Bayless traded to NO

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  1. Sedatedfork

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    The pick is also a potential sweetener. We don't really need the pick anyway -- I think we have quite a few young players as it is.
     
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    An interesting trade. Bayless never reached the potential expected of him, and we have a pretty deep roster this year. I think we don't lose anything by this move, and perhaps get a VERY good rookie next year to go along with our own.
     
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    I think you undervalue Jerryd. I think be could average 18 to 20 ppg in the league in an offense that allows him to play freely. McMillan isn't known for letting his point guards play off the leash. If Monty lets Bayless do his thing, his way, we could see an offensive monster emerge, and then what will you say?
     
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    Today, 2:27 PM (PST):

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    I applaud MIXUM for being willing to change his stance as new information comes in. In this case, the new information is that Bayless is no longer a Blazer. That clearly changes the caliber of player Bayless. :)
     
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    Wait a minute! I just saw that this deal is lottery-protected. If that's a fact, this deal sucks.
     
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    I can't say this is the trade I was hoping the Blazers would make with Bayless, but I can see the rationale.


    hmmmm
     
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    lottery protected? Is there a link to this? If its true, you gotta be kidding me, it has to be the precursor to a bigger deal.
     
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    If true, wow. I don't like it at all.
     
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    @FletcherMackel Hornets trade future first round pick (lottery protected) to Portland for Jared Bayless. this move means Thornton could dealt soon.
     
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    Yes, exactly. After two seasons, at the rather advanced age of 22, Bayless never fulfilled expectations. Why, some of this year's draftees are the same age as him! That's how old he is. Thank goodness the plug was pulled on this long Bayless experiment.
     
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    I don;t care what you call him, he was our backup PG!
     
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    He wasn't very good at it. His only reliable skill is getting to the free throw line.
     
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    Then again, I still kinda like it.

    I'm confused.
     
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    Count on Sean Meagher to get the little blurb in over at O-Live.
     
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    My favorite Bayless clip!

    [video=youtube;IWoM8Fr1z4w]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWoM8Fr1z4w[/video]
     
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    This is not a move made by a team trying to win now. You would think the hornets were the playoff team
     
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    So who do you think is going to do a better job at backing up Dre and possibly Brandon? They must really be high on Wes and Rudy's preseason play made them do this deal.
     
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    I don't like it. A young player with an incredible work ethic who has a very valuable, NBA-proven skill (ability to get to the free throw line)... and we get a protected first?

    Ick.

    If we end up keeping Mills with the roster spot, then it's basically a first and Mills for Bayless, but... I still think Bayless is a pretty good prospect and I'm disappointed to think he's going to excel with another team.

    Ed O.
     
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