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Minnesota-Orlando-Portland

Minnesota trades:

Craig Smith
Salary: $687,456 Years Remaining: 1
PTS: 10.8 REB: 4.8 AST: 0.4 PER: 16.84

Gerald Green
Salary: $1,440,960 Years Remaining: 1
PTS: 4.6 REB: 2.2 AST: 1.1 PER: 7.56

Minnesota receives:

Channing Frye
Salary: $2,487,240 Years Remaining: 2
PTS: 6.6 REB: 4.6 AST: 1.0 PER: 13.97

2008 2nd from Portland- the highest of Portland's 3 picks (New York, Indiana or Boston)

The Timberwolves get a high-post scorer in Frye who would be a great compliment to Al Jefferson. Green clearly isn't part of their long-term plans so this is basically Frye and a pick for Smith from their perspective.


Orlando trades:

Pat Garrity
Salary: $3,818,750 Years Remaining: 1
PTS: 2.3 REB: 2.0 AST: 0.6 PER: 0.24

Adonal Foyle
Salary: $1,219,590 Years Remaining: 1
PTS: 1.9 REB: 2.9 AST: 0.2 PER: 10.92

Carlos Arroyo
Salary: $4,000,000 Years Remaining: 1
PTS: 6.6 REB: 1.8 AST: 3.6 PER: 13.86

Fran Vazquez-rights to

2008 1st to Portland- lottery protected and contingent on the swap provision with Miami


Orlando receives:

Gerald Green
Salary: $1,440,960 Years Remaining: 1
PTS: 4.6 REB: 2.2 AST: 1.1 PER: 7.56

Jarrett Jack
Salary: $1,217,400 Years Remaining: 2
PTS: 9.9 REB: 2.8 AST: 3.7 PER: 12.72

Craig Smith
Salary: $687,456 Years Remaining: 1
PTS: 10.8 REB: 4.8 AST: 0.4 PER: 16.84

Darius Miles
Salary: $8,250,000 Years Remaining: 3

The Magic get pretty much everything they're looking for. In Smith they get a banger PF with a great attitude and some scoring ability. Jarrett Jack gives them a very good combo guard who could challenge Jameer Nelson for the starting PG spot. Gerald Green gives them a bigger and more athletic SG than what they have. Since they've shown repeatedly they have no clue about scouting or drafting losing a mid-round pick in a shallow draft is no major loss. Darius Miles is practising again and is now a mature man on a mission. He could be a valuable contributor off the bench.


Portland trades:

Channing Frye
Salary: $2,487,240 Years Remaining: 2
PTS: 6.6 REB: 4.6 AST: 1.0 PER: 13.97

Jarrett Jack
Salary: $1,217,400 Years Remaining: 2
PTS: 9.9 REB: 2.8 AST: 3.7 PER: 12.72

Darius Miles
Salary: $8,250,000 Years Remaining: 3

2008 2nd to Minnesota- the highest of Portland's 3 picks (New York, Indiana or Boston)


Portland receives:

Pat Garrity
Salary: $3,818,750 Years Remaining: 1
PTS: 2.3 REB: 2.0 AST: 0.6 PER: 0.24

Adonal Foyle
Salary: $1,219,590 Years Remaining: 1
PTS: 1.9 REB: 2.9 AST: 0.2 PER: 10.92

Carlos Arroyo
Salary: $4,000,000 Years Remaining: 1
PTS: 6.6 REB: 1.8 AST: 3.6 PER: 13.86

Fran Vazquez-rights to

2008 1st from Orlando- lottery protected and contingent on the swap provision with Miami

For Portland this deal is done with an eye on the future, specifically the summer of 09. While Portland certainly takes a hit talent wise they also move some pieces which seemingly aren't part of the plan. Moving Darius Miles' contract is the big attraction here. With him off the books Portland will have between $15-20 million in cap-space then and that takes three forthcoming 1st round picks, Vazquez, Koponen, Freeland and Rodriguez as well as an $8 million extension to Webster. Vazquez is making noise about coming to the NBA and what better place for him than with his compatriots Fernandez and Rodriguez.

In the short-term Foyle and LaFrentz back up C and Outlaw and Garrity PF.

Not bad, but Orlando won't include a 1st to get back a bunch of mediocre prospects who have limited potential for growth and possibly the biggest cancer in the NBA in Darius Miles.

kookie_819 wrote:Not bad, but Orlando won't include a 1st to get back a bunch of mediocre prospects who have limited potential for growth and possibly the biggest cancer in the NBA in Darius Miles.

