Poll: Marcus Camby for Blake and Outlaw, Thumbs Up or Down?
by Ben Golliver on Feb 15, 2010 10:29 PM PST
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PrintUpdate (12:58AM): Jason Quick adds Outlaw's reaction...
"I'm cool with it,'' Outlaw said shortly before midnight. "It doesn't bother me. It's a business. I'll just go somewhere else and play. Don't get me wrong - I appreciate the opportunity Portland gave me, but I also know it's a business.''
Update (11:47PM): Jason Quick of The Oregonian says the deal is on...
The Trail Blazers will trade forward Travis Outlaw and guard Steve Blake to the Los Angeles Clippers for veteran center Marcus Camby, an agent for one of the players has confirmed to The Oregonian.
The deal is expected to be finalized on Tuesday, well before the noon Thursday trading deadline, and on the same day the Clippers are in Portland to play the Blazers on Tuesday in the Rose Garden.
Update (11:41PM): Ric Bucher tweets...
Sources: Camby for Outlaw/Blake is not done. Still needs owner approval and could unravel, but looks close.
Update (11:28PM): Ken Berger of CBS Sports writes that it is not done...
The Trail Blazers were on the verge of acquiring Marcus Camby from the Clippers early Tuesday, a move that would fill the void left by season-ending injuries to centers Greg Oden and Joel Pryzbilla.
A person involved in the discussions confirmed to CBSSports.com that the scenario was alive, but cautioned, "Nothing's done." Pending league approval and the negotiation of cash considerations that would make the deal a winner with money-minding Clippers owner Donald Sterling, the Blazers would be sending Steve Blake and Travis Outlaw to the Clippers for Camby, a solid basket defender whose $7.7 million expiring contract makes him the perfect rental for the Blazers.
Update (11:12PM): Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports writes that Marcus Camby is not happy...
The proposed trade, which was first reported by Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski, will send Camby to Portland in exchange for forward Travis Outlaw, guard Steve Blake and cash
In town in advance of their Tuesday game against the Trail Blazers, the Clippers were having a team dinner at Portland's Ringside steakhouse Monday night when Camby received a call on his cell phone from Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard. Pritchard informed Camby that he will likely be traded to Portland once the league finalizes the deal on Tuesday.
After taking the call, Camby immediately walked out of the restaurant. A source close to him says he is "very upset" about the trade. He had hoped to re-sign with the Clippers this summer.
Update (10:59PM): ESPN is backtracking. Oh dear.
The Los Angeles Clippers were in discussion to trade forward-center Marcus Camby to the Portland Trail Blazers for Travis Outlaw and Steve Blake, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher.
One source close to the situation initially said that the sides had agreed on the deal, but multiple sources later said that the deal was close but not completed. A Clippers source called the talks "substantive."
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In a text message to ESPNLosAngeles.com, Camby said that he "hadn't heard anything about it" from either his agent or the Clippers. He has said that he would prefer to remain in Los Angeles, but he understands why his name continues to come up in trade talks.
Original Post (10:29PM)
According to Ric Bucher and Chad Ford, the long rumored deal between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Portland Trail Blazers is official. Marcus Camby fills the Blazers' gaping hole at center while Steve Blake and Travis Outlaw move their expiring contracts down to Clipperland.
Further details as they emerge.
Tonight is for instant reaction. Thumbs up or thumbs down?
Update (10:50PM): For those seeking contract numbers... Camby is in the final year of his contract earning $9.1 million (including roughly $1.4 million in potential incentives). He will be an unrestricted free agent this summer. Blake is in the final year of his deal earning $4 million and Outlaw is in the final year of his deal making $3.6 million. Both are unrestricted free agents this summer.
As a result of this move, John Hollinger's analysis in the ESPN Trade Machine projects the Blazers to improve by 4 wins while the Clippers drop by 6 wins over the course of an 82 game season.
-- Ben Golliver | benjamin.golliver@gmail.com | Twitter
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I'm gonna miss Trav tho...
Miller to Oden FTW!
by J-Xile on Feb 15, 2010 10:30 PM PST reply actions 16 recs
Agreed
Like the trade from a basketball standpoint but I’m gonna miss trav big time
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by oregonduck4life on Feb 15, 2010 10:34 PM PST up reply actions
here here.
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I'll miss both
Steve was just fine as a backup floor general and spot up shooter.
We just didn’t have enough room, and desperately needed a big.
by Timmay! on Feb 15, 2010 10:36 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I'll miss both. I screamed for their head many a game, but they were Blazers and I rooted for them.
"What people need to know is that those pictures were taken a year and a half ago, and I've grown since then." - Greg Oden
by dario argento on Feb 15, 2010 10:55 PM PST up reply actions
I would have rather parted with Rudy . . .
by Foofighting101 on Feb 15, 2010 10:31 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Just told my girlfriend the same thing
Where’s the logjam here? It’s at Rudy’s spot. I don’t care that he draws more viewers, Outlaw was/is more valuable to the team.
UGH.
