Call me crazy, but Arenas might be a long term solution...

Pros:

Another Dynamic scorer that can drop 20-30 every night
Can get him on the cheap
Only 28 years old
Decent shooter all around
Decent rebounder
Can create his own shot


Cons:

Headcase
Slightly Ball Dominant
Hasn't really played last couple years
Big ass Contract

So, i think that if we can get arenas after he is bought out, the blazers should really consider it. If somehow they can restructure his deal after his fiasco (i dont really know if thats possible) then the blazers should pursue that option

I just think its time the blazers take a risk on a questionable character...

http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archi...ds_ready_to_dump_arenas_will_consider_buyout/

 

I'd want to see if he still has the on-court skill first. Taking a flier on character is one thing, but let's see if he's still a high-quality player. Due to injuries and the suspension, it's been a while since he made a big impact on the court.

 

I think, for the cons you mentioned, it's too risky.

 

The thing is, its a risk, thats why it would be on the cheap (in terms of talent trade)

If he comes back for another team and kills it, he would most likely stay with said team

 

If the Wizards buy him out and Portland can get him on a cheap contract, I'd be interested, pending the Blazers' staff liking what they see when they work him out. I wouldn't trade for that contract with both where his head is at and his basketball ability being questions. Too much risk.

 

You don't count multiple knee injuries as negatives?

 

Seems like he could fit well next to Roy.

 

I'd discuss a trade with them, instead of waiting on the buyout. The injury is a huge risk, and contract. But teams always have guys go through a physical before a deal is done. So you bring him out here, and work him out hard, and see where he's at physically and mentally. And if Allen signs off on the money side, and our staff/management/medical crew see him as fit and a fit, start by offering Miller and Joel for Arenas and either lotto protected 1st next season, or the #34 this season. Maybe both. If they want him gone, I imagine they'd go for that. And if we think he's healthy, he takes over for Miller. Alleviates tons of scoring pressure from everyone.

 

You are completely insane if you think Portland would trade for Agent Zero after his multiple knee surgeries and his legal troubles. Three years ago it wouldn't have been a bad idea. Today it is an absurd one.

 

Three years ago, we wouldn't be able to put a package together to get him. Again, I'd only do it after getting all the info possible, due dilligence on his health and rehab. None of us obviously know how he's doing, and preparing. But KP and staff would be able to. If they saw him as healthy, I can't see why not. If his legal trouble was the Tinsley gun type, I'd say no for sure. I think what he did was incredibly stupid, for sure, but the type of legal risk I'd much prefer to take a chance on.

 

Although I do not like the idea at all, I have to admit that if we could get him cheap, it would be interesting. Perhaps going from a terrible team to a playoff team might improve his play and attitude.

 

Even if the Blazers wanted him, his current contract is highly prohibitive.

 

I'd love Agent Zero.

 

It'd be great if we could get him for cheap.

But he'd have to understand that this is Brandon's team, not his.

 

The year 2013-14 he will make $22, 346,000. I think he would fit in just fine. But that money is off the charts crazy

 

Bob Whitsitt would make this deal in a heartbeat. Which brings me to the question, what do you think our team would look like right now if Bob Whitsitt never stepped down?

 

Like the Boston Celtics of the past three seasons.

 

This is probably damn close. Whitsitt sure liked to mix talented young players with aging stars.

I don't know if Portland's team would be as good as the Celtics but they would be built along the same lines.