<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired former NBA All-Stars Forward Shareef Abdur-Rahim and Center Theo Ratliff as well as Guard Dan Dickau from the Atlanta Hawks in return for Forward/Center Rasheed Wallace and Guard/Forward Wesley Person. </div> http://www.nba.com/blazers/news/Blazers_Ro...s-99272-41.html
Rasheed wasnt on the trading block, eh? Hehehehhe. So is this the lineup for Portland? PG-Stoudamire SG-Miles SF-Abdur-Rahim PF-Randolph C-Theo Ratliff
Holy crap. This Blazers team has a whole new look now. The Hawks have just acquired an unhappy Wallace.
WOW! blockbuster deal. gotta say im upset cuz i was hoping the raps would land theo, but what a great trade for portland. very intimidating front court obie..i think d miles will come off the bench, and derek anderson will start at the 2 spot
IMHO portland gets the better of this deal if theo stays healthy. Question is will Portland PLAY better as a team after this trade?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Romination:</div><div class="quote_post"> Too bad the Timberwolves don't make a nice trade soon. : )</div> I'm not even going to touch this one.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Romination:</div><div class="quote_post"> Too bad the Timberwolves don't make a nice trade soon. : ) </div> <div class="quote_poster">Quoting twolvefan11:</div><div class="quote_post">I'm not even going to touch this one.</div> i will...hey romination...your dumb
I personally don't like the trade for Portland. Ratliff is injury prone, and Wallace was coming around. I don't see Wallace staying in ATL for very long
Ratliff has played in all but one of the Hawks games this season 51 of 52 Not bad for a supposed "injury prone" player. Blazers also needed better characters, with this trade that get exactly that.
how in the hell did the blazers pull that off? my only concern is ratliff's production since he's on my fantasy team.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting AllNet:</div><div class="quote_post">Ratliff has played in all but one of the Hawks games this season 51 of 52 Not bad for a supposed "injury prone" player. Blazers also needed better characters, with this trade that get exactly that.</div> vince has been called injury prone, by you even, and look at all the time theo has missed, WAY more then vince...so i guess he would qualify as an injury prone player after all huh? but yea, hes been good this year and he played in every game cept for one last year too...so looks like he's over his injuries :thumbsup: g gs 99-00 PHI 57 56 00-01 PHI 50 50 01-02 ATL 3 2 <div class="quote_poster">Quoting BallerAK47:</div><div class="quote_post"> I don't see Wallace staying in ATL for very long</div> id say another 30 games to be exact
great move for both teams. atlanta gets plenty of cap space at the end of the season, giving the new owners something to work with. portland gets a defensive anchor, and a 2nd option thatll take some pressure of randolf.
I can't believe the Blazers got sooooo much for 'Sheed. Now they're a contender in the west. They'll not only make the playoffs, but just might make a big splash. Dang, I really don't understand the trade from the Hawk's perspective. Why would you trade S.A.R. + Ratiff away for JUST Rasheed Wallace. I knew the Hawks were looking for some changes, but seriously, I think this is too dramatic, and they've basically screwed themselves of their future. Oh wells, sucks for the Warriors, stuck with N.V.E. for now.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting dj_premium_plus:</div><div class="quote_post">vince has been called injury prone, by you even, and look at all the time theo has missed, WAY more then vince...so i guess he would qualify as an injury prone player after all huh? </div> Did I say he wasn't injury prone? I just purely stated the amount of games he has played this season is not bad for a supposed injury prone player. Theo has seemed to have got over his past injuries this season which is good to see. Guy is a beast when he applies himself. However I find it typical you would bring Vince into a topic that doesn't concern him. But I guess thats what you guys love to do.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting AllNet:</div><div class="quote_post">Did I say he wasn't injury prone? I just purely stated the amount of games he has played this season is not bad for a supposed injury prone player. Theo has seemed to have got over his past injuries this season which is good to see. Guy is a beast when he applies himself. However I find it typical you would bring Vince into a topic that doesn't concern him. But I guess thats what you guys love to do.</div> you guys? anyways...i certainly got the impression you were emplying he wasnt injury prone, seemed like you were debating the post. either way, i was just comparing him to another player that i know for sure you have called injury prone.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting dj_premium_plus:</div><div class="quote_post">you guys? anyways...i certainly got the impression you were emplying he wasnt injury prone, seemed like you were debating the post. either way, i was just comparing him to another player that i know for sure you have called injury prone.</div> You guys=Raptors fans We know you love to talk about him in any thread possible My orginal post was being sarastic about Theo, him playing all but one games proves he has recovered from those injuries. People giving him the label as injury prone is understandable.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting AllNet:</div><div class="quote_post">You guys=Raptors fans We know you love to talk about him in any thread possible My orginal post was being sarastic about Theo, him playing all but one games proves he has recovered from those injuries. People giving him the label as injury prone is understandable.</div> yea...what an unreasonable comparison eh? unlike any other poster who has a fav home team, why would they like talking about their home team or their franchise player? insane huh? and how silly of me for not picking up on sarcastic tone through text, what was i thinking you guys really make posting on jbb a fun experience. all i was doing was conversing, i guess i havnt learned my lesson yet.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting dj_premium_plus:</div><div class="quote_post">yea...what an unreasonable comparison eh? unlike any other poster who has a fav home team, why would they like talking about their home team or their franchise player? insane huh? and how silly of me for not picking up on sarcastic tone through text, what was i thinking you guys really make posting on jbb a fun experience. all i was doing was conversing, i guess i havnt learned my lesson yet.</div> Difference is bringing the guy up several times when he has nothing to do with the topic getting annoying from time to time, acting like he is some superstar gets annoying from time to time, but then again when you get started you won't be stopped.
I like this trade for both teams. The Hawks will more than likely throw a ship load of cash Rasheed's way now that Brandon's contracts is finally off the books. They will resign him & they will get a few more fans in their Arena next season. I kinda wish he would have went to a team in the playoff run just to add some interest but excellent move from a money making stand point by the Hawks. If he resigns & they make a few moves to add a couple more players around him they can make the playoffs next season in the east. Rasheed gives players a reason to come to the Hawks. And a reason for fans to watch the Hawks. And the Blazers did an excellent job in this trade as well. I dont think reef will stay past next season after his contract ends in '05, he'll be gone more than likely. It will free up alot of cap space for them. They have a legit starting center now with Theo Ratliff which will make Zach better playing alongside him. And they get a shooter for the future in Dan Dickau.