Trading Rudy who has a GREAT long term contract
for an expiring contract is madness. This is like comparing apples to hand grenades.
by as11osu on Feb 15, 2010 10:42 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
I know this, good grief
I realize entirely why Outlaw is being traded and Rudy isn’t or won’t be. I understand the Blazers contracts.
Simply put: I don’t want to see Outlaw go. I like him. I think he’s an important part of the team. Probably my favorite guy on the team.
Yeah, I didn't want to see him go, either
This tells me they didn’t think they could retain him this summer.
#7 #10 #25 #52 -- #5 & #88 are back!
lol
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by HurraKane212 on Feb 15, 2010 11:10 PM PST up reply actions
limited
to 3 million
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Feb 16, 2010 12:18 AM PST up reply actions
Once you pull the pin ...
… Mr Hand Grenade is not your friend.
Clarence, It's better to have a gun and not need it, then need a gun and not have it.
And even with BRoy out, Rudy doesn't play much
Maybe he will more now that is Blake gone. We’ll need Rudy’s 3s.
I don't think the salaries would have worked w/ Rudy
Great clutch player but his overall game is still undeveloped….a tweener, inconsistent and lacks toughness. Given all the injuries, the Blazers have been successful without Travis this year. Makes it much easier to let him go.
It’s obvious that Outlaw & Blake were not part of the l-t plan although I wouldn’t be surprised if Blake somehow makes it back to Portland next year.
Next step is to figure out who should go between Rudy, Bayless & Webster.
they have value
A lot of versatility with these 3 so I think one can go in a trade. Ideally, packaged with Aldridge in a blockbuster. ;)
First to vote: big. fat. no.
I like Camby, I do. I know Blake had to be moved and wanted it for a long, long time, as some of you may remember.
But I love Outlaw and everything he brings to this team. Is it not obvious that we also need a stretch 4 to shoot the ball like Outlaw does? I know, I know, we need a big. I get that. Outlaw’s just been regularly overlooked and underappreciated around the organization.
This really just breaks my heart. I anticipated signing Outlaw at a good price after this season was over.
I’ll wear my Outlaw jersey in the Rose Garden with more pride than ever now.
No, KP, I’m not with you here, not this time.
by travis13 on Feb 15, 2010 10:32 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
Resign him this Summer.
What’s the problem?
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 15, 2010 10:37 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Hope so
But KP certainly hasn’t shown much love for TO.
Well, neither have I....
I wouldn’t mind them resigning him, I guess it depends on how well Batum and Cunningham can fill his role.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 15, 2010 10:42 PM PST up reply actions
I think
that after seeing what Batum and Cunningham can become, Travis became expendable. Martell probably is too, but we got him locked for a little bit.
This is a great trade. Much love to Blake and Trout. Remember, they are millionaires that are moving to LA….life goes on
Ball handling and dribbling are my strongest weaknesses."—David Thompson
the bad part about this
is blake and outlaw will have lakers championships hanging from the rafters for their home games. then again, they prolly wont resign after this season.
Cunningham, in his rookie season, is already way ahead of Travis on the career curve.
I think its a no-brainer that he will bringing more to this team after two-three years than Travis ever could. I love Oulaw from a personality standpoint but this is likely a very good move for both parties.
I’ll miss Blake but this team needs to get over him. Roy needs to get over him. This is a good move.
i'm friends w/ KP
and when he read this comment he cried a little.
blah blah blah blah lame comment - lame commenter
by Bandwagon Butcher on Feb 15, 2010 10:48 PM PST up reply actions
oh?
making fun of me? that’s cool, that’s cool.
nah
i’ll look for you at the games, bro.
the guy valiantly sporting his outlaw jersey.
U ROK!
blah blah blah blah lame comment - lame commenter
by Bandwagon Butcher on Feb 15, 2010 11:13 PM PST up reply actions
All right
Yeah, keep being a jerk on one of the only blogs I’ve ever read where people are actually civil and thoughtful. Rather than saying something substantial, just troll around being shallow and sarcastic — fun!
I don't like this move either
UNLESS one or more of the following:
1. the front office decided that Oden and/or Przybilla were not going to return healthy or could not be relied upon to be healthy for full seasons (a legitimate conclusion) AND were very certain they could keep Camby (who is old and himself injury-prone, an iffy conclusion),
2. they reached an agreement with one or both of Blake and Outlaw to come back, making this a win-win,
3. they either didn’t want EITHER Blake or Outlaw back, or knew that they could not re-sign either for what they could get elsewhere (this latter is iffy, given the economic climate of the league).
Otherwise this seems like the very type of short-sighted trade that Pritchard is guarding against. Camby is not a long-term solution for anything, and although neither Blake or Outlaw seem to have much more potential to be tapped, I don’t consider winning this year important enough to make this move.
A caveat: I didn’t like the Zach Randolph trade, either.
