Trade Deadline Predictions

[BonesJones]

I can’t see Dallas, or any other team, taking on Leonard and Harkless’ remaining $40m or whatever combined when they could sign someone like Hezonja for less in free agency. Olshey should get a statue if that happened.

They could likely still sign Herzonja. You're forgetting that they land Conley. Toss in a 2nd on that as well.

 

[Scalma]

They could likely still sign Herzonja. You're forgetting that they land Conley. Toss in a 2nd on that as well.

A more likely deal imo would be Moe and Meyers for Matthews. Dealing those two without taking salary back just seems like a fantasy.

 

[BigGameDamian]

A more likely deal imo would be Moe and Meyers for Matthews. Dealing those two without taking salary back just seems like a fantasy.

No way Dallas does that.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

I wish we could do Turner+Mo+Meyers+Collins for Barnes+Wes

 

[BigGameDamian]

I wish we could do Turner+Mo+Meyers+Collins for Barnes+Wes

http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=yb7qbp5z

 

[BonesJones]

A more likely deal imo would be Moe and Meyers for Matthews. Dealing those two without taking salary back just seems like a fantasy.

I think Dallas would want Meyers for free.. Apparently they like him. I think they'd want Harkless for free too, as they have 0 depth at SF and could use a young player there, especially one with previous success in his career. Vonleh is the best piece, as Dirk will retire and then their best and only PF will be Dwight Powell.

 

[BonesJones]

I wish we could do Turner+Mo+Meyers+Collins for Barnes+Wes

Hell no. Barnes is trash. Super inconsistent and is basically Batum with better scoring and a worse all-around game. Wes is solid but not great and is overpaid and declining. No way we should give up Collins for that package.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Hell no. Barnes is trash. Super inconsistent and is basically Batum with better scoring and a worse all-around game. Wes is solid but not great and is overpaid and declining. No way we should give up Collins for that package.

Barnes is trash? Lol ok I think he has proven himself to be a really good #3 option on a playoff team. Plus he is young, AND we get out of Meyers+Moe+Turner.

 

[Scalma]

I think Dallas would want Meyers for free.. Apparently they like him. I think they'd want Harkless for free too, as they have 0 depth at SF and could use a young player there, especially one with previous success in his career. Vonleh is the best piece, as Dirk will retire and then their best and only PF will be Dwight Powell.

It isn’t free though. It’s $40m for two projects (or about $20m if they’re lucky and able to dump their contracts when they become expiring.)

Why would they commit that type of money when there are cheaper options on the free agent market? Those are “free” too.

 

[Scalma]

Barnes is trash? Lol ok I think he has proven himself to be a really good #3 option on a playoff team. Plus he is young, AND we get out of Meyers+Moe+Turner.

I’d do Evan, Vonleh, and a first for Barnes.

 

[BonesJones]

It isn’t free though. It’s $40m for two projects (or about $20m if they’re lucky and able to dump their contracts when they become expiring.)

Why would they commit that type of money when there are cheaper options on the free agent market? Those are “free” too.

1,) They don't have much ability to sign FAs since they're trash.
2.) There aren't many decent young players on the FA market.

 

[BonesJones]

I’d do Evan, Vonleh, and a first for Barnes.

But Dallas wouldn't take my trade? This one's less feasible. Lmao.

 

[Scalma]

1,) They don't have much ability to sign FAs since they're trash.
2.) There aren't many decent young players on the FA market.

1. They have maybe the best owner in basketball and a good coach.

2. There are players better and cheaper than both Moe and Meyers.

But lets say for arguments sake what you said was true;

How is paying Meyers Leonard and Moe Harkless a combined $20m-$40m a better idea?

 

[BigGameDamian]

Moe and Meyers isn't a very sweet pot it's more a laughable pot.

 

[Sarni]

A rebuilding team could actually take Meyers and Harkless if we offered them additional pick or something, and could send us decent assets in return because they would both help them lose more games. As I said though, another asset would need to be involved to make it worthwhile for them.

I've not seen rumors connecting Dallas with Meyers though.

 

[Sarni]

Jazz and Blazers blockbuster trade.

http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=ycf2uujr

Why would Jazz even want McCollum when they have Mitchell? Mitchell is god.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Meyers Leonard to San Antonio for Danny Green?

http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=yd7x7oxk

 

[BonesJones]

Barnes is trash? Lol ok I think he has proven himself to be a really good #3 option on a playoff team. Plus he is young, AND we get out of Meyers+Moe+Turner.

