Will the Blazers make a move at the deadline?

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  1. Natebishop3

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    Re: ~~~The "OFFICIAL" 2014 trade deadline thread~~~

    The problem is that we have two really streaky guys in the starting lineup. When they're both on, we're basically unbeatable, but when they're both off it's extremely hard to win. Paired with our shitty bench, we need our starting five firing on all cylinders to win games. I think we need one more guy in the starting lineup that is guaranteed to score points. Deng would be a nice addition. We move Nic into the backcourt with Dame and bring CJ off the bench as the backup two.

    Either that, or we just sit on things and try to bolster the bench more this summer and let the starters continue to gel.
     
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    Re: ~~~The "OFFICIAL" 2014 trade deadline thread~~~

    I don't think I would trade Matthews for Deng.

    I also don't think it would make us much better in the long run, if at all.
     
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  3. BigGameDamian

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    Re: ~~~The "OFFICIAL" 2014 trade deadline thread~~~

    We need to stop thinking long run and start thinking win now. We have no idea what the future holds. Back in 2008 would you have thought that both Oden and Roy would be gone in a matter of a couple years? We're at the top of the west, we have two All-Stars, let's make a push for this fucking thing. If there's a deal that can be made, you make it. Not saying Deng is the guy, but we need to stop thinking down the road and start thinking about the now.
     
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    Re: ~~~The "OFFICIAL" 2014 trade deadline thread~~~


    I agree 100%!! Blazers want to win now so stop thinking about down the road.
     
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    Re: ~~~The "OFFICIAL" 2014 trade deadline thread~~~

    They score the same amount of points.
     
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    Re: ~~~The "OFFICIAL" 2014 trade deadline thread~~~

    I don't think it makes us better now either.
     
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    Re: ~~~The "OFFICIAL" 2014 trade deadline thread~~~

    Swapping Wes for Deng will do nothing to move us forward. Sure, Deng might be a bit better but the end results will be the same.
    Plus, I don't think CLE is going to get a player as good as Wes. Better idea would be either CJ or Robinson (not both) plus Leonard and contracts to match.
     
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    Re: ~~~The "OFFICIAL" 2014 trade deadline thread~~~

    I also don't think the Cavs are looking to trash for a legit starter.
     
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    Re: ~~~The "OFFICIAL" 2014 trade deadline thread~~~

    One man's trash is another man's treasure.
     
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    Re: ~~~The "OFFICIAL" 2014 trade deadline thread~~~

    By Robin Lopez
     
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    Re: ~~~The "OFFICIAL" 2014 trade deadline thread~~~

    I would trade Mo and Wright for just about anything of use right now.
     
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    Re: ~~~The "OFFICIAL" 2014 trade deadline thread~~~

    Samesies.
     
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    Re: ~~~The "OFFICIAL" 2014 trade deadline thread~~~

    here is an idea I like:

    Tayshaun Prince & Kosta Koufas for Thomas Robinson, Dorrell Wright, and Will Barton.

    Grizzlies get younger, and get a much better shooter at SF in Wright. Grizzlies also save almost 3mil this year, and next.
    Blazers upgrade their backup big man situation at the expense of eating Prince's deal. Both Prince (7mil per) and Koufus (3 mil per) also expire after next season which also seems to fit our plans
     
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  17. BigGameDamian

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    Re: ~~~The "OFFICIAL" 2014 trade deadline thread~~~

    I like the idea of Tayshaun coming here. He wouldn't complain and he has championship experience. Not to mention he would be better than Wright coming of the bench.
     
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    I personally think we'll see another under-the-radar move similar to getting Eric Maynor for next to nothing at last season's deadline.

    I'd love to see a big name like Varejao or Hawes come over to shore up the frontline off the bench, but I don't think we have the available assets to get that done.
     
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  19. BigGameDamian

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    Merge.
     
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    No. They'll wait til after the season to address needs.
     
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