I just don't see any way out of this via trades for the Blazers, the only way I see forward, is to struggle forward with what we have, and add some players in the draft. Maybe N.O will keep on stinking it up so we will get a lotto pick.
That's my point nik. You cant have la, batum, Roy, and Wes and really suck bad enough to pick in the top 5! Therefore unless u start from scratch or get real lucky... U are always fighting for 8th seed or a shitty lotto pick. That's why u retool. Get some tradable players and maybe land a stud. But to hitch your wagon to middle round Luke babbits and 2nd rounders,.... You're asking to become the twolves.
But if u keep batum and Aldridge u likely won't be a top 10 lotto but a not a playoff team! Can't have both. We are going nowhere drafting more babbits or mills!
Why trade for some trade-able players when we have Andre Miller and Joel Pryzbilla who are trade-able players? Unless you trade Miller and Joel for other trade-able players which is a fantastic way to spin one's wheels in the air.
Oh I disagree! That team could be at least top ten bad minus an effective center or effective point guard. I'm not even saying you need a top five pick (though that would be nice) but if you can acquire something like 3 first rounders then you should have the opportunity to potentially package picks together and move up a few spots depending on the trade partner. With Camby down for who knows how long I expect the Blazers will probably get lapped by the Grizzlies and should be due something like a 14th - 12th pick. New Orelans has cooled off considerably and might fall out of the playoffs, PA always seems able to buy a pick in the backend of the first round ... There will be options.
Draft a hall of fame big and constantly re-tool around them? Sounds like a plan. Top ten pick here we come!!
Have you even looked at the standings? There is no way we can suck bad enough to be a bottom 5 team this year.
Hmmm, good point. Well that settles it then: Trade Miller for a future first round pick and cap relief, make Patty the starting point guard and guarantee them lapping us.
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