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by OhOhOden on Feb 16, 2010 12:08 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
i see how it is, making a poll
when i made one 3 hours ago
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
no photoshop here, either
I guess Ben pwned you, too
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photo shop is a good thing, and i had better options in my poll
so Ben read this and just delete this thread and put mine up it is better. and you must not have seen my new photo shop. just don’t look at the new thread with someone elses photo shop
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
cool story, bro
blah blah blah blah lame comment - lame commenter
by Bandwagon Butcher on Feb 15, 2010 11:00 PM PST up reply actions
so long
I think travis will do well down there. Our little travis is all grown up and ready to take on the world. I wish him luck
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by slim503 on Feb 15, 2010 10:34 PM PST via mobile reply actions
25!
Since Trout’s usual defender isn’t here….
Keep in mind. BOTH guys are, or may be, free agents. Last time we traded Blake—guess what? :)
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by EngineerScotty on Feb 15, 2010 10:34 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
why does KP hate brandon roy???
alienate our 3 time allstar by trading away his best friend and confidant steve blake? c’mon man.
blah blah blah blah lame comment - lame commenter
by Bandwagon Butcher on Feb 15, 2010 10:34 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Actually Roy said he loves Camby like a father.
They go bowling all the time, wear matching shirts to amusement parks, go camping, etc,
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 15, 2010 10:39 PM PST up reply actions
but Camby and Miller were teammates
the walls are closing in around Brandon
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
lol
We are slowly becoming a strange mix of the Clippers and Nuggets.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 15, 2010 10:53 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Not sure whether to rec or flag this
#7 #10 #25 #52 -- #5 & #88 are back!
blake and camby were also...
"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 10:56 PM PST up reply actions
Two thumbs up...
…for Mr. Pritchard!
"I was surprised, I was listening to the coach on the bench and behind me, she touches me and says, ‘Rudy, I love you. Nice to meet you. Good game.’ - Rudy
by The Mallorcan Rocket on Feb 15, 2010 10:34 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I love this trade
It makes us much better inside both rebounding and defense. Marcus Camby is better than Howard for sure, and when you consider you have bother of them now it is a pretty sweet deal.
In addition, I like Steve Blake as a person, but this now helps the minutes in the backcourt.
OMG I just jizzed in my France
OMGrandpa
by sug on Feb 15, 2010 10:34 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Plus this opens a roster spot
Say hello to Shav!
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by EngineerScotty on Feb 15, 2010 10:35 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
YES PLEASE
It never hurts to have two Human Victory Cigars.
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I think the bigger question is this
Did we get maybe even a verbal agreement for Camby to stay more than the rest of the season?
I really don’t see this as worth it unless we can get Camby longer than the fewish remaining games of the season
"We Believe" - Rudy Fernandez
They're all free agents
or potentially.
It’s a wash as far as that goes. Portland gets a player who will help them more, Cavs get rid of a guy who is expendable anyway.
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by EngineerScotty on Feb 15, 2010 10:36 PM PST up reply actions
D'oh!
How did my fingers type that?
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by EngineerScotty on Feb 15, 2010 10:37 PM PST up reply actions
I think he stays longer
Just because we win more games than the clipps
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.
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by bouzi on Feb 15, 2010 10:39 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I assume we've got MC's bird righs
so no one can offer him more than KP on July 1
audition time
Camby 3 assists per game, should be interesting. Geezer patrol with Juwan.
37+31+22 = 90 out of 96 mpg at the PF/C for LMA/Camby/Howard.
Not much leftover for the rooks, as it should be for a contending team on a playoff hunt
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I would expect to see Pendy playing C before LMA.
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Any team with cap space can offer Camby more than KP will be willing to spend
He is obviously not a max guy, which is where bird rights come into play as far as outbidding people.
RUDY > MJ
Trade for Dalembert
Anything over MLE
Bird rights become relevant.
Whether Camby should get more than that is the question. But even if not, we can retain him for less than that without using our MLE, if we want to.
The question in my mind is can he play backup 4 next to Greg or Joel next year in Nate’s offense? If not, this is just a rental.
#7 #10 #25 #52 -- #5 & #88 are back!
He SHOULD be able to
He prefers to shoot that mid-range jumper over scoring inside, and our offense (for better or worse) can get him that shot he craves.
If Joel looks like he might take longer to come back (I think he’ll come back and be Joel again, but it may take time), you could do a lot worse than Camby… that’s for sure.
Anyone with 2010 capspace is gonna go for the Big Doggs, and if they don’t get one of the cool kids, I doubt they’ll throw big bucks at Camby as a consolation prize. Having his Bird rights will come in handy if we gotta outbid the MLE or sumthin’.
#52
I don't think that's a question at all.
As Dave points out in another post, the simpliest explanation is probably the correct one. Pritchard came to the conclusion that a real center would be of greater use these next 27 games and in the playoffs than Travis would.
Conventional wisdom says he’s right. Not sure I believe conventional wisdom in this case, but I have to defer to KP’s judgement over mine.
Clarence, It's better to have a gun and not need it, then need a gun and not have it.
