oldfishermen wrote:A few more thoughts from Portland’s side of the Charlotte trade ideas. I am trying to make these points with the respect Charlotte fans deserve.
There is not a clear pick at #2. I am not sure you can find two “draft experts” that have predicted the same picks 2 though 6.
In other words, these 5 players are so evenly matched, why move up? The only reason for Portland to move up to #2 is if they have a certain player they need. Portland’s roster is so thin, they can use all 5. Portland will be happy to take the player that falls to #6, and call it a good draft day.
There is another reason Portland does not place much value on moving up to #2. This may also be and the same reason MJ & Cho might be whiling to let #2 go on the cheap to move down a few spots, money. The first year salary of pick #2 is $1.28 million more than #6. Portland needs that cap space to sign FAs.
Portland would consider trading pick #11 to move up. If there is not a package that is appealing to Charlotte for #2, no problem, there are other trade options. If not, our GM feels he can find a starting caliber player at #11. Portland needs to draft the two best starters they can out of this draft.
It sounds like Charlottes best trading partner is Cleveland. Trade #2 for #4 plus, and call it a good draft day.
makes sense to me. i wouldn't trade up in this draft if i were portland. i'd be stoked to hang at 6 and grab whoever fell, then also fill a need at 11.
