Notice Trade Packages and Landing Spots for Memphis Grizzlies Star Marc Gasol.

[BigGameDamian]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...g-spots-for-memphis-grizzlies-star-marc-gasol

1. 
   
   
   
   
   Portland Trail Blazers Get: Marc Gasol
   
   Memphis Grizzlies Get: Jusuf Nurkic, Evan Turner, 2019 Second-Round Pick (via Minnesota Timberwolves or Los Angeles Lakers)
   
   How fun is this for the Blazers?
   
   As productive as he's been since coming over from the Denver Nuggets last year, Jusuf Nurkic isn't on Gasol's level as a defender, floor-spacer or playmaker. For a Portland team that depends entirely on C.J. McCollum and Damian Lillard for scoring and facilitation, it's hard to overstate how much relief Gasol's ability to function as a hub would offer.
   
   Lillard and McCollum are both dynamite on the ball. You want them there as much as is reasonable. But Gasol's presence would weaponize both guards off the ball—which is only something that happens when the two play together.
   
   Now, the Blazers could rest Lillard or McCollum with the security of knowing Gasol, a proven fulcrum, could be out there to help.
   
   (starts whispering)
   
   Quietly, the Blazers' offense, ranked 22nd overall, kind of stinks this year. It needs a jolt, and Gasol's a proven electrifier on that end.
   
   The Grizz might balk at taking on Turner's money, but that's the cost of doing business when you're moving a (maybe) unhappy vet on a big contract. Nurkic gives Memphis a possible cornerstone if he re-signs—which the Grizz should do their homework on beforehand—and a thrown-in pick gets it done.

 

[Strenuus]

Id do it. AND we get rid of Turner's contract? Okay!

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Yeah, zero chance Memphis is on board with a deal like that.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Yeah, zero chance Memphis is on board with a deal like that.

Memphis would be getting a 23 year old Nurkic. It's hard to find good young centers in today's NBA though.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

I believe Blazers are on a blacklist for Spanish players. :MARIS61:

 

[BigGameDamian]

Blazers would potentially have 3 years to win a championship or Gasol walks. I'd take the risk.

 

[julius]

Blazers would potentially have 3 years to win a championship or Gasol walks. I'd take the risk.

3 years of minimal potential isn't worth it, especially when you figure in the miles on Gasols body vs how young Nurk is.

 

[BonesJones]

Better yet:
MEM Gets: Evan Turner, Meyers Leonard, Maurice Harkless, Jake Layman, combination of POR future 1sts (2 or 3?)
POR Gets: Marc Gasol, Tyreke Evans, Chandler Parsons

Lillard (35) / Evans (13)
McCollum (34) / Evans (14)
Aminu (28) / Parsons (20)
Gasol (16) / Davis (16) / Vonleh (16)
Nurkic (30) / Gasol (18)

 

[dviss1]

Better yet:
MEM Gets: Evan Turner, Meyers Leonard, Maurice Harkless, Jake Layman, combination of POR future 1sts (2 or 3?)
POR Gets: Marc Gasol, Tyreke Evans, Chandler Parsons

Lillard (35) / Evans (13)
McCollum (34) / Evans (14)
Aminu (28) / Parsons (20)
Gasol (16) / Davis (16) / Vonleh (16)
Nurkic (30) / Gasol (18)

I'd much rather do this but you seem to think it will work. I do not.

 

[Sarni]

Blazers would potentially have 3 years to win a championship or Gasol walks. I'd take the risk.

I'm not even sure he would walk if we didn't, he has spent his career so far at Memphis team that haven't even been considered a title contender at any point.

Besides 3 years is a long, long time.

 

[Sarni]

Better yet:
MEM Gets: Evan Turner, Meyers Leonard, Maurice Harkless, Jake Layman, combination of POR future 1sts (2 or 3?)
POR Gets: Marc Gasol, Tyreke Evans, Chandler Parsons

Lillard (35) / Evans (13)
McCollum (34) / Evans (14)
Aminu (28) / Parsons (20)
Gasol (16) / Davis (16) / Vonleh (16)
Nurkic (30) / Gasol (18)

What a tempting deal for Memphis this is. They bloat their salary with three bad contracts, but we allow them to give us their two of three best players.