I agree, and I wonder if Frye and Jack have enough trade value by themselves to get a team to eat Darius Miles $18 million. Late first rounders go for about $3. I certainly don't think they have the trade appeal to also bring in a 1st.

And moreover, why do you want ORL's late 1st anyway? Its another guaranteed contract on your team that will has 15 guaranteed salaries already, if you don't get rid of Green and McRoberts. Plus, if you want to bring over Freeland and Rudy Fernandez, then add two 1st rounders, that's 19 .. four over the 2009 roster limit. Even if the deal registered a 1st, you'd be better off sending it to MIN, and getting one of their early 2nd rounders. Yeah, I know you have plenty, but those assets are stashable overseas, and doesn't constrain a tight roster size (or your lux).

I've been hearing good things about Frye, and if he can defend, perhaps he'd be a good compliment to Al Jefferson in MIN, so I like that part of the trade.

I should also add that I like the three teams together. Orlando can use production and has cap relief to trade. MIN is completely willing to trade production for future considerations. POR is a step in front of MIN in development, so they have different needs to. A good trio with a lot of possibilities.

I was wondering about something ..

With the roster constraints, what would POR think about swapping their lottery-protected 1st for MIN's two top 2nd rounders .. most likely 31 and 32? I think POR will deal the 1st, and this would give them five picks in the second round to try to nab a great player they can stash in Europe?

shrink wrote:I should also add that I like the three teams together. Orlando can use production and has cap relief to trade. MIN is completely willing to trade production for future considerations. POR is a step in front of MIN in development, so they have different needs to. A good trio with a lot of possibilities.

I was wondering about something ..

With the roster constraints, what would POR think about swapping their lottery-protected 1st for MIN's two top 2nd rounders .. most likely 31 and 32? I think POR will deal the 1st, and this would give them five picks in the second round to try to nab a great player they can stash in Europe?

it's not a bad thought.

But before they did that, they would probably like to see how the draft order ended up. They may try to use their first along with a player or two to move up in the draft order or get a good young veteran while 'trimming' a roster spot.

The problem is that Minnesota's 2nd round this year is 'tied-up' in a past trade with detroit. I'm not sure they can trade it. And since Minnesota is planning on cap-space in 2009 the same as Portland, I don't think an exchange of large contracts is possible that might normally go with trading draft picks.

Wizenheimer wrote: The problem is that Minnesota's 2nd round this year is 'tied-up' in a past trade with detroit. I'm not sure they can trade it.

Most people wouldn't realize that, so good job. However, MIN can choose to give DET their 2nd either this year or next, and since this is most likely the highest 2nd rounder, and this draft is deep, I think its pretty much a foregone conclusion in MIN that they'll give away their second next year.

Orlando will take back Miles or give the pick...not both.

I like it a lot for Minny... Frye would be their new starting center and might be a pretty decent fit next to Al. Portland obviously does it mainly to dump Miles contract which is a relief... Orlando definitely doesnt do it with the pick in there... take out the pick and they might do it,.. but its still very hard for someone to swallow Miles contract. If he comes back completely healthy then sure... but unless that happens I dunno...

Id say Portland does it definetly, the loss of Frye hurts a little but with Oden coming in next year his minutes will probably be further reduced anyway and we should be able to pick up a banger in the second round to play bench minutes. Jack is pretty likely to be traded anyway and hopefully Sergio would be able to step up with more minutes.

I don't really think Orlando's 1st is neccesary anyway, it will be late and with 2 early second rounders the roster will be pretty loaded anyway. Now it's more a job of trimming it to fit the best players on the team while bringing in a few nice players from elsewhere.

I like the idea of Vazquez coming in as well to try and earn minutes along Rudy and Sergio off the bench, their spanish connection could develop and provide some real spark in the white team.

Once again Village Idiot, this is IMO a great trade proposal, it clearly adresses team needs and if we could get rid of Miles like this, I wouldn't be complaining.

OK. Drop the picks. It's not a major hang-up

Even with the roster imbalance in Portland, and even with the need to move Miles, I just can't see them giving Frye and Jack away for salary cap space and a mid 20s 1st rounder.

Logically, the value of a mid 20s 1st rounder for the Blazers has been 3M in cash the past two years. So if Portland really wants a late pick then they'll buy one. Of course they don't really want a late pick for reasons mentioned above.

My issue from a Blazer perspective is that Portland gives up two big chemistry pieces and more importantly a chance to have a truly unique set of young big men in LA, Oden, Frye and even Przybilla.

