Varejao?

[RR7]

Blazers are on team that really likes Andy Varejao. Rockets another. Spurs too. But especially Blazers.

 

[MIXUM]

this would be lovely

 

[RR7]

Until he's on our team, and you'd whine about him.

 

[MIXUM]

i promise to never whine if we get him... PROMISE. He would be an amazing fit on our team over the gimps.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

i promise to never whine if we get him... PROMISE. He would be an amazing fit on our team over the gimps.

Mixum, if we started Howard, Roy, Paul, LA and James you'd still find something to whine about.

 

[MIXUM]

take out roy and paul.... add williams and wade.... yes please

 

[Ed O]

It depends on the cost of acquisition, of course. I'm not a huge Varejao fan, but he'd be a good guy to have as a gap-filler and would be a very good add as far as quality big guy depth goes.

Ed O.

 

[Minstrel]

I think Varejao is a very good player. It all depends on what he costs. Having him on the bench behind Aldridge (and even Oden, for spot minutes) long-term would be nice.

 

[hasoos]

I have been saying all the Blazers need to grow out big Fro's like Varejo for a long time now. He draws more offensive fouls due to the accentuation of contact by his hair than any other player I know of.

Varejo is all about hustle, rebounding. He also has a ton of playoff experience. I would dig that move.

 

[LittleAlex]

A billionaires Oberto?

Yes please.

 

[Schilly]

I would love to add him depending on cost of course... Would Rudy and Bayless get it done?

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Okay, I admit it, I am Rich Cho. I kind of gave it away talking about Hill and Oberto right before the team pursued them, and now it's just obvious.

Of course, I try to throw up a smokescreen talking about a bazillion players the team doesn't pursue, but it's still pretty transparent.

 

[noknobs]

Well I'd rather get Dwight Howard, but that'll do.

Don't know why Cleveland would trade him for guards though, they don't exactly have a wealth of bigmen themselves...

 

[hasoos]

Fuck it, while they are dealing with Cleveland deal Miller for Mo Pete while we are at it.

 

[RoyToy]

Varejao is a good player and would be a pretty good fit as well but I doubt he goes anywhere.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I would absolutely love to get ahold of Raggedy Andy, I know this because he was one of the most infuriating players to watch play against the Blazers the past couple of years. Yes, he's a flopper, but the guy hustles, he defends and rebounds pretty well.

I'm thinking Joel, Andre, Bayless and maybe some Eurostash rights or a future first for He and Mo Williams would be fair.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Well I'd rather get Dwight Howard, but that'll do.

Don't know why Cleveland would trade him for guards though, they don't exactly have a wealth of bigmen themselves...

Joel would probably have to be one of the guys sent along.

 

[axs88]

I would absolutely love to get ahold of Raggedy Andy, I know this because he was one of the most infuriating players to watch play against the Blazers the past couple of years. Yes, he's a flopper, but the guy hustles, he defends and rebounds pretty well.

I'm thinking Joel, Andre, Bayless and maybe some Eurostash rights or a future first for He and Mo Williams would be fair.

That actually sounds somewhat fair, but I don't want Mo Williams. They can have Joel and any two of Rudy, Armon Johnson and Elliott Williams, plus Freeland or Claver.

 

[Blaze01]

Miller, Bayless, Pendergraph and rights to Claver (or Freeland or Koponen)

for

Varejao and Gibson


Gibson is a career 42% 3-point shooter (47.6% last year) could fill that Steve Blake role and Varejao would be a great banger coming off the bench.

With all the big man injuries, I'd rather trade Miller than Joel, and then fill that PG role with backcourt combinations of Roy\Matthews\Rudy\Gibson\Johnson....

 

[illmatic99]

bleh.

I had the chance to follow his career closely when I lived in Cleveland, and am not enamored by his skills. Especially in this system where we don't feed the roller in Pick & Rolls, I don't see him being nearly as effective as he was with LeBron and Co. And his defense is nothing to write home about. As long as we get him for Joel (and maybe a future pick, I'm okay with it. If they want more, no thanks.)

Miller, Bayless, Pendergraph and rights to Claver (or Freeland or Koponen)

for

Varejao and Gibson

Gibson blows. Most Cleveland fans would throw him away for a second round pick.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Miller + Joel for Varejao and Mo Williams. The Cavs absolutely SHOULD do that because they SHOULD unload Williams (who famously considered retiring when he heard, along with the rest of us while watching "The Decision" that James was leaving) and Varejao, who are great pieces in a contender but not players you want to build a team around, and who have LONG contracts. It still works if you throw in Bayless, which I would be more than happy to do.

Then:
Brandon's happy, because Mo W. works with him perfectly (and he can pretend he's LeBron)
We get the perfect backup to Camby and Aldridge, and possibly Rudy is happier, because Portuguese is PRACTICALLY Spanish... (and didn't Varejao play in Spain?)

BUT, supposedly the Cavs "want a superstar in return". Yeah. Good luck with THAT.

 

[hasoos]

I personally think it is a very good idea to have player who have a vendetta when playing against Lebron. I remember when Shaq left Orlando, for a few years there Nick Anderson lit him and LA's ass up every time they came into town. A little hate can go a long ways.

 

[KingSpeed]

I would love getting Varejao. Remember how badly Cleveland played when he was holding out for a better contract three seasons ago? He is a fantastic defensive big man and he can play PF and C. I'd give up anyone but Roy, Batum, Oden, Aldridge, or Matthews.

 

[KingSpeed]

Miller + Joel for Varejao and Mo Williams. .

OMG, that would be awesome and make us legit title contenders. Mo is perfect to play with Roy.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

The most annoying player in the league. He's right up there with Vlade Divac for all-time best flopper.

Having said that, I'd love him on this team. Our second unit with would fun to watch.

 

[BrianFromWA]

OMG, that would be awesome and make us legit title contenders. Mo is perfect to play with Roy.

Mo's good, and I'd take him over Miller, but let's not go overboard here. Mo's defense isn't a "perfect" match, since we'd have no guards in the top 3 who care about guarding anyone.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Mo's good, and I'd take him over Miller, but let's not go overboard here. Mo's defense isn't a "perfect" match, since we'd have no guards in the top 3 who care about guarding anyone.

True nuff, but when we're comparing him to Dre' are we missing much? Even though Miller is willing to defend, the flesh is weak so to speak.

 

[MickZagger]

I'd rather have Boobie Gibson for the price that we'd have to give up to get Mo. Gibson is a very reliable 3 point shooter and has done so on a big stage. Good fit for what were looking for without maybe the ego that Mo has.