Chad Ford: Trade Watch (Guards and Forwards)

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  1. Boob-No-More

    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    His TS% may be up over last season, but it's still not very good. His FG% is horrible, and he's never been a very good 3-point shooter. Even though his cousin is 3-years older, if I had my choice I'd take Vince over TMac these days. Vince has a higher TS%, higher scoring average, higher PER, and most importantly, has had far fewer injury issues than McGrady.

    Neither is the player they once were, but McGrady has been declining at a much faster rate.

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  2. Uther TheGardener

    Uther TheGardener Tall Timbers

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    I said at before the start of the season that Houston was fools gold due to their injury proneness when everyone was jumping on the bandwagon...espn.....i knew better and look they might not even make the playoffs.

    VC is a bit old and he also has quit on his teams before.....
     
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  3. BalancedMan

    BalancedMan That's out of context....

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    I think that NJ would want Outlaw with RLEC to get back Carter.
     
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  4. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    and picks ... at least.
     
    Nikolokolus, Jan 28, 2009
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  5. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I say take Carter and run. If you can get Carter for RLEC and maybe a player and picks, do it. McGrady is probably done. Marion would probably bolt in the offseason. I think Carter is the option. It wouldn't be that big of a gamble.
     
    Natebishop3, Jan 28, 2009
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  6. BengalDuck

    BengalDuck Well-Known Member

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    McGrady can make his teammates better. Carter can score in bunches, but McGrady is and always has been more valuable.
     
    BengalDuck, Jan 28, 2009
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  7. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    When he's on the court, which hasn't been often lately.
     
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    Even with Carter, Nate won't let the team run.

    I agree. RLEC + Outlaw + draft picks is very do-able. Carter would be a huge upgrade on our current small forward situation and when his time on the basketball court is up, Batum should be ready for primetime.
     
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  9. MARIS61

    MARIS61 Real American

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    Carter's done, and would never have fit here if he wasn't. Stick a fork in him.

    Bake it!
     
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    JFizzleRaider Yeast Lords Global Moderator

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    How is Carter done? Have you seen many games of him this season? He is far from done
     
    JFizzleRaider, Jan 29, 2009
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  11. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    :blahblah:

    This from the guy who readily admits he doesn't watch any other basketball except for Blazers games. Thanks for sharing.
     
    Nikolokolus, Jan 29, 2009
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  12. gambitnut

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    If we are going to trade for Carter, he's probably going to replace Outlaw at SF, so throwing him in if NJ wants him is fine with me. I had two questions about this trade. First, how does he do at SF compared to SG? This site shows me that his offense is better at SF, but his defense is worse, by the way, Outlaw is better at PF on both offense and defense. Since both are worse at defense at SF than other positions and Carter is far better at offense at SF, I could live with the idea as long as the other question checks out and we don't have a better option. Second question, how long would he be in blocking Batum and Webster? Looking at Storyteller's site, his contract could look good and make him a possible consolation prize in the summer of 2010. Not bad, I was against it a while ago, but looking closer, I might be interested in him.
     
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  13. maxiep

    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    I suspect the person we obtain with RLEC will at once be a head-scratcher and an "of course!" moment.

    I'm starting to think crazy--Carlos Boozer.
     
    maxiep, Jan 29, 2009
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  14. Iwatas

    Iwatas Blazers Fan

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    Sorry - started a new thread on Vince for Raef+Outlaw. Should have folded it into this one.

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    Iwatas, Jan 29, 2009
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  15. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I wasn't saying "run" literally Minstrel :wink:

    Nate wouldn't run unless...

    [video=metacafe;655853/indiana_jones_i_escape_from_the_cave/]http://www.metacafe.com/watch/655853/indiana_jones_i_escape_from_the_cave/[/video]
     
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  16. Minstrel

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    I know, I was purposely misinterpreting you to make a joke about McMillan's pacing. ;)
     
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