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I posted in the other trade deadline thread but I will say it again. Derrick Favors. It would take a LOT but he fits what we need like a glove.
 
blue9 said:
What's the word on Chris Boucher? I can't remember if we have any 2nds in this draft, but if we do how about using one on this guy? Physique reminds me of Gobert. Skimming the report on him, his defense also sounds Gobert-esque, but with ability to stretch the floor on offense. I'm already sold on him being better than any of our PFs!!!
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As much as I hate to say it, Boucher won't be an NBA player, at least not of the reliable quantity type. As someone else on here put it, the guy has had 5 years in college to put on ANY amount of weight and utterly failed. He weighs less than I do at an averagely built 6'0. Whether its work ethic or just an inability to put on weight (some people are weird like that), Boucher won't be able to compete in the NBA because of his lack of any amount of size or strength. Compounding the problem is his extremely narrow frame -- even if he DID put on a few lbs, he wouldn't be able to carry the amount of weight necessary to even be a reliable 4 in the league...

While he's a fantastic college player and an all-time Duck, I'm afraid he's more a skinnier Austin Daye than he is Gobert...
 
HolyBackboard said:
Of all Oregon Ducks, Jordan Bell is the one I want us to target. He's more physically ready for the NBA than Boucher and is just as dominating down low protecting the paint. Factor in his elite athleticism for his size and improving jumper, I think he'll be a steal for any NBA team that picks him up.
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100% agree with this. I wouldn't mind us taking him with Cleveland's pick at all. Bell would be an ideal fit in an offense that would heavily feature CJ, Dame, Nurk and ideally another scoring wing.
 
KeepOnRollin said:
I posted in the other trade deadline thread but I will say it again. Derrick Favors. It would take a LOT but he fits what we need like a glove.
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He's an unrestricted free agent this summer, and UTA is looking down the barrel at a massive payday.

Doubt it takes much to get him.

Not sure I want him either. Nurkic destroyed him.
 
yuyuza1 said:
He's an unrestricted free agent this summer, and UTA is looking down the barrel at a massive payday.

Doubt it takes much to get him.

Not sure I want him either. Nurkic destroyed him.
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Not this year. Next summer.
 
Favors has one year, but isn't a star by any stretch of the imagination. He's worse than Thaddeus Young this year. Injuries + age are taking a big toll. He's still better than nay PF on the Blazer roster, but don't give up much if he's a target.
 
craigehlo said:
Favors has one year, but isn't a star by any stretch of the imagination. He's worse than Thaddeus Young this year. Injuries + age are taking a big toll. He's still better than nay PF on the Blazer roster, but don't give up much if he's a target.
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He is better than anyone at SF we have too (not that I saying play him there). Derrick Favors is 25. Definitely not age catching up to him. Injuries? Never heard of one for him until this last off-season. So injury yes. Injuries no.
Last year he put up 16.4 pts and 8.1 rbs a game, this year he is recovering from being hurt so I not surprised his stats are down. You don't get a chance for a guy like this unless their is a wart. Luckily this one isn't long-lasting imo.
 
craigehlo said:
Favors has one year, but isn't a star by any stretch of the imagination. He's worse than Thaddeus Young this year. Injuries + age are taking a big toll. He's still better than nay PF on the Blazer roster, but don't give up much if he's a target.
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Age???

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Favors is another guy who, if we can get cheaply enough, would be a very nice add to the roster...
 
If Portland's draft pick ends up around #10, I'd be okay with trading two or even all three picks to get Favors, if he's actually available. A young-prime power forward of his ability would be a perfect addition to the long-term core.

If Portland does really well in the lottery, though, and their pick is substantially higher, I don't know that I'd want to include it.
 
Minstrel said:
If Portland's draft pick ends up around #10, I'd be okay with trading two or even all three picks to get Favors, if he's actually available. A young-prime power forward of his ability would be a perfect addition to the long-term core.

If Portland does really well in the lottery, though, and their pick is substantially higher, I don't know that I'd want to include it.
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He's played like doo-doo since he's come back from injury, and word is out of Utah is that they're concerned about his long term health.

Given Portland's history with big man, they had better do their due diligence on Favors if they decide to pursue. Personally, I'm not convinced.
 
Minstrel said:
If Portland's draft pick ends up around #10, I'd be okay with trading two or even all three picks to get Favors, if he's actually available. A young-prime power forward of his ability would be a perfect addition to the long-term core.

If Portland does really well in the lottery, though, and their pick is substantially higher, I don't know that I'd want to include it.
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Agreed. They may want to wait until after the season to trade him anyways which could work out better for us. The thing is these options to get players who are near-allstar level are few and far between. Of course there is risk involved otherwise there would be no chance to get them at all. If we don't move up I could give up our pick and CLE pick. If we move up though then that is too much. Of course you also make sure he can pass a physical or rescind the deal but my overall bigger point is at some point you have to take a gamble if you are small-market team.
 
Damn, Lopez would be an awesome get. We have a nice trade history with NJ too. Get it done.
 
Blazinaway said:
at 22 mil? we just got Nurk, I don't think Neil is headed that way
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Nurk isn't nearly enough to turn things around. Adding Lopez would be huge, particularity if the Nets are willing to take one of our bad contracts. Ezili, Myers, Quaterman plus a first and second round pick could work. They have more trade assets and clear $10 million to spend this summer.
 
We cannot get Lopez because we cannot send Crabbe there and there is no other way to match salaries unless we send three players. Leonard, Aminu, Ezeli and a pick would work though. I would do that for this package. He offer something completely different than Nurkic.

Leonard + Ezeli + Davis and Memphis first. This would effectively mean that we got Brook Lopez and Nurkic for Mason Plumlee, as I don't consider the other three players as 'trade assets' .
 
You don't have to include Davis in trade, and I doubt the Nets want him anyway. Ezili and Meyers is almost a legal trade, but throw in a guy like Quaterman and it's legit. I have a feeling getting the Nets to take on Meyers would probably be next impossible. If they show interest, you got to do the deal to get out from having to put Meyers on the floor.
 
Sarni said:
We cannot get Lopez because we cannot send Crabbe there and there is no other way to match salaries unless we send three players. Leonard, Aminu, Ezeli and a pick would work though. I would do that for this package. He offer something completely different than Nurkic.

Leonard + Ezeli + Davis and Memphis first. This would effectively mean that we got Brook Lopez and Nurkic for Mason Plumlee, as I don't consider the other three players as 'trade assets' .
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Turner still exists. I doubt they'd want him, but Turner/Ezeli is more than enough to match salaries.
 
we could send
craigehlo said:
You don't have to include Davis in trade, and I doubt the Nets want him anyway. Ezili and Meyers is almost a legal trade, but throw in a guy like Quaterman and it's legit. I have a feeling getting the Nets to take on Meyers would probably be next impossible. If they show interest, you got to do the deal to get out from having to put Meyers on the floor.
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not that I want Brolo but why not throw in Turner and Meyers and a pick?
 
That's kind of the problem with trying to get someone with a big contract--Portland would need the other team to take some of their larger contracts (or one huge one) and the only large contracts Portland has that aren't albatrosses are Lillard and McCollum.
 
Apparently star point guard Damian Lillard is available. Any chance we would be interested?
 
Minstrel said:
That's kind of the problem with trying to get someone with a big contract--Portland would need the other team to take some of their larger contracts (or one huge one) and the only large contracts Portland has that aren't albatrosses are Lillard and McCollum.
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Harkless + Aminu + Davis = 1 big contract
 
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