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How exactly is he going to get to Houston?
 
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"In trade talks, New York has told teams it doesn't want to take on contracts beyond the summer of 2015, although Asik, a center, could ultimately be a player the Knicks would want to sign long-term. There's a market for Asik to be traded into salary-cap space elsewhere for draft considerations, but Houston may have to package a draft pick to move Lin"

Jackson is the wild card IMO. This is his first year as a GM. Does he panic and make sure he gets something back?

Asik, Lin and Parsons and a first round pick?
 
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Melo and harden on same team. At least we could break scoring records on them.
 
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No we would break scoring records on them. Hell the bucks could probably put up 160 on that defense.
 
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rasheedfan2005 said:
Melo and harden on same team. At least we could break scoring records on them.
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Yeah I see problems with that as well. I see the advantage of having a big three, but when two of the three need the ball to be effective (In a ISO offense) one of them is basically useless as a spectator. I think Houston should stand pat. (unless they can upgrade the PG spot)
 
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SlyPokerDog said:
Maybe other reporters but IMO Adrian Wojnarowski is the best reporter covering the NBA. He always gets stuff before anyone else does.
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am pretty sure woj knows what I'm having for dinner tonight, and I haven't even decided yet.
 
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Good. Dude is so overrated
 
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OT thread? This has zip to do with the Blazers current or former.
 
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I predict that the name Phil Jackson will be mud in 3 years. New York is his Waterloo. He was nothing special there as a player, and the same will be true as a GM.
 
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RR7 said:
am pretty sure woj knows what I'm having for dinner tonight, and I haven't even decided yet.
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Soup and big, gooey biscuits. Tell me if I'm right.
 
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riverman said:
OT thread? This has zip to do with the Blazers current or former.
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So does the "official 2014 NBA draft thread" Did you say the same thing about that?
 
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Carmelo has won more than Aldridge
 
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RoyToy said:
Carmelo has won more than Aldridge
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As much as I love Batum, I think Neil Olshey has to begin conversations with NY if Carmelo opts out. I think Houston will be in a tough position to acquire him and Chicago is pretty worthless to Melo if Rose doesn't come back, which is likely.

I would begin with a package of Batum and CJ for Melo. Add parts where necessary. I've never been a huge fan of Melo to be honest, but he's still a fantastic scorer and I think with LA and Lillard, he'll have some good personalities around to get his mind on winning. Truth is, he's never really had any good teams to play with. I would be excited at acquiring him for Batum and parts.
 
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riverman said:
OT thread? This has zip to do with the Blazers current or former.
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Teams needing to clear cap space by dumping good players is somewhat related to the Blazers, even if the chances are small that we can get involved.
 
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Pinwheel1 said:
Teams needing to clear cap space by dumping good players is somewhat related to the Blazers, even if the chances are small that we can get involved.
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They are likely small. However, if NY only wants expirings to ensure space for 2015, we can try to get involved, either with Chicago for Taj perhaps, or Houston in S&T for Parsons, playing Nic at the 2, him at the 3, with Wesley going to NY, I dunno. But definitely ways to put ourselves into the mix.
 
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Pinwheel1 said:
Teams needing to clear cap space by dumping good players is somewhat related to the Blazers, even if the chances are small that we can get involved.
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I'd take Asik on for free. Or hell even Lin if they just want to dump them. Portland would have to pay either 15m next year but the cap hit is only 8.3 I believe.
 
As much as I dislike Carmelo id trade for batum straight up or with filler. Kind of sick of waiting for batum to flip the switch. Atleast melo kills it on offense our defense would be even worse though.
 
rasheedfan2005 said:
As much as I dislike Carmelo id trade for batum straight up or with filler. Kind of sick of waiting for batum to flip the switch. Atleast melo kills it on offense our defense would be even worse though.
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Melo only kills it on offense with a lot of shots. He wouldn't get as many here.
 
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AmirIcon said:
As much as I love Batum, I think Neil Olshey has to begin conversations with NY if Carmelo opts out. I think Houston will be in a tough position to acquire him and Chicago is pretty worthless to Melo if Rose doesn't come back, which is likely.

