Trade Deadline: Thursday, Feb 20, 12:00 Pacific

[TBpup]

Actually, that is the one thing I have heard; that we're being proactive. Olshey and his staff are working the phones, but nothing is leaking.

Hearing similar things here. Not from out of Portland but from other contacts around the league. Neil might be able to sneak in at the deadline if nothing else happens as a lot of talks are stalled.

 

[RR7]

Actually, that is the one thing I have heard; that we're being proactive. Olshey and his staff are working the phones, but nothing is leaking.

Apologies, read that differently than what you meant.

 

[Schilly]

Hasn't that been how things have gone down with Olshey? We hear nothing then it happens.

 

[ponderguy]

Hasn't that been how things have gone down with Olshey? We hear nothing then it happens.

honestly that's how it should be

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Actually, that is the one thing I have heard; that we're being proactive. Olshey and his staff are working the phones, but nothing is leaking.

Except that they are being proactive.

 

[maxiep]

Without getting your information source(s) in trouble, what kind of connection do you have? Do you have an old high school/college pal involved in the process, or just twitter and the like?

A senior executive on the non-basketball side of the business.

 

[maxiep]

Hasn't that been how things have gone down with Olshey? We hear nothing then it happens.

Exactly. Remember how open Patternash and KP/Penn were? This is less fun for us, but I would argue it's better for the team.

 

[BigGameDamian]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have held trade talks with the Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers on Luol Deng.

There is little traction on the talks as no team seems inclined to give up highly valued assets for Deng, who will be a free agent in the offseason.

Deng is determined to test free agency before making a decision on whether to re-sign with the Cavaliers.

Deng will be seeking a deal in the $12 million to $13 million per season range.

 

[maxiep]

If Deng is announcing that he's going to test free agency, then his value will be $0.70 on the dollar for Cleveland.

 

[BigGameDamian]

If Deng is announcing that he's going to test free agency, then his value will be $0.70 on the dollar for Cleveland.

If Deng will sign a 3 to 4 year deal with the Blazers for around what Batum is making I'm ready to deal!

 

[Rhal]

If Deng will sign a 3 to 4 year deal with the Blazers for around what Batum is making I'm ready to deal!

Why do you think Deng is a better fit for this team then either Wes/Batum? Because it will take one of either of them to get him.

 

[oldmangrouch]

Honestly, I like CJ more than I like Mayo. There's a reason why they're trying to dump him. Maybe he'd play better in Stotts' system though

I don't like Henson enough to want to move CJ.

Seriously? Henson is the best player in the deal - and it ain't close. When you get the best player in the deal, you generally win the deal.

 

[oldmangrouch]

Probably but my biggest worry would be Mayo not fitting in with the "share the ball" theme the Blazers have this season. And I do really like CJ. Tough call if its even realistic

He wouldn't be a worse fit than Mo- and is much younger.

 

[Boise Blazer]

He wouldn't be a worse fit than Mo- and is much younger.

In a lot of ways its hard to argue with that

 

[BigGameDamian]

Why do you think Deng is a better fit for this team then either Wes/Batum? Because it will take one of either of them to get him.

Deng is more consistent and the better defender. I like Batum he's one of my favorite but you can't fall in love with players.

 

[Rhal]

Deng is more consistent and the better defender. I like Batum he's one of my favorite but you can't fall in love with players.

Deng is very consistent and a better defender then both Batum or Mathews, that isn't to say neither Batum or Mathews is a bad defender or that Deng is a significant upgrade on the defensive end either. But I asked why he would be better then either of them because that's who your giving up for him.
Batum runs our offense almost as much as Lillard does and can guard PGs, Deng cannot do either.
Mathews would be the most likely person to be replaced but may not interest the Cavs as a main piece in a deal and he is a much better shooter, especially from 3, then Deng.
With stotts offense he seems to want his wings to be great from 3 and Deng is below avg from 3. Deng a great player and id love him on most teams but I'm not sure if he is a better fit then Batum, or even wes, and I don't think Wes has enough value to be the centerpiece of a trade for him.

