<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Joey FistPump @ Apr 23 2008, 02:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (jloc857 @ Jan 28 2008, 09:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JFizzleRaider @ Jan 28 2008, 02:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (jloc857 @ Jan 28 2008, 02:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>First I'd trade Kidd to La...lots of moving parts here... Kidd Trade LA would also have to include a first round pick... Then I'd see if Portland would be interested in adding RJ to there tandem of Aldridge and Roy... RJ Trade Portland would also have to include a first round pick I don't know...I guess I'm pulling at straws here but I think both these deals are not only feasible but would help all teams involved LA would get better, Portland would get better and we would gain a better future... Just a few ideas...obviously this is a rebuilding plan.</div> Portland is not trading Outlaw, you can count on that. Kevin Pritchard has already said he will not be making any trades this year (at least until the offseason Why mess with chemistry like that? Sergio and Outlaw are Aldridges best friends on the team too FWIW </div> They were just for fun man...I will say I believe both trades and especially the RJ trade to be not only fair but actually a little more beneficial to the other teams. Don't get me wrong...Martell Webster is a nice player as is Outlaw...and I like Sergio but the facts are that this trade would help Portland in a variety of ways... 1) They get a young superstar with more playoff experience than there entire roster combined. 2) Raef Lafrentz and his ridiculous contract is off there books 3) They gain two players with expiring contracts who actually can contribute 4) They gain room for Europeans and Oden to be added to roster next season Yeah it would mess with chemistry...but the reality is that moves are gonna be needed this offseason anyway and the addition of RJ might actually benefit them come playoff time. Really I think there roster would be improved dramatically. PG: Blake, Jack SG: Roy, Wright SF: RJ, Boki PF: Aldridge, Channing Frye C: Pryzabilla, McRoberts hell if they really need more I'd throw in Nenad as I think we might not resign him anyway. modified RJ trade... IDK I just like the idea of rebuilding...Portland is a playoff team but they've recently cooled off...this might jumpstart them. </div> To update: updated RealGM Trade Checkerâ„¢ Powered by RealGM: Software Provider to NBA Teams Step 1: Select the TeamsChoose at least two teams from the menus below to start your trade. Step 2: Choose the PlayersSelect the players you wish to trade from the rosters below. Step 3: Verify the TradeConfirm that your trade proposal is valid according to the NBA collective bargaining agreement. Successful Trade Scenario Congratulations on a successful trade. Due to Portland and New Jersey being over the cap, the 25% trade rule is invoked. Portland and New Jersey had to be no more than 125% plus $100,000 of the salary given out for the trade to be accepted, which did happen here. This trade satisfies the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Trade ID Trade ID #4568857 Every trade made by fans is allocated a unique Trade ID which you can share with friends and fellow basketball fans to allow them to see your trade scenario. Try Another Trade or visit our Trade Forum. Portland Trade Breakdown Change in Team Outlook: +3.8 ppg, -2.5 rpg, and +1.0 apg. Incoming Players Richard Jefferson 6-7 SF from Arizona 22.6 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 3.1 apg in 39.0 minutes Stromile Swift 6-10 PF from Louisiana State 6.8 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 0.6 apg in 15.7 minutes Outgoing Players Raef LaFrentz 6-11 PF / C from Kansas 1.6 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 0.2 apg in 7.6 minutes Travis Outlaw 6-9 SF from Starkville (HS) 13.3 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 1.3 apg in 26.7 minutes Martell Webster 6-7 SG from Seattle Prep (HS) 10.7 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.2 apg in 28.4 minutes New Jersey Trade Breakdown Change in Team Outlook: -3.8 ppg, +2.5 rpg, and -1.0 apg. Incoming Players Raef LaFrentz 6-11 PF / C from Kansas 1.6 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 0.2 apg in 7.6 minutes Travis Outlaw 6-9 SF from Starkville (HS) 13.3 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 1.3 apg in 26.7 minutes Martell Webster 6-7 SG from Seattle Prep (HS) 10.7 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.2 apg in 28.4 minutes Outgoing Players Richard Jefferson 6-7 SF from Arizona 22.6 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 3.1 apg in 39.0 minutes Stromile Swift 6-10 PF from Louisiana State 6.8 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 0.6 apg in 15.7 minutes Portland would also send there first... giving us 3 first rounders...allowing us greater flexibilty, also gives us two young players and a large expiring contract. PG: Devin Harris, Marcus Williams SG: Vince Carter, Chase Budinger SF: Travis Outlaw, Martell Webster PF: Sean Williams, Maresse Spreights C: Josh Boone, Hasheem Thabeet, That be a young team... </div> Hasheem isnt leaving uconn just yet.