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  1. BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94

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    Do they have the cash to do that?
     
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    Idk. Davis doesn't really seem to fit the mold they typically go after with their bigs and I'm not sure if that 18' first is enough of a sweetener to get it done.
     
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    They need size, rebounding, and defense.
     
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    So he's almost as good as Meyers then?

    He's not a bad player by any means, but he's basically an all star to people who only care about how much money players make.

    I wouldn't throw in a pick for him is all.
     
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    Dude he averaged 14/6/2 with high level defense while shooting .463/.398/ .811 he is worth the pick... he is basically a 3/4 version of Wes
     
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    Sure, if Leonard could shoot contested shots and play strong defense.

    He's a very good 3&D guy on a reasonable contract. Outside of star players, that's the most valuable type of player in this era. That's why people are interested--that's also why I don't think Portland has a chance in hell of getting him.
     
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    You're forgetting how enticing a sweet-shooting 7-footer can be...
     
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    Yeah, it would be pretty sweet to have Porzingis!
     
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    I wouldn't mind taking on Burks or Favors if we could dump Turner/Crabbe on a third team.
     
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    Sure, but Stevens probably would only play him at the 5 and they still have Horford and likely Zizic to man that spot.

    You don't give up Crowder for a back-up center (at best) and a mid-first. Especially if you're trying to compete w/ Cleveland.
     
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    If I was Crowder's agent I'd be working the phones right now. He took money that looks like a pittance in today's NBA and they drafted a forward and just spent a fortune on another. Plus Jaylen Brown.
     
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    Stevens played Amir Johnson at the 4, I'm sure he'd play Davis in that role.
     
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    Very different players.

    Amir isn't a stretch 4 by any means, but isn't a total non-shooter like Davis and has some passing/handling ability.
     
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    Horford is best used as a PF, so someone like Davis would compliment him well. The problem is Boston needs to cut salary, that's the whole point of trading Crowder.
     
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    Alright. You've sold me. Go get em boys.
     
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    I want him on the team
     
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    Don't think we'd offer the best package. Vonleh and a protected first? Feels like that wouldn't be enough.
     
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    In theory he seems like he'd be a good fit but I feel like he is just a shorter Evan Turner who is more athletic but not as good in the post
     
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    Joe Johnson?
     
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