Logjam with Oden

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  1. SunnyD

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    PF: Zack Randolph / LaMarcus Aldridge / Raef LaFrentzC: Greg Oden / Joel Przybilla / Jamaal MagloireLaMarcus should be traded in my opinion. He is too good to come off the bench, and they have a hole at SF. Ime Udoka is filling in well, and Martell Webster is solid and getting better, but Darius Miles cannot stay if they want to succeed.Still, they shouldn't worry yet. THEY JUST WON THE LOTTERY!
     
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    keep the players they have for a couple years and move Randoplh because of his stock and huge contract.
     
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    if any1 there will be traded its randolph for a good young SF
     
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    It's one good f*cking problem to have though, SunnyD. But take Magloire out of that rotation because he's a free agent and he will not be re-signed, and Raef LaFrentz won't be in the rotation as it is.
     
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    if the need a sf so bad why not take durant? That seems like the smart thing to do!
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Clangus @ May 22 2007, 11:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>if the need a sf so bad why not take durant? That seems like the smart thing to do!</div>because oden is available
     
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    Have a Oden/Zack duo will kill. And then trade Zack, and have Oden/Lamarcus duo also great duo.They are making the playoffs next year, and so are the Sonic's if they keep Shard, and Ray Allen also. Sonics are so much better then they looked, and Blazers also.Warriors not going to make the playoffs next year, and Lakers will miss the playoffs next year.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Clangus @ May 22 2007, 10:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>if the need a sf so bad why not take durant? That seems like the smart thing to do!</div>Good SFs are a dime a dozen. There are many more good ones available one way or another. A center is not so easy to come by, and they have Randolph as a great bartering chip for a good SF.
     
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    Well if you look at Portland's view they are in the West and have to face MANY great big men. The West has Duncan, KG, Amare, Boozer, Okur, Dirk, alot of talent at the PF/C positions and I think with all the big men the Blazers have will make them SERIOUS contencers in the future.
     
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    WHO GIVES A DAMN! They have Oden!The rest of the guys besides Aldridge can see the door gets shut on their way out.
     
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    I'm of the opinion that Zach Randolph won't be moved this offseason. Jamaal Magloire won't be on the roster next year, Raef LaFrentz isn't good enough to get minutes. So the rotation is simply Randolph, Aldridge, Oden, Pryzbilla. Nothing wrong with having a good 4-man post rotation.
     
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    Thats a pretty studly logjam to have.. As long as they all get a great amount of time on the floor every single game then there should be no problems.
     
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    I agree with BCB on this. I dont see Randolph getting moved this offseason. To me, its not really a logjam at the 4/5. Joel I wouldnt think would play more than 10 minutes a game. That leaves 86 minutes for 3 players. Thats nearly 30 minutes for each player. With LaMarcus able to play both the 4 and the 5 position, they have more leeway. Now on to the small foward position, they will either be a lottery team again next year, or will be getting a pick in the teens. You can definatly get great value in the middle of the draft. As of now, Webster, Outlaw, and Udoka are good enough to hold down the small foward position. If not, Randolph is tradeable the next season.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pjcolpitts? @ May 23 2007, 04:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>That leaves 86 minutes for 3 players.</div>Actually, 96.I just think that trading Zachie for a good SF would be a good idea. If they can't get a good one for him, sit pat and let the team grow.
     
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    Trade Lamarcus eventualy (this season or next .. the blazers will probley wait till they feel that Lamarcus will has a lot of attention and value on him) for a future point guard whoever it may be.It should be Joel will average just under 20 mintues or so, not 10!!Zach + Oden could be quite good.
     
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    There are some good free agent sf's out there (Nocioni, Magette, Rashard, Mo Pete, Gerald Wallace), and you could get them to sign and trade someone for Zack
     
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    Are there any salary trade matchup websites out there? I would like to see what contracts might matchup with ZBoZBo has a huge contract so Im not sure how likely some team is willing to take him. Pritchard is a pretty smart guy and he comes from the mind set where if he cant get something decent out of a trade he isnt going to do it. There are a lot of people that are saying ZBo for Lewis of seattle. I seriously doubt that would happen being that they are in the same division. Lewis wants to be paid and will be taking offers from a lot of teams.Pritchard is also a big character and work ethic guy. I think Durant is more of a dedicated Player than Oden but I think it will come down to the meetings they have with the 2 players. Nate also is a tough coach and it is known here that players have to be a "Nate" type guy to be successful on this team.I still think that the pick will be Oden and Portland will look to package one or two of those second round picks along with Webster,Outlaw,Rodrigez to get a good SF. I dont know how good this team will be if ZBo is still here. He tends to be a ball hog and not so great passing out of a double team.I also wouldnt be surprised to see the Blazers draft Aaron Brooks from the Ducks. Local fan base as well as could turn into a 3pt specialist and solid backup to Jack. One last comment on an interview with Pritchard was that getting the #1 pick made him hungrier to go out and get some marquee free agents. Free Agents will want to come play with Oden and Roy as well as having Paul Allen's big wallet.
     
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    Whoever suggested trading Aldridge for a PG. No.Aldridge honestly doesn't ave as much value as Randolph does and Portland doesn't "need" a point guard as much as they need a small forward.Jarrett Jack's a very nice young player and is good enough to be a starting point guard in this league.I think Portland could pull off a trade that lands Shawn Marion. I'm not sure on the specifics but I just tried Randolph for Marion straight up on the RealGM trade checker and it worked perfectly straight up. I'm assuming Portland may have to give up some picks though because Marion to Phoenix I think is more valuable than Randolph because of his defense.I don't see that happening but that's one of the few good small forwards that's contracts match up with Randolph's. The big problem that kills this deal is Phoenix is gonna want to give Amare big bucks as well as Nash and a 4-year deal like Randolph's is VERY hard to help that. I'm not sure if it's the CBA but maybe Randolph could restructure his contract in Phoenix.Thoughts and improvements on this trade?Jack, Roy, Marion, Aldridge, OdenChampionship team within 2-4 years anyone?EDIT: Randolph, Jack and a future pick for Marion? The salaries work...I checked. I don't know if Phoenix likes this but with the talent that Portland will have, maybe a free agent PG will sign there, like Brevin Knight? Then they could grab a PG with one of their second round picks.
     
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    From what I have been reading Phoenix will be looking to cut salary to give long term deals to Nash/Stoud. I dont think they would even want Zac.Phoenix has a window to win it all right now and Zac isnt gonna help with that IMO.I think we are more likely to see a trade to the Knicks, Memphis, or maybe Orlando for a player and picks. Basically whatever team has the ability to take the contract and give back some expiring contracts in return and a future pick.I do like the idea of Marion here in Portland but I think it would have to be some kind of a 3 way trade that would get Phoenix someone other than Zac.
     
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    Do you think Portland will make any attempt in getting Rashard Lewis through FA or trade? Versatile SF, great scorer, and you got money to spend...
     

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