2014-2015 Trade Idea Thread

[James72]

I didn't see anywhere to talk about possible signings and trades. There aren't many rumors going on now, but I'm sure at some point there will be..


One thing i noticed, John Henson is only playing 14mpg right now. Also, ESPN rumors said MIL may be looking to move a forward and Henson's name was mentioned.

Is there any interest here for back up PF that brings very good interior defense? It would most likely have to include our 1st.

[tester551]

I think PDX needs to find a better backup SF. I personally like the idea of Batum playing a lot of SG (when Wes is taking a rest).

There are several who I think would be good fits, and could potentially be had for "relatively cheap". Some examples are (in no particular order):
- Thad Young
- Shabaz Muhammad
- Jeff Green
- Gerald Green
- Wilson Chandler
- Mo Harkless

[Norm2953]

Portland has needed a backup SF/SG for at least 3 seasons. It would really help our
bench if we had a veteran to play this role to go with Blake and Kaman.

[Daddy Forest]

Gerald Green!!


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[James72]

Portland has needed a backup SF/SG for at least 3 seasons. It would really help our
bench if we had a veteran to play this role to go with Blake and Kaman.

I really think we are going to stick by CJ for our back up SG. Doesn't meant he will be part of our 8 man rotation during playoffs though

[Norm2953]

I was thinking of someone like Mike Miller or perhaps a Kyle Korver who are smart
veterans near the end of their careers, who would not come at a heavy cost.

[JasonStern]

Portland has needed a backup SF/SG for at least 3 seasons. It would really help our
bench if we had a veteran to play this role to go with Blake and Kaman.

I really think we are going to stick by CJ for our back up SG. Doesn't meant he will be part of our 8 man rotation during playoffs though

exactly. it would be ill advised for Portland to trade McCollum until Matthews is re-signed - unless Barton suddenly gets good in his third season.

[Blazinaway]

Portland has needed a backup SF/SG for at least 3 seasons. It would really help our
bench if we had a veteran to play this role to go with Blake and Kaman.

I really think we are going to stick by CJ for our back up SG. Doesn't meant he will be part of our 8 man rotation during playoffs though

I think we will stick by CJ until at least the Feb trade deadline nears, at that point we will have given him a fair chance and evaluation, if this team is a serious contender at that time and CJ is not considered "what we need" for the playoffs I think then he could be moved.

[DusterBuster]

I don't think Portland will make any trades this year. Olshey clearly values continuity, so he's not going to shake that up anytime soon. Unless a no-brainer deal falls into Portlands lap that the team thinks would put them over the top, I think what you see is what you got with the Blazers.

[James72]

I don't think Portland will make any trades this year. Olshey clearly values continuity, so he's not going to shake that up anytime soon. Unless a no-brainer deal falls into Portlands lap that the team thinks would put them over the top, I think what you see is what you got with the Blazers.

I thought this last year, but i could see him making a big"ish" splash, especially if CJ gets rolling. We also have a 1st finally, those should be able to get us a pretty good 6th man if need be and shouldn't shake up chemistry much with losing CJ

[Downtown]

I've been saying for two years about my desire to see a really good sixth man combo forward or small forward/shooting guard. But let's face it. The good ones either aren't on the market( at least for what Portland can offer) or have longer contracts than Portland is looking to take on.

[Butter]

I wonder what it woukd take to get Caron Butler from Detroit? Hes only making 4.5 per, so its a reasonable price. Imo

[Village Idiot]

Jeff Green is a guy I've been wanting to pursue for a while. He's a very good wing defender but is also big enough to play the 4. He has a good dribble drive game but is probably at his best coming off screens and shooting so he'd be a better fit in Portland where he'd get easier shots than he's gotten in Boston where's he's often been their primary scoring option. He has a player option for next season but assuming he doesn't exercise it would give us insurance on Wes leaving.