He's average. Average efficiency, super inconsistent, doesn't defend well, doesn't create shots for others...

He's not a good player. Not worth giving up Collins for even with giving up those 3.

 

[BonesJones]

Meyers Leonard to San Antonio for Danny Green?

http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=yd7x7oxk

Trades the other team will never accept for $100.

 

[BonesJones]

Moe and Meyers isn't a very sweet pot it's more a laughable pot.

A free pot, yet you suggested trading Meyers for Danny Green? Lmao.

 

[BonesJones]

1. They have maybe the best owner in basketball and a good coach.

2. There are players better and cheaper than both Moe and Meyers.

But lets say for arguments sake what you said was true;

How is paying Meyers Leonard and Moe Harkless a combined $20m-$40m a better idea?

1.) Tell that to DeAndre Jordan.
2.)Like whom? It's not like they're trying to win, and even if they were leaning towards no for those two, they also get Vonleh.

 

[trailblazer18]

Hell no. Barnes is trash. Super inconsistent and is basically Batum with better scoring and a worse all-around game. Wes is solid but not great and is overpaid and declining. No way we should give up Collins for that package.

Barnes Trash? Wow...seems like a solid player to me.

 

[Scalma]

1.) Tell that to DeAndre Jordan.
2.)Like whom? It's not like they're trying to win, and even if they were leaning towards no for those two, they also get Vonleh.

1) Tell what to DeAndre Jordan?

2) The mavs aren’t trying to win? Are you familiar with Mark Cuban?

 

[Mr. Robot]

Im discussing some trade suggestions with DET fans and it seems they are willing to trade Bradley and Harris for McCollum and I find this trade suggestion very tempting and I would do it... neither od those guys is individually as good as McCollum is, so wed take less talent in return, but wed be much more balanced roster with them

Dame
Bradley
Harris
Aminu
Nurkic

Neil Olshey, make it happen!

 

[illmatic99]

Im discussing some trade suggestions with DET fans and it seems they are willing to trade Bradley and Harris for McCollum and I find this trade suggestion very tempting and I would do it... neither od those guys is individually as good as McCollum is, so wed take less talent in return, but wed be much more balanced roster with them

Dame
Bradley
Harris
Aminu
Nurkic

Neil Olshey, make it happen!

Bradley is a FA this summer and due for a big pay day. Bit risky.

 

[Mr. Robot]

Bradley is a FA this summer and due for a big pay day. Bit risky.

yeah didn know about his contract, but definitely something to keep an eye on... Id do this if he commits to sign with us

 

[TBpup]

Im discussing some trade suggestions with DET fans and it seems they are willing to trade Bradley and Harris for McCollum...

Neil Olshey, make it happen!

Along with Avery's contract status, Harris has really been more of an undersized PF than a SF. He does shoot the '3' well but 5 rebs and 2 assists isn't outstanding. Because of Avery's contract status, I'd want more.

 

[Mr. Robot]

Along with Avery's contract status, Harris has really been more of an undersized PF than a SF. He does shoot the '3' well but 5 rebs and 2 assists isn't outstanding. Because of Avery's contract status, I'd want more.

what if he commits... how much he will get, how much will Harris get when it comes to that, can POR do that given our cap situation

fit wise, Id do it in a heartbeat, but given their contracts, our cap situation, lot of questions there...

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Lots of discord in Cleveland, so it's very possible that they make a trade.

Trade with Detroit: CJ + Harkless for Harris + Bradley makes a lot of sense post-meeting as we know Dame likes Bradley, and we could certainly use Harris.

 

[illmatic99]

Does this make us better?

POR out: CJ, Ed, Collins
POR in: Middleton, Love

CLE out: Love, Frye, Osman, 2018 1st rounder (their own)
CLE in: CJ, Ed

MIL out: Middleton
MIN in: Collins, Frye, Osman, CLE 2018 1st rounder

We throw Pat in at starting SG, have a legit SF and PF now, move Aminu to the bench, bring Harkless back into rotation and let Napier run for 25-30 mpg. We go all in with that roster but that's easily a consistent 50 win team with the core of Dame/Mid/Love/Nurk.