Camby can defend the 4 and shoot a pretty darn good mid range shot
meaning he could also be a fit next to Oden in the longer term. He’s a better guy for next year than Joel if we can keep him. Neither Travis nor Steve merit minutes after this year. Camby will.
Camby will turn 36 in March. Not sure he will be as durable as Mutombo to have him in “long-term” plans. But at least for the rest of the season he is an obvious improvement. Then they can decide to retain him based on how the rehab of Joel and Greg goes, though he is unrestricted and can sign with any contender.
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Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
I'm pretty sure most of Clipper Nation will
be unhappy about this trade. I think fans were wanting to loose Telfair and AL Thornton too.
Definitely better for us.
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I doubt it
Clips got value for an expiring contract…with Kaman, Jordan, Smith and Griffin (next year), he was not part of their plans.
excellent trade
helps us immediately at the 5, and is addition by subtraction at the 1/2 and 3/4 (not that Trav and Steve are bad players, just that it frees up minutes for what I consider to be better players).
Free AK1984
The question is
Do we start Howard and Camby? :) :)
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by EngineerScotty on Feb 15, 2010 10:38 PM PST up reply actions
no doubt.
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I would start Camby right away.
He’s used to playing with Dre’.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 15, 2010 10:53 PM PST up reply actions
You want him to at least have some understanding of the plays and whatnot
I wouldnt be against starting him from day 1 though, I just don’t think it will happen..
RUDY > MJ
Trade for Dalembert
He's 35 and our offense isn't all that complicated.
I think he could figure it out in about 30 minutes.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 15, 2010 11:00 PM PST up reply actions
A lot of defenses do
#7 #10 #25 #52 -- #5 & #88 are back!
by jscot on Feb 16, 2010 1:41 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Agreed.
Not like using Camby will be complicated for our offense. Pick and pop, pick and pop…follow the Aldridge model.
"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
Knowing Nate
It’s going to be more than a few games….stubborn coach…
The 2012-13 NBA season: a dynasty begins.
Yup. He'll have to "earn it," which is garbage in Nate's system.
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Ah come on man
Nate makes injured blazers that already know the system go through at least one practice before they come back, including Brandon Roy. If he doesnt start on day 1, it will probaby be day 2 or 3…
RUDY > MJ
Trade for Dalembert
gotta go with Snake on this one
guy is what a 13-year vet? he’s going to be replacing a guy who is the emergency center as is, and who isn’t even a center. it’s not like we are going to be running plays for him out there. he knows how to defend, he knows how to set a pick. You put him out there.
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by douglast on Feb 16, 2010 12:00 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
So you would fire Nate if Camby doesnt start from day 1?
I have no problem with him starting immediately, none whatsoever. I just suspect Nate won’t do it without a couple practices under his belt…
RUDY > MJ
Trade for Dalembert
obviously I wouldn't fire him for that
but it would be a real head scratcher.
now, if he suited up tomorrow after passing a 4pm physical, ok, I’ll let that slide. but since he won’t be in uniform tomorrow, we’ll have 3 full days to get him ready to go for Friday. no reason not to start him.
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I agree.
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by dario argento on Feb 15, 2010 10:58 PM PST up reply actions
Travis is going to beat us at least twice next year
on last second shots.
Other than that, it’s a good deal.
#7 #10 #25 #52 -- #5 & #88 are back!
not if Nic is guarding hm
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Blake and Outlaw were both gone after the season anyway.
So no reason not to grab a center now.
If there’s some unforeseen twist and we want Blake or Outlaw back, we can go after them as free agents this summer anyway. I doubt we shall see them back in Blazers colors again, however.
Camby… Great pickup for right now. Does he stay past the next 26 games+playoffs? Maybe. Maybe not. Either way, we’re in exactly the same position this summer going forward.
The way I see it, this move is about getting the rest of the guys more playoff experience by getting us a better shot at getting to the second round.
Portland Trail Blazers, Future World Champions 2010-2021.
Will they try to resign Camby this Summer?
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 15, 2010 10:40 PM PST reply actions
I highly doubt it.
Much more likely we resign Blake or Outlaw
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
THey would use the midlevel on Outlaw.
Couldn’t they still sign Camby since he’s already n the roster? I’m not sure about the cap rules.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 15, 2010 10:43 PM PST up reply actions
yep. we would save our MLE because we have his bird rights.
#52 #10 #25 #7
by Cablinasian on Feb 15, 2010 10:49 PM PST up reply actions
And perhaps backup 4?
I can picture that scenario as well although i do like Dante.
"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
for what?
how about a box of cracker jacks
by goblazers503 on Feb 15, 2010 10:41 PM PST up reply actions
B-Roy is crying right now
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
Sound about right?
PG- Miller/Bayless
SG- Roy/Rudy
SF- Batum/Webster
PF- Aldridge/ Pendergraph/ Cunningham (maybe switch dante and jeff)
C- Camby/Howard/Pendergraph
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
Yeah I like that.
Pendy/Cunningham are interchangeable depending on matchup and what we need.
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Yup.
