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  1. blue9

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    Green is better than Afflalo, so why wouldn't it get done? I'm pretty confident that Denver would trade either Afflalo or chandler if our 1st round pick is involved.
     
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    Would the Blazers have interest in Evan Turner?
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    OKC has been close to trading Reggie Jackson to Denver. If there is some possible way to get Jackson without giving too much then sign me up. I'd give OKC 2 expiring contracts and a first rounder for Jackson!
     
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    MAS RipCity Mercy, Mercy

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    I'd give up quite a bit to get Reggie Jackson ... just don't see OKC trading him to the division leader midseason though.
     
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    I'd hope so, he fits the need we have. He is obtainable too, probably could get him for T-Rob and Barton.

    I'd like to see a move for turner, we need to take a small risk to solidify some firepower off the bench, another guy I like that gets a lot of hate is Jeremy Lin, he is expiring and he can score, he will make mistakes but what 6th man doesn't?
     
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    I wouldn't want Lin, not because he sucks, but because we need that wing that can get to the line. Lin isn't that type of player
     
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    What about someone like Anthony Tolliver? Pistons are pretty much done after losing Jennings, and he'd come fairly cheap. Known as a great team guy and locker room presence so I wouldn't think there would be chemistry issues to worry about.
     
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    At this point I just want a player who can handle the ball and score, Lin isn't a terrible finisher (from what I've seen) either. I think crabbe is the wing we need, he just needs more minutes.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Afflalo, Turner, or Beasley, depending on the cost.

    Afflalo would be solid. Turner and Beasley come with some personality risk (especially Turner).

    Beasley would cost nothing more than opening up a roster spot. I'd take the chance.
     
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    The Blazers don't need a blockbuster trade. They just will need more scoring off the bench from the SF or SG position.
     
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    Reggie Jackson can't shoot. Why would anyone want him for our team?
     
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    Lin might not be as bad as people think. I've said before just because a guy doesn't fit into one system doesn't mean he wont fit into the next. Lin needs to find the right system to play in to be effective.
     
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    He's played for us before
     
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    There's a reason why we let him go before.
     
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    And what was that?
     
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    Watching chandler and Afflalo tonight. If evan turner didn't have personality issues he'd be my choice.
     
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    Tayshaun wouldn't be a bad alternative either.
     
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    Anthony Tolliver? How does he fit? He isn't a scorer and that's what we need.
     
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    "In particular, Olshey said he wants a player with specific qualities: A shooter who is also a willing passer as well as a smart defender."
    Yeah you're right Lin and Evan Turner are the players to put the Blazers over the top.
     

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