Thank goodness that Toronto overpaid Hedo. While I trust that McMillan and KP could integrate Turkoglu accordingly, and he would have been a good fit running that side pick and roll with GOden and LA, Portland should not shell out a 5 years for him. I think Portland would (and should) sign he him to a 3yr/$30 million contract, but Heydude wants that extra coin guaranteed (although Shawn Marion might be available, and he might take 3yr/$24), Now we are "forced" into letting Boom Boom and Martell develop at the 3, and giving some extra minutes to Rudy.

However, we now need to either sign or trade (or both) for a point guard. Option 1a should be to package Blake and Troutlaw to see if we can pry away Kirk Hinrich from the Bulls. It is just bad luck that Chicago decided not to overpay for Ben Gordon's services, a taste of Kirkland Hinrick would have been great for Portland.

Option 1b would be to sign Andre Miller. I hope that the Blazers would ignore Mike Bibby, as he is a liability on defense, and I don't think he is a good fit. If Miller would accept a 3 yr/20-24 mill deal, It might be the necessary piece. Think about it, his weak 3 pt shooting should be negated by his extra pass to Martell or Rudy or Batum or Brandon, even to Jerryd. We are stacked with efficient marksmen. I think that his d could be underrated, but who knows (It is still better than Bibby D).

Although the older folks don't like to be reminded that 2010 is oh-so-close, we should always look to the future. Specifically, Lebron James. Call me crazy, or more accurately wistful , but maybe, just maybe, we can woo Lebron into our small market and he can accept our lack of Europeanness. I think a bouquet of roses would do seal the deal.

All in all, In KP (and our PA) we trust.