Another great reason to have both of them on the roster.
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No, Pendy/Cunningham
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I'm stoked
Absolutely over the moon. I don’t see Blake or Outlaw coming back here in the offseason – Trav because he can get more $/mins elsewhere and Blake because I see him signing in Miami to go home and try to get a ring. Having said that I’m not really too concerned. I might be the only one who likes this idea but…..LA/Camby/Przy/Oden is a heck of a frontcourt rotation if we are healthy enough to make a run next year.
Super psyched
Wade plus STAT or Bosh or even (unlikely) LeBron
That is championship calibre even if all they have is Chalmers, Haslem and Beasley as their three other starters
Take a look at the poll
you aren’t exactly in the oppressed minority.
A very needed stop gap though
Not to mention we could get either blazer traded away back this offseason if KP really wants to. To me, this is just a sign that Blake and Outlaw arent necessarily in the long term plans, and he is getting somebody that can help more this season than Blake and Outlaw combined…
RUDY > MJ
Trade for Dalembert
Oregonian said it was Tyrus Thomas
via ESPN.com, so I’m a little confused. Tyrus Thomas would be a intriguing add. Camby has like 1-2 years at most? Still good deal either way.
by neutroticblazerfan on Feb 15, 2010 10:41 PM PST reply actions
It's not Thomas because it would have been a three-way deal.
LA wanted Heinrich, and the Blazers would have ended up with Vujacic. KP said no way.
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"All I ask of you is one thing: please don’t be cynical. I hate cynicism. For the record, it’s my least favorite quality, and it doesn’t lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they would get. But, if you work hard and you’re kind, I’m telling you, amazing things will happen."
-Conan O'Brien
That's how they described it, a three team deal
It was the Vujacic-Thomas-Blake/Outlaw deal. I mean sure we don’t want to help the *akers but I’d rather have a young guy like Tyrus than a one year rental of Camby. Not that I’m complaning.
by neutroticblazerfan on Feb 15, 2010 10:44 PM PST up reply actions
respect to KP
for insta-vetoing any trade with vujatrick involved
Ball handling and dribbling are my strongest weaknesses."—David Thompson
This was a must.
I’ve been so concerned about another injury to a Portland big. LMA is playing, like, uhm…700 minutes a game. Howard looks worn out.
Did I wish for something else? You bet. This must have been the best KP could do.
by parkinglotj on Feb 15, 2010 10:41 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I can't believe all Dunleavy could get for Camby
are expiring deals. This is ridiculous. Camby is a championship piece.
"I've hacked into your brain. You're throwing a party and no one's showing up."
i have not posted this here yet
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
by rolo_poloo on Feb 15, 2010 10:43 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
and now i have
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've got a gift. srzly.
blah blah blah blah lame comment - lame commenter
by Bandwagon Butcher on Feb 15, 2010 10:44 PM PST up reply actions
Camby is probably terrified
Griffen, Oden, Prz… could his patella be next?
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by EngineerScotty on Feb 15, 2010 10:44 PM PST reply actions
You joke, but Camby is an injury machine
I went to UMASS and grew up a Knicks fan, so I’ve seen Camby play a lot. He’s a great impact player when he’s healthy — but that’s the key.
When he’s healthy he can change games, but averaged less than 60 games a season his NBA career.
He’s played 51 games so far. How long until he gets hurt? History says we;ll get him for the next month and then he’ll be out for the season.
This is a stupid trade..
I'm joking a little . . .
but only a little. Camby gets hurt a lot. He’s had, I think, only three seasons of 70+ games. He’s played enough seasons that his seasonal average of games played has a history — not like a young player who has gotten hurt a couple of times.
There is probably about a 40% chance he gets hurt before the end of the year.
History also says that Oden is an injury machine
better get rid of him too.
RUDY > MJ
Trade for Dalembert
Your tongue is in your cheek, I hope
Oden is a young player that has been hurt.
Camby was a young player who was hurt — was an experienced player who has been hurt — and last year he was an older player who was been hurt.
He has been fighting injuries his whole season.
All I’m saying is that based on his past history there is a godd chance that we are giving away 1 player who can play and one who will be playing post injury soon — for a potential injured reserve guy.
He's had a history similar to Joel
Bigs get hurt is all.
He rebounds at a league leading level, is an overrated man and pick and roll defender (or fairly rated I guess, since most know that he isn’t good at that and never was), but a great shotblocker and dependable player.
He might get hurt, but it’s as risky as most bigs.
#52
Last time I mocked up a jersey was for HEDO...hope this one is for real
by masterchad10 on Feb 15, 2010 10:44 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
went with #21
Camby’s UMass #. Since Martell has 23 locked up.
by masterchad10 on Feb 15, 2010 10:46 PM PST up reply actions
why did you have to post this so close to mine?
i mean come on! i worked so hard
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
well mine is better because mine has a headband
so you might as well delete this
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
and you stole my picture of Camby
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
A headband that Nate won't let the players wear...
