Blazers trade for Afflalo and Alonzo Gee

[Minstrel]

Affalo used to be a really good defender, but he's dropped off significantly. Still at least average, potentially slightly above. But he's a two-way player, which is a great asset to have off the bench. Overall, a solid deal. First rounders are worth a fair amount these days, but Portland's is likely not to be that great, so it's a reasonable chip to deal away in a go-for-it move in a year where a title could mean a lot (more than normal)...for example, in convincing Aldridge to remain in Portland, potentially making Portland a place players are willing to give small hometown discounts right when guys might be pricing themselves out of Portland, etc.

 

[jlprk]

Afflalo was worth it. Chandler wasn't.

We needed someone to take minutes from Batum, not Matthews. Chandler's 6-8 and Afflalo's 6-5.

 

[Daweez04]

I am really happy for Claver in all this. I think he needed a new start, and a team not going for the playoffs is somewhere were he should be able to get some PT.

 

[riverman]

We needed someone to take minutes from Batum, not Matthews. Chandler's 6-8 and Afflalo's 6-5.

Crabbe or Gee are probably the SF backups. Afflalo and Blake will spell Dame and Wes

 

[Duvalier]

TRob is looking for a buyout so he must have a plan B.

It's official...Thomas Robinson Agrees To Buyout With Nuggets.

 

[Sinobas]

We needed someone to take minutes from Batum, not Matthews. Chandler's 6-8 and Afflalo's 6-5.

I don't know about all you guys who are obsessed with inches. We needed scoring off the bench, and Afflalo is an elite shooter. Who care's if Chandler is 6-8, so is Dorell Wright. Matthews and Afflalo can play together.

 

[riverman]

That was quick

 

[magnifier661]

I don't know about all you guys who are obsessed with inches. We needed scoring off the bench, and Afflalo is an elite shooter. Who care's if Chandler is 6-8, so is Dorell Wright. Matthews and Afflalo can play together.

That was very well said...

 

[maxiep]

Do the Blazers have enough money to keep this roster together?

Paul Allen has historically been willing to spend for a chance at a championship.

 

[maxiep]

Dame and Gee already have something to bond over.

Let's hope he plays better defense than he showed there. Lockdown defender my ass.

 

[dreamcloud]

So now that T-Rob is a free agent...Is there any way for us to sign him back this season?? Really gonna miss him..

 

[BigGameDamian]

Paul should just give the starting five his wallat

It's official...Thomas Robinson Agrees To Buyout With Nuggets.

If TRob went to the Lakers would you boo him?

 

[KeepOnRollin]

So now that T-Rob is a free agent...Is there any way for us to sign him back this season?? Really gonna miss him..

There is a rule against it.

 

[magnifier661]

So now that T-Rob is a free agent...Is there any way for us to sign him back this season?? Really gonna miss him..

Unfortunately no with the new CBA. You used to be able to though. Remember when we grabbed Augman immediatey after he was waived?

 

[julius]

Unfortunately no with the new CBA. You used to be able to though. Remember when we grabbed Augman immediatey after he was waived?

I'm glad they changed the rule so that, I think, it's now only in season you can't re-sign. Right?

So once he's a FA in July, he can re-sign with Portland. Though, not sure there's a reason to.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

I believe that rule came about because of Gary Payton being traded from Boston to Atlanta, then Atlanta waived him and he immediately resigned with Boston

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I'm glad they changed the rule so that, I think, it's now only in season you can't re-sign. Right?

So once he's a FA in July, he can re-sign with Portland. Though, not sure there's a reason to.

Yes, except it's 1 calendar year if he's waived after being traded, or the date of the end of his contract, whichever comes first. So in TRob's case, yes, we could bring him back 7/10 if we were so inclined (which we won't be).

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I think Chandler was a smokescreen for Afflalo.

Chandler's advanced numbers are horrid. The Clippers were hot after Afflalo as well.

 

[ehizzy3]

It's official...Thomas Robinson Agrees To Buyout With Nuggets.

Too bad. I wanted to see him and Hickson on the court at the same time.

 

[Strenuus]

I think Chandler was a smokescreen for Afflalo.

Chandler's advanced numbers are horrid. The Clippers were hot after Afflalo as well.

Even more reason to love it!

 

[julius]

Pretty amazing how far the 5th pick in the draft has fallen.

I wonder what team will sign him, or if he'll play overseas for a while.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I wouldn't be surprised if he went back to his hometown and sign with the Wizards.

 

[BlayZa]

he probably missed that layup

 

[OneLifeToLive]

Crabbe or Gee are probably the SF backups. Afflalo and Blake will spell Dame and Wes

I hope CJ's time isn't effected in all this. I don't think it has to be. Afflalo as a back up three should be fine. Afterall, it is a back up three.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

I think Chandler was a smokescreen for Afflalo.

Chandler's advanced numbers are horrid. The Clippers were hot after Afflalo as well.

As was George Karl and the Kings.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

This trade has raised my interest in watching the Nuggets more than it has raised my interest in watching the Blazers.

Of course, my prior interest in watching the Nuggets was pretty much zero, and my prior interest in watching the Blazers was pretty near maximal, but still.

 

[BigGameDamian]

This trade has raised my interest in watching the Nuggets more than it has raised my interest in watching the Blazers.

Of course, my prior interest in watching the Nuggets was pretty much zero, and my prior interest in watching the Blazers was pretty near maximal, but still.

This is why you never fall in love with players. Just accept bro!

 

[kingslayer]

Bill Simmons' take:

I liked the Afflalo deal for Portland, but thought they blew it by not offering the same package for Jeff Green last month. Green would have allowed them to play small ball, with Aldridge at the 5.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

Bill Simmons' take:

Mmmm....If I was the General Manager Jeff Green's heart would have kept me up at night if I were to make such a deal.

 

[Strenuus]

This is why you never fall in love with players. Just accept bro!

Your posts man.....

 

[Strenuus]

Bill Simmons' take:

Because Aldridge just loves playing the center.

 

[dviss1]

Let's hope he plays better defense than he showed there. Lockdown defender my ass.

Really??? Dame is 8-9 feet off the line!