Exclusive 2019 Trade Deadline Thread

Vonleh was already starting to look pretty good for the Blazers while playing with Nurk though he was a big part of their run the year Nurk got here. Was he out shooting 3’s and handling the ball? no. I think he was 21 that year though and already showing a lot of promise.
I understood the trade, and Im not even bashing Stotts or Olshey, just saying I dont think its that far fetched Vonleh is actually a pretty good role player who is a legit NBA starter.

 

Whatever you say.

 

Go watch his assists in games where he has high totals and come back to me.

https://stats.nba.com/player/203943/boxscores-traditional/

Was Andre Drummond a vastly improved playmaker two years ago? What has changed this year? (These questions are rhetorical, in case you wondering)

 

I didnt read a single word of this post. I have no interest in having a conversation with you. Go Blazers.

 

You are such a hypocrite man.

You complain about people doing the same thing that you're doing right now.

But again, not surprised.

 

I agree with @BonesJones take on this debate vs yours but I have to say this is the most true thing you have ever stated. Absolutely agree with you (on this particular post).

 

I just dont want to argue with you. I dont complain about people doing that at all.

 

How many players get more assists the more they score? I mean I understand what you're saying about context and role. Vonleh is clearly not a star, I guess you have said a few times you agree that he's gotten better. So maybe we agree for the most part I don't know.

 

I've been told I argue to much and then when I dont want to argue, its a bad thing. LMAO.

 

The point of my post was that not all assists are created equal. Most of Vonleh's assists are role/scheme dependent.

 

Fair enough. I don't think creating for others is really one of vonleh's skills, I think he's gotten better but that's not really his game. He's definitely getting more of an opportunity both in minutes and role in NY.

 

Neil pulled the same shit last year:

"We tried to be buyers, but...."

 

Jake Layman for a TPE to get under the cap.

Just seems like something Olshey might do....

 

So does everyone believe the future forwards for the Blazers are Collins/Layman? If so do we include one or both into trades to upgrade the current F spot(s)? Age wise they are on a career arc with Nurk. The more I think about it I wanna keep both, we really need to find a CJ trade.

Unless your talking a star to pair with Dame, if that’s the case ship them out.

 

I dont think weve seen enough consistency from Zach or Jake yet. I mean I love what Jake has done with his minutes this year and that he’s been awesome lately. I just think its a bit premature to say their the future forwards yet.

 

This was a perfect audition for New Orleans to want them as part of a package to get us AD.

 

Throw in a 1st or 2 and let’s go to the WCF

 

we shouldn’t have played jake in the second half then lol

 

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2019/01/deveneys-latest-d-smith-jr-nuggets-j-parker.html

Outside of a 3 team deal, and was unlikely anyways, don't really see a good fit for us with Parker.
I wouldn't mind, however, trying to figure out something with Portis.

 

Remember when we needed bench scoring a couple years ago and traded away a young, unproven, Barton for Afflalo? I see some parallels here with Layman. He could easily be the wing we’re looking for, all he needs is an opportunity. The difference is that he’s getting it in a Blazers jersey. That Harkless set back may have been a blessing in disguise.

I still think we could use another wing, or a bench scorer, but I’m just happy Layman isn’t busting out in another uniform.