How Portland drafts tomorrow!

by futurenba23 on Jun 25, 2008 8:12 PM PDT Comment 50 comments

First Big Trade:

The Portland Trailblazers trade Travis Outlaw, Raef Lafrentz, Jarrett Jack, and the rights to the #13 pick (Danilo Gallinari) to the New Jersey Nets for Devin Harris, Keith Van Horn, cash considerations, and the rights to the #21 pick (Donte Green)

At pick #27...

...The Portland Trailblazers select... Alexis Ajinca, center, France.

Second Semi-Big Trade:

The Portland Trailblazers trade Steve Blake and #33 pick to the Denver Nuggets for Denver's 1st round pick of 2009

At pick #36...

...The Portland Trailblazers select... DJ White, power forward, Indiana

Third Not-so-big trade:

The Portland Trailblazers trade the #55 pick to the Orlando Magic for Orlando's 2nd round pick of 2009 and cash considerations

THE END OF THE DRAFT

Portland cuts Keith Van Horn

Portland's lineup for 08-09

C- Greg Oden, Joel Pryzbilla, Alexis Ajinca (maybe stay in Euroleague for 1 more year)

PF- LaMarcus Aldridge, Channing Frye, DJ White

SF- Martell Webster, Donte Green

SG- Brandon Roy, Rudy Fernandez

PG- Devin Harris, Peterri Koponen, Sergio Rodriguez

I love this roster for Portland! We got a great starting five and a great bench! I'm pretty sure Koponen will be impressive in summer league and will make the team, so that gives lee-way to trade away Blake and Jack.

DJ White gives Portland some physicality at the 4 spot and a lot of hustle.

Ajinca can stay in Europe and develop or Portland can stash in away in the DLeague.

btw, McRoberts will be assigned to the Idaho Stampede

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nope i dont like 2nd trade

Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE
Watch my brandon roy vid http://youtube.com/watch?v=RC3Byp4ID1E

by CroRupt on Jun 25, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

you mind expoundering on that?

any specific reasons?

by futurenba23 on Jun 25, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Because you are sending away our only decent pg

who is a great 3 shooter, a veteran, and is dependable. All you are getting back is a mid to late 1st round pick next year?? We bought one of those for 3 mil this year. On top of that, you have Sergio “I cant break the rotation” Rodriguez and Peterri “please let me play a minute in the nba” Koponan as our only backup pg’s. I like PK and Sergio, but they are 3rd string pg’s at best on this team next season. I do hope your Harris trade happens though, that would be sah-weet.

RUDY > MJ

by myemic23 on Jun 25, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

It’s better to keep Blake around as a backup PG. Make that same trade a year from now if you want to, but a 2nd real point guard with experience who can play would be good to have on the roster for now.

by pualo on Jun 25, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Doesn't work, anyway

No match for Blake’s salary, and Denver is mile-high over the cap.

Other people don't have as much practice at being wrong as I do -- HT, timbo

by jscot on Jun 26, 2008 6:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Love the way the team looks.

I like these trade proposals alot, but would the Nuggets really trade a first rounder for Blake, we don’t need to do it anyway.

by Garden of ODEN on Jun 25, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Blake won't be traded

Neither will Outlaw.

by Jason3123 on Jun 25, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Maybe... maybe not

i know that the Nets don’t want martell, so if we get harris, they’re getting outlaw.

by futurenba23 on Jun 25, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm tellin you

It won’t happen. If we acquire Harris it will be through Webster/and or Jack, or maybe Raef’s deal, or maybe all 3, plus 2 first rounders, or 3 first rounders as it would not be surprising to see Portland buy a 3rd pick.

But I promise you they will not trade Outlaw. Unless LBJ becomes available.

by Jason3123 on Jun 25, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

word up....

you and me are on the same page

by BroyTheTruth on Jun 26, 2008 4:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have mixed feelings about the trade

But I would LOVE to see Blake go to Denver. Would that be a record? Do we have like… a custody agreement with Denver on little Steve?

I would feel we’d be a bit lacking of depth, but then I think the team has to get used to the idea of not having 5-8 quality backups if we want 5 truly high-caliber starters.

by rmcdougall on Jun 25, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Bring Blake Back

For the 2009-10 Season.

