Well here is a proposal to think about

[Orion Bailey]

that's just a rumor

any validity to this just being a rumor?

 

[royo]

Look, CJ isn't going anywhere. Not while Neil is in charge. His ego is waaaaay too big to, essentially, admit his roster construction was poor by trading CJ. Remember, Neil was adamant that the roster was not the problem then proceeded to throw Stotts under the bus. You think a guy like Neil will make an about face? No fucking way.

CJ has some value but his contract raises eyebrows. Any deal with CJ would really have to be sweetened with other assets, like first round picks. Does Portland even have any? It's going to be a long season.

Not sure if he can say anything rite now, but he could put it on Billlups needs to adjust a bit to his ideas, on Ant improvement, great deal with bringing Powell and meeting the half way with new coach. He got options and, knowing him, he can sell it on the press conf without blinkin. CJ trade is obvious at this point. Depends how long this investigation will block it.