I would begin with a package of Batum and CJ for Melo. Add parts where necessary. I've never been a huge fan of Melo to be honest, but he's still a fantastic scorer and I think with LA and Lillard, he'll have some good personalities around to get his mind on winning. Truth is, he's never really had any good teams to play with. I would be excited at acquiring him for Batum and parts.
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The Blazers were among the best offensive teams in the league, especially in the playoffs. What sank them is that their defense is weak. Trading out a solid and versatile defender in Batum for another scorer who can't defend isn't going to get the Blazers closer to contention. Virtually no team has won a title with a bottom-ten defense.
 
Zero chance Melo agrees to a long term contract in this city people.

I like the idea of being a third team involved. Asik or Lin would be awesome as a backups. Or some players on longer term contracts as we have plenty of expiring.
 
I'd like to think Morey is a little smarter than going after Melo.
 
Re: Carmelo leaning towards Houston or Chicago?

AmirIcon said:
As much as I love Batum, I think Neil Olshey has to begin conversations with NY if Carmelo opts out. I think Houston will be in a tough position to acquire him and Chicago is pretty worthless to Melo if Rose doesn't come back, which is likely.

I would begin with a package of Batum and CJ for Melo. Add parts where necessary. I've never been a huge fan of Melo to be honest, but he's still a fantastic scorer and I think with LA and Lillard, he'll have some good personalities around to get his mind on winning. Truth is, he's never really had any good teams to play with. I would be excited at acquiring him for Batum and parts.
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Rather swap LMA for Melo (duh!). Seems that upgrading our #1 option to a guy who is better suited to being that guy makes more sense than swapping out our defensive specialist for a no-defense score-a-holic. Putting LMA, Melo, and Lillard in the same unit would be horrible defensively.
LMA - Melo: Better #1 scoring option, not a big impact to our defense.
Nic - Melo: Increased offense is somewhat reduced by having two guys who don't set up others well playing in the same unit. Defense takes a BIG hit.
 
Draco said:
Zero chance Melo agrees to a long term contract in this city people.

I like the idea of being a third team involved. Asik or Lin would be awesome as a backups. Or some players on longer term contracts as we have plenty of expiring.
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Exactly. We were not on his short list the first time and I doubt that list has changed too much. We are better off focusing on the players that need to be moved for cap space.
 
I want in on any deal involving Lin and Asik if it costs us only reasonable assets in return. Both are overpaid but worthwhile upgrades imho.
 
BlazerCaravan said:
I want in on any deal involving Lin and Asik if it costs us only reasonable assets in return. Both are overpaid but worthwhile upgrades imho.
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You just want Lin so that Lillard and LMA can be voted in as all star starters.
 
BlazerCaravan said:
I want in on any deal involving Lin and Asik if it costs us only reasonable assets in return. Both are overpaid but worthwhile upgrades imho.
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I know me too. I started licking my chops imagining Olshey, out of the kindness of his heart, helping out the Rockets again by taking those two off Houston's hand, so long as none of our starters are involved. And I don't care how much Paul Allen has to pay them. Problem is, I don't imagine we have the salaries to match sitting on our bench.
 
Re: Carmelo leaning towards Houston or Chicago?

AmirIcon said:
As much as I love Batum, I think Neil Olshey has to begin conversations with NY if Carmelo opts out. I think Houston will be in a tough position to acquire him and Chicago is pretty worthless to Melo if Rose doesn't come back, which is likely.

I would begin with a package of Batum and CJ for Melo. Add parts where necessary. I've never been a huge fan of Melo to be honest, but he's still a fantastic scorer and I think with LA and Lillard, he'll have some good personalities around to get his mind on winning. Truth is, he's never really had any good teams to play with. I would be excited at acquiring him for Batum and parts.
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Melo is such a poor defender, Ike Diogu looked at him and said, "damn, that dude's a poor defender."

No thanks.
 
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