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Here is the link http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=n4jkyd4
Here is an alternate version depending on how much OKC values Jackson http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=mj779f5
In addition to the players listed it is likely that Portland would owe a first round pick.
In addition
Now here is why the trade is beneficial:
Portland: The team clearly needs some front court help several of the teams losses have been a result of being dominated in the paint. Lopez helps but he cannot do it all and Meyers Leonard is still completely clueless on the defensive side of the ball. Nick Collison is a proven defender willing to do whatever it takes to win he is the exact type of player Portland needs. In addition to the defense Collison provides Spencer Hawes would add a new dynamic to this offense and really stretch out opposing defenses. Making life much easier for LA on the block or for dribble penetration. Giving up Mo Williams required us to get a back up pg in this case we just so happened to get to the leagues best back up in Reggie Jackson. Even if we have to substitute McCollum for Williams the deal is worth it because of how young Jackson is.
OKC: The Thunder are contenders so convincing them to make a deal might prove to be difficult. Especially one that asks them to give up Reggie Jackson. Giving them a player like Mo Williams allows them to keep a scorer on their bench. Freeland while not quite as refined as Collison plays hard and could fill in for Collison. The biggest addition for the Thunder would be Thaddeus Young, his addition would greatly improve the Thunder bench. In addition they find someone willing to take on Perkins contract.
Philly: Despite the nice start it is clear that the 76ers want a high draft pick. The additions of Leonard, Robinson and Perkins would guarantee this team a top five pick for sure. In addition, they get two young players with potential in Robinson and Leonard. With Hawes and Young out of the way the team could offer both of them all the minutes they could handle. Finally, the team would receive probably 2 first round picks from the Thunder. They would likely get the Thunders pick this year and the highest pick from the Blazers, Thunder or Mavericks in 2016.
To recap:
Portland gets a young dynamic back up PG, a quality post defender in Collison and a floor stretching back up C in Hawes. The deal would certainly cost a 2016 first round pick and the young talent of Robinson, Leonard and maybe McCollum. If Portland can retain Hawes in the off-season or win a few playoff series with him this year than it would be worth gambling future assets.
OKC gets rid of a terrible contract in Perkins adds a great scoring threat off the bench in Young, they also get either McCollum to replace the loss of Reggie Jackson. Long term it is likely the Thunder would want McCollum but Mo Williams might be a better short term fit considering his experience.
Philly gets a guaranteed top 5 pick in a loaded draft an additional first round draft pick in this draft and a 2016 first rounder. In addition, they get a couple young players who could blossom or be swapped later for additional picks.
Here is an alternate version depending on how much OKC values Jackson http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=mj779f5
In addition to the players listed it is likely that Portland would owe a first round pick.
In addition
Now here is why the trade is beneficial:
Portland: The team clearly needs some front court help several of the teams losses have been a result of being dominated in the paint. Lopez helps but he cannot do it all and Meyers Leonard is still completely clueless on the defensive side of the ball. Nick Collison is a proven defender willing to do whatever it takes to win he is the exact type of player Portland needs. In addition to the defense Collison provides Spencer Hawes would add a new dynamic to this offense and really stretch out opposing defenses. Making life much easier for LA on the block or for dribble penetration. Giving up Mo Williams required us to get a back up pg in this case we just so happened to get to the leagues best back up in Reggie Jackson. Even if we have to substitute McCollum for Williams the deal is worth it because of how young Jackson is.
OKC: The Thunder are contenders so convincing them to make a deal might prove to be difficult. Especially one that asks them to give up Reggie Jackson. Giving them a player like Mo Williams allows them to keep a scorer on their bench. Freeland while not quite as refined as Collison plays hard and could fill in for Collison. The biggest addition for the Thunder would be Thaddeus Young, his addition would greatly improve the Thunder bench. In addition they find someone willing to take on Perkins contract.
Philly: Despite the nice start it is clear that the 76ers want a high draft pick. The additions of Leonard, Robinson and Perkins would guarantee this team a top five pick for sure. In addition, they get two young players with potential in Robinson and Leonard. With Hawes and Young out of the way the team could offer both of them all the minutes they could handle. Finally, the team would receive probably 2 first round picks from the Thunder. They would likely get the Thunders pick this year and the highest pick from the Blazers, Thunder or Mavericks in 2016.
To recap:
Portland gets a young dynamic back up PG, a quality post defender in Collison and a floor stretching back up C in Hawes. The deal would certainly cost a 2016 first round pick and the young talent of Robinson, Leonard and maybe McCollum. If Portland can retain Hawes in the off-season or win a few playoff series with him this year than it would be worth gambling future assets.
OKC gets rid of a terrible contract in Perkins adds a great scoring threat off the bench in Young, they also get either McCollum to replace the loss of Reggie Jackson. Long term it is likely the Thunder would want McCollum but Mo Williams might be a better short term fit considering his experience.
Philly gets a guaranteed top 5 pick in a loaded draft an additional first round draft pick in this draft and a 2016 first rounder. In addition, they get a couple young players who could blossom or be swapped later for additional picks.
