Notice LONGTIME NBA ANALYST (MARK STEIN) PREDICTS BLAZERS WILL TRADE MCCOLLUM

[stampedehero]

You'd have to go to whatever hospital Blake would currently be residing in to have him sign an extension.

He may have beat us this year on a last second jumper but most of the time he is in a hospital adjusting to another injury.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I dont think CLE will give up on BKN pick

Not straight up, but they might if it was CJ and a first or a second.

 

[Mr. Robot]

I wonder if ORL would deal Gordon for CJ, those two would be the main guys, then if someone else needs to be in the play, then work something

 

[Mr. Robot]

Not straight up, but they might if it was CJ and a first or a second.

theyre not giving BKN pick for anyone, unless they get commitment from LeBron

 

[BonesJones]

Not straight up, but they might if it was CJ and a first or a second.

CJ ave a 1st for the BKN pick? He ll no. Trading CJ to move up 5 to 10 spots would be idiotic.

 

[BonesJones]

I wonder if ORL would deal Gordon for CJ, those two would be the main guys, then if someone else needs to be in the play, then work something

We don't need a PF though, unless they're a bona fide all-star, Griffin type of player. I've never liked the CJ for Gordon trades, as youre just hoping Gordon gets to CJs level.

 

[Pinwheel1]

This discussion is already old and it is only going to get more annoying until there are actual viable options that make sense. And it will affect CJ's play and attitude. It almost always does when players are continually mentioned as trade bait.

 

[Mr. Robot]

We don't need a PF though, unless they're a bona fide all-star, Griffin type of player. I've never liked the CJ for Gordon trades, as youre just hoping Gordon gets to CJs level.

Gordon can play SF and that would be trading CJ for lesser talent, but then you improve team with other assets
its about the fit, the team, not the individual

 

[blue9]

Any trade that includes CJ must bring back someone who can both DRIBBLE and SCORE. Otherwise we're left with Dame and Bazz as the only players on the team capable of doing both...meaning there would (should) only ever be one player on the court capable of dribbling/scoring.

 

[barfo]

Orlando: Here’s what [Stein] said about the Blazers: “This is the year Portland will break up the potent backcourt of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. The Blazers don’t want to trade either one, especially when they awoke Wednesday ranked seventh in the league in defensive efficiency despite the annual external skepticism about the pairing’s capabilities at that end of the floor. But the easiest path to balancing the roster is by parting with one of their two guards — most likely McCollum — for a package headlined by a frontcourt player on their level. No one’s suggesting it’ll happen before the Feb. 8 trade deadline, but Portland’s latest so-so season threatens to be the impetus that finally pushes the longtime Blazers owner Paul Allen in a new direction.” Guys, what’s up with that?

Huh? We are going to trade him after the trade deadline?

barfo

 

[BonesJones]

Gordon can play SF and that would be trading CJ for lesser talent, but then you improve team with other assets
its about the fit, the team, not the individual

You don't want Gordon at SF, trust me. Why couldn't we improve the team with other assets without trading CJ? We're not creating extra assets with a one-on-one swap.

 

[Denny Crane]

Chicago? CJ for something like Mirotic and Zach Lavine.

The Bulls have cap space, so we can send out plenty more than we take back. If they'd want almost any other player as part of the deal (other than Dame/Nurk), I'd strongly consider it.

We save $10M in cap space.

Not sure if Chicago is interested, though they are rumored to want to get rid of Mirotic.

 

[BBert]

Would you do a CJ for Blake Griffin trade?

http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=m6s9eoo

No

 

[illmatic99]

I'd trade him only if we got someone like PG back. As mentioned before, even if he's not extended. I'd take the risk.

George this year, is probably the best perimeter defender in the league. And he can shoot, and he can create for himself. He's the perfect target save for his contract situation. But this is the kinda risk we need to be willing to take.

 

[BBert]

Yes but @HCP is much softer and easier to punch. That would cut down on some injuries right there.

