Knicks open to trading Tyson Chandler, Blazers Interested

[Rhal]

If you can get him on the cheap (no CJ) but had to take back JR Smith, would you do it?

I'd do it then tell JR not to travel here and stay away from the team until another team wants him

 

[Run BJM]

I would def take JR Smith if thats what they demanded.

 

[riverman]

Why would there be any hesitation to trade a collection of players off our bench (except CJ) for Tyson? It would be a huge upgrade for Portland. It would make them legit contenders.

I think we're contenders right now

 

[dviss1]

I don't think you can pay a backup that kind of cash and rolo has been huge for us I don't know if you could take his start and not fuck up chemistry. Who knows they are all pros they could hold a team meeting and decide if they'd accept Chandler into the club. IMO he's not that great and I still hate him from the playoff series when mavs took it all, we were the hardest team for them that whole run.

I still hate him for the time he slapped Joel P's broken hand and got ejected. Punk ass Leon Wood was Leaning toward the key watching the ball a the top of the Key (the fuckin' play was right in his lap) and he completely missed it.

 

[Schilly]

Ok so Tyson would maybe give us a better chance this year but our window is just opening. Guys like Robinson even [ducks rotten tomatoes]Leonard[/ducks tomatoes] will continue to grow over the next couple of years and be more effective in keeping the window open.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Why would there be any hesitation to trade a collection of players off our bench (except CJ) for Tyson? It would be a huge upgrade for Portland. It would make them legit contenders.

:MARIS61: [video=youtube;-ceQ-cg7Ubw] :MARIS61:

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

If we can't (or decide it's not worth the cost) get Chandler or Hawes; what about a small trade for the budget Hawes, Josh McRoberts? I think he is big enough to play C or PF, he shoots .351 from the 3 and averages 4 assists in 30 minutes. He is shooting poorly on 2,s and free throws though. He is still only 26 years old. Charlotte does not seem to have a true center on their team (and Zeller seems to be a bust). How about Leonard for McRoberts?

 

[fumanchu]

I would trade Freeland, Wright, Leonard and Claver for Chandler in a second. Adding TRob makes it a little harder but I still might.

Chandler is just what we need. A backup big that's tough, plays inside, veteran, defender, and can score a couple buckets here and there.. and he's a champion. He fits our biggest hole damn near perfectly. Mo, CJ, TRob, Chandler off the bench?? That's 10 times better than what we had last year. And his salary isn't a huge deal, he's off the books in two years.

Portland would be a good fit for him. He gets out of the train wreck in NY, and he can ease his way into the lineup. He's in the later stages of his career so he's going to start coming off the bench soon anyway.

It's good to know that Stotts knows the guy and would know better than anyone if he would fit in.

Anyhow, I love this deal, do it!

 

[TBpup]

If you doubt in any way, shape, or form that the Blazers need more help off the bench to sustain that success through--and especially beyond--the regular season this game should have answered that doubt. It wasn't even Portland's worst bench night of the year. Mo Williams scored 13. Then again he took 13 shots to do so, hitting only 4, committing 3 personal fouls, getting burned on defense, and he was by far the best player off of Portland's bench tonight. San Antonio was missing Tiago Splitter, Danny Green, and got Matt Bonner's nose broken on a spastic T-Rob head bump before Bonner could contribute and their bench still outscored Portland's 40-21. Yes, most of that was Ginobili and yes, the Spurs' bench is the highest scoring in the league, but that's the point. Those reserves do exist and you cannot trust Portland's bench players against them on a nightly basis, especially in the critical games one hopes Portland ends up playing. Every time he substitutes it's like Coach Stotts is tossing a live grenade on the floor and you don't know whether it's going to explode on the opponent or end up friendly fire. The correct answer is, "Probably both." Acknowledging that the Blazers have staked their claim to playing at an elite level one must also acknowledge that the difference between success and failure at that level is both razor thin and subject to manipulation by talented opponents who know what they're doing. If the Blazers leave that much uncertainty to be played with it's a sure bet that somebody along the line will figure out how to turn it to Portland's disadvantage.

http://www.blazersedge.com/2014/1/1...s-san-antonio-spurs-aldridge-lillard-matthews

It is almost BECAUSE they are playing so well that you want to make a move if possible to give them every chance. The starters are the best in the league while the bench is the worst in the league. It seems almost obligatory to help out the starters rather than weighing them down.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Would you do this if it meant winning a championship and putting CJ in the starting spot?http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=kjapdyk

 

[Strenuus]

Why Jr smith? WHY?

 

[RR7]

Would you do this if it meant winning a championship and putting CJ in the starting spot?http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=kjapdyk

if it came with a championship guarantee, then of course I would.