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-Conan O'Brien
he has a head injury at the moment that is why
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
Wikipedia is fast
Marcus D. Camby (born March 22, 1974 in Hartford, Connecticut) is an American professional basketball player, who currently plays for the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA.
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
And
On February 15, 2010, two days before the NBA trade deadline, Camby was traded to the Portland TrailBlazers for Steve Blake and Travis Outlaw. This was due largely in part to injuries suffered by Portland centers Greg Oden and Joel Pryzbilla earlier in the 2009-2010 season.
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
Wikipedia actually made the deal happen
Its LEARNING!!!
Give me #52
by undutchable on Feb 15, 2010 10:48 PM PST up reply actions
Now Wikipedia
is going to launch nukes to russia to take care of its enemies in the US!!
by neutroticblazerfan on Feb 15, 2010 10:51 PM PST up reply actions
As soon as Wikipedia becomes self-aware.
"What people need to know is that those pictures were taken a year and a half ago, and I've grown since then." - Greg Oden
by dario argento on Feb 15, 2010 11:08 PM PST up reply actions
remember
make wikipedia play tic tac toe by itself and it will learn that nuking people is dumb…
#52. Get well soon.
by Eat Politicians on Feb 16, 2010 1:12 AM PST up reply actions
how about a nice game of chess?
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
Can we go to LeBron's Wikipedia page
and change it to say he has already committed to signing a long term deal with the Portland Trail Blazers in the summer of 2010?
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
Ya I'm going to go to John Walls Wikipedia
and say drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers
"Sometimes I catch myself watching him and he's shooting floaters all-net. And just to watch how he's talking trash. I loved it. I loved every minute of it. Rudy's a competitor." - Brandon Roy
by Trail Ducker on Feb 16, 2010 1:04 AM PST up reply actions
I'm going to go to the Blazers' page
and say won 10 straight championships starting this year, inspired by a shocking return by Oden.
They did the same thing when everyone thought we signed Hedo
"Sometimes I catch myself watching him and he's shooting floaters all-net. And just to watch how he's talking trash. I loved it. I loved every minute of it. Rudy's a competitor." - Brandon Roy
by Trail Ducker on Feb 15, 2010 11:19 PM PST up reply actions
This is an incredibly awesome move
Way to go KP. The only downside is that it does suck to see Outlaw go. If you really love travis, you will be happy he is going to a place where he can an oppurtunity to showcase himself and earn a better contract. Plus, he can be resigned if KP wants him back, so can Blake. No brainer move, and one that will keep the blazers competitive. Thank you KP, thank you…
RUDY > MJ
Trade for Dalembert
Addition by subtraction
Getting rid of players was a must. We need to get Batum more minutes, and the way Cunningham has been playing of late, I think I would rather have him in there than Outlaw anyways. Plus Camby’s $9 million will be off our hands next year anyways. Great trade for the blazers.
Is Quick losing it?
He’s nowhere to be heard and oregonlive.com has the Tyrus Thomas deal up!! Or is Quick being careful while ESPN is jumping the gun?
by neutroticblazerfan on Feb 15, 2010 10:49 PM PST reply actions
In case you havent noticed
Oregonlive is one of the most poorly run sites out there. Stories posted out of order, lag on everything, no organization. They need to pay someone to revamp that site
Ball handling and dribbling are my strongest weaknesses."—David Thompson
No, disagree
Bad site design yes but they have good content.
by neutroticblazerfan on Feb 15, 2010 10:53 PM PST up reply actions
Actually you're agreeing with pretty much everything he said.
Neurotic blazer fan indeed.
by Terminator X on Feb 15, 2010 11:34 PM PST up reply actions
Is Camby done with contract
after this season?? What happens then?? Pray Oden and Zilla arent broken?
Ball handling and dribbling are my strongest weaknesses."—David Thompson
camby doesn't play with his back to the basket
he shoots 20ft set shots.
"I've hacked into your brain. You're throwing a party and no one's showing up."
I meant on defense.
"Ain't nothin' in this world for free."
by Arby on Feb 15, 2010 10:52 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Well finally someone to protect the basket
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
by axel360 on Feb 15, 2010 10:52 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
This is a vote of confidence
by the blazers for Jaryd, Dante and Batum
by Pax on Feb 15, 2010 10:51 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
My thoughts exactly.
"What people need to know is that those pictures were taken a year and a half ago, and I've grown since then." - Greg Oden
by dario argento on Feb 15, 2010 11:09 PM PST up reply actions
As commented on ESPN...
“I guess Dunleavy resigned from being a bad coach so he could focus on being a bad GM.” What a great trade for Portland, Camby is underrated, one of the best rebounders in the league, and provides some tough interior D. Portland now a threat to make the second round. I hope they can re-sign him for next year as well.
by stevecolterssocks on Feb 15, 2010 10:56 PM PST reply actions
Or
Dunleavy realizes that Outlaw is pretty valuable.
