Woj: Batum trade to CHA for Vonleh and Henderson

[EL PRESIDENTE]

WE'RE SIGNING HIBBERT AND ALDRIDGE YO.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

If we sign Jordan and Kevin Love, I may be done as a Blazer fan until Olshey gets fired.

 

[Sedatedfork]

Hmm, not that impressed with the trade.

 

[Denny Crane]

Henderson is a $6M expiring contract.

 

[Natebishop3]

If we sign Jordan and Kevin Love, I may be done as a Blazer fan until Olshey gets fired.

lol

 

[Natebishop3]

Henderson is a $6M expiring contract.

So the play would be to sign someone major next year?

 

[ehizzy3]

I dont get the outrage. I'm a Nic fan but I think most of knew his time here was coming to an end. Got a good depth player and a nice project while saving money.

Does this say anything about Wes?

 

[Rastapopoulos]

 

[Natebishop3]

I dont get the outrage. I'm a Nic fan but I think most of knew his time here was coming to an end. Got a good depth player and a nice project while saving money.

Does this say anything about Wes?

I think Wes is going to get overpaid by someone. I think that's what it says. There's no way Neil is giving him a big payout right now.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Without a pick I don't like this trade. And it isn't like I am against dealing Batum. This seems panicking though imo.

 

[illmatic99]

Sorry, Rasta.

 

[Denny Crane]

So the play would be to sign someone major next year?

If I'm a FA, I'm looking for a two year deal with player option. Like LeBron did with the Cavs, and Deng with Miami.

I would think there will be quite a few top FAs to choose from next year.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Oh he had giant hands? Oh, that makes it a GREAT fucking trade.

He's a physical freak and he was 18 when those were taken. He's probably a full 6'10" im shoes now.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

He's a physical freak and he was 18 when those were taken. He's probably a full 6'10" im shoes now.

If only he could play basketball.

 

[illmatic99]

 

[Denny Crane]

Sorry, Rasta.

I read the Knicks want Kaminsky. They hold #4, but could trade down to 7 or 8 and still get him.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Sorry, Rasta.

So much rage and hatred right now. And no confidence that we have a GM that knows what he's doing.

Nice that the former Blazers GM appreciates Nic, at least.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Cho has finally gotten his revenge!

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Aldridge knew about this? Well fuck him then.

 

[Scalma]

Clearing cap space for someone. Vonleh groomed behind aldridge. I hope

 

[Denny Crane]

Tell us something important, @HCP!

 

[Scalma]

Remember that post aldridge had about teammates working harder than you? Mighta been a shot at nic

 

[Pinwheel1]

1. How is this a bad trade? I like Gerald Henderson. Vonleh I have no clue other than he is very athletic.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Gotta love all you experts bashing the move before it's even final & other deals/signings are made. In Neil I trust, gotta wait to see how the entire off-season plays out first. I'm sure Neil has a plan.
Didn't LaMarcus post on social media about players not working as hard as him. Maybe Batum is one of those teammates & this move will make LMA happy.

 

[Natebishop3]

I think Neil has a plan and this trade was made as a stepping stone for that plan. We are clearing space for something.

The only alternative is that LA is leaving and we're rebuilding.

 

[RoyToy]

The most fragile+overpaid+inconsistent player is off of the team

In the end Batum didn't live up to the hype. Playoff performance was the final nail in the coffin.

 

[Sedatedfork]

Now I have to change my signature.

 

[BonesJones]

I think it means Wes might be gone too. Henderson as starting 2. If LA knew about this trade and he's coming back then that probably means Kaman is gone and then they'll pursue a top center and Meyers/Vonleh will be the bigs off the bench

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Remember that post aldridge had about teammates working harder than you? Mighta been a shot at nic

I guess Nic shouldn't've led the league in miles run on the court then.

 

[Strenuus]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 3m3 minutes ago
Portland is finalizing a trade to send Nic Batum to Charlotte for Noah Vonleh and Gerald Henderson, league sources tell Yahoo.

Wow.

The.

Fuck.