who is the best sg we can trade for?

[eyeteeth]

Updated trade: http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachi ... Id=7zt4foy

I'm all over that and proposed the same trade. I've just been drooling over a lineup of Rubio/Crawford/Webster/Love/Pek.

Very, very strange that AR has such a high PER. I guess it's not perfect.

[weasel]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1090040-nba-trade-rumors-could-the-timberwolves-have-their-eye-on-jamal-crawford

Somebody is getting paid to write worthless pieces like this based on a Zgoda whim? I want that job.

[horaceworthy]

I don't think bleacher report people get paid. I thought it was more of an anybody can make an account and write whatever they want thing.

[Krapinsky]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1090040-nba-trade-rumors-could-the-timberwolves-have-their-eye-on-jamal-crawford

Somebody is getting paid to write worthless pieces like this based on a Zgoda whim? I want that job.

Bleacher report is open access and written by Rubes. No one is getting paid.

[Klomp]

I don't think bleacher report people get paid. I thought it was more of an anybody can make an account and write whatever they want thing.

Correct. Heck, even I used to write for them so you know they'll take anyone.

[Klomp]

Another option for a Crawford trade, though POR may be less willing to bite on this one.

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachi ... Id=88rx37d

[The J Rocka]

Another option for a Crawford trade, though POR may be less willing to bite on this one.

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachi ... Id=88rx37d

I'm not sure Portland needs a player like Beasley. I'm thinking they will try to move Felton in a package deal for a PG that fits better on their team.

I assume Ridnour is the player they would target.

[Jajwanda]

What about a package deal where Portland gets a pick+Blake, the Lakers get their two targets Beasley and Felton, while Minnesota reduces its asking price (it was actually two firsts they requested according to a few Laker beat writers) and trades Beasley for a first.

[[RCG]]

What about a package deal where Portland gets a pick+Blake, the Lakers get their two targets Beasley and Felton, while Minnesota reduces its asking price (it was actually two firsts they requested according to a few Laker beat writers) and trades Beasley for a first.

Don't think Blazers are willing to take on Blake, if it came to that I'd imagine they just let him expire and get their own PG during the off-season.

[SO_MONEY]

What about a package deal where Portland gets a pick+Blake, the Lakers get their two targets Beasley and Felton, while Minnesota reduces its asking price (it was actually two firsts they requested according to a few Laker beat writers) and trades Beasley for a first.

Why would we help the Lakers?

I would rather just let Beasley expire than add a late first...unless we could package that pick, but only our FO knows that. There is a reason they are asking for two, and that is late firsts are or can be worth less than early seconds, which I see the Lakers don't have, but would prefer.

[The J Rocka]

Sources confirm to HOOPSWORLD that Crawford, who was signed as an unrestricted free agent this offseason to be retired shooting guard Brandon Roy’s replacement, is on several team’s radar. The Los Angeles Clippers and Minnesota Timberwolves are pursuing him the strongest, but the Sacramento Kings, Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks have also expressed interest. HoopsWorld

http://hoopshype.com/rumors.htm

I didn't think they were going to give up Matthews. A package around Ridnour/Barea would be something that I'd be interested in doing. I have a feeling they want to move Felton as well.

[shangrila]

I got Felton and Beasley to LA, Crawford and McRoberts to us and Blake and Randolph to Portland to work in the trade machine. Seems to fill the needs of all the teams.

[pumunga]

how about like a Ben Gordon and Rodney Stuckey for... Wes, Randolph, and Lee? jus trying to fill our 'shooting guard needs'

[Wizenheimer]

Sources confirm to HOOPSWORLD that Crawford, who was signed as an unrestricted free agent this offseason to be retired shooting guard Brandon Roy’s replacement, is on several team’s radar. The Los Angeles Clippers and Minnesota Timberwolves are pursuing him the strongest, but the Sacramento Kings, Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks have also expressed interest. HoopsWorld

http://hoopshype.com/rumors.htm

I didn't think they were going to give up Matthews. A package around Ridnour/Barea would be something that I'd be interested in doing. I have a feeling they want to move Felton as well.

look, I think Minnesota fans are underrating what Crawford does for the Blazers while Overrating what Ridnour would do

Keep in mind that the Blazers are pointing toward cap-space this summer. That 4 million salary of Ridnour's next year represents a significant portion of the projected space. My guess is that the Blazers would value the cap-space more then they would Ridnour. Luke is simply not going to add many wins to Portland over the next 2.5 seasons

So, IMHO, the Wolves would have to sweeten the deal more then any trade proposals here have done. I understand why Minnesota would be reluctant to do that, but that's likely what would need to happen to get a deal done in a Crawford/Ridnor swap

with that narrative in mind, it might actually be the case that portland would be more likely to consider trades for Matthews then for Crawford. That would increase Portland's cap-space, and the simple fact is that Batum has beaten out Matthews for the starting SG position.

Matthews has struggled this season, although he has showed signs lately of snapping out of it. What is clear is that Matthews is at his best offensively while playing with a good PG. When he does, he's a 40% 3 point shooter who hustles and plays good, versatile defense. So far this season, being Felton's backcourt partner has not been good for Matthews.

Portland won't be able to afford all three of Batum, Wallace, and Matthews. They might be able to afford 2 of them, and logic would dictate that Wesley would be the odd man out. I think the Blazers would even be willing to move Wallace and Matthews in a package, but it would require that portland get a pretty good return, especially if moving them within the division

[C.lupus]

That's good news to me. I'd prefer Mathews to Crawford anyway and I'm not a big fan of the ridnour-Crawford swap. What would Portland likely want for Mathews?