Nets in cost cutting mode

Unbelievable that many of you Blazer fans would balk at acquiring Devin Harris if it meant giving up Rudy. 85% of Rudy's shots are jumpers, and out of those 80% were assisted. That means, aside from his occasional ally-oop dunks, he's the Steve Blake of SGs. I think people love Rudy because he's a rookie that came in with a lot of hype, but he has A LONG way to go before he starts living up to the love he gets from Portland fans.

Devin Harris would solve our PG problem and his age fits perfectly with our core. We can only hope that Bayless becomes as good as Harris one day. To boot, he also has a decent contract (~8.5 mil a year) that runs till the end of 2013.

Rudy, Bayless, Outlaw and draft picks for Devin Harris.

We still may have enough money for a 2nd free agent as well.

 

That's a really, really tough one. If Portland didn't have Oden, I definitely wouldn't do it. As it is, I think Harris is a bit better than Aldridge in terms of production, but Aldridge has more defensive impact on the team defense. I also think Aldridge has more potential remaining than Harris.

I'd consider it, but probably ultimately not do it. I think Aldridge has the ability to be a Chris Bosh level player with superior defense. That's too valuable to trade for Devin Harris.

 

I'd happily take on Simmons' contract if it meant getting Harris without giving up Roy/Oden/Aldridge. If Portland could also somehow retain Batum, aces...but Batum would certainly not be off the table.

 

Harris would be a great pickup.
For Harris and Simmons I'd give:
Rudy - I love his game, but you have to give to get. +
Bayless - See above
Along with their choice of these guys to match salaries:
Martel
Travis
Steve

Sweeten with cash and draft picks as needed.

No to LA, he's too perfect a compliment to Greg.

No to Joel, if Greg doesn't get over his foulitis, we're screwed without Joel.

No to Nic, too much upside to add to the above.

 

I'd definitely give Rudy, Outlaw, Bayless and would consider including Batum. This guy is an ideal fit for us or for almost anyteam. He is the best PG that might be available. Good height but also an excellent defender against small quick guys like Tony Parker. His scoring is a bonus.

 

Do people realize that Devin Harris is an All-Star? I don't think some of us do. Because if they did they wouldn't be making claims that they wouldn't trade Rudy, Bayless and Batum for him. None of those guys will ever be All-Stars. That makes Harris an upgrade to them. Thus it would be a good trade.

Not like it matters, Harris is a pipe dream. All this talk that the Nets are holding a fire sale is BS over-reaction to the Vince Carter trade.

 

answer me this didnt Harris have a great start of the season but faded badly as the season went on? Like non-existent? is that the type of player we want to give up the farm for?

 

IIRC, he started fading off because he was dealing with a few injuries.

 

How is trading a player for a better play selling the farm?

We're not talking about trading Roy, Aldridge and Oden for Harris. we're talking about trading a bench player or two for an all star point guard.

 

I really doubt that they trade Harris. It's not like he has a large contract. 7 mil, he is worth more than that. A team has to have some moderate contracts, and Simmons will be their only other fairly big contract at 10mil. I say bullshit to anyone who writes that NJ will be trading Harris, at least for financial reasons. If they trade him it will be because there is an offer too good to pass up talent wise, and thats not what is being floated in this thread.

 

Harris would bea dream, but this is tough to see.

But I'd give up anyone not named Roy, Aldridge, Oden for Harris. I'd hesitate w/ Batum, but i'd give him up as well.

 

So, we send out Travis, Rudy, Bayless and Nic. Who is going to play SF? If Martel can't go, we have a scrub starting. So much for great perimeter defense.

No to trading Nic.

 

BRoy, Oden, Aldridge, Harris, and scrubs > What we got now

 

I don't know Crim. Harris is a big upgrade over Steve, but a scrub would be a big downgrade from Nic, especially on D. Overall, a smaller upgrade than folks around here are expecting. IF he's available, I guess we'll see what KP thinks he's worth.

 

True. I don't forsee Harris being moved unless it's for a top flight player on a rookie contract.

 

NICOLAS PLAYED 19 MINUTES LAST SEASON AND PUT UP MEDIOCRE STATS. His production, including his good defense (Not great defense) can be replaced fairly easily. We're banking on Nic becoming a better player, but his production last season was not anything special. There's no way we'd be downgrading on something that wasn't so great in the first place.

 

If we can sign Ariza, we'd have the most athletic 5 in the League

Harris
Roy
Ariza
Aldridge
Oden

 

You realize he's a 19 year old rookie right? I can see that complaint with a veteran but to discredit Batum for not being 'so great' is kinda premature. He was drafted in the 2nd round and we didn't even expect anything from him. So far he's pretty great IMO.