Asik to Portland - DOA

did U read my comment about Leonard's value? he has little to none

 

supposedly Wright and MO are the outside threats - not so threatening so far, while Robinson can get a bucket here or there as can Freeland they certainly are not "threats" that can be counted on for offense and/or to open things up for other guys

 

So do you think the problem with the bench is that our offense is built around the pick and roll, but neither Robinson or Freeland are really capable of fulfilling the Aldridge role in that system? Hawes would be much more capable of doing that.

 

I think Hawes can, does and will score, Trob is simply still very raw and Freeland is what he is - a "decent" journeyman. You will not "contend" IMO or go far in the playoffs with these guys as your main backup bigs

 

If we can move Leonard and pick up Asik I am all for it otherwise cannot mess with the team chemistry.

 

Huh? Where did I call them a championship caliber team?

 

Not enough for Asik and team chemistry isn't that fragile (or if it is, then it's a mirage).

 

I would not make CJ untouchable. Saying don't trade CJ because we don't now what we have in him is not a win now approach.

 

I'm wondering if we can get involved in a three way with Houston. Who needs a center?

 

Good question. Of the teams with legit playoff aspirations, I think the Clippers would probably be a better team with a high IQ guy like Asik over Deandre Jordan, Dallas would look a lot better with Asik instead of Blair. An Eastern team is probably a more likely candidate, but I'm having hard time thinking of who would make a good partner.

 

Yeah, I know Miami wants a big man, but I see no reason for us to get involved in that. I looked at NY and BKN and they're both horrible. I wouldn't want much of anything off either of those teams.

 

I dont follow the guy, but when I do, it seems few and far between. Not a fan

 

The difference between Asik and Lopez is that Asik is a drama queen and our chemistry with Lopez right now is incredible. The goofy haired guy is becoming a fan favorite. With that said if we could somehow get Asik without getting rid of Lopez, which I think is impossible without dismantling key components of our core, Id be all for it. Its all moot though because Houston is not goin to let us have those two guys together. CJ McCollum is not enough to be a centerpiece for Asik. IMHO.

 

This.

 

I'm just curious what a player like mo could even net us? Didn't he only sign for 2.6 mil? Are you talking combination of players? Who?

 

Who even knows, but if CJ comes back and is effective, you can't have the two of them playing together.

 

Livingston?

 

I like Livingston, but I don't know if BKN would trade him.

 

I think he needs to get a little younger and we have about 3 young players to help them out. Barton, claver and Leonard for Livingston and Evans.

Livingston is a legit back up PG and Evans will give you a solid 5-10 minutes if heavy rebounding and defense.

 

I don't think they care if they get younger. I think they're desperate to get something going and turn things around.

Not sure if we have anything to offer them.