The only thing that is unpopular is your opinion of Aldridge. And the only reason why is how you are normally pretty rational, good NBA IQ and observant with everything else other than Batum and Aldridge.
I know LMA wouldn't agree to a S&T to SAC - that's a no-brainer! However, a S&T to SAS for Danny Green? That makes shipping Nic to SAC a little easier. The trouble lies in the fact that SAC just signed Gay to a long-term deal, so I don't know that they'd really want Nic. It's too bad we gave up a 1st for AAA, packaging future 1sts with some sort of package revolving around CJ/Rolo/AAA (depending upon options, etc) would be ideal for us (maybe not for SAC though!). Finding trades that make sense for SAC is pretty difficult - unless they're really high on CJ and/or Leonard. And I already stated I don't like the idea of trading Leonard - I want them to play together! http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=nyhjncf
Nah its not like that at all. We agree on many things and also disagree. its just so similar though confusing to some.
Afflalo and Lopez would need to okay that deal, which is hardly an incentive honestly. And Danny Green would be only a 9-12 mil player. You would need way more than Green to make a sign and trade to SAS happen.
I'm only perceived as irrational with regards to LMA - but I can't help the fact that others' perceptions are often wrong. (Though I do admit that sometimes I allow hyperbole to come into the mix...I would hope that others understand that when hyperbole is used it is for illustrative reasons, and not meant to be taken literally.) And regarding Nic - I would contend that it is others who are irrational. I've always viewed him as a role player, recognized his limitations, and set my expectations accordingly.
When we had LaMarcus and Marcus [Camby], I dreamed of adding DeMarcus if only to torment Mike Rice. Better late than never.
Most fans on this board love the idea of trading for another teams star player but for ridiculous offers where we give up little talent. The trade has to make sense for both teams. Cousins was voted an allstar by NBA coaches ahead of Lillard. If we get the best asset on the Kings they will want multiple enticing pieces. Batum, CJ and Meyers still probably isn't enough to get it done from their end but to say the Blazers should try to make the trade while giving up less is delusional.
Yeah DeMarcus got along great with Malone and the team had a winning record until he got injured. Then he gets fired? The management of that franchise is a joke and if they don't win in the next few years I bet he will look to leave. It would be awesome to have a LaDeMarcus frontcourt.
i would do it if it involves eric moreland. if not then i would still do it. if we trade batum and draft picks for cousins, then i would do it. if we can still keep this year draft pick, we should that on sam dekker. then in FA we should sign draymond green. our team would instantly become dangerous pg- damian, cj, frazier sg- wesley, affalo sf- green, dekker pf- LA, meyers, freeland c- boogie, robin you just gotta take that trade if you have a plan on the SF spot.
Does that mean "I'm trying to start some rumors"? Almost certainly not. Unless we're offering Aldridge. Who would have to agree to be signed and traded... to Sacramento. So, basically, no. If Zach can grow up and become a productive player on both ends, maybe Cousins can. Who knows? I'm not as virulently opposed as I once was. And Cousins has a bafflingly high drpm rating.
Basically you need to get a third team involved. San Antonio makes sense, we can send them Batum in exchange for Green and them sending over a 1st round pick to the Kings. We give up Batum, CJ, Meyers and probably a future protected 1st round pick and get Danny Green and Boogie Cousins, I can live with that.
Batum and draft picks aren't getting cousions. That's just nuts. I looked at that and was like "damn that's a really good team".... that's when I knew it wouldn't work.
Getting Boogie for that package is more likely than Green leaving Golden State it is a nice thought though
