a 3rd player, and they are having lots of trouble just finding bronze

 

[illmatic99]

Some twitter stalking shows me that Dame and Al Horford just started following each other.

 

[wizenheimer]

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And a future first from POR to ORL.

looks like that puts Portland over the tax line and they'd still have to add a 14th player

 

[illmatic99]

looks like that puts Portland over the tax line and they'd still have to add a 14th player

Ya, gotta get Zach in there too.

 

[Hoopguru]

What about something like Nurkic, Hood, Collins, Trent and a pick or two to Chicago for Markannen, LaVine, and Valentine

I doubt Chicago would include LaVine?

 

[Chris Craig]

I doubt Chicago would include LaVine?

I know. I just want to go all in and win the championship already

 

[Scalma]

He's been a PF the last 4 or so years.

yeah I know, I meant he would replace Hood in rotation, not necessarily position.

We all know Stotts won’t play Little when it matters, so may as well find a vet better than Hood.

 

[ehizzy3]

Some twitter stalking shows me that Dame and Al Horford just started following each other.

how many years does he have left on that nasty contract? We must be trading Nurk if we get Horford

 

[Scalma]

Players following each other on social media is rarely noteworthy. They’re allowed to interact with each other without being on the same team ya know?

 

[illmatic99]

how many years does he have left on that nasty contract? We must be trading Nurk if we get Horford

oh it would have to be a buyout target. he has two more years after this one at 27 mil. We'd have to get significant assets back to take that on. I'd do this, and ask for a pick back.

I love Dort. But it doesn't make much sense for OKC. They have no pressing need to get rid of the Horford contract.

 

[illmatic99]

Players following each other on social media is rarely noteworthy. They’re allowed to interact with each other without being on the same team ya know?

yes we know, mr wet blanket. Just fun to think about on a lazy sunday