Although I don’t see why Nate would like the way Nash runs an offense any more than he would like how Sergio runs it. Obviously Nash is a waaay better shooter, but he’s still a high risk high reward guy and Nate seems to prefer low/low.

is the best long term solution, but I´d love to see what Nash would do here.
LMA would be an All Star, for sure.

It seems kind of made up to me though. I should read like this, “Portland, Golden State, Toronto, New York and Houston are five teams we know of that are either readying or contemplating bids for Nash, with the Blazers listed first, alphabetically.”

I doubt KP goes down a list of every player in the league and says “Would I trade or not trade for that guy?” KP would have to do his due diligence and “contemplate” any trade or free agent signing, with the available players. Sometimes he might only contemplate for a second, and other times, he might have to say, “I’ll get back to you.”

Half way through next season, someone is going to complain about KP turning down a deal for Nash in the off season, and it will be fueled by the speculation that will follow this rumor.

Why give up young players for a guy (albeit a veteran) who is 10+ years older than the rest of your team and on the down slide of his career with a HUGE contract??!! Neither Kidd nor Nash can defend the younger PGs in the leagues. Seriously, for that amount of money the Blazers won’t be getting much of an upgrade.

And everything Kerr says point to Nash staying in Phoenix until at least 2010, and everything Cuban and Kidd say point to Kidd returning to Dallas.

and you don’t have to give up anyone

I can see Kidd, though. I’m not on board with paying him $22M, though.

laughable

while kirk runs the starting unit.

Just kidding. As much as I like Nash and would love to see more fast breaks, why would the Blazers trade up and coming players like Bayless for him? This is not going to happen. Were building a dynasty as they say.

why wouldn’t you?

It seems to me that if Bayless develops it’s still a multiyear project. Getting Kidd as a FA could help his development. Not interested in a trade for vets at the end of their career.

its probably unsubstantiated mess.

Hardly sounds like we’re front runners. But I would welcome either of them for two-three years (or however long they can contribute) as long as they agree to help develop Bayless. And I’m not even anywhere near cemented in Bayless’ camp, but that could be interesting and give us a head start toward our championship. Especially if they can turn Bayless into a younger version of themselves (with a better jump-shot and mad hops) to replace them when they retire.