 

[Natebishop3]

No way I deal Wes right now. Not unless something significant is coming back.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Yeah, I think the team just "works" too well to mess with it substantially. That's why I like the theoretical Hawes deal (which I've come to accept will not happen). The pieces necessary to make that deal are not major components of what we're enjoying right now.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Why Jr smith? WHY?

The Blazers would still have an exciting fun team to watch!Think it though. Chandler and Lopez at the center spot. JR Smith coming off the bench. He can be a train wreck but he can also be a 20 pt scorer.

 

[santeesioux]

Has any media from NY talked about this at all?

 

[BrianFromWA]

FWIW:

Jan. 11, Knicks have no plans to trade Tyson Chandler

 

[Wizard Mentor]

There is no mention in the article or the article which is just copying of the Knicks luxury tax situation. Bad reporting IMHO in both articles.

FWIW:

Jan. 11, Knicks have no plans to trade Tyson Chandler

 

[Strenuus]

Our 3rd tier guys just plummeted their trade value real nice tonight.

 

[riverman]

Our 3rd tier guys just plummeted their trade value real nice tonight.

Sometimes basketball is a really fickle sport. You're only as good as your last bad game.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

If moving CJ in a package that would net Chandler and Shumpert, how many of you would do that?

 

[BigGameDamian]

If moving CJ in a package that would net Chandler and Shumpert, how many of you would do that?

You would be a fool not to and anyone that says No is just content with regular season wins.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

You would be a fool not to and anyone that says No is just content with regular season wins.

I've watched CJ for a couple of games and while it's too early to jump to conclusions, I have concerns. His body isn't nearly as big as I thought it was. And not nearly as athletic as I thought he was. If there is value there that would allow you to add depth to your bench, maybe you do that.

And then it maybe too early to jump to that conclusion on him.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Bob, who works for KFAN in NY, had some interesting thoughts to this post he made to fans asking about details:

"Hasn't been dominant defensively in two years."

Numbers clearly show a slight decline across the board. But he is coming back from injury, I'll give him a pass ....for now. His DRtg is the lowest it's been in nearly six years.

$14m this year and $14.6m next year -- 31 and injury prone, do you make this move seeing how Lopez is clearly the better player at a fraction of the price?

I've been a Shump fan but I would not give up CJ for him.

 

[Natebishop3]

I've watched CJ for a couple of games and while it's too early to jump to conclusions, I have concerns. His body isn't nearly as big as I thought it was. If there is value there that would allow you to add depth to your bench, maybe you do that.

And then it maybe too early to jump to that conclusion on him.

He had 9 points tonight, and I think 7 of them were in actual gametime and not in that horrible garbage quarter. The guy scores more than like 90% of our bench, and he's only played four(?) games.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

If we can't (or decide it's not worth the cost) get Chandler or Hawes; what about a small trade for the budget Hawes, Josh McRoberts? I think he is big enough to play C or PF, he shoots .351 from the 3 and averages 4 assists in 30 minutes. He is shooting poorly on 2,s and free throws though. He is still only 26 years old. Charlotte does not seem to have a true center on their team (and Zeller seems to be a bust). How about Leonard for McRoberts?

Yes, after tonight, I am really ready to do this.

 

[maxiep]

The Blazers would still have an exciting fun team to watch!Think it though. Chandler and Lopez at the center spot. JR Smith coming off the bench. He can be a train wreck but he can also be a 20 pt scorer.

My response will refer you to the text in your own avatar.

 

[Sinobas]

In regards to CJ's size and athletic ability, it's very similar to Damian Lillard's. CJ is just not the ball-handler/passer than Damian is (as we saw last night). He's got a great stroke and is a crafty scorer. Portland probably won't be getting any good draft picks for awhile, so we should hold on to our young talent. CJ is on a rookie contract, and when you can get production out of a guy on his rookie contract that's golden.

 

[BBert]

If moving CJ in a package that would net Chandler and Shumpert, how many of you would do that?

IDK. I think sometimes fans remember how a player was, and think he'll always be the same. I don't honestly know what Chandler's value is now, but I'm certain he's not the same player he was five or even three years ago. I'd be very leery of spending a lot to get Chandler, and CJ is going to be important for us, especially after Mo opts out. There's also the chemistry factor. I see CJ as a good fit. IDK what Chandler's attitude would be splitting time with Fropez, who is a fantastic fit, BTW.

 

[blue9]

Far more interested in Udrih, than Chandler: http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/10325120/beno-udrih-requests-trade-new-york-knicks

Our garbage for theirs: http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=ml6s6ru