Maybe we shouldn't trade Crabbe yet?

Sure, this could be an overreaction to the last 3 games or so (and he will never be 90% from the field at any point in a game again) but I think I would hold on to him until at least the off-season. We will extract more from the Nets than any other team imo. Only other team who I think could make it worth our while is Philly in my estimation (which I wouldn't be against depending on the deal - like Noel and at least an early 2nd rounder or Euro stash).

Now Plumlee is a guy I would deal at the deadline for two late 1st or mid-first and an early 2nd. Love the guy but we can't afford him this summer and need to cash in now. I guess the other option is someone like Nurkic but doubt DEN is targeting Mason.

 

On the contrary, he is actually boosting his trade value. Time to do something now.

 

Showcase.

You ship him in a package for Whiteside before he goes back to his regular form.

 

Of course I don't have inside info but I don't believe POR Brass had any intention of dealing Crabbe at the deadline unless the deal blew them away. Leonard and others sure but imo they have a lot of faith in Allen even if that might be misplaced.

 

Showcase? He only played like 2 more minutes then he normally does and that is cus he was hot. What kind of package would that be? Sure would take a lot more than Crabbe.

 

Crabbe would look good in Miami.

 

Crabbe + Plumgod.

 

With two 1sts that might MIGHT have a chance.

 

Crabbe | Plumlee | 2017 POR pick | 2017 CLE pick

 

That might have a chance?

Sorry, I don't understand. It is more than enough.

(I'm reading a book on negotiation and am employing these techniques)

 

Like I said above, that could have a chance but if they trade Whiteside then they are rebuilding and likely wouldn't want to shell out the big bucks that it would take to resign Plums.

 

You mean we can't judge a contract after only a few games?! WHAT IS THIS WORLD COMING TOO!

 

Yeah I'm still with the trade crabbe crowd. I think you make your move for whiteside. Doubt it's gonna happen though. If it's true Paul Allen didn't even think about resigning crabbe then it's looking like the same love fest the organization has with Meyers. I would just prefer to trade him while he's at his highest value and try to get a whiteside. That big three of dame, cj, and whiteside is a dream of mine

 

Don't be a prisoner to the moment.

If he can be moved (in tandem with whomever/whatever) for a rim protector or even just a true 3 and D guy, you do it.

 

I would certainly move him in the right deal. It is more that I think POR values him very highly.

 

Sell high...

BNM

 

Right or wrong, it is my opinion that POR thinks they would be selling higher after the season.

 

THIS.

Allen Crabbe is Martell Webster 2.0. He has a beautiful jump shot but it goes in, in bunches. Like Martell, AC is just way too inconsistent. Anyone remember how hyped we were when Marty went off for 24 points in a 3rdQ against the Jazz at home during the win streak of the 07-08 season? He always had those flashes of brilliance, but at the end of the day, you really never knew what performance was coming from him on a nightly basis. That's exactly how I feel about AC right now.

Obviously I wouldn't just give him away, but it might be time (after Jan 15) to sell high. The good news for Portland is that contract doesn't appear to be untradeable at all.

 

I think it's tradeable with his recent performance and the fact that guys like him are only gonna get paid more and more through the next four years. His contract will look good in two years, maybe next season even

 

I think NO pulled Crabbe aside and said "you know you have a 15% trade kicker right? Make a fucken shot!".