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 25, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

good luck PTB

cant stand the wait
Kp’s in charge aint no debate
lets the chips fall
where they may
as long as Oultaw gets to see another day
anything else is good with me
red white and black
I can feel the glory
been there seen that know what works
just call bobs reign little more than a series of quirks
back on track investing in talent
character matters
unlike shaq we are the gallant
on the path I mean on the Trail
Blazing a path as unyet unveiled
no worry here
cuz in KP we trust
just dont trade Travis
that is a must

Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should--Max Ehrmann

by bow4meow on Jun 25, 2008 9:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Git R On PTB

cant stand the wait
Kp’s in charge aint no debate
lets the chips fall
where they may
as long as Webster gets to see another day
anything else is good with me
red white and black
I can feel the glory
been there seen that know what works
just call bobs reign little more than a series of quirks
back on track investing in talent
character matters
unlike K*be we are the gallant
on the path I mean on the Trail
Blazing a path as yet unveiled
no worry here
cuz in KP we trust
just dont trade Marty
that is a must

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 25, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

utter plagiarism

imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should--Max Ehrmann

by bow4meow on Jun 25, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I bow for you Mr. Meow

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 25, 2008 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

completely unnecessary

Ive been a big fan of you… I miss the lizard

Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should--Max Ehrmann

by bow4meow on Jun 25, 2008 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ya but...

...I’m really Lazy ‘n Loaded Tonite. Hee Hee

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 25, 2008 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

not sure what my excuse is

I just feel good and its like im speaking in t o n g u e s

Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should--Max Ehrmann

by bow4meow on Jun 25, 2008 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It is a Time for Change

Just hangin’,
Waitin to see what happens, very soon
Luvin’ ‘em All, last season
I don’t know if my luvs will be gone
Makkes it Hard to keep on luvin’ ‘em
when ya don’t know if they Be Gone
Expectin’ change, The oly constant
New ones to embrace
Just like Ii’ve done with McRob
Von Wafer, JJ33 ‘n Fry
Not Knowin’ Who it might be
An old’un or Young
Just waitin’
It is Outta Control

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 25, 2008 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Does anybody else think Lizzy Lowblow is all that?

dang…. I sincerely mean it…. dang

Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should--Max Ehrmann

by bow4meow on Jun 25, 2008 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dang Me

...and a lizard can’t blush

Don’t Hang Me

...a lizard can choke

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 25, 2008 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lizzy is all that and a whole lot more.

At the Bedge, Lizzy’s part of the core.

"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar

by annthefan on Jun 26, 2008 12:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

and not even a rec?

whats a cat gotta do around here?

Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should--Max Ehrmann

by bow4meow on Jun 25, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Im waiting for your rap LL

Webster’s gone
Bring Jarrett Jack along
add another draft pick I’ll be packing that __
oh yea you know what Im sayin?
TrailBlazer basketball is what we playin
thats not the same as game in Hollywood
we are human natured
not about the hood
care to differ brother bring it on
we’ll punk you playground, streets too yea and even song
test me ask me give it to the cat
Im not wrong
never was when it came to PTB
I’ll give up more than Abdelnaby
That guy was a bogart shoulda been LA
where violence and drugs pretty much the common way
but hey if that impresses surprising you aint got no fear
it takes that personality to show up to the Garden
wearing l*ker gear

Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should--Max Ehrmann

by bow4meow on Jun 25, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Stay weird, PTB

cant stand the wait
Kp’s in charge aint no debate
lets the chips fall
where they may
as long as Frye gets to see another day
anything else is good with me
red white and black
I can feel the glory
been there seen that know what works
just call bobs reign little more than a series of quirks
back on track investing in talent
character matters
unlike odom we are the gallant
on the path I mean on the Trail
Blazing a path as unyet unveiled
no worry here
cuz in KP we trust
just dont trade Channing
that is a must

"Shoot, I don't even have anything to put in my own sig"

These are the modest words of pualo, posted on June 20, 2008.
Yes, pualo, an extraordinarily discerning BEdger with a knack for subtle expression.

by CatMan2 on Jun 25, 2008 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Da Cats are scratchin' Tonite

I’m just diggin’ da poop, if’n ya know whats I meean.

