Nets, Rockets, Blazers talk trade

[craigehlo]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3913836

The Blazers are offering LaFrentz and his expiring contract along with Travis Outlaw and Sergio Rodriguez.

Meanwhile the Blazers have moved into the fray with perhaps a more enticing offer. LaFrentz's $12.7 million comes off the books this summer and Outlaw is an upgrade to the Nets situation at the three. As for the Blazers, adding Carter gives them a veteran small forward who has more playoff experience than most of the players on Portland's roster.

The Blazers also have been shopping Channing Frye, who also could be included in a Blazers-Nets trade if New Jersey added on one or two spare parts from the trio of Stromile Swift (expiring $6.2 million contract), Sean Williams (1.52M this season, 1.62M next season) and Hassell ($4.35 million player option for next season).

 

[maxiep]

Meh, I'm not thrilled. Also, I don't like dealing with Thorn. He re-traded us on SAR, he'll retrade us on this.

 

[ant]

Is a RLEC for McGrady swap too risky? Since we're not losing any active players, it wouldn't derail us when he goes down with his assorted injuries during the year. But when healthy, he's still a pretty amazing guy to have at the SF spot.

 

[LameR]

I wouldn't mind doing Carter/Williams for RLEC/Outlaw/Sergio/Frye. I'd rather gie Williams a shot at backup PF than anyone on the current roster. Hurts to lose Outlaw, but Carter's obviously a big improvement. Losing Sergio consolidates PG. If you add in Hassel, then we have a bit of insurance in case Blake or Bayless are out, and Hassel's contract is just a player option next year.

EDIT: Crap, forgot about Williams' off-court stuff.