Oden's contract is very manageable. Would a contender consider trading their late first rounder for Oden? Maybe a 18th pick? Could a team like Boston be interested? I mean they wanted Oden back in the day. They could give us their pick and hope Oden actually can play in this league.
I sure as hell wouldn't. Boston wouldn't either when they have over 20 million in cap space this summer. Honestly, any team that wants to take a gamble on Oden can just sign him in the off-season. Anyone offering more than the MLE is just retarded.
The only first rounder you'll see regarding Oden will be the first round of beers I buy when the guy is dropped from the Blazers. Don't get me wrong - I love the guy. But his chronic health problems have kicked this Blazer fan in the nuts four too many times. IMO - his salary is useful for trade filler - nothing more. Godspeed to him though - his body might be useful to science someday.
Why would Boston, or anyone, trade a first-round pick for a guy who will be an unrestricted free agent after the season? Am I missing something here?
It would make more sense to the other team, if Portland just bought the pick. Because they'd actually GET something out of the money.
