Wilson Chandler to POR?

[Pinwheel1]

Afflalo would not come cheap like these other guys. Unless they think they will lose him this summer. If the Blazers trade for him they need to go all in to re-sign him. Do they like him better than Wes? I do like him as well though. But I think Denver does too.
Prince is an interesting idea as he would come cheap.

 

[BigGameDamian]

In discussions with owner Paul Allen, Stotts and the team’s veterans, Olshey says he is hearing that he should be careful not to screw up a good thing.
“We have to look for opportunities, where maybe there’s veteran help that would move the needle a little bit in a playoff period,” Olshey says. “But right now, our chemistry is an X factor. That’s why you see us come back from double-digit deficits in the third quarter. You see guys share the ball and make the extra pass and rotate timely to help the helper. You don’t want to jeopardize that.”
Things have changed from the time when Olshey arrived, which was after a lockout-shortened 2011-12 season in which the Blazers went 28-38.
“When you’re building, you’re just trying to grab assets and hope it works together,” Olshey says. “Right now, we know it works. We have this great unit. Teams win games. Names don’t win games. We have two superstars (Aldridge and Lillard), but it’s about the team and how those five guys on the floor work and communicate together.
“To risk that, it’s going to have to be an absolute no-brainer, where we can quantify the impact of someone coming in from the outside.”
http://portlandtribune.com/pt/12-sports/246712-114325-can-things-get-any-better-for-blazers-

I know I've heard something like this before from another GM we had. I believe he mentioned the words "Let The Cake Bake."

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Fwiw Afflalo could also be an UFA this summer as he has a player option.

He'd also be solid insurance if Wes bolts for bigger money.

 

[Boise Blazer]

http://teamstre.am/1AMzo7l

Grantland's Zach Lowe linked Portland to Denver for Chandler, not Afflalo. Either would be a good get for the Blazers, but the price tag on Afflalo should be lower given his age and uncertain future.

Rather than parting with a first-round pick, which Lowe said the Nuggets are waiting for on Chandler, maybe the Blazers could build a package around Crabbe.

Denver would get a young, long shooter to replenish its potentially thinning perimeter, while Portland would pick up a more reliable option to strengthen its championship credentials.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

http://teamstre.am/1AMzo7l

In before Wooks says "bleacher report".....

 

[Pinwheel1]

"This is the second trade the Nuggets have executed in the last week as they begin to retool their roster. The Nuggets are involved in trade talks for other players including Arron Afflalo and Randy Foye, according to sources."

http://espn.go.com/boston/nba/story...de-jameer-nelson-nate-robinson-denver-nuggets

Interesting for a team who has won 4 in a row.

 

[julius]

I know I've heard something like this before from another GM we had. I believe he mentioned the words "Let The Cake Bake."

Yeah, because that's exactly the same.

 

[magnifier661]

Afflalo would not come cheap like these other guys. Unless they think they will lose him this summer. If the Blazers trade for him they need to go all in to re-sign him. Do they like him better than Wes? I do like him as well though. But I think Denver does too.
Prince is an interesting idea as he would come cheap.

They won't lose him this summer because it's a team option, not player option. So any team that picks up Afflalo could keep him until the summer of 2016 if they wanted.

 

[Pinwheel1]

They won't lose him this summer because it's a team option, not player option. So any team that picks up Afflalo could keep him until the summer of 2016 if they wanted.

Are you sure? Granted Hoopshype has been wrong before, but they show him as a player option

http://hoopshype.com/salaries/denver.htm

 

[e_blazer]

Are you sure? Granted Hoopshype has been wrong before, but they show him as a player option

http://hoopshype.com/salaries/denver.htm

Spotrac shows it as a player option as well.

http://www.spotrac.com/nba/denver-nuggets/yearly-cap/

 

[magnifier661]

Are you sure? Granted Hoopshype has been wrong before, but they show him as a player option

http://hoopshype.com/salaries/denver.htm

Well shit balls! Hahaha. I must have read it wrong. My bad

 

[Scalma]

If he opts out then you take the cap space, not a big deal. It's not like were giving up any big pieces to acquire him.

 

[BBert]

Why would he opt out? Blazers are a contenduh!

 

[Pinwheel1]

If he opts out then you take the cap space, not a big deal. It's not like were giving up any big pieces to acquire him.

