Pritchard says "We're going to be active"

[MIXUM]

The question heading into the second half of the season is whether the Blazers have enough manpower and talent to reach the playoffs.

While McMillan has conceded his ultimate goal of winning the West, and instead shifted the prize to making the playoffs, general manager Kevin Pritchard said he thinks the team can still overtake Denver and beat out Utah and Oklahoma City for the Northwest Division title.

To do that, Pritchard admits he will probably have to make a move before the Feb. 18 trading deadline, most likely netting the Blazers a center or power forward.

"We're going to be active," Pritchard said. "We are going to look for deals to help the team and to help Nate."

Pritchard said he is having trouble finding a suitable deal, primarily because teams are hoping to catch the Blazers in a desperate state, thereby allowing teams to poach prime young talent like Bayless or Batum.

"I'm not opposed to being aggressive, but I'm not going to hit the panic button and try to do something to salvage today and leverage our whole future," Pritchard said. "We've gone through too much to do that."





also great article from quick here on the halfway point of the season


http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2010/01/trail_blazers_midyear_report_i.html

 

[ABM]

"I'm not opposed to being aggressive, but I'm not going to hit the panic button and try to do something to salvage today and leverage our whole future," Pritchard said. "We've gone through too much to do that."

Right answer.

 

[Nikolokolus]

So I'm confused MIX, is Kevin being Kpee today or is he back to being KP?

 

[ABM]

So I'm confused MIX, is Kevin being Kpee today or is he back to being KP?

MIXUM is drinking the urin........er, Kool-Aid!

 

[MIXUM]

if he gets hayward...

i will go back to kp

 

[ABM]

if he gets hayward...

i will go back to kp

It's Haywood, BTW.

 

[tlongII]

if he gets hayward...

i will go back to kp

Who is hayward?

 

[Nikolokolus]

Bob Hayward
http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/ne...sstatements/blaenaugwent/1341731.Bob_Hayward/

Looks like he'd make a helluva bean counter.

 

[oldmangrouch]

"Active" huh?

Where will you be when your laxative kicks in?

 

[Boob-No-More]

Bob Hayward
http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/ne...sstatements/blaenaugwent/1341731.Bob_Hayward/

Looks like he'd make a helluva bean counter.

That should make the Vulcan's happy.

But can he rebound and defend the paint? He looks a little old to be part of our long term core, but he could be a good veteran presence to get us through until Oden and Przybilla back. He'd be a calming influence on younger teammates like Howard and Miller.

BNM

 

[maxiep]

I think Pritchard is always active. However, I think some of the best deals are the ones you pass on. There's no need to make a deal just to make one.

 

[Hype #9]

 

[THE HCP]

if he gets hayward...

i will go back to kp

This is absolutely perfect! Great post as always! Way to bring it!

 

[oldguy]

if he gets hayward...

i will go back to kp

So, are you good with giving up Batum and Rudy plus filler to have your big trade?

Go Blazers

 

[drexlersdad]

whats with this strange facination with heywood at all costs? he is expiring, and not in the top 20 in PER amongst centers. no joke, dalembert is having a better season per wise right now, and could be had for free.

 

[BlazerWookee]

Who is hayward?

"Hayward" means "towards the side of the farmhouse closest to the hay field."

 

[anonymous gambler]

Bob Hayward
http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/ne...sstatements/blaenaugwent/1341731.Bob_Hayward/

Looks like he'd make a helluva bean counter.

LMAO!

 

[hasoos]

Heyword Workman is a ref now! It will be great to have him on out side!