Canzano just tweeted that we're in trade talks for Raymond Felton.

[Natebishop3]

I don't understand the swapping of the picks...

 

[Ed O]

The latest:

The Courtside crew reported that the Felton and Miller and draft picks swap rumor is legit.

Ed O.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I don't understand the swapping of the picks...

It'll 'save' Portland $21,000 in salary at #22.

 

[RoyToy]

POR & DEN seriously discussing point guard trade sending Andre Miller back to Den for Raymond Felton, source said. They would also swap 1sts

@spearsnbayahoo

What would be the point of swapping 1st round picks when Denver picks right after the Blazers?

 

[Natebishop3]

It'll 'save' Portland $21,000 in salary at #22.

Paul Allen drops that much on Pez candy in a month.

 

[tlongII]

What would be the point of swapping 1st round picks when Denver picks right after the Blazers?

It could be attractive to another team in a trade if they are targeting a player they think Portland likes.