Would you do this trade?

[OneSport3]

Since Miami is weak at point guard and needs a presence down low, maybe Portland could give them Andre Miller and Joel Pryzbilla for Chris Bosh. I know it's still early, but Bosh just looks lost in that system. Miami might be a little more willing to do the trade since Andre and Joel are expiring contracts. I'm not sure about their salary cap situation, but this might give them a "do over" on signing Bosh and explore other pieces next summer. Lebron and Wade dominate the ball so much that I just don't see Bosh finding a role on that team.

For Portland, Bosh could be an insurance policy if Oden doesn't fully recover. Maybe a duo of Bosh and Alridge down low could work well. Although both aren't the greatest rebounders.

Again, this is just pure speculation on my part, but would be interesting to hear others thoughts.

 

[B-Roy]

Why the hell does Miami do that? I know that Bosh is struggling, but come on, give me a break.

 

[OneSport3]

I think Bosh isn't giving them what they need. They need him to play off the ball and get his points on offensive boards, but those aren't his strengths. He needs the ball in his hands.

Again, I don't know why you're so angry, but I said this was just an idea and pure speculation to create conversation. I didn't think it would affect you so personally.

 

[MickZagger]

I think Bosh isn't giving them what they need. They need him to play off the ball and get his points on offensive boards, but those aren't his strengths. He needs the ball in his hands.

Again, I don't know why you're so angry, but I said this was just an idea and pure speculation to create conversation. I didn't think it would affect you so personally.

That still doesn't answer why Miami would do that. A top 5 PF for an aging PG and an expiring contract?

 

[OneSport3]

That still doesn't answer why Miami would do that. A top 5 PF for an aging PG and an expiring contract?

With the expiring contracts, they can go after a PF that fits their system more that might cost less than Bosh. Guys like Kendrick Perkins and Marc Gasol are free agents this summer. These guys are exactly what Miami needs. Guys that will do the dirty work and get their points in the paint. Guys that aren't afraid to play with attitude and get physical.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Why in the fuck would Miami ever do that?


Can a mod please control these horrible lopsided trades? Maybe a sticky for trades that don't make sense for anyone but Portland?

 

[Denny Crane]

No offense, but I think Wade and LeBron would go on strike. It would be a huge PR nightmare for the Heat.

 

[Draco]

What a stupid trade proposal, insanely unrealistic.

Might as well propose us trading Batum for LeBron, Camby for Dwight Howard and Matthews for CP3?

This thread makes Blazer fans look like idiotic homers.

 

[the ob]

What a stupid trade proposal, insanely unrealistic.

Might as well propose us trading Batum for LeBron, Camby for Dwight Howard and Matthews for CP3?

This thread makes Blazer fans look like idiotic homers.

as a blazer fan, I would totally do these trades.

 

[Nikolokolus]

oh boy ...

 

[the ob]

as a blazer fan, I would totally do these trades.

I do hope the sarcasm is shining through on this comment......

 

[Nhawz]

This Post = Not worth anybodys time

 

[HailBlazers]

This Post = Not worth anybodys time

Indeed but it makes you think


LMA, Joel and Dre for Bosh? Would Miami consider that?

 

[Mediocre Man]

Indeed but it makes you think


LMA, Joel and Dre for Bosh? Would Miami consider that?

No. It doesn't work under the CBA either.

 

[OneSport3]

Damn, calm down folks. I didn't mean to personally assault people with this discussion. I threw this out there just to create some conversation. Right now Bosh's value is a little bit diminished and there is a lot of pressure on Miami. I know Pat Riley isn't Chris Wallace, but who would've thought that the Lakers could have gotten Pau Gasol for Kwame Brown?

 

[Nikolokolus]

Damn, calm down folks. I didn't mean to personally assault people with this discussion. I threw this out there just to create some conversation. Right now Bosh's value is a little bit diminished and there is a lot of pressure on Miami. I know Pat Riley isn't Chris Wallace, but who would've thought that the Lakers could have gotten Pau Gasol for Kwame Brown?

Pau wanted out of Memphis, I don't get the impression Bosh is clamoring to leave Miami just yet.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I'm willing to bet that Bosh has a no trade clause (unless he wants to be traded) in his contract.

 

[OneSport3]

Here is an article that doesn't speak to highly of Bosh.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/...-Stoudemire-making-small-impact-so-far-111110

“People talk about the Big Three, but it’s really been the Big Two and Bosh,’’ said one Eastern Conference scout who has watched Miami several times. “Bosh has gone from a superstar to just another guy who isn’t that much different than Beasley.’’

 

[Minstrel]

Pau wanted out of Memphis, I don't get the impression Bosh is clamoring to leave Miami just yet.

Also, Memphis got Marc Gasol, who was a top European prospect at the time and has turned out to be a very good young big man. It wasn't Pau for Kwame Brown.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

Also, Memphis got Marc Gasol, who was a top European prospect at the time and has turned out to be a very good young big man. It wasn't Pau for Kwame Brown.

That trade is often overstated as the most one sided trade ever. It really wasn't very bad.

 

[zeded]

That trade is often overstated as the most one sided trade ever. It really wasn't very bad.

I agree completely that it wasn't a terrible trade for Memphis. But, it was bad for the Western conference in the sense it made the L*kers what they are the last three years. Without Pau there's no way they make the finals three years running and a favorite going for four.

 

[Hey]

Bosh is nearly identical to LMA. Except LMA is better now. True story.

 

[LittleAlex]

With LMA we already have a big man who has to be forced to go down on the block.

Why get another guy even less likely to do so?

Besides, LMA is getting better this year.
Portland doesn't need a Bosh, they need someone who can beast up in the paint.

Like say, Joel or Greg.

 

[44Thrilla]

Why would you even want Bosh? LMA is just as good as him.

 

[MickZagger]

Damn, calm down folks. I didn't mean to personally assault people with this discussion. I threw this out there just to create some conversation. Right now Bosh's value is a little bit diminished and there is a lot of pressure on Miami. I know Pat Riley isn't Chris Wallace, but who would've thought that the Lakers could have gotten Pau Gasol for Kwame Brown?

A mediocre 7 or so games does not diminish a players value. He's still a 6 time AS and a top 5 big in the league. All it shows is he doesn't fit like a glove in every offense.

 

[44Thrilla]

A mediocre 7 or so games does not diminish a players value. He's still a 6 time AS and a top 5 big in the league. All it shows is he doesn't fit like a glove in every offense.

He put up numbers on a bad team, and played in an era where the east had so few big men that Magliore and Big Z made the team.

 

[MickZagger]

He put up numbers on a bad team, and played in an era where the east had so few big men that Magliore and Big Z made the team.

He's made the playoffs a couple of those season despite having a garbage roster around him. Look at his PER for those years in Toronto. Its too bad they let go of Carter before Bosh started to blossom, otherwise they would have had a pretty good team.

 

[44Thrilla]

He's made the playoffs a couple of those season despite having a garbage roster around him. Look at his PER for those years in Toronto. Its too bad they let go of Carter before Bosh started to blossom, otherwise they would have had a pretty good team.

Yeah, he's definitely not a scrub, but I do think making the playoffs in the east over the last 10 years is barely an accomplishment