Elliot Williams, Trade Bait?

[OSUBlazerfan]

So i was thinking, and wondering, why the hell would we bring in matthews if we just drafted EW?

Yea some might be thinking, "hes a project, we, wont play him this year"

However, to the best of my knowledge, as a first round pick he has a guarenteed contract right?
When can he be traded? I heard someone say in August???

Ok the real reason ive been thinking, and it makes sense, is that he is a part of a trade already lined up for when the blazers signed matthews

Am I making sense?

Also, makes you wonder why he hasnt played in summer league when reports are that he is 100% and that he feels good

 

[EGame]

The Hornets shall be very happy with him. The next Chris Paul is right there in him.

 

[alex42083]

I wish we could see him play a bit after all the talk about his ridiculous hops and his ability to amaze people with his athleticism, according to Bourn and Buchanan. Or maybe that's just driving up his value, and the real player we wanted is ARMON!

 

[THE HCP]

NBDL!

 

[jlprk]

Williams shoots with this team every day. I don't think he scrimmages, but he's shooting with them and sitting with them and participating. Surely someone like the Oregonian could tape some of this and show it, similar to Oden films we've seen when Oden first tried to come back. We could see Williams rebounding as high as he can and taking on players one on one.

 

[Mediocre Man]

To add to this conspiracy theory, Williams has said he is healthy, and could go in summer. It's Portland that won't let him. He practices every day according to him.

However. It was SA that was reportedly very interested in Williams before the draft, and with the whole green light for TP thing, it makes sense that he would go in a package to SA for Parker

 

[Entity]

He has a trade restriction because he's officially under contract. He can't be traded until October.

 

[Nikolokolus]

He has a trade restriction because he's officially under contract. He can't be traded until October.

Ayup.

 

[ironcrotch]

debbie downer.. wa waaaaa..

 

[Entity]

My bad, it's actually 30 days for draft picks. He can be traded August 7.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

However. It was SA that was reportedly very interested in Williams before the draft, and with the whole green light for TP thing, it makes sense that he would go in a package to SA for Parker

I think there's some sense in this. It would be much easier to get Parker than CP.

 

[Harry's Raincoat]

Sounds to me that he could be included in an announced trade; with it becoming official on August 7 to obey league rules.

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

Yea i knew it was something like August....thats ok, we could have a deal in place

 

[Idog1976]

I think there's some sense in this. It would be much easier to get Parker than CP.

I'm fine with going for TP as long as we don't give up Roy,LMA, Oden or Batum for him. My fear is he becomes a one year rental joining Batum on the Spurs making Portland look like idiots.

GM Toonces look out for that cliff!! Noooooo!!!

 

[MARIS61]

I think there's some sense in this. It would be much easier to get Parker than CP.

As it would be easier getting Matthews than LeBron.

Larry Miller is afraid to think big, or even life-size.

 

[EGame]

As it would be easier getting Matthews than LeBron.

Larry Miller is afraid to think big, or even life-size.

Yeah what the hell. We should be getting the studs not the duds!

 

[Minstrel]

My bad, it's actually 30 days for draft picks. He can be traded August 7.

Player to be named later, baby! It works in baseball, why not basketball?

Miller, JPEC, and PTBNL for Parker.

 

[Blaze01]

I think Elliot Williams is part of the "fill in" for whatever other players (Rudy, Bayless) are going to be dealt shortly...

If POR was going to use him in a trade then they would not have signed him...

 

[Ed O]

I think Elliot Williams is part of the "fill in" for whatever other players (Rudy, Bayless) are going to be dealt shortly...

If POR was going to use him in a trade then they would not have signed him...

Signing him lets him count in a trade in terms of salary difference. An unsigned player doesn't.

He seems oddly redundant with Bayless on the team... but he might just have been too good a value at our spot not to draft.

Ed O.

 

[Blaze01]

Yeah Ed, but I don't think he can be traded for awhile after he signs....

 

[RR7]

Yeah Ed, but I don't think he can be traded for awhile after he signs....

30 days for rookies.

 

[Luther]

We do not want to trade this kid...I remember watching him against Kansas earlier this year and having no idea who the fuck he was..All I could think is "man I would love to have this kid on the Blazers"...I didn't know if he was projected to be a first rd. pick or if he would even come out but he can realllly play....he reminds me of CDR but much much smarter and much more athletic...I really think he is going to surprise people.

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[PtldPlatypus]

We do not want to trade this kid...I remember watching him against Kansas earlier this year and having no idea who the fuck he was..All I could think is "man I would love to have this kid on the Blazers"...I didn't know if he was projected to be a first rd. pick or if he would even come out but he can realllly play....he reminds me of CDR but much much smarter and much more athletic...I really think he is going to surprise people.

Could be that he's going to be pretty good, but do you think he's going to be better than Parker is currently (or more valuable to our team as presently constructed)? Unless you think he can be a full-time PG (which I seriously doubt), then I don't think he is.

 

[Luther]

I can't say whether or not he's going to be as good as Tony Parker but I can definitely say I am extremely confident in his abilities. He's great at getting to the line, can create his own shot and he plays solid defense...

 

[Ed O]

We do not want to trade this kid...I remember watching him against Kansas earlier this year and having no idea who the fuck he was..All I could think is "man I would love to have this kid on the Blazers"...I didn't know if he was projected to be a first rd. pick or if he would even come out but he can realllly play....he reminds me of CDR but much much smarter and much more athletic...I really think he is going to surprise people.

CDR is 6'7". Williams is 6'4". Those three inches move him from a tweener (like Williams) to a solid small forward size. And even at that, CDR sucks.

I hope you're right, and I'm excited about Elliot, but there are a lot of questions about where and how well he'll be able to play.

Ed O.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I can't say whether or not he's going to be as good as Tony Parker but I can definitely say I am extremely confident in his abilities. He's great at getting to the line, can create his own shot and he plays solid defense...

My point is, unless he's clearly an all-star talent, the fact that he was good in college is no reason not to trade him for a player that is an all-star, finals MVP, and plays a position of which our team is in greater need.

If Williams/Bayless/JPEC can get us Parker, I'm all in.

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

"It's been a little frustrating, I'm not going to lie," Williams said. "I'm ready to play. But I understand the team has my best interests at heart."

http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2010/07/blazers_elliot_williams_tantal.html

 

[Luther]

My point is, unless he's clearly an all-star talent, the fact that he was good in college is no reason not to trade him for a player that is an all-star, finals MVP, and plays a position of which our team is in greater need.

If Williams/Bayless/JPEC can get us Parker, I'm all in.

1.) There has been no indication that SA is looking to trade TP for potential talent. 2.) Isn't Parker a FA after this season? Why would we want to give up a bunch of young talent for 1 year with TP? 3.) I highly doubt Elliot Williams being included would make or break the deal.

 

[shamelessblazer]

It makes me think that perhaps Williams/Rudy/Pryz package could get us TP (which I'd be for), but damn I'd rather get rid of tunnel vision Bayless any day.

(Miller would have to be moved somewhere else too)