Clues lead to Wizards as trade partner for Blazers

I really don't think it will be a blockbuster like Butler/Arenas but I would think we will make a trade of RLEC for something. There should be a few teams making offers for it at the deadline.

 

Only Washington would know, which would be why they trade him (if they trade him). You and I have no idea what is going on with Gilbert or the Wizards organization. The Op is making this thread based on the theory that Arenas is done in Washington, which I think is very possible. If his injury is career threatening, which it could be, then the Wiz would be interested in getting him off their roster. He could easily sit on their bench collecting a paycheck for years... Miles did it, why not him?

The rub in all this is whether they would be so desperate to trade him that they would include Butler to get the deal done. I'm not sure that they are. Either way, it's still possible, and merits a discussion.

 

If they are actively shopping him, then I'd suspect something, but they aren't (Or it just hasn't got out yet).

 

Bayless is off limits unless Deron Williams, Chris Paul, or a similar player is received in return.

Frankly, Bayless in my incredibly biased opinion (wanted to draft him early last winter...have the post history on BBF to show it, too) has shown to be every bit the prospect as Rose for Chicago, Mayo for Memphis, and Westbrook for OKC and deserves to be mentioned in those same categories by those of us who watch the games (ie. not the media/ESPN). Bayless to me is our most valuable asset behind the big 3.

 

Hmmm.... more valuable than Sergio?????

 

Then you're insane and haven't learned a damn thing about bad contracts during the last decade and even as recently as a month ago.

Like Webster and Batum? And they won't need to take 16 shots a game. There's only one ball.

That seems to be the fallback response anytime money gets brought up anymore. Oh Paul Allen will solve all our financial needs, especially in a bad recession. He's just so eager to burn money.

 

no, i don't favor any trade in which we take on a potentially franchise-crippling contract when we don't need to to be a contender.

i doubt that

hu?

 

You were the one who didn't want to trade LA+Raef for Bosh, no? In that other thread.

 

Well if nothing else this will keep me hitting refresh on several basketball news sites and this message board for the next few days. Exciting stuff, and it's always more exciting when your just along for the ride and not in control of the situation. That is why being a fan is kind of fun, but can be frustrating at times.

I see Butler as a plus. It would make Portland a contender instantly providing not too much was given up.

Arenas is a mixed bag. I loved the guy, love his blog and such. His knees scare the total shit out of me though. If this was being considered, Portland would have to evaluate the injuries and make decisions. I do not know much about Arenas injuries except that he has came back too early every time and reinjured them. But I do not know if they were "career threatening". That, is what I would like to know.

 

dont worry its just butler



heres what i think...as i said a week ago and was mocked. reason i think sanglia makes sense is we need a backup for LA who is not named frye or ike. i think this deal is perfect for us. with that said, i see zero chance we get arenas for injury reasons that we just went through with darius. he doesnt fit our culture


blake/bayless
roy/rudy
butler/webby/batum
LA/sanglia
oden/pryz

 

Dude, we're going to be over the cap anyway, once we sign Roy, Aldridge, Oden, and god knows who else. This cap space that we're going to have is a one-shot deal, and I'm not even sure it's worth it if we can get a decent deal for RLEC.

Batum hardly plays at times, and Webster is sitting on the bench in a suit. How many shots does Outlaw take per game? There are shots available for Butler.

Because, historically, Paul Allen has been willing to spend the money to win a championship.

 

yeah but unfortunately it's not up to me : )

 

Hahaha Courtside disagrees with this thread.

 

Well, Sheridan does.

 

can someone recap what courtside is saying please?

 

In other news, they said that Vince would be a possible target. (He dropped a trip-dub tonight)

 

Quick said it was a player whom the Blazers had shown interest in before.

This eliminates Arenas from consideration.

 

no. noooooo. NOOOOO(<-----completely insane tone) THAT CANNOT BE! NOT MORE VALUABLE THAN SERGIO! (End of Sarcasm)

 

Arenas wouldn't be the principle in the trade, assuming this is in-fact the trade.