Memphis wants to trade Andre Iguodala

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by blazerfan11, Jul 3, 2019.

Moderators: 6

Moderators

  1. BrianFromWA
  2. Chris Craig
  3. Darkwebs
  4. Ed O
  5. PtldPlatypus
  6. SlyPokerDog
Page 3 of 3
  1. riverman

    riverman Writing Team

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2013
    Messages:
    68,298
    Likes Received:
    67,316
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Hezonja
     
    riverman, Jul 4, 2019
    #41
  2. GhostOfPGA

    GhostOfPGA The late great Paul Allen

    Joined:
    Nov 5, 2018
    Messages:
    3,222
    Likes Received:
    3,440
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Heaven
    Can we really trust him?
     
    GhostOfPGA, Jul 4, 2019
    #42
  3. riverman

    riverman Writing Team

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2013
    Messages:
    68,298
    Likes Received:
    67,316
    Trophy Points:
    113
    sure....he has played pt guard his whole life until he had the growth spurt after getting drafted...he identifies as a pt guard and says he'll take ETs role that way because he went from being drafted at 6'6 190lbs to 6'9 240 lbs....he put up some big numbers last few Knick games of the season when they let him run the offense...my question is if Trent Jr handles have improved enough to play some pt
     
    riverman, Jul 4, 2019
    #43
    Darkwebs, Dougnsalem and WillG like this.
  4. blazerfan11

    blazerfan11 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 11, 2019
    Messages:
    10,814
    Likes Received:
    11,021
    Trophy Points:
    113
    No, we can’t. Hejonza had an assist/turnover ratio of 1 assist to 1 turnover last season. No player could be a playmaker with that number.


    Turner’s was over 2 assists per turnover last season.

    Iguodala had an assist/turnover ratio of 4.0 last season.
     
    blazerfan11, Jul 4, 2019
    #44
  5. DollaBel

    DollaBel Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 3, 2018
    Messages:
    288
    Likes Received:
    389
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Iggy seems like hes got some attitude about not getting the buyout and being able to sign where he wanted, I would stay away from trading for him in case he has a tantrum due to not wanting to play for us.
     
    DollaBel, Jul 4, 2019
    #45
    Natebishop3 likes this.
  6. joeBlazers

    joeBlazers Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2016
    Messages:
    1,465
    Likes Received:
    1,252
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Did he say he didn't want to play for us? Why are you inferring things that nobody has said? What does asking to be bought out have todo with not playing for 32 teams in the NBA? Geez ... some people are just !!!
     
    joeBlazers, Jul 5, 2019
    #46
  7. joeBlazers

    joeBlazers Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2016
    Messages:
    1,465
    Likes Received:
    1,252
    Trophy Points:
    113
    There is indeed a strong case for Iggy. And I have to admit, I'm bias towards him because I haven't seen Baze play... Except in some meaningless highlights. The age factor seems to be the only thing against him ... And maybe his injury history.
    But ... Is this the Kawhi scenario? Do you take a chance ... for a shot this year? Or do you keep building for a never ending tomorrow?
     
    joeBlazers, Jul 5, 2019
    #47
  8. Orion Bailey

    Orion Bailey Forum Troll

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2015
    Messages:
    26,285
    Likes Received:
    21,508
    Trophy Points:
    113

    Great song.

    I think alot of stock is being put into the experience Iggy brings to the table. The vet leadership in the locker room of a guy who knows what it takes to go all the way with a team.


    I think every team needs one of these. Worth sacrificing Baze for? I don't know, but right now we don't have a vet leader with championship experience on the roster.
     
    Orion Bailey, Jul 5, 2019
    #48
    Jade Falcon, royo and Cugel like this.
  9. Cugel

    Cugel The epitome of mediocrity

    Joined:
    Feb 10, 2019
    Messages:
    7,007
    Likes Received:
    6,500
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Canvas Repairman
    I am not convinced Portland could get iguadala in a trade. what's in it for memphis?
     
