Moving on Trade Drawer

by jlarose78 on Dec 6, 2009 9:30 PM PST

I know Greg Oden's hurt and out for the season we are hurting player wise and could use some help especially at the center position considering Joel is not known for staying healthy himself, so I have a proposal we trade Andre Miller straight up for Marcin Gortat this will give us a nice backup to the center position until Greg Oden is back up and running next season, and we could keep Gortat in the event Pryz opts out. Orlando would get a starting PG to fill in for Nelson, plus Gortat wouldn't be complaining about minutes anymore. I know parting with Miller would be difficult for a lot of people but lets face it he hasn't meshed with our star player and we know Roy ain't going anywhere. So what do you think? You got a better idea?

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Trade Andre Miller for Marcin Gortat?

Yes

41 votes

No

76 votes

Too soon for a trade drawer i'm still in shock

30 votes

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Who trades bigs for smalls?

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by timbo on Dec 6, 2009 9:39 PM PST reply actions

Someone

That’s about to get Pritch-Slapped >_<

by Oden_Favre_28 on Dec 6, 2009 9:47 PM PST up reply actions

i thought this term was retired

if not it should be. it’s senseless by now.

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by ignacio on Dec 6, 2009 9:49 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs

Nonsense

I use that term in completely unrelated subjects like running and art

The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of Greg Oden.

by fajunga on Dec 6, 2009 10:39 PM PST up reply actions

Any chance they have a bad contract?

Then we could send them Blake, Outlaw, and Miller for Gortat and that contract, if the guy is just overpaid and not a scrub.

by TheThinWhiteDuke on Dec 6, 2009 9:56 PM PST up reply actions

gortat is the bad contract

van gundy’s not happy with his attitude and production, and who can blame him? he’s a pretty terrific player, sure surprised me during the playoffs, and he’s not getting any time behind Dwight Howard. I’d be upset if I seemed destined to start at center alongside Dirk Nowitzki and then be yanked back to 10 minutes a game. not even 5 years $34 million would placate me to accept that role. I like the idea, but how bout blake and outlaw? they’d have to throw in somebody to cover the money gap, but it’s time for B roy to get used to playing with miller. all great player adjust, even my least favorite Kobe was able to be the star when Shaq left and then later he (finally) became a team player.

by sparks89 on Dec 6, 2009 10:27 PM PST up reply actions

I dunno 'bout that

but it’s time for B roy to get used to playing with miller

I had a hard time believing Miller was a long-term solution at the PG position anyways. I hardly believe he has much gas left in the tank beyond journeymanning it up until he fades out of NBA existance. Now with Greg out, Miller becomes a seriously overpaid commodity on a team that isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

Additionally, Miller has actually had some nice games lately, especially scoring the ball. With Greg out and Blake’s performance souring, the possibility of trading Miller for a decent young big cannot be dismissed out of hand.

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by bow4meow on Dec 7, 2009 9:06 AM PST up reply actions

miller ha actually got better as he aged

you look at andre miller’s last 2 season he basically rescued a team than iverson tried his hardest to destroy. 76ers had no business winning more than 30 games each year with their roster, yet miller willed them into the playoffs. this was after brand went out with injuries as well, last season.

his scoring was at career highs with very good shooting perecentages, and he was a strong rebounder for a little guy.. if dalembert had anything other than hands of stone, miller would have averaged another 2 assists per game. there is no legit reason to even suggest that miller is on his last legs. to really see the value of miller look at where the 76ers are today without him.

teamwise the best 5 for the blazers to have on the court now are roy, miller, pryzibilla, aldridge and fernandez. the last game is just a small taste of what roy and miller could be together.

by utahcoyote on Dec 7, 2009 10:49 AM PST up reply actions

What about Blake,2010 and 2011 2nd round picks, and Howard for David Lee

New York wants a new point guard and it would give time to Hill to grow this season, and both contracts also expire at the seasons end.
Lee could fill in for Oden and Howards minutes at the starting center and backup pf and if he played well could be signed for an extension but if it didn’t work could just be let go as Oden returns.

by philthebballplayer on Dec 6, 2009 9:50 PM PST reply actions

If NY is serious about clearing space

This works somewhat, but I bet they’re starting to see the writing on the wall that LeBron isn’t going to NY, and I think they want to keep Lee after signing a free agent anyway.
Love to make that trade though.

by TheThinWhiteDuke on Dec 6, 2009 9:58 PM PST up reply actions

Isn't David Lee just signed for the one year too?

And it’s not even like the Knicks have their own lottery pick for which to tank. Trading Lee makes zero sense for them.

by as11osu on Dec 6, 2009 10:05 PM PST up reply actions

It doesn't look like they want to keep him( as they only signed him to a one year deal after seemingly negotiating forever)

And by trading him they get 2 second round picks and their new starting point guard. If they aren’t looking to win or keep him in the future then why shouldn’t they just trade him on December 25?

by philthebballplayer on Dec 6, 2009 10:18 PM PST up reply actions

David Lee is a BYC player and has a no-trade clause due to an issue involving his Bird rights.

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Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.

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by AK1984 on Dec 7, 2009 12:26 AM PST up reply actions

Gortat is BYC as well

the Knicks won’t pick up any contracts that extend into 2010, they’re focused on July. Acquiring Miller is a non-starter for them

KP can’t make any moves until he knows when (and for how long) Rudy will be back. Ferndandez has already missed games in November and December; back pain at his age is not a good sign.

LMA’s knee is also one bump away from putting him back on the sidelines

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by two4larue on Dec 7, 2009 7:44 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah, David Lee will play out the season in NY.

Dear Paul Allen:

Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.

Sincerely,
AK1984

by AK1984 on Dec 7, 2009 12:25 AM PST up reply actions

In Orlando it's vital their PG can shoot 3's

Andre Miller just can’t.

by as11osu on Dec 6, 2009 10:00 PM PST reply actions

funny... it's pretty vital here too.

by rpresto2 on Dec 6, 2009 10:02 PM PST up reply actions

That's why I think the move should be

Blake for Brandon Bass. Bass fills a need, and is a young backup who can grow with this team during the window in the next few years. Also, I want to see what Jerryd Bayless can do with real minutes, and for that to happen, Miller or Blake will likely need to be moved. If KP can score a good young rotation big in any package involving those two, I’m all for it.

Always supporting Greg Oden.

by blazeraddict on Dec 6, 2009 10:21 PM PST up reply actions