True if you are giving up players who will not be here next year anyways. Although I don't like giving up a 1st round draft pick for a half year rental on a bench player. I am all for it if Neil thinks he can resign him. But how far down the pecking order will he be come July? When will Neil get around to making him an offer? After LMA, Wes, and Rolo? Does someone else make him an offer July 1?

Will and Claver would be OK

 

[Boise Blazer]

I really like CJ and I have high hopes for him but Afflalo, in some ways, is really a best case scenario for CJ. So if we can get that skill set now and the experience that goes with it for someone who MIGHT be that someday I would really have to consider that. Im not sure if the Nuggs would even be interesting in CJ being part of a deal. Normally I wouldnt want to include CJ in deal but this is one that makes sense to me.

I wonder more and more if it would be easier to get Afflalo by including a third team.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Portland adds in a 1st round pick. http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=mobbuaq

 

[magnifier661]

Portland adds in a 1st round pick. http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=mobbuaq

I doubt Portland trades Wright, especially since he's been playing much better this season. I also doubt Denver will part with Gee, since he is still very young.

 

[magnifier661]

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=pqsg6bm

 

[PtldPlatypus]

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=pqsg6bm

Is Crabbe a necessary inclusion in that?

 

[magnifier661]

Is Crabbe a necessary inclusion in that?

Maybe not... I think I needed Crabbe's salary to make it work though. Let me play around with it and see if it still works without Crabbe

 

[magnifier661]

Yes it works!

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=q68hoj2

And the reason why CJ in Philly might work is MCW is a big guard, while CJ is a small guard. T. Rob would be the perfect compliment to Noel. They would still be able to tank...

As for Denver, we would probably have to include our first rounder. This would be a big time salary cap move. Maybe instead of Afflalo, they may only give Chandler. Either way, Chandler and Wroten would be a nice wing combo off the bench.

 

[PDXFonz]

Dude mags read that article Scalma posted. It is In Line with what I was saying earlier which a lot of people (ironically Scalma was one of them) argued. The players don't want this team to be broken up. They are definitely not trading 4 or 5 players...

 

[Boise Blazer]

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=pqsg6bm

(long drawn out whistle)

Im not saying good or bad but there is your gamble on chemistry right there. 5 players out is huge. Doing that and signing Oneal and Prince would certainly be interesting

Lets see.

Starters:

PG Dame
SG Wes
SF Nic
PF LMA
C Rolo

Bench:

PG: Blake, Wroten
SG: Afflalo
SF: Prince, Wright
PF: Freeland, Leonard
C: Kaman, ONeal

 

[Scalma]

Dude mags read that article Scalma wrote. It is In Line with what I was saying earlier which a lot of people (ironically Scalma was one of them) argued with me. The players don't want this team to be broken up. They are definitely not trading 4 or 5 players...

They definitely aren't but olshey better not sit tight just because the players say so. If he sits still I would hope it's because he thinks guys like Crabbe/McCollum will earn more minutes which would eliminate the need (it's a need right now)for another wing scorer

 

[Boise Blazer]

FWIW:

 

[magnifier661]

Dude mags read that article Scalma posted. It is In Line with what I was saying earlier which a lot of people (ironically Scalma was one of them) argued. The players don't want this team to be broken up. They are definitely not trading 4 or 5 players...

I edited it for only 2. The main rotational piece is only CJ and T. Rob, but both aren't playing a ton of minutes.

 

[illmatic99]

oddly enough, I'll take lil Nate off the waivers. Solid scorer off the bench next to Blake, and imagine those 5-10 mins a game when he and Dame are both on the floor at the same time. Just a scary outlook for defenses.

And you just KNOW that he will win a game by himself in the playoffs.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

I'm not happy about Neil's comments about not making a move for chemistry's sake. The chemistry with the first unit is crucial but you can afford to gamble on guys coming off your bench. We should absolutely be looking to bolster our bench with at least one scoring SG/SF. Afflalo or K-Mart would fit the bill.

 

[BBert]

No way do I take Nate Robinson on this team. Too disruptive of a personality, and totally wrong style of play. I'd rather bake it with the known compatible ingredients we have.

 

[BigGameDamian]

I'm not happy about Neil's comments about not making a move for chemistry's sake. The chemistry with the first unit is crucial but you can afford to gamble on guys coming off your bench. We should absolutely be looking to bolster our bench with at least one scoring SG/SF. Afflalo or K-Mart would fit the bill.

Sounds a little to me like this is coming more from Paul Allen and although we are very lucky to have an owner like him this would come to me as no surprise. I remember hearing something similar from KP when he was here.