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[Blazinaway]

My guess is that if we get a big it ends up being Kaman from the Lakers

 

[Stevenson]

No way we trade for Mayo with CJ in the wings.

No way we trade for Deng with Batum and Wes here.

No need to trade nothin'. Have you guys not been watching what we have been doing this season?

 

[Blazinaway]

No way we trade for Mayo with CJ in the wings.

No way we trade for Deng with Batum and Wes here.

No need to trade nothin'. Have you guys not been watching what we have been doing this season?

I have watched the last few months and I am not so impressed, we were already thin up front and now have been decimated, watching may get harder

 

[BigGameDamian]

No way we trade for Mayo with CJ in the wings.

No way we trade for Deng with Batum and Wes here.

No need to trade nothin'. Have you guys not been watching what we have been doing this season?

Look at the Pacers and what they have been doing this season. They are looking to deal.

 

[BigGameDamian]

I have watched the last few months and I am not so impressed, we were already thin up front and now have been decimated, watching may get harder

Agree and repped!

 

[TBpup]

No need to trade nothin'. Have you guys not been watching what we have been doing this season?

I have been watching. Great start playing a ton of Leastern Conference teams and playoff caliber teams at home. Last 25 games? Right at .500.

One of the worst benches in the league, a defense in the bottom 1/3, gets killed in the paint, near the bottom in fast break points, almost last in forcing turnovers and has a very good offense when they are hitting the '3'.

So no easy baskets and relying a ton on the outside shot with poor D and little support from the bench. Been watching quite closely from the beginning regardless of the outcome. Was told 'scoreboard' early on but the issues have not changed, just the winning percentage.

They may not have the assets to make a trade but that certainly doesn't mean they don't need to address a number of things.

 

[Blazinaway]

I have been watching. Great start playing a ton of Leastern Conference teams and playoff caliber teams at home. Last 25 games? Right at .500.

One of the worst benches in the league, a defense in the bottom 1/3, gets killed in the paint, near the bottom in fast break points, almost last in forcing turnovers and has a very good offense when they are hitting the '3'.

So no easy baskets and relying a ton on the outside shot with poor D and little support from the bench. Been watching quite closely from the beginning regardless of the outcome. Was told 'scoreboard' early on but he issues have not changed, just the winning percentage.

They may not have the assets to make a trade but that certainly doesn't mean they don't need to address a number of things.

why do so many have such a hard time understanding this? homeritis?

 

[Hobbesarable]

why do so many have such a hard time understanding this? homeritis?

Olshey and company made some great moves by drafting Dame and trading for Lopez.

However, the boys in charge also put our team in a difficult situation with a thin bench and few assets in terms of trades (that is outside of the starting line-up) and draft picks.

Some people even said this team would be defined by the rough patches. Here we are. It's time to pick up the pieces, make necessary changes on defense, and go after opposing teams with 110% effort on both sides of the court.

 

[bemac]

Deng is more consistent and the better defender. I like Batum he's one of my favorite but you can't fall in love with players.

So you feel Deng could be matched against the best player on the opposing team, whether a PG to SF? I'm not so sure, and that is what is asked of Batum every night.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

I found this funny:

Marc Stein: As we reported earlier today: Knicks telling teams they will NOT part with Shumpert unless you furnish a first-rounder or take back Felton

 

[BigGameDamian]

So you feel Deng could be matched against the best player on the opposing team, whether a PG to SF? I'm not so sure, and that is what is asked of Batum every night.

You draw up a fine point however with Deng the Blazers would probably get more easy buckets. I have always said you trade Batum your trading one of the only SF in the league that can guard the best PG's . If Deng would sign with Portland this might be one of the deals where your damned if you do and damned if you don't.

 

[Hobbesarable]

I found this funny:

Marc Stein: As we reported earlier today: Knicks telling teams they will NOT part with Shumpert unless you furnish a first-rounder or take back Felton

That's their way of saying they can't part with Shumpert.

 

[Boise Blazer]

Steve Blake has been traded to Golden State, league source tells Yahoo Sports.

 

[RR7]

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Golden State expected to send Kent Bazemore and MarShon Brooks to the Lakers for Blake, league source tells Yahoo Sports.