OT: Rockets, Knicks, Wizards discussing trade

[Mediocre Man]

Oh, now I get it:

KP passed on multiple deals for RLEC.

You know because of intuition.

He won't make any trades because he's KP.

Blazer fans got Pritch-slapped.

....

Good one.

I will just add this

Since 2006, here are the deals made by KP at the trade deadline

Taurean Green for Van Wafer

 

[Mediocre Man]

if houston gets this deal... our season is over. houston gets the 8th seed. we miss out

anyone still wanna stroke kpee?

it will be a disgrace if we couldnt do better then that deal.

meanwhile rudy, bayless, webster stink up teh joint ... again

Houston would be making a big mistake by taking the cake out of the oven before it has burned to a crisp, and you know it

 

[hasoos]

Houston would be making a big mistake by taking the cake out of the oven before it has burned to a crisp, and you know it

Why are we baking a cake when we can make instant pudding???

 

[EGame]

"I love this team, they play the right way and we are going to war with these guys."

When the deadline approaches just remember that phrase because it will come into play when we do not make a trade. So for those who would like a trade whether minor or major, don't be to down when nothing happens IMO.

 

[e_blazer]

I will just add this

Since 2006, here are the deals made by KP at the trade deadline

Taurean Green for Van Wafer

Yup. And a good job by him, too, since the emphasis until now has been on developing the talent he's drafted before deciding what other moves need to be made. There's a need this year and I think he'll make a move to address it.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Yup. And a good job by him, too, since the emphasis until now has been on developing the talent he's drafted before deciding what other moves need to be made. There's a need this year and I think he'll make a move to address it.

Why is there a need this year and not last year when we had the "greatest trading chip in league history" on our team

 

[hasoos]

Why is there a need this year and not last year when we had the "greatest trading chip in league history" on our team

Because as long as he continually keeps putting it off, he doesn't have to do anything. Sounds like a true procrastinator to me!

 

[oldguy]

Why are we baking a cake when we can make instant pudding???

How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat?

Go Blazers

 

[hasoos]

How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat?

Go Blazers

I would respond, but for some reason that triggered an acid flashback!

 

[MrSelfDestruct]

I will just add this

Since 2006, here are the deals made by KP at the trade deadline

Taurean Green for Van Wafer

Don't forget about the blockbuster Diogu for Ruffin deal.

 

[hasoos]

It looks like the Wizards are also asking teams who want Butler to take Deshawn Stevenson off their hands as part of the deal...that dude is a total tool.

 

[BrianFromWA]

Obviously, (McGrady to NY)/(Butler&Haywood to HOU)/ (Harrington + picks/cash to WAS) doesn't work with the CBA.

It doesn't work if you send Curry to WAS as well.

What DOES work is NYK sending Harrington (expiring), Jeffries (warm body with only 1.5 years left on contract) and Gallinari or Hill (young lotto-pick 4's). I don't see that being enough for WAS (NYK doesn't have their draft pick, and HOU's will be mid-1st barring a lotto miracle), especially since they wanted Rudy AND Batum for JUST Haywood. But I could see why HOU and NYK would do this.

 

[BrianFromWA]

Don't forget about the blockbuster Diogu for Ruffin deal.

"we missin' one trooper. (frown)"

 

[LittleAlex]

Yup. And a good job by him, too, since the emphasis until now has been on developing the talent he's drafted before deciding what other moves need to be made. There's a need this year and I think he'll make a move to address it.

I really, really hope you are right but I don't see much evidence to support this claim.

 

[maxiep]

Here's a trade axiom: If it's public, it's likely dead.

 

[Wheels]

Here's a trade axiom: If it's public, it's likely dead.

yep... which has to up our chances

 

[Natebishop3]

Does adding Butler and Haywood make us a contender? Hard to say.

Miller/Bayless
Roy/Webster
Butler/Batum
LMA/Pender
Haywood/Howard

I don't know... still have a ton of talent at the guard and wing, but very little in the front court. And then what? We let Haywood leave after this season? I'd rather include Joel and have Haywood play backup.

