OT: Looks like the Blazers just bought themselves a pick

Post #1 » by **Calinks** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:21 am

They got the Hornets pick. Crap man, these guys are go getter's!

The Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Hornets to acquire the 27th pick in the draft for cash considerations, a Blazers source told ESPN.com.

The deal was agreed to verbally between the two teams on Tuesday night, according to the source. The teams have scheduled a trade call with the league in the morning to make the deal official.

Blazers GM Kevin Pritchard has been very active in the past few drafts acquiring picks. Armed with the financial might of owner Paul Allen, the Blazers acquired the 23rd pick in the draft last year and drafted Rudy Fernandez. They also used cash to acquire Sergio Rodriguez in 2006.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008 ... id=3459658

Krapinsky · Post #2 » by **Krapinsky** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:37 am

If only NBA teams were allowed to have 20 roster spots. I think Portland is acquiring assets to swing a deal for a legit NBA player, or to trade up and get Westbrook.

Post #3 » by **Calinks** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:39 am

Well I hope it's as simple for us to buy a first rounder. IF they can get 27 for just cash we should be able to come with something so that we land 15-25.

big3_8_19_21 · Post #4 » by **big3_8_19_21** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:56 am

WHAT??? Why is it always the damn Blazers buying the freaking 1st round picks? WHY CAN'T WE DO IT JUST ONCE???

Post #5 » by **TheFranchise21** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:58 am

Calinks3 wrote:Well I hope it's as simple for us to buy a first rounder. IF they can get 27 for just cash we should be able to come with something so that we land 15-25.

You might think so, but I would consider 15-20 a reach for us to acquire. Teams 15-20 are still going to be getting a pretty good player so they're not just going to get rid of their pick because they don't want the guaranteed 1st rounder contract burden. Teams 25-30 are more willing to sell their pick/trade them for 2nd rounders because at that point, they're still going to get a similar player and not have to give them a guaranteed 3 year deal.

4ho5ive · Post #6 » by **4ho5ive** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:08 am

I would love to see us grab another mid-late 20's pick. I agree with the good Dr. though that Portland is once again making some moves to try and grab a Point or get a legit vet.

Post #7 » by **TheFranchise21** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:20 am

I do like how aggressive Portland is with their wheeling and dealing. They've acquired a bunch of young talent and now they can trade the ones they don't really want and try to get a vet. A combo of any of the following players Outlaw, Rodriguez, Jack, Webster, and Przybilla should net them a good veteran role player.

Post #8 » by **Klomp** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:30 am

I could see them targeting Ajinca with this pick.

big3_8_19_21 · Post #9 » by **big3_8_19_21** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:41 am

Ajinca will be gone by 27, imo. He could be there, but I just don't see a guy that big and long with such a great skill set going that low. Right now he's Portland's at 13 on DX and San Antonio's at 26 on .net (which, I obviously disagree with). That's just my opinion, but we'll find out on draft night.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #10 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:10 pm

oh I didn't see this thread

deeney0 · Post #11 » by **deeney0** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:11 pm

Ajinca will be gone. Who Portland targets depends on what they get earlier. But if Courtney Lee is still there, they don't think twice.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #12 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:19 pm

big3_8_19_21 wrote:WHAT??? Why is it always the damn Blazers buying the freaking 1st round picks? WHY CAN'T WE DO IT JUST ONCE???

it seems the only difference is Paul Allen basically looks at it like free draft picks, whereas Glen Taylor and other owners can't stand the thought of spending money, even though this is one of the deeper drafts in recent memory. PDX already has 3 good draft picks, but they don't think twice about adding another asset to make their team better.

Seriously, Paul Allen is a cool owner. He's willing to go the extra mile and thats why the Blazers always have a stacked roster and the Wolves are trying to cut corners and find bargains with the Eddie Griffins and the Gary Trents of the world

shrink · Post #13 » by **shrink** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:31 pm

Don't give Paul Allen too much credit.

1. Simply spending money doesn't do it. Would you applaud him for being over the lux with his Jailblazer teams, that made a bigger splash on police blotters than NBA courts?

2. Don't give him credit for lucking into Oden by winning the lottery. Replace Corey Brewer on our team with Oden, and people would be saying the wolves front office had set up a fantastic future.

3. Let me hear from POR once they have a winning record. How many years have they been subpar, picking up lotto picks?

4. Here's a shocking fact. Last time they listed the net worth of NBA owners, Paul Allen of Microsoft was worth $20 billion, and the other 29 nba owners added together were worth $25 billion. Its a lot easier for him to throw $3 mil in the air -- he doesn't have to care if it works out of not.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #14 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:39 pm

even if he is just way richer, it still makes me jealous of him; and he bought the Blazers around the same time the Wolves franchise started, and I know in that time frame Portland has done a lot more than Minnesota has.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #15 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:02 pm

Dang, now Charlotte has Denver's #20 pick

you suck McHale. YOu too Taylor. Hoiberg, you're still cool, but you're on notice.

Post #16 » by **Klomp** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:10 pm

Link?

Post #17 » by **revprodeji** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 11:00 pm

Dr.Krapinsky wrote:If only NBA teams were allowed to have 20 roster spots. I think Portland is acquiring assets to swing a deal for a legit NBA player, or to trade up and get Westbrook.

ding-ding-ding.

Does not matter how many B-C rate pieces you have, they need to package those for a legit PG. There is only 15 roster spots. Portland has a nice group. Oden-LMA-Roy, but they need to package stuff up.

I could see a Mem-Port deal. That makes me want to throw up.

Post #18 » by **Calinks** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 11:15 pm

Come on man we are just getting rolled on in the move up in the draft department. 20 is a good pick to have!

Post #19 » by **revprodeji** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 11:33 pm

They got the 27th, not the 20.

farzi · Post #20 » by **farzi** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 11:33 pm

shrink wrote:Don't give Paul Allen too much credit.

1. Simply spending money doesn't do it. Would you applaud him for being over the lux with his Jailblazer teams, that made a bigger splash on police blotters than NBA courts?

2. Don't give him credit for lucking into Oden by winning the lottery. Replace Corey Brewer on our team with Oden, and people would be saying the wolves front office had set up a fantastic future.

3. Let me hear from POR once they have a winning record. How many years have they been subpar, picking up lotto picks?

4. Here's a shocking fact. Last time they listed the net worth of NBA owners, Paul Allen of Microsoft was worth $20 billion, and the other 29 nba owners added together were worth $25 billion. Its a lot easier for him to throw $3 mil in the air -- he doesn't have to care if it works out of not.

lol u mad?