Rumored deal to be completed: NJ/PDX

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  1. Stevenson

    Stevenson Old School

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    WTF are you guys talking about? Gerald Wallace is one of only two good players we have (maybe three if Nic actually pans out.) Trading him is quitting. Trading him is rebuilding.

    Good luck with all that cap space they wont use or be able to use. Good luck with the lottery. See you in 5 years when the team is interesting again.
     
    Stevenson, Mar 15, 2012
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  2. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    The team was already a dumpster fire ... at least making these moves gives them a chance.
     
    Nikolokolus, Mar 15, 2012
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  3. BLAZINGGIANTS

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    I still say let's take a flier on Beasley - come on, let's deal JC for Beasley!!
     
    BLAZINGGIANTS, Mar 15, 2012
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  4. alex42083

    alex42083 Thanks Brandon

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    Camby gone
     
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  5. The Sebastian Express

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    It stuns me some people are reacting negatively to this trade. Portland has made the absolute correct decision in this trade. Made sure Wallace cannot lock up cap space next year, somehow acquired a likely 4-10 pick to go along with our own most likely top ten pick in a LOADED DRAFT.

    We had three options:

    1. Somehow, by miracle, acquire legitimate star player with our limited trade pieces this year, and not waste LaMarcus' prime.

    2. Understand this ship, as it is, is going no where. Acquire expiring contracts and picks for average talent, go into loaded draft with flexibility to acquire difference making players. Do not waste LaMarcus' prime.

    3. Keep things as is, be 7-8th seed (miracle), or a late lottery pick. Acquire nothing, let Wallace opt in next year and eat 11.5 million cap space - commit to WASTING LaMarcus' prime.

    Until two hours ago number three looked like what was going to happen; the worst of all options.

    Now they have insured we will have 25ish million cap space next year (before resigning Batum), two most likely top ten draft picks in again a LOADED DRAFT, and we're removing losing mentality players. Nate is likely gone.

    This is a great day. Great day.
     
    The Sebastian Express, Mar 15, 2012
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  6. Pinwheel1

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    I found Wallace frustrating to watch. Yeah I loved his hustle, but I don't think he made his
    teammates better on offense. I did like his physical play on D though.
     
    Pinwheel1, Mar 15, 2012
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  7. Pinwheel1

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    Good news. What is Houston giving us?
     
    Pinwheel1, Mar 15, 2012
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  8. BlayZa

    BlayZa Misbehaving responsibly

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    bye marcus
     
    BlayZa, Mar 15, 2012
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    I realize this, and don't begrudge anyone for feeling this way.

    I still find it pitiful. But here's to empty hope for 2015. Can't wait.
     
    noknobs, Mar 15, 2012
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  10. crowTrobot

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    it's a great day to start rooting for the bucks. NJ is 4 1/2 games back of the last playoff spot.
     
    crowTrobot, Mar 15, 2012
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    DONE DEAL - now you can change the title:
    BlazerFreeman: Just got of the plane. League source confirms #Blazers reported trade w New Jersey: Mehmet Okur, Shawne Williams, 1st-rd pick for Wallace. [via Twitter]
     
    BLAZINGGIANTS, Mar 15, 2012
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  12. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    Good shit. I love that we're blowing this fucker up.
     
    illmatic99, Mar 15, 2012
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  13. Darkwebs

    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    I think this is the right direction to go. And this is a sweet deal. It's hard to believe we got such a good pick for Crash. There is finally a glimmer of hope for this franchise.
     
    Darkwebs, Mar 15, 2012
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  14. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    Depending on the deal something tells me that their likely 11-9th pick is going to be worth holding on to.
     
    Nikolokolus, Mar 15, 2012
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  15. crowTrobot

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    unless the nets start winning and make the playoffs. not that hard in the east.
     
    crowTrobot, Mar 15, 2012
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  16. BlayZa

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    i just love we're actually doing something, who knows if its right or wrong, but its something - and thats interesting at least :P
     
    BlayZa, Mar 15, 2012
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  17. BBert

    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    We are very likely to have two top ten picks. I feel happy, and not at all like the picture of me in my avatar.
     
    BBert, Mar 15, 2012
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  18. illmatic99

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    What's the protection on that NJ pick?
     
    illmatic99, Mar 15, 2012
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  19. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    Top 3 only
     
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  20. illmatic99

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    Holy shit. Source? That is AMAZING!

    Two potential top 10 picks? And 20mil of capspace.

    I have renewed faith in the front office again if this is true.
     
    illmatic99, Mar 15, 2012
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