And Camby is 35.
umm no. its not that he realizes how good/valuable outlaw is.
because both he and camby have expiring contracts this season, and theres no way in $#%! Outlaw resigns with the slippers. unless he wants to score 20ppg but play on a losing team
Except he probably does at this point of his career...
But he wants to get paid as well….good luck with that on the Clips.
"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 usually helps to apply basic sense to any situation.
And anyone with sense in Travis’ position is going to sign with a team that will give him playing time and money, with the first possibly mattering a bit more to him. If that turns out to be the Clippers, then that’s who he’ll sign with.
Clarence, It's better to have a gun and not need it, then need a gun and not have it.
They've backed off a bit
Sources: Clippers, Blazers talking Camby deal
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
what the heck?
I need to go to bed. Media needs to make up their minds.
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
somebody woke up Donald Sterling
or, maybe Paul Allen?
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
close to the mark
another source said the talks were on the “goal line” but awaiting owner approval before a trade call with the league is scheduled
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
ESPN: Not a done deal yet?
One source close to the situation initially said that the sides had agreed on the deal, but multiple sources later said that the deal was close but not completed. A Clippers source called the talks “substantive.”
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by EngineerScotty on Feb 15, 2010 10:58 PM PST reply actions
I hope not.
This deal would actually HELP the Blazers.
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-Conan O'Brien
Let’s hold on for a moment. The original Bucher article has been changed:
http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=4917644
Founder of the "Crash Batumcoot" Movement.
I didn't realize
that camby is the second highest rebounder in the league this year.
The BIG question is what do we call Camby?
I vote Tree.
Then we have Tree and Snake. You might say we have a bit of a…Natural theme going on.
"We Believe" - Rudy Fernandez
Didn't CSI jump the shark a while back?
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by EngineerScotty on Feb 15, 2010 11:02 PM PST up reply actions
How about Cotton Camby
Thats what we called him as Knicks fans because he was always hurt.
This is a bad deal. Camby has averaged just over 58 games a season. He’a already played in 53 games this year.
With our luck this year he’s got about 2 weeks before he’s out for the season.
Additionally, I really like Blake. I think Bayless is completely overrated by about 80% of the folks here.
Awww come on, just do the deal.
I just spent 10 minutes accepting the loss of Outlaw and the acquiring of Camby and rejoicing at the relieving of Blake.
Do the deal.
Do the deal.
One source close to the situation initially said that the sides had agreed on the deal, but multiple sources later said that the deal was close but not completed.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 15, 2010 11:02 PM PST reply actions
KP was waiting to see Ben's poll results
If BE approves of it, there must be something he missed…
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 11:12 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
What are you talking about?
Give Blake the MLE in 2010!
Farewell to #2 and #25, good luck to you!
#7 #10 #52 -- #5 & #88 are back!
Why would he start now?
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"All I ask of you is one thing: please don’t be cynical. I hate cynicism. For the record, it’s my least favorite quality, and it doesn’t lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they would get. But, if you work hard and you’re kind, I’m telling you, amazing things will happen."
-Conan O'Brien
Me too. Very, very annoyed.
If we have to take back bassy, who cares? Plant him on the bench…
RUDY > MJ
Trade for Dalembert
That alone is reason enough ...
… to root for it falling through.
Clarence, It's better to have a gun and not need it, then need a gun and not have it.
by timg56 on Feb 16, 2010 8:24 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Via Twitter
chadfordinsider
Sounds like Camby to Blazers deal isn’t done yet per Bucher. Maybe Kevin Pritchard didn’t do it again … yet.
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
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"All I ask of you is one thing: please don’t be cynical. I hate cynicism. For the record, it’s my least favorite quality, and it doesn’t lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they would get. But, if you work hard and you’re kind, I’m telling you, amazing things will happen."
-Conan O'Brien
by Mr. Knox on Feb 15, 2010 11:05 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Why are the GM's up this late doing deals so fans can't sleep?
Someone should form a MAGDLAN – Mothers Against GM’s Dealing Late At Night
Love the deal, but...
… he does fit in with the other centers as far as his history of injuries goes. Just hold it together for another 40-50 games, Marcus.
2010-11 dream lineup: Oden/LMA/Batum/Roy/Dre; Okafor/Freeland/Cunningham/Webster/JB/Pendy/Mills.
by The Cactus Leaguer on Feb 15, 2010 11:05 PM PST reply actions
Maybe something else is brewing?
Do the Blazers now send Camby and Webster to Chicago for Hinrich and Thomas?
please no
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 11:06 PM PST up reply actions
Holy Mother of Nazereth NO
But I still really do love Hinrich.
Gimmicks don't make dynasties
by WarEaglePDX on Feb 16, 2010 12:20 AM PST up reply actions
Not even possible.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 16, 2010 12:58 AM PST up reply actions
Question
Why do the Blazers have to give up cash every time they make a trade? They might as well start calling it the “Paul Allen sales tax”.
2010-11 dream lineup: Oden/LMA/Batum/Roy/Dre; Okafor/Freeland/Cunningham/Webster/JB/Pendy/Mills.
by The Cactus Leaguer on Feb 15, 2010 11:08 PM PST reply actions
Because
Paul Allen’s money is a highly desired commodity.