Speaking of @HCP, it's like The HCP and Cedric The Entertainer were separated at birth.

AMIRITE?

 

[Mr. Robot]

You don't want Gordon at SF, trust me. Why couldn't we improve the team with other assets without trading CJ? We're not creating extra assets with a one-on-one swap.

if they could, I think they would
or not, cause most people think that backcourt doesnt work

 

[Denny Crane]

Chicago? CJ for something like Mirotic and Zach Lavine.

The Bulls have cap space, so we can send out plenty more than we take back. If they'd want almost any other player as part of the deal (other than Dame/Nurk), I'd strongly consider it.

We save $10M in cap space.

Not sure if Chicago is interested, though they are rumored to want to get rid of Mirotic.

Our lineup:

Dame, Lavine, Nurk, Turner, Mirotic

Our bench:
Shabazz, Aminu, Harmless, Collins, Swanigan, Davis, Pat, Leonard

 

[Mr. Robot]

I'd trade him only if we got someone like PG back. As mentioned before, even if he's not extended. I'd take the risk.

George this year, is probably the best perimeter defender in the league. And he can shoot, and he can create for himself. He's the perfect target save for his contract situation. But this is the kinda risk we need to be willing to take.

wow youd trade for PG13 with risk of losing both CJ and PG13
is this a real life

 

[Mr. Robot]

Chicago? CJ for something like Mirotic and Zach Lavine.

The Bulls have cap space, so we can send out plenty more than we take back. If they'd want almost any other player as part of the deal (other than Dame/Nurk), I'd strongly consider it.

We save $10M in cap space.

Not sure if Chicago is interested, though they are rumored to want to get rid of Mirotic.

I dont think they would trade LaVine

 

[Natebishop3]

Our lineup:

Dame, Lavine, Nurk, Turner, Mirotic

Our bench:
Shabazz, Aminu, Harmless, Collins, Swanigan, Davis, Pat, Leonard

LaVine is injured more than Blake Griffin (and not even remotely as talented.) Let that sink in.

 

[Boob-No-More]

Gordon can play SF and that would be trading CJ for lesser talent, but then you improve team with other assets
its about the fit, the team, not the individual

ORL tried playing Gordon at SF last year and he was horrible. They gave up, traded Ibaka and moved Gordon back to PF.

BNM

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Isn't CJs contract still poison pill until this July?

I know that doesn't mean that he can't be moved but it does make it way harder.

 

[illmatic99]

wow youd trade for PG13 with risk of losing both CJ and PG13
is this a real life

Yes.

 

[H.C.]

Turner is a shooting guard.

Meaning other teams don't guard him when he shoots.
I see you.

 

[riverman]

Kemba Walker in on the trade block now.....he's one of the fastest guards in the league

 

[Natebishop3]

Isn't CJs contract still poison pill until this July?

I know that doesn't mean that he can't be moved but it does make it way harder.

I don't believe so. PPP is usually in the year before the new contract takes effect.

 

[H.C.]

Portland - LBJ
Cavs - Turner & CJ

I think I win.

 

[Boob-No-More]

Isn't CJs contract still poison pill until this July?

I know that doesn't mean that he can't be moved but it does make it way harder.

No. The PPP expired last July. He signed his extension in July 2016. The PPP is only in effect for one year.

BNM

 

[Denny Crane]

LaVine is injured more than Blake Griffin (and not even remotely as talented.) Let that sink in.

LaVine played 2 full seasons, got hurt, and is finally back.

I don't know what you mean by "injured more."

A healthy LaVine (I assume he is) would give us a 1" taller starting SG who can score (18.9 PPG last year, .387 3pt%), and we'd fill a 2nd position of need in the trade I suggested. The real knock on him is that he's only 22, maybe not seasoned enough for this roster.

 

[Driew]

The trade that would balance both teams out the most would be something like Cousins (or AD lol!) for CJ. We're guard heavy in terms of our stars and the Pelicans are front court heavy with their stars.