Notice Trade Packages and Landing Spots for Memphis Grizzlies Star Marc Gasol.

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by BigGameDamian, Dec 5, 2017.

  1. BigGameDamian

    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 19, 2012
    Messages:
    29,596
    Likes Received:
    11,350
    Trophy Points:
    113
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...g-spots-for-memphis-grizzlies-star-marc-gasol


    1. [​IMG]

      Portland Trail Blazers Get: Marc Gasol

      Memphis Grizzlies Get: Jusuf Nurkic, Evan Turner, 2019 Second-Round Pick (via Minnesota Timberwolves or Los Angeles Lakers)


      How fun is this for the Blazers?

      As productive as he's been since coming over from the Denver Nuggets last year, Jusuf Nurkic isn't on Gasol's level as a defender, floor-spacer or playmaker. For a Portland team that depends entirely on C.J. McCollum and Damian Lillard for scoring and facilitation, it's hard to overstate how much relief Gasol's ability to function as a hub would offer.

      Lillard and McCollum are both dynamite on the ball. You want them there as much as is reasonable. But Gasol's presence would weaponize both guards off the ball—which is only something that happens when the two play together.

      Now, the Blazers could rest Lillard or McCollum with the security of knowing Gasol, a proven fulcrum, could be out there to help.

      (starts whispering)

      Quietly, the Blazers' offense, ranked 22nd overall, kind of stinks this year. It needs a jolt, and Gasol's a proven electrifier on that end.

      The Grizz might balk at taking on Turner's money, but that's the cost of doing business when you're moving a (maybe) unhappy vet on a big contract. Nurkic gives Memphis a possible cornerstone if he re-signs—which the Grizz should do their homework on beforehand—and a thrown-in pick gets it done.
     
    BrunoSOC likes this.
  2. Strenuus

    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2013
    Messages:
    48,608
    Likes Received:
    33,632
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Id do it. AND we get rid of Turner's contract? Okay!
     
    BrunoSOC, GrandJury and tester551 like this.
  3. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2008
    Messages:
    31,952
    Likes Received:
    40,229
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Yeah, zero chance Memphis is on board with a deal like that.
     
    Strenuus likes this.
  4. BigGameDamian

    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 19, 2012
    Messages:
    29,596
    Likes Received:
    11,350
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Memphis would be getting a 23 year old Nurkic. It's hard to find good young centers in today's NBA though.
     
  5. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2010
    Messages:
    50,346
    Likes Received:
    22,528
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I believe Blazers are on a blacklist for Spanish players. :MARIS61:
     
    kjironman1 likes this.
  6. BigGameDamian

    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 19, 2012
    Messages:
    29,596
    Likes Received:
    11,350
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Blazers would potentially have 3 years to win a championship or Gasol walks. I'd take the risk.
     
  7. julius

    julius Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    42,401
    Likes Received:
    29,999
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    singer songwriter
    Location:
    Washington
    3 years of minimal potential isn't worth it, especially when you figure in the miles on Gasols body vs how young Nurk is.
     
    Jade Falcon and RipCityDSCPL like this.
  8. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

    Joined:
    May 7, 2015
    Messages:
    44,368
    Likes Received:
    38,405
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Vancouver, WA
    Better yet:
    MEM Gets: Evan Turner, Meyers Leonard, Maurice Harkless, Jake Layman, combination of POR future 1sts (2 or 3?)
    POR Gets: Marc Gasol, Tyreke Evans, Chandler Parsons

    Lillard (35) / Evans (13)
    McCollum (34) / Evans (14)
    Aminu (28) / Parsons (20)
    Gasol (16) / Davis (16) / Vonleh (16)
    Nurkic (30) / Gasol (18)
     
    Chris Craig likes this.
  9. dviss1

    dviss1 Emcee Referee

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2011
    Messages:
    29,346
    Likes Received:
    27,156
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I'd much rather do this but you seem to think it will work. I do not.
     
    Chris Craig and Jade Falcon like this.
  10. Sarni

    Sarni Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 9, 2016
    Messages:
    3,324
    Likes Received:
    2,782
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Kraków, Poland
    I'm not even sure he would walk if we didn't, he has spent his career so far at Memphis team that haven't even been considered a title contender at any point.

    Besides 3 years is a long, long time.
     
  11. Sarni

    Sarni Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 9, 2016
    Messages:
    3,324
    Likes Received:
    2,782
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Kraków, Poland
    What a tempting deal for Memphis this is. They bloat their salary with three bad contracts, but we allow them to give us their two of three best players.
     
  12. dviss1

    dviss1 Emcee Referee

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2011
    Messages:
    29,346
    Likes Received:
    27,156
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Marc Gasol is 32... Jussayin... That's old and I'd rather develop Nurk.
     
    BBert, mook and Jade Falcon like this.
  13. kjironman1

    kjironman1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2014
    Messages:
    18,865
    Likes Received:
    19,668
    Trophy Points:
    113
    On this we agree. Way too soon to give up on Nurk.
     
    Jade Falcon and dviss1 like this.
  14. kjironman1

    kjironman1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2014
    Messages:
    18,865
    Likes Received:
    19,668
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Wow! To think they might actually look at a deal like this would make me laugh.
     
  15. Fez Hammersticks

    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2008
    Messages:
    28,880
    Likes Received:
    9,530
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Phone Psychic
    Location:
    The Deep State, US and A.
    I'm pretty meh on this idea considering Marc is 33.
     
  16. BrunoSOC

    BrunoSOC Ripcity from Brazil

    Joined:
    Apr 4, 2016
    Messages:
    848
    Likes Received:
    793
    Trophy Points:
    93
    98% of the forum would do it. Easy call. Gasol is a better player. I wish we go to Evans too. Put Harkless on the deal and let's get Evans too
     
  17. BrianFromWA

    BrianFromWA Editor in Chief Staff Member Editor in Chief

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2008
    Messages:
    26,060
    Likes Received:
    9,014
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Just sayin', Marc's big brother is 36 and still kinda bringing it a bit....
     
    BigGameDamian likes this.
  18. dviss1

    dviss1 Emcee Referee

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2011
    Messages:
    29,346
    Likes Received:
    27,156
    Trophy Points:
    113
    You truly don't know what you're talking about.

    I'd bet dollars to doughnuts a poll of this question wouldn't yield more than 60% in the for category.
     
    BonesJones likes this.
  19. kjironman1

    kjironman1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2014
    Messages:
    18,865
    Likes Received:
    19,668
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Make one. I'm betting 60% is high.
     
    BonesJones and dviss1 like this.
  20. dviss1

    dviss1 Emcee Referee

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2011
    Messages:
    29,346
    Likes Received:
    27,156
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Done.
     
    kjironman1 likes this.

Share This Page