FWIW, Boozer led the Bulls to 46 wins this season. He'd have been a decent replacement for LMA for the short term. And you'd have your starting C.
This would make us younger, and would be a sign of tanking. (There's also a kind of symmetry to it.) We should also get a pick or two.
Again wasn't the point of trading Harden was so they didn't have three max players? I don't understand how we missed the boat. Sure I would much rather have Harden and Ibaka, but so would OKC, if they could afford it.
then in 3-4 years it'll be "Trade Lillard". then we'll see Aldridge going far in the playoffs and wondering "why couldn't he do that in Portland".
I couldn't see any trade here worth making so far.. Aldridge and Freeland for Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan, and Eric Bledsoe. Bringing a 3rd team into the deal and flipping Bledsoe for a SG. Sounds reasonable.
I don't get this. You say that Lillard is going to be the leader and #1. You also say that LaMarcus is a perfect fit for a #2/#3. So if we have a leader / #1 in Lillard, why can't LMA be the #2 which you already say he's a good fit for?
I don't think Lillard is good enough to win Sophomore of the Year so yes, trade him before his value plunges.
Right?!?!?! I am flabbergasted on how eager fans are to trade Aldridge. If Lillard will truly be a #1 option, then Aldridge is a perfect fit.
I agree with Canzano on this. The Blazers shouldn't wait meaning the Blazers shouldn't treat the next few years like a rebuilding process. Aldridge is going to pack his bags for Dallas and probably the fate of Neil Olshey being with the Blazers is riding on this move as well.
I am absolutely against trading Aldridge. With that said, If Olshey could pull off trading him for Hibbert or Noah, how would you feel about that knowing a guy like Paul Millsap is out there for us to sign to be our starting pf? I know signing a guy like Millsap isn't a sure thing, but if he were to pull it off, I think I'd be OK with that.
Dream scenario. Also, Millsap signed with us once - so there's that. Also, Wes and Millsap have played together - Wes might be able to sell him on the idea.