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Claud @ Apr 28 2008, 02:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Joey FistPump @ Apr 23 2008, 02:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (jloc857 @ Jan 28 2008, 09:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JFizzleRaider @ Jan 28 2008, 02:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (jloc857 @ Jan 28 2008, 02:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>First I'd trade Kidd to La...lots of moving parts here... Kidd Trade LA would also have to include a first round pick... Then I'd see if Portland would be interested in adding RJ to there tandem of Aldridge and Roy... RJ Trade Portland would also have to include a first round pick I don't know...I guess I'm pulling at straws here but I think both these deals are not only feasible but would help all teams involved LA would get better, Portland would get better and we would gain a better future... Just a few ideas...obviously this is a rebuilding plan.</div> Portland is not trading Outlaw, you can count on that. Kevin Pritchard has already said he will not be making any trades this year (at least until the offseason Why mess with chemistry like that? Sergio and Outlaw are Aldridges best friends on the team too FWIW </div> They were just for fun man...I will say I believe both trades and especially the RJ trade to be not only fair but actually a little more beneficial to the other teams. Don't get me wrong...Martell Webster is a nice player as is Outlaw...and I like Sergio but the facts are that this trade would help Portland in a variety of ways... 1) They get a young superstar with more playoff experience than there entire roster combined. 2) Raef Lafrentz and his ridiculous contract is off there books 3) They gain two players with expiring contracts who actually can contribute 4) They gain room for Europeans and Oden to be added to roster next season Yeah it would mess with chemistry...but the reality is that moves are gonna be needed this offseason anyway and the addition of RJ might actually benefit them come playoff time. Really I think there roster would be improved dramatically. PG: Blake, Jack SG: Roy, Wright SF: RJ, Boki PF: Aldridge, Channing Frye C: Pryzabilla, McRoberts hell if they really need more I'd throw in Nenad as I think we might not resign him anyway. modified RJ trade... IDK I just like the idea of rebuilding...Portland is a playoff team but they've recently cooled off...this might jumpstart them. </div> To update: updated RealGM Trade Checkerâ„¢ Powered by RealGM: Software Provider to NBA Teams Step 1: Select the TeamsChoose at least two teams from the menus below to start your trade. Step 2: Choose the PlayersSelect the players you wish to trade from the rosters below. Step 3: Verify the TradeConfirm that your trade proposal is valid according to the NBA collective bargaining agreement. Successful Trade Scenario Congratulations on a successful trade. Due to Portland and New Jersey being over the cap, the 25% trade rule is invoked. Portland and New Jersey had to be no more than 125% plus $100,000 of the salary given out for the trade to be accepted, which did happen here. This trade satisfies the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Trade ID Trade ID #4568857 Every trade made by fans is allocated a unique Trade ID which you can share with friends and fellow basketball fans to allow them to see your trade scenario. Try Another Trade or visit our Trade Forum. Portland Trade Breakdown Change in Team Outlook: +3.8 ppg, -2.5 rpg, and +1.0 apg. Incoming Players Richard Jefferson 6-7 SF from Arizona 22.6 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 3.1 apg in 39.0 minutes Stromile Swift 6-10 PF from Louisiana State 6.8 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 0.6 apg in 15.7 minutes Outgoing Players Raef LaFrentz 6-11 PF / C from Kansas 1.6 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 0.2 apg in 7.6 minutes Travis Outlaw 6-9 SF from Starkville (HS) 13.3 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 1.3 apg in 26.7 minutes Martell Webster 6-7 SG from Seattle Prep (HS) 10.7 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.2 apg in 28.4 minutes New Jersey Trade Breakdown Change in Team Outlook: -3.8 ppg, +2.5 rpg, and -1.0 apg. Incoming Players Raef LaFrentz 6-11 PF / C from Kansas 1.6 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 0.2 apg in 7.6 minutes Travis Outlaw 6-9 SF from Starkville (HS) 13.3 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 1.3 apg in 26.7 minutes Martell Webster 6-7 SG from Seattle Prep (HS) 10.7 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.2 apg in 28.4 minutes Outgoing Players Richard Jefferson 6-7 SF from Arizona 22.6 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 3.1 apg in 39.0 minutes Stromile Swift 6-10 PF from Louisiana State 6.8 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 0.6 apg in 15.7 minutes Portland would also send there first... giving us 3 first rounders...allowing us greater flexibilty, also gives us two young players and a large expiring contract. PG: Devin Harris, Marcus Williams SG: Vince Carter, Chase Budinger SF: Travis Outlaw, Martell Webster PF: Sean Williams, Maresse Spreights C: Josh Boone, Hasheem Thabeet, That be a young team... </div> Hasheem isnt leaving uconn just yet. </div> no big deal...he pulled out of the draft yesterday.