would you rather?

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  1. blazedanugz

    blazedanugz Well-Known Member

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    before the people that act like they dont want either of them destroy this thread...

    would you rather sign dwight howard and have both cj and dame?
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    would you rather have dame and demarcus while trading cj?
     
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    Hmm, with zero latitude in those two choices, I would rather keep Dame and CJ, and take a flyer on Howard.
     
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    Dame and DeMarcus.
     
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    That is very tough. As much as I've wanted Boogie, I think I go with Option A - Howard. Caveat being that it's a 2-year contract.
     
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    If it was CJ for Cousins straight up, I would probably do that trade.

    Mostly because I think we could still be really good with Crabbe. Or go out and sign someone else to fill that role.
     
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    Depends on what we're signing him for. If signing Howard would require a max-type deal, then I'd rather trade CJ for Boogie. If it's something reasonable like $10m/year, then I'd take Howard with Dame/CJ. However, neither option really appeals.
     
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    To me, contract length is more important that dollars. I'd give Howard a 2-year, $40M contract.
     
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    A for me.
     
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    Not enough info to make a choice.

    One thing both Boogie and Dwight have in common. Both players are having trouble getting along with teammates. Not sure I want either player, unless the price is very low.
     
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    We must keep both Dame and CJ. They are our golden ticket.
     
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    I'd take Howard for an expensive 2 year contract if the 2nd year is a team option.
     
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    Put another way: Dame and CJ ARE the Trail Blazers. You don't trade the team.

    You also don't obtain Howard, though I think he would help short term. If you have any interest in Howard, you go Whiteside instead.
     
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    neither.

    And the thread stays.
     
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    You don't trade CJ ......unless it's for a player like DMC.

    You have to do this if it's on the table.
     
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    At this point, I think that SAC has to pony up more than just DMC to get CJ. DMC costs more, is older, and has a checkered history. CJ is younger, costs less, and is an exemplary player. I want DMC, but he basically shoots the same percentage as CJ - Cs (or PFs) are suppose to shoot a much higher percentage than guards. Also, my biggest concern is that Terry wouldn't know what to do with a player like Boogie.

    If we trade CJ I'm more interested in trading him for Butler. But the same things that apply to DMC apply to Butler - CHI would need to pony up some incentives in order to make it worth our while.
     
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    Whiteside isn't even proven and the Heat are on the brink of losing to the Hornets.
     
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    Awww SHIT!!

    :biglaugh:

    I'm feelin' after this game!! I've had a few!!

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    If Cousins actually wanted to play for Stotts, I'd much rather option B and, in fact, I'd love to trade McCollum for Boogie.

    If there was no indication of whether Cousins would be interested, it would be a tough call. He's an incredible talent but so risky if he's not dialed in.
     
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