 

[dviss1]

Marc Gasol is 32... Jussayin... That's old and I'd rather develop Nurk.

 

[kjironman1]

Marc Gasol is 32... Jussayin... That's old and I'd rather develop Nurk.

On this we agree. Way too soon to give up on Nurk.

 

[kjironman1]

Better yet:
MEM Gets: Evan Turner, Meyers Leonard, Maurice Harkless, Jake Layman, combination of POR future 1sts (2 or 3?)
POR Gets: Marc Gasol, Tyreke Evans, Chandler Parsons

Lillard (35) / Evans (13)
McCollum (34) / Evans (14)
Aminu (28) / Parsons (20)
Gasol (16) / Davis (16) / Vonleh (16)
Nurkic (30) / Gasol (18)

Wow! To think they might actually look at a deal like this would make me laugh.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I'm pretty meh on this idea considering Marc is 33.

 

[BrunoSOC]

98% of the forum would do it. Easy call. Gasol is a better player. I wish we go to Evans too. Put Harkless on the deal and let's get Evans too

 

[BrianFromWA]

Just sayin', Marc's big brother is 36 and still kinda bringing it a bit....

 

[dviss1]

98% of the forum would do it. Easy call. Gasol is a better player. I wish we go to Evans too. Put Harkless on the deal and let's get Evans too

You truly don't know what you're talking about.

I'd bet dollars to doughnuts a poll of this question wouldn't yield more than 60% in the for category.

 

[kjironman1]

You truly don't know what you're talking about.

I'd bet dollars to doughnuts a poll of this question wouldn't yield more than 60% in the for category.

Make one. I'm betting 60% is high.

 

[dviss1]

Make one. I'm betting 60% is high.

Done.

 

[BonesJones]

I'd much rather do this but you seem to think it will work. I do not.

I don't necessarily think it will work.. Maybe though. I wouldn't do Nurk for Gasol. Just an idea for fun (that some people will take too seriously).

 

[BonesJones]

Wow! To think they might actually look at a deal like this would make me laugh.

I mean, I'd there's 3 first round picks attached I think they'd at least look at it.

 

[BonesJones]

What a tempting deal for Memphis this is. They bloat their salary with three bad contracts, but we allow them to give us their two of three best players.

And we give them 3 first round picks to do so! 4 first round picks if we could trade Davis to BOS.

 

[kjironman1]

I mean, I'd there's 3 first round picks attached I think they'd at least look at it.

Okay. But there are rules about trading picks. That would take like 6 years or something? Or is that second rounder only?

 

[BigGameDamian]

I'm pretty meh on this idea considering Marc is 33.

I think it's a good risk.

 

[Optimistic Bob]

Let's get Kevin Love instead

 

[Jade Falcon]

My first reaction to this was one of sarcasm: "yes, because THAT is what we need.....an old Center who gets killed routinely by Nurk, who's no slouch in defense himself."

But....then I thought of Gasol mentoring Collins......

I was like

Then I was like

I actually think that could work VERY well in the long run.

Huh. I would do this. I love Nurk, but....we need old man leadership on this team.

 

[GDiama]

My first reaction to this was one of sarcasm: "yes, because THAT is what we need.....an old Center who gets killed routinely by Nurk, who's no slouch in defense himself."

But....then I thought of Gasol mentoring Collins......

I was like

Then I was like

I actually think that could work VERY well in the long run.

Huh. I would do this. I love Nurk, but....we need old man leadership on this team.

When was Gasol killed by Nurk?

 

[Jade Falcon]

When was Gasol killed by Nurk?

Last season and this season. Unless I'm remembering the matchup wrong? I'll have to look it up on YouTube, perhaps.

 

[Labinot41]

Nurkic is the guy who allways get's killed by All Star Centers. I didn't knew Gasol got killed by Nurk, good joke