Jack's ability to get into the lane coupled with his accuracy from the line make him a potent offensive weapon. He can defend both guard spots.

Considering we got Jack with the 22nd pick and considering his development (how quickly we forget that he started 79 games for us last year), I'd say the Blazers would ask to have this deal re-worked before they committed to moving both Jack and Frye.

That's a good post and I can't discuss your team's chemistry. However, as far as value goes, if a late 1st goes for $3 mil dollars, moving $18 mil of Miles future salary should mean Jack and Frye are worth six late 1st rounders. I thought asking for another 1st was a little much, but if those two guys are crucial to you, I could understand POR saying "no."

good trade
little issue with the picks but other than that not bad

If I was Portland I'd wait until next season's trade deadline to move miles for expirings, he'd have 1.5 seasons left on his contract and they could move him at a much more reasonable price than Frye+Jack. Portland really only needs his contract off the books in '09 anyway.

I like it alot for Minnesota, I am convinced Frye would be a very good player next to Al. And Cookie would be a good fit in portland.

Swap Jack with Sergio and I'm all for it, but I dont think Jack is going to be moved.. Not this season at least

Fitz303 wrote:Swap Jack with Sergio and I'm all for it, but I dont think Jack is going to be moved.. Not this season at least

If Jack is out, so are the Magic. We don't need Sergio at all. We already have an all flash no substance PG in Arroyo and don't want another one.

Fitz303 wrote:Swap Jack with Sergio and I'm all for it, but I dont think Jack is going to be moved.. Not this season at least

Cammo101 wrote: If Jack is out, so are the Magic. We don't need Sergio at all. We already have an all flash no substance PG in Arroyo and don't want another one.

I think the original deal is fair, but if others feel like this, MIN could take Sergio, and send the Magic Sebastian Telfair. His numbers are comparable to Jack (more assists but lower shooting percentage), but he has an added advantage that he's not a guaranteed salary next season. If Jameer does well in the second half, ORL could simply pass on Telfair's qualifying offer. Orl would have to send out Augustine's small expiring to make the numbers work, but that shouldn't be an issue -- it would depend on if they wanted to take a look at Telfair.

ORL IN: Craig Smith, Gerald Green, Sebastian Telfair, Darius Miles
ORL OUT: Pat Garrity, Adonal Foyle, Carlos Arroyo, James Augustine, rights to Fran Vazquez

POR IN: Pat Garrity, Adonal Foyle, Carlos Arroyo, rights to Fran Vazquez
POR OUT: Channing Frye, Sergio Rodriguez, Darius Miles

MIN IN: Channing Frye, Sergio Rodriguez, James Augustine
MIN OUT: Craig Smith, Gerald Green, Sebastian Telfair

That works for me still also. I think the wolves like these deals. Frye is a great fit next to Al. Sergio could be a very good back up PG also.

Orlando gets the physical 4 they want/need. As well as a very underrated PG in Bassy. Gerald Green is an ending contract, but if a good coach (and orl has a good coach) gave him a shot you could be surprised.

Portland gets out of Miles contract and with their depth they do not lose much that hurts. Foyle also adds vet value to their team.

this is a very good trade, props to the OP and puppy-killer Shrink for the updates.

shrink wrote:-= original quote snipped =-



I think the original deal is fair, but if others feel like this, MIN could take Sergio, and send the Magic Sebastian Telfair. His numbers are comparable to Jack (more assists but lower shooting percentage), but he has an added advantage that he's not a guaranteed salary next season. If Jameer does well in the second half, ORL could simply pass on Telfair's qualifying offer. Orl would have to send out Augustine's small expiring to make the numbers work, but that shouldn't be an issue -- it would depend on if they wanted to take a look at Telfair.

ORL IN: Craig Smith, Gerald Green, Sebastian Telfair, Darius Miles
ORL OUT: Pat Garrity, Adonal Foyle, Carlos Arroyo, James Augustine, rights to Fran Vazquez

POR IN: Pat Garrity, Adonal Foyle, Carlos Arroyo, rights to Fran Vazquez
POR OUT: Channing Frye, Sergio Rodriguez, Darius Miles

MIN IN: Channing Frye, Sergio Rodriguez, James Augustine
MIN OUT: Craig Smith, Gerald Green, Sebastian Telfair

Jack is the guy the Magic need. He is big and defends. Telfair and Sergio aren't and don't. No dice on Telfair or Sergio.