Blazers offering Steve Blake, Travis Outlaw and likely cash to Clippers for Marcus Camby, league source tells Y! Sports.
Tweet from Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports.
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hmmmmmmmmmm
Rip City Baby...People have no idea what is coming.
Follow my twitter www.twitter.com/PDXBlazersFTW, @PDXBlazersFTW. Lots of random Blazer Posts from links I find around the blogosphere.
Too bad once we hear a rumor it usually means it has already been shot down...
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
except about the mavs-wiz rumors
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2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 7:53 PM PST up reply actions
wait, Outlaw??
NO, well, maybe…..
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2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 4:40 PM PST up reply actions
do it
see if we can get Monta too
Woof
by Charles Barkley McLovin on Feb 15, 2010 4:42 PM PST reply actions
The guy on the Warriors?
A positive attitude will not solve all of your problems but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort - Herm Albright
Keep the faith.
They
want us to take back Telfair lol
M 80- So what does Portland give up? Big D- Nothing, Pritchard is such a genius that teams just give him players for free. (Comments from Blog a Bull on July 9, 2009)
don't tell Paul Allen
he might be in favor of a Bassy reunion tour
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
ooo..i smell a sequel to his movie...
"There are a few teams you have to watch out for in the fourth quarter."
"Yeah, but Portland definitely is not one of them."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters at the end of the third quarter with the Hornets leading 74-59. Portland later ends up winning 97-89.
"They don't mind him shooting that shot at all. Rudy Fernandez is not that great of a 3pt shooter."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters right after a Rudy Fernandez missed 3pter. Rudy Fernandez finished the game with three 3pters on six attempts.
by Tofu Anonymous on Feb 15, 2010 7:39 PM PST up reply actions
Through the Fire?
I saw that flick
Maybe the sequel could be titled
“Who put the fire out?”
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
by two4larue on Feb 15, 2010 7:43 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
What are you talking about?
I thought we were talking about the phenom from Lincoln H.S. who’s supposed to be the next great pg. Isn’t that why we don’t need Chris Paul or Deron Williams? Wait…. What? gun on a plane? 8 ppg? backup for the slippers? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! at least we got Roy and Aldridge out of it. no biggie
I would still do it
M 80- So what does Portland give up? Big D- Nothing, Pritchard is such a genius that teams just give him players for free. (Comments from Blog a Bull on July 9, 2009)
I know we need to open up some the PT log jam
but this seems a might steep for Camby…..
oh, and consider the source
What happened to this season???? It went under the surgeon's knife. But its not over yet. Hold tough. This team will be battle hardened. Tough. Honed to a fine edge. They will be playing playoff style – nine man rotation – for a significant portion of the season. Dividends will be paid. - Tiparillo on Dec 15, 2009 11:48 AM PST on Game 26 Preview: Kings vs. Blazers on Blazersedge
that guy seems to get a lot of good info
he is a card-carrying KP/Oden hater, but his sources are good
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2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 4:53 PM PST up reply actions
i take it the clippers wont answer till after we play them
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2. n. Nicolas Batum
If it's A-Woj I'm always dubious
Courtside is on in about an hour, we’ll see what they have to say about this (if anything)
Camby is 35, Blake is beloved by everyone at Blazer’s HQ but could be resigned in July…so it’s not a completely off the wall proposal
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
Blake is "beloved" by everyone at Blazer's HQ?
Yet they desperately try to get a new PG every single year. If Blake was beloved then we probably wouldn’t have traded Jack for Bayless or signed Miller. Not to mention that I distinctly remember either Nate or KP saying they were excited Rudy could play PG. (Before he came over)
For such a beloved PG they sure try really hard to find someone to replace him.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 15, 2010 5:29 PM PST up reply actions
every single interview for the last few years
from KP to Nate to Dean to Brandon to Bayless…they all talk about how great a player that Steve is when his name is brought up by the reporter, that’s what I meant
and of course Blake’s received a lot of PT this year, certainly more than a lot of Bedgers would’ve given him
he’s not irreplaceable by any means, but I get the feeling that if there was any way for KP to fill the emergency center position without involving #2 in the deal, he’s probably already exhausted those avenues
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
I think of all the players on the roster they would prefer to trade Blake the most.
As the Portland Trail Blazers make trade proposals around the league, one name keeps popping up: Steve Blake.Wojnarowski
That’s just the way it goes though. I don’t think KP is in love with Steve any more than anyone else on the roster. You never burn a bridge and the Blazer’s organization has been very good about saying nice things about their players. They raved about James Jones. Said only nice things about Frye.
In the end it’s not about how much you like a player, it’s about how much you like him compared to his replacement. I don’ think the Blazers would cry too much about losing their third best PG.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 15, 2010 5:58 PM PST up reply actions
well, james jones opted out
he wasn’t let go
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 6:07 PM PST up reply actions
well
we couldnt compete with miami’s offer
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 6:29 PM PST up reply actions
KP has said his biggest regret since taking over as Blazer's GM
was trading away Blake to Milwaukee
I get it that you think Steve sucks, but it’s fairly obvious that he’s held in high regard by everyone in the Blazer’s organization. (And they weren’t just saying nice things to buff up his image prior to dealing him, I’m referring to training camp and media day interviews. Post game interviews from last year, etc)
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
I remember that. I always thought that was a funny thing for him to say.
I don’t actually believe he really meant it, but it was nice thing to say. Didn’t he say that at Steve’s press conference when he was resigned? He might as well be saying it at Steve’s birthday party or retirement dinner or something. Well intentioned hyperbole.
I think all our players are held in high regard by the organization. I think Blake is probably last among the guards, with the possible exception of Patty Mills. Quick has already said that KP thinks Rudy is more important than Blake. Roy is obviously more valued than Blake. I imagine Bayless and Miller are as well.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 15, 2010 6:22 PM PST up reply actions
I think Blake is probably last among the guards
And yet, Steve has started 28 games so far this year, Bayless 11, Rudy 0
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
Is KP the coach?
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 15, 2010 6:27 PM PST up reply actions
not since 2004
I suppose you’re going to say Nate’s man-love has blinded him to the sucktitude that is Blake, and that once Steve is finally gone Rudy will blossom into the next best European PG since Tony Parker?
or words to that effect
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
No.
I don’t think Nate is blinded by anything. I think he’s doing the best he can to win games, but that doesn’t exactly reflect on how the organization values players, especially long term
Nate was accused of having a man-crush on Jarrett Jack. That didn’t stop KP from shipping him out for a rookie.
I think Rudy is vastly overrated. He’s also young, so I guess there’s a chance he could blossom into something special. I think Bayless is banged up and doesn’t seem to be in the same shape he was earlier in the season.
Miller is still the starting PG despite being inconsistent and Nate tried a Miller/Webster/Batum lineup before he relented and stuck Blake into the starting lineup. Desperation will make you do funny things. I can’t blame him for that, I might have done the same thing.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 15, 2010 6:37 PM PST up reply actions
Blake is still
better than Bayless, no matter how you slice it. Bayless might get better in the future, and Blake has probably peaked, but right now, if you need a point guard to do point guard stuff, Blake is the second best guy on the team.
by superfly05 on Feb 15, 2010 6:22 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Yes.
That’s all I got.
"Batum must be french for:
being at the right place at the right time"
- StudMuffin15 @ Rufus On Fire
"I don't always read blogs regarding the Trail Blazers
...but when I do... I read Blazers Edge."
- resurrect_ha28
by FiveOhThree-RipCity!! on Feb 15, 2010 6:23 PM PST up reply actions
I slice it like this.
Blake is 54th in PER. Bayless is 27th.
As for “PG stuff”, what does Blake do? He’s way more of spot up shooter now than he used to be. He’s basically an off-guard when he plays with Roy, same as Bayless.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 15, 2010 6:26 PM PST up reply actions
if you don't know what a pass-first PG does for a BB team
then we can’t ’splain it to you
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
Easy guy.
Don’t get your panties into a bunch. We’ve all watched a lot of basketball here. You don’t need to explain anything to me.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 15, 2010 6:38 PM PST up reply actions
I can do the Running Man
"Get three superstars and then fill the roster with guys willing to go through a wall to win." - KP
Well it's good we have Andre Miller
but I don’t see what this has to do with Steve Blake.
by dwaynebillybob on Feb 15, 2010 7:52 PM PST up reply actions
And Sergio Rodriguez is 15th in PER
So what? You think Sergio is a better point guard than Derrick Rose? Because that’s what your stat says…
sample size
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Feb 15, 2010 9:24 PM PST up reply actions
Not a very good argument
to back up Bayless, who himself has a small sample size. I like Bayless, but if you need somebody to bring the ball up the court and distribute when Andre is injured or needs a rest, I wouldn’t feel comfortable putting all my eggs in the Bayless basket yet.
I think Bayless will be a good player in this league, but I don’t see him as the PG on a contender. I see him has another Nate Robinson.
I didn't use it to advocate bayless
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Feb 15, 2010 10:58 PM PST up reply actions
Rose hasn't been incredible this year, especially at the start of the season. Also, PER doesn't take defense into account.
Blake plays better team defense than Sergio or Bayless. I think Bayless plays better man defense, but eventually he will learn the schemes and will probably become the better overall defender.
I was talking about the offense end, where overall Bayless has been better than Blake. Recently Bake has been making something of a comeback while Bayless has looked pretty banged up, but as a whole it’s hard to argue that Blake has been anything but terrible this season.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 15, 2010 10:18 PM PST up reply actions
Finally...(if true)
Been asking for this specific scenario since Joel went down.
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
I like the deal
Camby has quick hands, gets boards and is unselfish. Perfect guy for us. Yes he’s old but he’s a rental and still productive.
I don’t anyone can handle Telfair coming back here, I think we would rather throw more cash at the deal than bring him here.
But I think this makes us better.
do that in a heartbeat
we have PG’s and SF’s. what we don’t have is a player who can be very good at the PF and C position. blake and outlaw are gone after this season, and so will camby. i don’t see a problem with this?
Resident Smartass.
Doesn't Telfair only have 1 year left on his deal?
Both he and Camby are expiring deals, I believe. I can’t see why taking Telfair would be a deal breaker.
To me, the big question is, who do we have to toss in to make the numbers work if they add Telfair? That’s the biggest potential problem.
"...it was like he brought his own personal cross-wind to the arena." - Dave
Looks like Bayless is the only guy who's contract fits if Telfair is added.
"...it was like he brought his own personal cross-wind to the arena." - Dave
we are adding cash
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2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 5:07 PM PST up reply actions
Adding cash doesn't satisfy cap requirements...
We don’t have enough cap space to absorb Telfair’s deal. Adding cash can help convince the Clippers to make the deal, but it can’t be used to satisfy the CBA.
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=yk5ka2b
"...it was like he brought his own personal cross-wind to the arena." - Dave
we have capspace
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Feb 15, 2010 8:30 PM PST up reply actions
the capspace would be needed just to reach Camby's 9.1 mil from Outlaw+Blake's 7.6 mil
the trade machine says that Portland needs to add 1.4+ mil to the deal to satisfy the CBA, if Bassy is involved. Just adding more of PA’s money won’t get ’er done in this case
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theyre not adding bayless buddy
KP aint gonna let the slippers sucker him into basically swapping telfair for bayless. that would be a horrible move on our part
yeah Bayless isn't getting moved this trade deadline
not unless it’s for something WAY bigger that what has been discussed
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Feb 15, 2010 9:23 PM PST up reply actions
its on adrian's twitter account
you have to be signed up for twitter to get it
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 5:05 PM PST up reply actions
I am ok with this idea,we can get Steve back and Canby Is a better interior defender than any one we have today
by southern oregon on Feb 15, 2010 5:06 PM PST reply actions
Why would we want to get Steve back?
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 15, 2010 5:29 PM PST up reply actions
just to vex you
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
There are probably 50 point guards I would rather have than Blake.
However, if Blake signed for the minimum I would be cool with it.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 15, 2010 6:00 PM PST up reply actions
great
sign outlaw back in the offseason
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
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2. n. Nicolas Batum
Sign Camby in the offseason.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 15, 2010 5:30 PM PST up reply actions
please no
let dante and jeff get the back up PF minutes next year. I’ve liked what I’ve seen from Dante so far and have never found myself screaming “Pass the ball, Dante! Don’t do it!” because he doesn’t take wild shots that he shouldn’t be taking in the first place. Sorry, I know Outlaw’s done a lot and been pretty clutch but he drives me crazy!
Lot of expiring contracts in this deal.
This is the best short term solution, IMO. We could probably sign Outlaw and/or Blake in the offseason and if Pryz isn’t looking good, Camby probably has a year or two left in him.
love this deal
do it
How the hell did that happen? I am Trailblazer fan to the core but I love me some OKC THunder!!! Must be the Hometown pride I feel.
I'll Say it now so you guys can know I'm a true follower: "In Pioli I Trust"
Go Chiefs!!!!!
from his latest tweets its:
blake, outlaw, cash for camby and telfair
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
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2. n. Nicolas Batum
A deal of Telfair and Camby wouldn’t work, it’s too much salary. That is, unless the Blazers are willing to send Bayless to the Clippers.
#52 #10 #25 #7
bayless>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>..telfair
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 5:14 PM PST up reply actions
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>telfair
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 5:15 PM PST up reply actions
did that >>> stream wrap around the www?
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
I'm find it funny Dunleavy is balking at the offer.
It makes sense for both parties. Clippers need a shake up to play more inspired. Camby isn’t going to be resigned and they need outside shooting. Blake would certainly be a better backup PG than what they have now and Outlaw would add another scoring option.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
If they dont do this now
Im going to do it for them….. In the trade machine! The only downside of this deal would be no more talkin with travis ( sheds a tear)
the few, the proud, the blazers
by HD on Feb 15, 2010 5:20 PM PST via mobile reply actions
i figured 2day is when the blazers rumors would start heating up...
after the all-star festivities are over and KP had a chance to talk in person with other GM’s. blake and outlaw for camby looks good as long as we have no intentions of signing either one this season. although outlaw’s scoring and personality really give a boost to the team, so i guess you’d have to weigh which one would be more impactful in a positive way; interior defense, or outlaws clutch scoring and personality/presence.
he plays center right?
well at least does he play better then Juwan at center?
yeah
he is a former 1st team all-defense ( i think)
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 5:30 PM PST up reply actions
camby must pass his interview with batum before he can join
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 5:36 PM PST up reply actions
he doesnt deserve to talk with Batum yet, he has to pass an interview with Batums shadow
then try to score on his shadow, which will be impossible
Batum should conduct the interview in French.
No reason he should stoop down to Camby’s level.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 15, 2010 5:40 PM PST up reply actions
no, he should do the interview with eye contact
Camby doesn’t deserve to hear the awesomeness of Batums voice
but also he shouldn't shouldn't be able to look in the awesomeness batum's eyes
maybe they will do the interview via e-mail
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 5:44 PM PST up reply actions
Batum doesn't use e-mail
he uses his mind to transmit his thoughts to other people. that is how he intimidates his opponents without ever talking to them
Man did Batum turn into Ditka or what?
or is Batum>>Ditka?
Like what you like, enjoy what you enjoy,
don't be afraid to make slurping sounds,
and don't take crap from anybody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae-5q8MaSSU
Batum > Chuck Norris
That’s really all you need to know.
by dwaynebillybob on Feb 15, 2010 7:55 PM PST up reply actions
I like where this is going.
Like what you like, enjoy what you enjoy,
don't be afraid to make slurping sounds,
and don't take crap from anybody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae-5q8MaSSU
Email interview in French.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 15, 2010 5:49 PM PST up reply actions
Former DPOY in 2007
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Feb 15, 2010 8:33 PM PST up reply actions
Do it KP! Do it 'till you're satisfied!!!
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
thats what
never mind i don’t feel like saying it
Yes!
Batum doesn't use email,
he uses his mind to transmit his thoughts to other people. that is how he intimidates his opponents without ever talking to them
Man, how bad can it get?
Being traded by the Blazers for a washed up former All-Star Center. Again?! Ooph. I don’t like it. But at least we could have Blake back on July 7th.
Sign Steve Blake to a long term contract now!
or outlaw
and its not like camby is a bum, he is getting 12 boards a game
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 5:52 PM PST up reply actions
He's exactly what we need
And we don’t hurt our future.
I like it
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
Hate to see Trout go...
But it’s inevitable. Let’s hope Dante can step up and Martell can provide some consistent offense.
I’d hate to take back Bassy. Hope we don’t have to. I like Blake, actually, but in a reserve role. If the threes aren’t dropping, back to the bench. Where are our threes going to come from when Rudy’s cold?
Camby would be a great addition for the year.
webster, batum and roy can all hit the 3
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 6:12 PM PST up reply actions
what happened to the "what are you waiting for threads"?
Batum doesn't use email,
he uses his mind to transmit his thoughts to other people. that is how he intimidates his opponents without ever talking to them
lol
Batum doesn't use email,
he uses his mind to transmit his thoughts to other people. that is how he intimidates his opponents without ever talking to them
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=ykdcot2
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
that's a good thing no?
35 playing like 27 >>> 27 playing like 35
Like what you like, enjoy what you enjoy,
don't be afraid to make slurping sounds,
and don't take crap from anybody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae-5q8MaSSU
my first photoshop
C:\Users\marcus\Pictures\CAMBYYYYYYYYYY.jpg
Batum doesn't use email,
he uses his mind to transmit his thoughts to other people. that is how he intimidates his opponents without ever talking to them
oh lol didnt work
Batum doesn't use email,
he uses his mind to transmit his thoughts to other people. that is how he intimidates his opponents without ever talking to them
maybe......
Batum doesn't use email,
he uses his mind to transmit his thoughts to other people. that is how he intimidates his opponents without ever talking to them
faillll
Batum doesn't use email,
he uses his mind to transmit his thoughts to other people. that is how he intimidates his opponents without ever talking to them
how do i post pictures?
Batum doesn't use email,
he uses his mind to transmit his thoughts to other people. that is how he intimidates his opponents without ever talking to them
post it on facebook or a bogspot or something
then copy right click to copy the url
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 6:31 PM PST up reply actions
i shall hope
http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv227/rolo_poloo/CAMBYYYYYYYYYY.jpg
Batum doesn't use email,
he uses his mind to transmit his thoughts to other people. that is how he intimidates his opponents without ever talking to them
yes!!
Batum doesn't use email,
he uses his mind to transmit his thoughts to other people. that is how he intimidates his opponents without ever talking to them
i am in school
Batum doesn't use email,
he uses his mind to transmit his thoughts to other people. that is how he intimidates his opponents without ever talking to them
You'll have to post it to a site that can be accessed by an internet address.
We can’t read it off of your C:\ drive from here.
Sign Steve Blake to a long term contract now!
thx
Batum doesn't use email,
he uses his mind to transmit his thoughts to other people. that is how he intimidates his opponents without ever talking to them
Sorry to say, but pull the trigger
We will miss both, but we don’t have to give up any of our rookie contract player if this is true.
Brian T Smith on Courtside
said that no one other that A-Woj has confirmed this rumor
(in other words, don’t get your panties in a twist)
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
BT Smith added
the Blazers need to keep Outlaw and Blake in the locker room (Catfish is the “funniest Blazer ever”? Smith has been on the beat for what…4 months?)
LA wants 2-3 mil extra in the trade, and Portland doesn’t want to take Telfair back
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
BT Smith
“if you can pick up Camby, you do it”
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
'Tone thinks they should keep Travis
but they’re both originally from MS
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
wouldnt mine signing him in the offseason
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 7:04 PM PST up reply actions
How awkward would this make the Clippers game tomorrow night?
Sign Steve Blake to a long term contract now!
Maybe they do the trade at Halftime.
The players switch jerseys and then it’s on.
Like what you like, enjoy what you enjoy,
don't be afraid to make slurping sounds,
and don't take crap from anybody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae-5q8MaSSU
camby has decent offensive skills
decent interior passer, did a lot of screen rolls with miller while they were both in denver, and like to shoot a real soft jump shot from top of the key.
he is a real motivated defender and rebounder
decent interior passer
I noticed the 3 apg. Juwan has 0.7 apg and he’s not such a bad interior passer himself
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/cambyma01.html
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/howarju01.html
31 mpg for Camby, 22 for Howard. If those two geezers were to keep getting those minutes (with LMA playing his 37) that’s 90 out of 96 mpg at the 4-5. Cunningham could backfill the rest
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
Uh oh...we already have a real soft jump shooter in Aldridge...this won't work.
Just joking.
Still, perhaps Camby sitting out there might motivate LA to change his stance on pick and pop into pick and/or pop.
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
it would be easy for Camby, he could just stay in portland when the team leaves
Batum doesn't use email,
he uses his mind to transmit his thoughts to other people. that is how he intimidates his opponents without ever talking to them
sorry for the repost but my link is in a harder to see spot
http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv227/rolo_poloo/CAMBYYYYYYYYYY.jpg
Batum doesn't use email,
he uses his mind to transmit his thoughts to other people. that is how he intimidates his opponents without ever talking to them
i have nothing to do today,
and this is my first photo shop, but you guys can insult my photo shopping all you want
Batum doesn't use email,
he uses his mind to transmit his thoughts to other people. that is how he intimidates his opponents without ever talking to them
haters gonna hate
You be shopin, they hatin…
lol
Keep it up man, at least you contributed something noteworthy
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Feb 15, 2010 8:37 PM PST up reply actions
that's a photoshop?
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." -- Bertrand Russell
per the woj
This time, Blake has been offered with Travis Outlaw(notes) to the Los Angeles Clippers for center Marcus Camby(notes), a league source told Yahoo! Sports.
It’s also believed that the Blazers will add cash to the bid. All three players have expiring contracts, so it would likely take an additional ingredient – cash and or a second-round draft pick – to convince the Clippers to give up Camby for this package.
Camby, 35, is averaging 7.7 points and 12.1 rebounds for the Clippers.
It’s also believed that the Blazers will add cash to the bid. All three players have expiring contracts, so it would likely take an additional ingredient – cash and or a second-round draft pick – to convince the Clippers to give up Camby for this package.
BT Smith said the Clippers will want 2-3 mil (in addition to the necessary capspace) to make this deal.
KP will have to “sell” Paul Allen on this trade, as usual
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Makes perfect sense.
This move helps in the short term without hurting in the long term. Blake and Outlaw have been great, but they simply won’t have roles on this team in the future. Our bigs have done a great job of platooning the C position this season, but if we want any shot in the playoffs we need some help in the middle. Camby’s a rebounding machine, and has good enough hands to play with Miller/Roy. Other teams would have to respect him in the lineup. No disrespect to Blake/Outlay, but this makes perfect sense for this team.
"These are dreams that we have." --Rudolfo Fernandez
The thing that will stop this from happening is Clips
insistence on including Telfair
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
Take Telfair and Waive him.
"Get three superstars and then fill the roster with guys willing to go through a wall to win." - KP
if Portland gives the Clippers 2.5 mil in the deal
that would pay for Bassy’s contract this year. The problem is, Telfair has an ETO (player option) for next year at 2.75 mil. Would you “opt out” of that (in this economy) if you were Sebastian? If he doesn’t, it’s guaranteed money (which I suppose Paul Allen could also buy out, if he was so inclined)
Long story short…Bassy can’t be waived, only bought out for 5.25 mil
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The problem with taking Telfair is
We would have to give the Clips someone else. Who?
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
I just ran the numbers on the fanpost with the poll
Camby + Telfair = 11,650,000
Blake + Outlaw = 7,600,000
capspace = 1,265,626
8,865,626 × 125 +100k = 11,182,032
11,650,000 – 11,182,032 = 467,968
Cunningham, Pendergraph and Mills are all are making 457,588
Shavlik Randolph and Anthony Tolliver are still listed on storyteller’s website, but I’m assuming they can’t be included in any deals for salary purposes. The next highest current salary is Juwan Howard at 825,497
http://www.storytellerscontracts.info/resources/09-10salaries.htm
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ESPN trade machine
said 1,478,015 mil must be cut from the Blazer’s side of the ledger. So there you go
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=yhvnpoc
To get Telfair into the deal, I think KP and Dunleavy would have to get a 3rd team involved
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thx for making mine retarded
Batum doesn't use email,
he uses his mind to transmit his thoughts to other people. that is how he intimidates his opponents without ever talking to them
i used this picture in my new fanpost i hope you don't mind
Batum doesn't use email,
he uses his mind to transmit his thoughts to other people. that is how he intimidates his opponents without ever talking to them
not if i get some royalties
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2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 7:09 PM PST up reply actions
ya i said that it was yours, it is up
Batum doesn't use email,
he uses his mind to transmit his thoughts to other people. that is how he intimidates his opponents without ever talking to them
does anyone else hate how many commercial breaks Courtside has?
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1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
I do agree with others that Bayless being the backup PG is going to be painful.
But I think the defensive rebounding and shot blocking presence will make up for it. Nate just needs to make sure Miller or Roy is always on the court.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Yeah
And plus, you get to see what Bayless can really do with consistent minutes. I almost wish we could send our young guys to the Warriors for the season and get them back at the end because the guys over there are getting some major development minutes.
Goldenstate can be our D-league team.
Like what you like, enjoy what you enjoy,
don't be afraid to make slurping sounds,
and don't take crap from anybody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae-5q8MaSSU
once roy is healthy
miller or roy should always be on the court. easy to do this – just sub miller out early, bring him back at quarter end to run the 2nd unit when Roy leaves.
"I want to be traded to a contender" is almost always code-speak for "I'm a loser."
-Dave, 2/5/2010: http://www.blazersedge.com/2010/2/5/1297509/no-amore-for-amare
Bayless and Rudy were absolutely brutal in the Phoenix game
With ‘Dre around, it wouldn’t be as bad as last year, when Blake went down and Sergio/Bayless were playing PG, but I agree that Miller could start and leave the game early each half, then return to the game when Roy needs a rest. Nate should be able to stagger their minutes so the offensive “stagnation becomes conflagration” (as someone once said…)
but if either one can’t play (meaning Brandon, since Andre never misses a game) then the Blazer’s offense will be hurtin’ for certain without Blake running the point
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easy to mitigate that though:
Miller can easily play more minutes than he has been
Bayless can/should be paired with Roy as much as possible.
Those two things combined would make Bayless as the backup PG quite doable for 15 minutes per game.
In fact, I’d suggest that Bayless come in for Miller halfway through the 1st/3rd, then come back in for Roy at the quarter break. This puts Miller on the court with Rudy and Batum, which is an ideal lineup to start the 2nd quarter in my opinion
"I want to be traded to a contender" is almost always code-speak for "I'm a loser."
-Dave, 2/5/2010: http://www.blazersedge.com/2010/2/5/1297509/no-amore-for-amare
by douglast on Feb 15, 2010 8:35 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
a great idea actually with 2 high energy guys , and miller handling the ball
spot up 3s, screen/rolls, alley opps and the imagination abounds. it always seems to me that rudy gets real good looks when he on court with miller. batum’s off the ball movement would get rewarded as well
Wheels is reporting from the PF
Brandon is practicing, listed as questionable for Clips game “very close to returning”
Outlaw looks “terrific”
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more Wheels
Webster is practicing with the starters
Nate has his “boot” off
buh bye, Brian
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they're going to let the rest of the media out on the court, soon
perhaps Ben (etc) will be able to get some no-comments re: this latest rumor
no news anywhere else on twitter, other than Maxey linking to Rip City Project
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I dont understand trading Outlaw, he is the only player besides Roy
and maybe miller that can get there own shot, especially in the 4th quarter.
Momma.....der go dat man
True, but are the shots Outlaw gets really shots that we want?
Plus, we can always resign TROUT in the off season, which I really hope we do
I like that he's put on some muscle.
I’m curious to see how he does.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 15, 2010 7:36 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
if it happens then B-Roy will make sure he is resigned
Batum doesn't use email,
he uses his mind to transmit his thoughts to other people. that is how he intimidates his opponents without ever talking to them
Rex says hello.
Then eats you for a light snack.
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
absolutely
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2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 7:47 PM PST up reply actions
Don't leave Travis! (and Steve)!
I know I’m a homer. Whatever.
Travis Outlaw fan from the beginning.
dont worry, we will sign back in the offseason
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by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 8:25 PM PST up reply actions
can't sign 'em both with the same MLE, and Blake will cost less
If Outlaw went to the Clips and played well, he might get offered more than the MLE…small chance, but possible…or another team could offer him a longer deal than KP, etc
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rather have outlaw back
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2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 8:32 PM PST up reply actions
hard to imagine bringing both of them back
given we already have a logjam at the 1-4 spots. one or the other I could see.
"I want to be traded to a contender" is almost always code-speak for "I'm a loser."
-Dave, 2/5/2010: http://www.blazersedge.com/2010/2/5/1297509/no-amore-for-amare
I don't see a way KP could get both of them back
with one MLE. Sign and trade, I suppose
I’m just less certain that Portland would overspend to resign Travis…it all depends on what he’s offered, of course. You never know, the Clippers may like #25 after his audition, or Memphis could make a run at him on July 1.
Blake OTOH, would take a “home-town discount” to return to PDX
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because you don't think they'll go for a combined 5-6 million?
I don’t see Steve Blake getting much more, maybe full MLE as a bad signing for a team that really needs a PG, nothing against Steve, but in this economic environment, I don’t see it.
Outlaw could still get the full MLE, but I doubt that as well. Both together may make more than the MLE though.
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Feb 15, 2010 8:52 PM PST up reply actions
Both together may make more than the MLE though.
That’s my suspicion. I think there’s a market out there for Travis if he can show he’s all the way back. Wheels says he looks terrific and Jensen has cleared him for everything. Much faster rehab than with Webster, last year
As much as folks like to bag on Blake, I think there will be a strong mutual interest to see him back in PDX next fall, assuming he’s dealt this week
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I think we might be willing to move Webster
in a trade to S&T Outlaw.
Outlaw is more consistent, shoots with range, and can play backup 3/4 and be happy. Also, we could use the bench scoring.
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Feb 15, 2010 9:02 PM PST up reply actions
Blake's a 2-3 million per year player this summer
Outlaw is around 3-4 million, maybe the full MLE if someone really likes him.
it’s going to be a buyer’s market this summer as there will be a lot of teams with capspace. that plus the down economy and the uncertainty of the new CBA are going to depress salaries for the non-max guys
"I want to be traded to a contender" is almost always code-speak for "I'm a loser."
-Dave, 2/5/2010: http://www.blazersedge.com/2010/2/5/1297509/no-amore-for-amare
I agree
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Feb 15, 2010 9:06 PM PST up reply actions
But we lose the ability to sign Blake for max money!
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
This would be a good trade for us
-clears logjams for us that would otherwise cause problems the rest of the season.
-provides us with an actual center for the stretch run – and one that would plug easily into our given offensive and defensive schemes.
-Only giving up two guys who are expiring anyway – either could be brought back in summer if mutually desired (same situation as we are in with them already)
"I want to be traded to a contender" is almost always code-speak for "I'm a loser."
-Dave, 2/5/2010: http://www.blazersedge.com/2010/2/5/1297509/no-amore-for-amare
Dwight Jaynes says:
Things are heating up for the Trail Blazers
February 15th, 2010 by Dwight Jaynes | Filed under NBA, Trail Blazers.
Been getting texted from all over the place tonight. The Trail Blazers are out there in the middle of a couple of things. They’re busy.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see some sort of shuffle of expiring contracts to a team that would address Portland’s big-man need.
And they’re said to be working on something else, too. We will let you know as soon as we have something that’s nailed down.
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Feb 15, 2010 8:35 PM PST up reply actions
I guess Dwight found his cell phone
he was missing it earlier today
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I love how obtuse and general he is with his sources.
I think I should start my own rumor blog.
Blazers busy at trade deadline looking for bigman and using expiring contracts. Stay tuned when the national columnists update their twitter, I be here first to report it!
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
lol
yeah I’m watching for Marc Stein and AWoj on twitter, those two plus chad ford are the best at breaking stuff, Quick and Maxey seem to have the best track record of guessing whether the Blazers will make a move or not.
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Feb 15, 2010 8:54 PM PST up reply actions
I wonder if that "something else"
is a new home for Bassy?
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Maxey tweets re: Roy
Roy still felt tightness in right hamstring. If he feels great Tues., he’ll play vs. Clips Fri. vs. Celtics more likely.
http://twitter.com/beyondthebeat
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kerry eggers
After Blazer practice tonight, looks like B-Roy will wait until Friday (Boston) to return. Outlaw practiced but is probably a week away
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lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
Am I missing something?
We would be getting a center (obviously a huge need) that is averaging 12 rebounds per game for Blake, who isn’t very good and is in a very crowded backcourt, and Outlaw, who we will be able to resign anyway. I can only hope and pray that the Clippers are this dumb. Centers that produce like Camby are very valuable (remember Washington wanted both Rudy and Batum for Haywood, who is putting up worse numbers than Camby?)
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
and Blake and Outlaw will be long gone as well
so why not give us some help for this year, and clear away the PT problems at the same time? where’s the downside?
"I want to be traded to a contender" is almost always code-speak for "I'm a loser."
-Dave, 2/5/2010: http://www.blazersedge.com/2010/2/5/1297509/no-amore-for-amare
The downside is using your two expiring contracts
This will not give us what we need, except for this year.
so is everyone else...
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Feb 15, 2010 9:20 PM PST up reply actions
on an unrelated topic
is anyone but me still trying to figure out what the heck Joe Dumars was doing last summer? The guy trades away his best player and heart of his team for an over the hill expiring contract, and is lauded for making a smart move to give him cap flexibility to rebuild the team on fly.
Ok, so far so good.
But then he goes out and commits 17+ million per year to an undersized chucker and the softest “power” forward in the league, who lives on the 3 point line and shoots a poor percentage.
Truly mind blowing. I’m still trying to figure out what his plan was.
"I want to be traded to a contender" is almost always code-speak for "I'm a loser."
-Dave, 2/5/2010: http://www.blazersedge.com/2010/2/5/1297509/no-amore-for-amare
desperation play to sell tickets in a crappy det economy?
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lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Feb 15, 2010 9:21 PM PST up reply actions
welp, that leaves "stupidity" as my final answer.
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lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Feb 15, 2010 9:48 PM PST up reply actions
Isiah and Dumars
they were “smart” enough to beat the Blazers back in ’90
but the front office is another playing field altogether
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well, he acquire a good core that led to a championship
but after that, its been pretty bad
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by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 9:51 PM PST up reply actions
they really dont have a plan
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by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 9:50 PM PST up reply actions
It so often comes down to the same thing for me
You can’t trade outlaw, espesially to another team in our conference because he can destroy you in the forth on any given night. You get his team in a seven game playoff series and they just might unleash him all seven games and he will probably win four of those.
But the problem with keeping him is that Nate simply doesn’t have the game skills to use him when he’s hot and sit him when he’s not. Instead just putting him in in the forth and letting him letting him do his thing no matter if it’s rain down unstoppable jumpers or make lots of weird mistakes and miss most of his jumpers.
Does this make sense to anybody or just me?
here is the latest tweet
GM’s and agents expect flurry of activity Tuesday. Everyone was holding deck close today, including PHX and Cavs. Best offers are on way.
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Ric Bucher reports the trade is done
blake and outlaw for camby
The one...
The only...
Steve Blake fan!!!!
by Starvin' Marvin on Feb 15, 2010 10:07 PM PST up reply actions
http://twitter.com/RicBucher
Source says Clippers have dealt Marcus Camby for Travis Outlaw and Steve Blake. Details and deeper confirmation to follow on the mothership.
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Feb 15, 2010 10:12 PM PST up reply actions
PLEASE let this be true.
It would be worth it if I never have to talk about Steve Blake ever again. I love him, just not on this team.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 15, 2010 10:23 PM PST up reply actions
like Jason or Freddy
he’ll be back, to haunt your worst nightmares
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http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=4917644
The one...
The only...
Steve Blake fan!!!!
by Starvin' Marvin on Feb 15, 2010 10:16 PM PST up reply actions
any reaction from Portland?
I know it’s late, but this internet thing never sleeps
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If the deal is done (and I've learned to be a skeptic until proof)
I am quite satisfied.
But would somebody tell me why we would want to resign Travis or Blake? We still have 3 PGs left, along with 2 backup PFs. Batum and Webster are here too. I don’t see us resigning either in the offseason.
About time!
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trade webster in the offseason, sign outlaw
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by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 11:03 PM PST up reply actions
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