Would Clips trade Bledsoe?

SoCalJazzFan · Post #1 » by **SoCalJazzFan** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 9:39 pm

Clippers are a good wing player away from really making an impact this year. It looks like they are losing out on JR Smith and will be holding auditions for a SG.

Would the Clips consider trading Eric Bledsoe and a 2nd pick for Raja, or even CJ?

Raja has really turned his game around the past few weeks and aside from finding his shot, has always played pretty good defense. A defensive wing is what the Clips really need, as they already have inside and outside offensive threats, to make a push in the playoffs. They will have both CP3 and Mo next year, and probably intend on having CP3 for years to come.

Right now I would hate to see Raja go (he could be worth his contract in teaching up Burks as much as anything), but I would pull the trigger on this one.

SoCalJazzFan · Post #2 » by **SoCalJazzFan** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 10:02 pm

To sweeten the deal, the Jazz could offer both Raja and CJ for Bledsoe and Gomes. Works according to the trade machine http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachi ... Id=7j2m6w4

Probably a step back this year, for the hope of a few steps forward after that.

Post #3 » by **StocktonShorts** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 10:37 pm

I think this is worth exploring.

UTJazzFan_Echo1 · Post #4 » by **UTJazzFan_Echo1** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:38 pm

I like the idea behind it but we'd still need to move Harris.

I can't say I'm completely sold on Bledsoe but giving up CJ/Raja for him isn't a huge loss if he doesn't pan out.

The59Sound · Post #5 » by **The59Sound** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:16 am

They have about 45 point guards (even with Billups down), so I could see them trading him, but I'm not sure this is a package they'd find attractive.

babyjax13 · Post #6 » by **babyjax13** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:33 am

Bledsoe has only seem minutes in three games this year, I think getting someone who is young(ish) and will see minutes would be attractive for the Clippers. CJ for Bledsoe makes quite a bit of sense, although Eric won't be a permanent solution as a starter.

Efernand · Post #7 » by **Efernand** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 3:11 am

Definitely think this is worth a look. I imagine they'll be trying to target someone better than Bell or Miles but if they strike out maybe we could swoop in. Not incredibly high on Bledsoe but he's worth a look if we are not losing anyone of value to us.

HolyToledo · Post #8 » by **HolyToledo** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 4:21 am

trade makes sense for both teams especially since Raja playing so well and LAC missed out on JR Smith

QuantumMacgyver · Post #9 » by **QuantumMacgyver** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 7:50 am

Miles for Bledsoe works for me, but I thought L.A. was reluctant to add Bledsoe in the Paul trade... would this be more enticing?

Efernand · Post #10 » by **Efernand** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:40 am

Well they were reluctant to add him because they felt they were already giving up enough and wanted to save him as a future asset for exactly this type of situation. I think they'll wait to see if Boston decides to break it up and go after Ray Allen though.

russnumber3 · Post #11 » by **russnumber3** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 7:32 pm

I know alot of people here hate CJ, but if I'm the Clippers, I think this would be an awesome deal. As mentioned, they are 1 wing player away from being a serious contender, and I think CJ would put them over the top. I think they would like him more than what the Knicks will like JR. He isn't nearly the chucker, or the negative locker room guy that JR is. Also I still think he hasn't tapped his potential. His confidence is down, but I still say watch out for him when he gets it back.

I think the deal makes sense for the Jazz too. Right now I would like to see cj getting josh howard's minutes, but it seems pretty obvious that the Jazz are done waiting for him to be consistent.

The59Sound · Post #12 » by **The59Sound** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 7:54 pm

LOL at CJ being the missing piece to contention...

QuantumMacgyver · Post #13 » by **QuantumMacgyver** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:12 pm

The59Sound wrote:LOL at CJ being the missing piece to contention...

Shhhhhh.... if they'll give us something for him, let them think he's worth it.

russnumber3 · Post #14 » by **russnumber3** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:34 pm

The59Sound wrote:LOL at CJ being the missing piece to contention...

I think its foolish to think they are far away from contention. Very good chance they'll come out of the West.

Post #15 » by **StocktonShorts** » Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:13 am

russnumber3 wrote:
The59Sound wrote:LOL at CJ being the missing piece to contention...

I think its foolish to think they are far away from contention. Very good chance they'll come out of the West.

I think you missed the point.

russnumber3 · Post #16 » by **russnumber3** » Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:16 am

HappyProle wrote:
russnumber3 wrote:
The59Sound wrote:LOL at CJ being the missing piece to contention...

I think its foolish to think they are far away from contention. Very good chance they'll come out of the West.

I think you missed the point.

Negative. I get it. You think CJ isn't valuable. I happen to think he is. He doesn't need to be Micheal Jordan to put the Clips into contention...they are close already. That said - CJ can be much better than what he has been here.