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 25, 2008 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Denver already traded their pick

gone

The link is good because it shows MJ and Larry Brown laughing it up. I cant wait till that picture comes up next summer during larry brown’s arbitration for the rest of his salary.

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

by jonestr on Jun 25, 2008 9:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Why is VanHorn in this?

I know he got used last year in that Dallas trade, but the dude is officially retired. I am not sure he can be included in a trade like this now. Maybe he can seeing as is contract is probably still on the books till next week. Maybe someone who knows about these things can weigh in on this.

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

by jonestr on Jun 25, 2008 9:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Van Horn has never officially retired

That’s how he got included in the Dallas/NJ trade. Teams can’t trade retired players, otherwise the Kings might be trying to trade Oscar Robertson!

by fat27 on Jun 25, 2008 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If Van Horn' keeps resigning to one year "Big Buck" EC's

We can keep him around the NBA for another Twenty Years as a “Trade Filler”

What a way to make a livin’

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 25, 2008 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice work

I wouldn’t want any of it to happen, but nice effort. One thing, In your proposed lineup we don’t really have a true Small foward. Martell is a 2/3 mix and Donte Green is a 6”10 3/4.

"My, that is a handsome fella. He must be the offspring of a Greek God!" - Bill Walton calling a Clipper's-Laker's game as Luke Walton checks in.

by JTDuck22 on Jun 25, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

which makes it work

and, you dont really need a true sf like a true PG or C, that would be if he wasnt a SF, but he is, he is 6’7”, Paul pierce, a awsome SF is 6’6”.
there might be someone better out there rather than Donto Greene, im not sure he would be a good fit.

by raging WebTed on Jun 25, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was going for more of

We wouldn’t have anyone to guard the other teams stars.

"My, that is a handsome fella. He must be the offspring of a Greek God!" - Bill Walton calling a Clipper's-Laker's game as Luke Walton checks in.

by JTDuck22 on Jun 25, 2008 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Love the first trade

Just swap Webster for Outlaw and you’re golden with Harris

Don’t need trade #2, Blake will take the leftover minutes at guard (Injury replacement, Rudy in foul trouble, etc) If Steve’s unhappy with this he’ll keep his mouth shut during the season then opt out of his contract next summer…by then PK will be ready to take those leftover guard minutes

Your draft choices? Meh

by two4larue on Jun 25, 2008 9:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Keep trade #1 as is

Webster will be better than trout, and im not even sure that they would want web. I think i read or heard that somewhere…..

by raging WebTed on Jun 25, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Blazers have cost-certainty with Trout's LT contract

And Travis is Roy’s best friend on the team, so I’d be surprised if Outlaw is the SF who gets dealt

But Harris is worth losing either TO or MW, just not both

by two4larue on Jun 25, 2008 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

2 for Larue

Ha remember the day
the first of our draft picks that hauntingly stay
just like Sam Bowie
or trading Moses Malone
minutia to others of which I bemoan
What were they thinking in drafting Larue?
Guess back in the day no GM quite as shrewd
had KP been traveling back then and playing the shrine
imagine the wonder
oops cant violate the directive prime
so the future is near
time to stop moaning the imperfect drafts
it seems like eternity has finally passed
the fans must sit still until picks are made
gotta feeling KP is holding the Ace of spade

Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should--Max Ehrmann

by bow4meow on Jun 25, 2008 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Isn't the second trade illegal?

Denver traded away this year’s first round draft pick. Doesn’t that mean they can’t trade next year’s first round draft pick? I love the first trade though. I might pick somebody other than green with the 21st pick, but it would be a great trade for the blazers. Do the salaries match up?

by zach2046 on Jun 25, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

sleep on it

fart sack is calling
keeping eyes open
why am I stalling?
gotta set up my dreams
direct dreaming schemes
of our team a ballin

gotta get up at tommorrow at first morning light
and plod thru the day of laborious plight
sure cats will be meowing and begging for food
double servings tuna cuz I’ll be in good mood

Get thru the day to catch out the draft
and see what KP has geniusely craft
Im hoping for best but not betting the farm
JUST DONT TRADE OUTLAW
NO FOUL
NO HARM

Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should--Max Ehrmann

by bow4meow on Jun 25, 2008 10:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs