Rumor Mill: Official thread

[Nikolokolus]

We should pass out paper bags at the Rose Garden if this shit happens.

If what happens? Crawford moved for a pick? That would be a very decent haul for a player that doesn't make a difference to this team, doesn't play defense, and will opt out and be gone with nothing to show for it at the end of the season.

 

[noknobs]

Who are they Blazers planning on targeting with all this cap space they covet for this summer?

A new owner would be my guess.

 

[magnifier661]

LOL would you do this deal?

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=77jny7z

Lakers send Orlando their pick.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

If what happens? Crawford moved for a pick? That would be a very decent haul for a player that doesn't make a difference to this team, doesn't play defense, and will opt out and be gone with nothing to show for it at the end of the season.

Crawford is the second leading scorer on the team. There's no guarantee he'll opt out. I like him on the team. Picks are historically useless here.... yay, more Luke Babbitts.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=6sxxsum Would you do it if they kicked in a first?

Are you kidding? I dont see sac sending evans for batum let alone an extra 1st

 

[Mediocre Man]

Are you kidding? I dont see sac sending evans for batum let alone an extra 1st

Maybe not the first, but there is stuff out there saying they might like to move Evans

 

[Nikolokolus]

Yes, I get it you like Crawford. But the Blazers have no business keeping this guy around as they enter a rebuild given his age and his other shortcomings (lack of defense, high volume, middling efficiency shooter, etc.)

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Yes, I get it you like Crawford. But the Blazers have no business keeping this guy around as they enter a rebuild given his age and his other shortcomings (lack of defense, high volume, middling efficiency shooter, etc.)

If we can get something useful, sure. But 3rd string point guards and draft picks aren't going to get anything done. We need to package guys, not trade them for spare bits and pieces.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

FYI

Chris Haynes‏@ChrisBHaynes

As I reported a couple of days ago, Minny has been even hotter on Jamal Crawford since Rubio went down. They're pushing hard to land JC.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

LOL would you do this deal?

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=77jny7z

Lakers send Orlando their pick.

Why help the Lakers get Howard; why not get him ourself? Aldridge and Wallace for Howard. Oh yeh I forgot, Howard would never sign with us. Anyway i would never help the Lakers.

 

[Blazinaway]

Who are they Blazers planning on targeting with all this cap space they covet for this summer?

I would like to see then go after Spencer hawes

 

[oldmangrouch]

Who are they Blazers planning on targeting with all this cap space they covet for this summer?

A new owner.


Oops. noknobs beat me to it!

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

From Alex Kennedy @ Hoopsworld: Sources confirm: Lakers, Wolves and Blazers discussing three-team deal. Michael Beasley to LA, Jamal Crawford to MIN, Steve Blake to POR.

 

[OneSport3]

FML!!! @AlexKennedyNBA Sources confirm: Lakers, Wolves and Blazers discussing three-team deal. Michael Beasley to LA, Jamal Crawford to MIN, Steve Blake to POR.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

FUCK ME.

 

[RR7]

fuck

 

[Blazinaway]

FML!!! @AlexKennedyNBA Sources confirm: Lakers, Wolves and Blazers discussing three-team deal. Michael Beasley to LA, Jamal Crawford to MIN, Steve Blake to POR.

gotta be twp picks comin but even at that Blake costs 4 mil per next two yrs, that's just crap to take him back

 

[magnifier661]

Don't worry, we are getting Gasol and Bynum. Are you guys ready to part with Aldridge?

 

[santeesioux]

Boycott the team if they can't get both picks along with Blanky.

 

[Mediocre Man]

If picks don't come with Blake and his shitty contract, then seriously fuck this team

 

[santeesioux]

Blake is like herpes, no matter how many times you get rid of him, he keeps coming back.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

FYI

OK, since i am really bored; Wallace, Felton, Crawford for Beasley, Barea, Anthony Randolph and Martell Webster plus their best 2012 draft pick. They do it because they think it will get them into the playoffs for sure. We do it to get deeper and try out a couple players for the rest of the season and of course the draft pick. we also save some money on the deal.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Team by team update from Sheridan.
http://www.sheridanhoops.com/2012/03/14/trade-talk-team-by-team/
Nothing new:

PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS — A prime candidate for multiple trades as players seem to be surrendering on a nightly basis. Jamal Crawford has been rumored to be headed to Charlotte or the Los Angeles Clippers, and finds the chatter a bit overwhelming. Others on the block include Raymond Felton, Marcus Camby and Gerald Wallace.

 

[HailBlazers]

FML!!! @AlexKennedyNBA Sources confirm: Lakers, Wolves and Blazers discussing three-team deal. Michael Beasley to LA, Jamal Crawford to MIN, Steve Blake to POR.

Fucking Disgusting. Boarderline boycott move.

 

[Nikolokolus]

If we can get something useful, sure. But 3rd string point guards and draft picks aren't going to get anything done. We need to package guys, not trade them for spare bits and pieces.

Package what though? No matter how high you stack garbage it's still garbage.

 

[alex42083]

So.. this is Blake's third time with the team? hahaha. It's all about culture and plus, he's a KP guy!

 

[KingSpeed]

Blake is a decent player and his loss actually hurts the Lakers, but I don't like giving up Crawford for him. I bet Blake doesn't like coming back to a team that has traded him twice.

 

[magnifier661]

Alex Kennedy ‏ @AlexKennedyNBA

Other players and picks will likely be added to the LA-MIN-POR three-team deal. Those are just the names I'm hearing right now.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

By the time it hits the media, its usually a dead trade.

 

[alex42083]

Can't wait for Rice to refer him as Blakey every game. Awesome.