    Cugel, Jul 5, 2019
    #49
    Orion Bailey likes this.
  10. Orion Bailey

    Orion Bailey Forum Troll

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2015
    Messages:
    26,285
    Likes Received:
    21,508
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Just it. They don't want salary back, I'm sure. They want picks.
     
    Orion Bailey, Jul 5, 2019
    #50
  11. GhostOfPGA

    GhostOfPGA The late great Paul Allen

    Joined:
    Nov 5, 2018
    Messages:
    3,222
    Likes Received:
    3,440
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Heaven
    What’s in it for Memphis to buy him out?
     
    GhostOfPGA, Jul 5, 2019
    #51
    blazerfan11 likes this.
  12. Rastapopoulos

    Rastapopoulos Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2008
    Messages:
    41,775
    Likes Received:
    26,114
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Ballin'
    Name it. (And it HAS to be a trade, because if he gets bought out he's going STRAIGHT to the Lakers.)
    upload_2019-7-5_11-56-18.png
     
    Rastapopoulos, Jul 5, 2019
    #52
  13. Rastapopoulos

    Rastapopoulos Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2008
    Messages:
    41,775
    Likes Received:
    26,114
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Ballin'
    It depends if anyone else offers anything good for him. Lakers won't - they can't afford him unless he's bought out. Warriors can't get him back. It would have to be some team like one of the Texas teams.

    [Edit: I swear I hadn't seen this when I said the above. If Memphis wanted Tim Hardaway Jr. I'm sure it would already be done.]
     
    Rastapopoulos, Jul 5, 2019
    #53
  14. Rastapopoulos

    Rastapopoulos Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2008
    Messages:
    41,775
    Likes Received:
    26,114
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Ballin'
    They GOT him because they could take on salary. They also got a nice pick for taking him on. Presumably Golden State made that trade because Memphis was the only team that would take him on for a pick. So somehow I don't think they're going to turn around and find some team that Golden State couldn't find.
     
    Rastapopoulos, Jul 5, 2019
    #54
    Orion Bailey likes this.
  15. blazerfan11

    blazerfan11 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 11, 2019
    Messages:
    10,814
    Likes Received:
    11,021
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Different situation. Golden State did not want salary back. if Memphis can take back a salary from a team like Portland (along with a draft pick or some) then it opens up teams like Portland.

    Are you saying that no team will give up something like a 2nd round pick to get Iguodala? Why would Memphis not do that trade if the alternative is to buy him out?

    And if Memphis takes an equal salary back (like in a trade with Portland) they're in the same situation now except now they have a draft pick they didn't have before. They can buy out a player like Bazemore that nobody wants at his salary.
     
    blazerfan11, Jul 5, 2019
    #55
  16. riverman

    riverman Writing Team

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2013
    Messages:
    68,298
    Likes Received:
    67,316
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I could see Iggy returning to where it all started for him and ending his career in Philly..the east is a lot easier on an older vet than the west as far as the regular season grind...shorter flights, etc
     
    riverman, Jul 5, 2019
    #56
  17. GhostOfPGA

    GhostOfPGA The late great Paul Allen

    Joined:
    Nov 5, 2018
    Messages:
    3,222
    Likes Received:
    3,440
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Heaven
    Baze+Dubljevic For Iggy
     
    GhostOfPGA, Jul 5, 2019
    #57
    Sheldon Shape likes this.
  18. PCmor7

    PCmor7 Generational Poster

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2014
    Messages:
    7,972
    Likes Received:
    11,807
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Saying this for years
    I thought board rules were that Gary Trent Jr. had to be a part of any prospective trade ....
     
    PCmor7, Jul 5, 2019
    #58
  19. Jade Falcon

    Jade Falcon Just to piss you off.

    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2014
    Messages:
    11,492
    Likes Received:
    10,015
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Sweet Home, Oregon
    That alone is worth it to me. That kind of leadership is huge, and he has proven he can make crucial defensive plays when they absolutely matter.
     
    Jade Falcon, Jul 6, 2019
    #59
    Orion Bailey and Dougnsalem like this.
Page 3 of 3

Share This Page