[James72]

Jeff Green is a guy I've been wanting to pursue for a while. He's a very good wing defender but is also big enough to play the 4. He has a good dribble drive game but is probably at his best coming off screens and shooting so he'd be a better fit in Portland where he'd get easier shots than he's gotten in Boston where's he's often been their primary scoring option. He has a player option for next season but assuming he doesn't exercise it would give us insurance on Wes leaving.

I believe he is getting around $12mil, i believe he will opt in.

[Village Idiot]

Jeff Green is a guy I've been wanting to pursue for a while. He's a very good wing defender but is also big enough to play the 4. He has a good dribble drive game but is probably at his best coming off screens and shooting so he'd be a better fit in Portland where he'd get easier shots than he's gotten in Boston where's he's often been their primary scoring option. He has a player option for next season but assuming he doesn't exercise it would give us insurance on Wes leaving.

I believe he is getting around $12mil, i believe he will opt in.

According to Shamsports he is slated to make $9.2 million next season which seems like good value for a player of his caliber. With the new CBA kicking in in 2016 that is a good summer to be a free-agent or to be able to extend your existing contract.

[tester551]

After tonights game, I am done with Wright & CJ. Portland needs a legitimate backup SF. For the limited investment I would be willing to make, I hope Portland finds a way to get Harkless.

[Norm2953]

There's a proposal on the trade board Brooklyn/Portland involving T-Rob for AK47.

I rather like that proposal for neither player on either team is in their playing
rotation. Kirilenko might be a decent fit on our second unit alongside of
experienced pros like Blake and Kaman.

[Butter]

After tonights game, I am done with Wright & CJ. Portland needs a legitimate backup SF. For the limited investment I would be willing to make, I hope Portland finds a way to get Harkless.

Agreed. I was somewhat excited when I saw Crabbe starting, but he's clearly not ready yet.

The Blazers need 5o dump Wright and/or TRob and get some production from the backup SF spot.

[Wizenheimer]

After tonights game, I am done with Wright & CJ. Portland needs a legitimate backup SF. For the limited investment I would be willing to make, I hope Portland finds a way to get Harkless.

Agreed. I was somewhat excited when I saw Crabbe starting, but he's clearly not ready yet.
The Blazers need 5o dump Wright and/or TRob and get some production from the backup SF spot.

this has been apparent for two seasons now

last year, the Blazers had Lillard and Mo to run point, with Matthews and Batum at the wings. There was Wright, obviously, but he wasn't fitting in. Stotts tried to get CJ involved, but CJ's lack of positional versatility made it difficult

this season, the Blazers have Lillard & Blake to run point, with Matthews and Batum at the wings. So far, Wright has been even worse then last season. And CJ's positional versatility hasn't changed

What Portland needs is a backup SG/SF combo....a player that can defend both positions and mesh offensively.

I'm not saying I've been proven right, but I have expressed the concern about how well both Lillard and CJ can fit into a rotation. Based upon his first 2 seasons, Lillard needs some burn at SG in order to maintain efficiency & not wear down. Playing with Blake can give him that. Playing with CJ can't.

Lillard has only had three 20+ scoring games so far this season...games when he has looked like the 'same-old' Lillard. In the first (Cle), CJ played 80 seconds; in the 2nd game, CJ played only 10 minutes; and last night, CJ played 17 minutes, but Batum was out and Matthews spent a lot of the night as the SF

AFAIC, CJ is a bit of a square peg in a round hole. I noticed last night, even with Batum out, that CJ was in and out of the lineup a lot. Short stints on the floor and on the bench. That appeared to be because as Stotts brought in different combinations on the floor, CJ was not a good fit with several. A SG capable of sliding to SF would not be that kind of awkward fit

but adjusting that now by landing an actual SG/SF in trade may not be realistic. Obviously, the Blazers can afford to 'lose' TRob and Wright (barring injuries), and they do represent expiring contracts. I'm just not sure they have enough value to bring back any player good enough to be that backup wing

[Village Idiot]

I imagine Aron Afflalo is available now. This team is gelling and could go deep but having a quality SG/SF back-up is an issue.

Would be willing to give up McClollum to get him. Would you?