Predict the Blazers trade deadline

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by South East, Feb 14, 2016.

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What will the Blazers do before the trade deadline?

Poll closed Feb 19, 2016.

  1. Nothing, no trades

    20 vote(s)
    40.8%

  2. Trade off a vet for a younger player or draft pick

    22 vote(s)
    44.9%

  3. Trade a young player for a vet

    2 vote(s)
    4.1%

  4. A couple of trades that help balance out the roster.

    2 vote(s)
    4.1%

  5. Make a splash for an Allstar level player

    3 vote(s)
    6.1%
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  1. South East

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    What will the Blazers do at the trade deadline?

    My preference would be to get Pau because he can help the team win now and still has a few years of good play that can help transition guys like Vonleh and Plumlee. I don't know that it will happen.

    My prediction is a couple small moves maybe take on some contract(s) and play this season out.

    Maybe just absorb David Lee's contract to get a post scorer. Could add Meyers as well and get one of their picks back.
     
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    My prediction is Kaman is moved for a pick or another 33 year old vet that fills more of a need on the bench
     
    riverman, Feb 14, 2016
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Isn't post scoring our biggest need? Are there any other vets we could trade Kaman for whom are better in the post than him?
     
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    Probably not...but Jermaine O'neal could fill those shoes probably better than Kaman about now
     
    riverman, Feb 14, 2016
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    GriLtCheeZ "Well, I'm not lookin' for trouble."

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    I was hoping for a "use cap space to absorb a contract for draft pick(s)" option.
     
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    Actual prediction? My prediction is no moves. Not my wish but that's what I see happening.
     
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    Everyone gets traded for draft picks and the Blazers finish off the season with the Idaho Stampede roster.
     
    SlyPokerDog, Feb 14, 2016
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    Blazers trade for Whiteside from the heat or Gorgui Dieng from the twolves along with some garbage contract ( that pesky cap space) for table scraps and some young talent it will be hard to say goodbye to.
     
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    Man, half the people on this board would have to change their underwear if that happened...for various reasons.
     
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    You forgot make the playoffs and ultimately win the championship
     
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    My guess is that the Blazers will be a third party brought in to help facilitate another trade, and pick up a second rounder for their involvement. Boring, but I'm okay with that.

    This team has proven that they deserve a chance to see what they can do as constructed, for the time being.
     
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    With Jimmer being named finals MVP.
     
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    Bye bye Gerald!
     
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    If I was betting I'd say we trade veteran cap space for a contract and second round picks.
     
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    Gimme a name
     
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    I dont' see us really doing anything big because I think NO will either go for a big star or nothing at all really. I think we will try and use our space to acquire an asset or two but I don't really think that will happen. However we will be the subject of half the rumors out there because of our young players and our capspace.
     
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    Olshey isn't going to waste cap space absorbing a player who isn't a "Needle Mover" (tm). If he can't get someone legit he'll wait for the off season. I can however see him moving a player for a future asset.
     
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    Screamin' A says the Clippers are indeed shopping Blake.

    I expect Neil to kick the tires.
    In the end I think Neil will facilitate a trade for other teams with our cap and bringing back a second rounder.
     
    Fez Hammersticks, Feb 14, 2016
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