 

[Wheels]

Does adding Butler and Haywood make us a contender? Hard to say.

Miller/Bayless
Roy/Webster
Butler/Batum
LMA/Pender
Haywood/Howard

I don't know... still have a ton of talent at the guard and wing, but very little in the front court. And then what? We let Haywood leave after this season? I'd rather include Joel and have Haywood play backup.

*edit* nevermind.. I'm an idiot lol.

 

[hasoos]

Does adding Butler and Haywood make us a contender? Hard to say.

Miller/Bayless
Roy/Webster
Butler/Batum
LMA/Pender
Haywood/Howard

I don't know... still have a ton of talent at the guard and wing, but very little in the front court. And then what? We let Haywood leave after this season? I'd rather include Joel and have Haywood play backup.

I guess my question is, does it have to make us a contender, or just take a step towards it? Right now, Portland is barely even in the playoffs, let alone considered a contender. So I would say contender? No. But will it ensure a step forward and probably a playoff birth? Yes.

Right now Portland has no number 2 scorer on the team to team with Roy. This would take a stab at addressing that. Nothing is guaranteed, except that the team will continue as is, if nothing is done.

As for Haywood, half of the beuty of this trade is the fact that if it doesn't work out, he is done at the end of the year. The downside is, if it works out, he is done at the end of the year and would require effort and money to keep.

 

[craigehlo]

David Aldridge mentioned on NBA TV last night that the Blazers were one of 3 teams in conversation about Butler. I'm still holding out hope, but we don't have a good track record of deadline deals obviously.

Going after Butler would have two benefits. It would help our anemic offense and block the Rockets from getting much better.

 

[OddEnormous]

I know how to Google thanks

Sorry, you asked for a link.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Get back to me if deals actually start moving from rumor to completion and the Blazers are left on the sidelines. Maybe at that time you'll actually have a point to make.

Just wait a week.

 

[Nikolokolus]

But, we can't give up Rudy he makes the ladies' panties wet, and Martell is still so young, and Jerryd is really intense and Steve scraps, and Outlaw is Roy's best friend and ... nope, no trades to be made here.

Let's face it, KP is less likely to horn in on this deal and get a player than I am to go out and win the lottery ... and I don't play the lottery.

 

[e_blazer]

Just wait a week.

You'll have to make it 9 days to take it to the deadline, but that's pretty much what I'm saying. The situation this year is far different than in the past. Beating the "KP won't make a midseason trade" dead horse before we see whether he actually makes a trade seems kind of dumb, to me.

 

[OddEnormous]

There's a need this year and I think he'll make a move to address it.

Can't wait.

Hopefully for another guy who shoots nowt but 17 foot jumpers.

Can never have enough of those. Oh and if you don't mind, make sure he can't check anyone either.


LET IT BAKE!!!!!!

 

[Blaze01]

or Batum because everyone knows he is the next Scottie Pippen....

 

[Wheels]

Sorry, you asked for a link.

I meant one showing KP is scared Shitless sorry.

 

[Nikolokolus]

or Batum because everyone knows he is the next Scottie Pippen....

Pippen might be a stretch, but Nic is the only player I see on this roster besides Brandon and Greg that has actual all-star potential.

 

[MIXUM]

hmm i SAID ALL THESEE THINGS A YEAR AGO ABOUT THE ROSTER AND KPEE YET I WAS CALLED AN IDIOT AND KNEW NOTHING.

its ok to hop on the bandwagon now as long as blazer fans are waking up

 

[Nikolokolus]

hmm i SAID ALL THESEE THINGS A YEAR AGO ABOUT THE ROSTER AND KPEE YET I WAS CALLED AN IDIOT AND KNEW NOTHING.

its ok to hop on the bandwagon now as long as blazer fans are waking up

Well, you know what they say, 'even the sun shines on a dog's ass once in awhile."