Players Worth A Look

by hawkblogger on Dec 23, 2009 10:37 PM PST

On a night when the Blazers shocked anyone paying attention with a miraculous win over the Spurs, I wanted to take a moment to see if I could do a community service by creating a mega-thread about all the possible players we may look at acquiring in the hope that we can avoid 20 separate posts on individual trade ideas. It seems unlikely to succeed, but so did the Blazers tonight. I did my best to put players up there that I believe would potentially be available, and that may be of some use to the Blazers. Some of the Vets are just warm bodies. I'll add a comment with the ones that I think may be worth a second look.

POWER FORWARDS

YOUNG:

Arthur, Darrell Memphis Grizzlies

Bass, Brandon Orlando Magic

Blatche, Andray Washington Wizards

Brockman, Jon Sacramento Kings

Hansbrough, Tyler Indiana Pacers

Hill, Jordan New York Knicks

Jianlian, Yi New Jersey Nets

Maxiell, Jason Detroit Pistons

May, Sean Sacramento Kings

VETERAN:

Boozer, Carlos Utah Jazz

Brand, Elton Philadelphia 76ers

Camby, Marcus Los Angeles Clippers

Collison, Nick Oklahoma City Thunder

Diaw, Boris Charlotte Bobcats

Diogu, Ike New Orleans Hornets

Dorsey, Joey Houston Rockets

Harrington, Al New York Knicks

Evans, Reggie Toronto Raptors

Jamison, Antawn Washington Wizards

Powe, Leon Cleveland Cavaliers

Randolph, Shavlik Miami Heat

Smith, Craig Los Angeles Clippers

Wilcox, Chris Detroit Pistons

CENTERS

YOUNG:

Armstrong, Hilton New Orleans Hornets

Boone, Josh New Jersey Nets

Curry, Eddy New York Knicks

Jawai, Nathan Minnesota Timberwolves

Jordan, DeAndre Los Angeles Clippers

Lopez, Robin Phoenix Suns

McGee, JaVale Washington Wizards

VETERAN:

Battie, Tony New Jersey Nets

Brown, Kwame Detroit Pistons

Collins, Jarron Phoenix Suns

Collins, Jason Atlanta Hawks

Davis, Paul Washington Wizards

Diop, DeSagana Charlotte Bobcats

Ely, Melvin Sacramento Kings

Foster, Jeff Indiana Pacers (currently injured)

Foyle, Adonal Orlando Magic

Haywood, Brendan Washington Wizards

Magloire, Jamaal Miami Heat

Mohammed, Nazr Charlotte Bobcats

Skinner, Brian Los Angeles Clippers

Thomas, Kurt Milwaukee Bucks

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The few that caught my eye

Jordan Hill – this guy is a player, but doesn’t fit NY’s system. Could be a steal
Jason Maxiell – probably a pipe dream, but would be a great add
Boris Diaw – Good “glue” player who is a good defender and can score on occasion
Reggie Evans – Always liked his game, and the fans would love his rebounding in Portland
Leon Powe – Not getting any run in Cleveland
Shavlik – Would be a cheap get, and a known quantity.
Craig Smith – Would LOVE this guy. Great rebounder and terrific interior scorer. Garbage man.
Eddy Curry – Could be obtainable and offer a longer-term backup Center solution assuming Joel bolts.
Diop – Was a regular just last season. Could be a good fill-in.

Bring back the Uncle Cliffy!

by hawkblogger on Dec 23, 2009 10:43 PM PST reply actions

i like...

Diaw and hill, is Powe recovered yet?

by rickpidero on Jan 4, 2010 7:32 PM PST up reply actions

All I want for christmas is...

BRENDAN HAYWOOD FTW!

by Desi Nasha2.0 on Dec 23, 2009 10:50 PM PST reply actions

I'd like to think KP will go for a youngster, at this point

and ideally I’d like to see him add a kid who could play alongside either LMA or Oden in a 3 big man rotation (not another guy like Joel who can’t really play together with Greg)

It’s tough, because the team really needs a shot blocking threat but I’d like to see them get a shorter “wide-bodied” guy like Maxiell. I guess that’s why I like the idea of Turiaf so much, he’s stout and can block shots (plus Roy spoke up for adding Ronny, last spring)

When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!

by two4larue on Dec 23, 2009 10:58 PM PST reply actions

I want Murphy!

A hardnosed big that rebounds and can shoot the three

C*mcast sucks!

by Blazermaniac77 on Dec 23, 2009 11:24 PM PST reply actions

Would the Pacers give him up?

I didn’t include him for that reason

Bring back the Uncle Cliffy!

by hawkblogger on Dec 23, 2009 11:51 PM PST up reply actions

Troy's spendy, too

Miller + Outlaw + capspace would be enough to match salaries, but why would indy make that deal?

I’m wondering why you didn’t include Turiaf?

When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!

by two4larue on Dec 24, 2009 12:15 AM PST up reply actions

Troy makes about $13 mill a year

so I don’t know if we have the salaries to match. Good player though.

by VinnyB on Dec 24, 2009 12:29 AM PST up reply actions

KP can go up to 14 mil

add salaries Miller + Outlaw + capspace x 125 +100k

I wouldn’t do it for Murphy, but it could be done

When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!

by two4larue on Dec 24, 2009 10:10 AM PST up reply actions

GORTAT!

Rip City. can't be stopped. twenty-ten.

by BlazinTrails on Dec 24, 2009 12:13 AM PST reply actions

I say we go on the young side...

My thought is we find a 4/5 to replace Pryz as he ages since bigs develop later in life anyway. Maybe we already have that in Pendergraph, I don’t know. I like the idea of a 3 man big rotation come playoff time.

by Escrote on Dec 24, 2009 8:29 AM PST reply actions