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by EngineerScotty on Feb 15, 2010 11:09 PM PST up reply actions
its pretty much the price of a pritchslap
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 11:10 PM PST up reply actions
I may be wrong, but doesn't it exist completely outside the CBA?
In that the price is solely in Allen’s hands and it doesn’t affect the cap or anything else at all?
I call that a great deal. $200 million dollars and salary match of players to the cavs for Lebron. No need to talk talent when you can throw money at it.
"We Believe" - Rudy Fernandez
by TheGreatMon on Feb 15, 2010 11:12 PM PST up reply actions
If Portland gets Camby for Outlaw & Blake
That shouldn’t be called a trade. It should be called a heist.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Maybe not on that level.
Maybe more like what the Blazers got when they traded for Danny Ainge. Although, that was maybe just as much about the stupidity surrounding Dick Motta.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
This too.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Gasol to Memphis
has ramifications for years.
Camby is in Portland somewhere between 2 months and 2 years 2 months.
#7 #10 #25 #52 -- #5 & #88 are back!
You're undervaluing Outlaw
Ok we’ve seen him warts and all for the last few years but he has upside. And Camby is 35.
by neutroticblazerfan on Feb 15, 2010 11:15 PM PST up reply actions
I don't value Outlaw period.
So, I guess that maybe I’m undervaluing him. I don’t think guys who can score and do little else are that valuable. Even more so when a team is starved for size. I’m surprised the Clippers wouldn’t squeeze Portland for all it’s worth. I know I would.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
As a Kings fan here are the list of players that I'd want on the Kings
Joel Przybilla and Greg Oden. The end.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Well do I love Brandon Roy as a player? Of course I do.
I don’t really see how Roy & Evans mesh though.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
and you do see how Evans and Martin mesh, lol?
#52 #10 #25 #7
by Cablinasian on Feb 15, 2010 11:50 PM PST up reply actions
Of course.
Don’t tempt me Cab.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Is that supposed to make me feel bad?
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Okay. Fine with me.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
You would just have to find a way to make it work
I bet dollars to donuts that Roy and Evans could figure it out, they are both great players…
RUDY > MJ
Trade for Dalembert
They could.
Thing is that I think it would make one worse. If you’re going to acquire Brandon Roy, don’t you want him at his best?
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
you certainly don’t turn him down to establish a currently inferior player.
#52 #10 #25 #7
by Cablinasian on Feb 16, 2010 12:12 AM PST up reply actions
The point is moot.
Roy isn’t on the block nor should he be.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Nor is Oden or Pryz
Gimmicks don't make dynasties
by WarEaglePDX on Feb 16, 2010 12:23 AM PST up reply actions
I know.
But I was making a point. Not starting anything.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Yeah thanks for that.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
It will hurt if this trade doesnt go through...
The Blazers definetely would be coming out on top in this one, maybe the clips are still trying to get the Blazers to take Telfair.
It's on Yahoo now
Camby doesn’t sound too happy either…
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=An5l3ls0GmJ6jjq.C0uC.ii8vLYF?slug=mc-cambytrade021510&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
Was just about to post that.
Once he sees how far we’re poised to get in the playoffs, he should be a lot happier.
well, he is frustrated, as most clipper fans should
but after the smoke settles, he will be fine
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 11:15 PM PST up reply actions
i would be mad if i was traded for blake
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 11:14 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
last time Camby was traded
it was for the rights to swap 2nd round picks. not even for a 2nd rounder, but just the option to swap.
this trade can’t feel as bad as that one.
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." -- Bertrand Russell
Well, that sounds pretty final. He'll like it here once he hears the RG scream for him.
"What people need to know is that those pictures were taken a year and a half ago, and I've grown since then." - Greg Oden
by dario argento on Feb 15, 2010 11:15 PM PST up reply actions
But... but... did he finish his meal?
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"All I ask of you is one thing: please don’t be cynical. I hate cynicism. For the record, it’s my least favorite quality, and it doesn’t lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they would get. But, if you work hard and you’re kind, I’m telling you, amazing things will happen."
-Conan O'Brien
Get Canzano on the case!
The Portland Trail Blazers are supposed to be so into culture. They talk about how much they care about the person. But Marcus Camby will tell you a different story.
Don’t believe me?
He wasn’t even able to finish his meal after hearing about the trade. Paul Allen should be ashamed. What kind of organization keeps a man from his daily bread?
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"All I ask of you is one thing: please don’t be cynical. I hate cynicism. For the record, it’s my least favorite quality, and it doesn’t lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they would get. But, if you work hard and you’re kind, I’m telling you, amazing things will happen."
-Conan O'Brien
by Mr. Knox on Feb 15, 2010 11:19 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
By the way, that's good news for us tomorrow when we play the Clips.
He’ll play extra mad against the Clips.
Camby left the restaurant without most of his teammates getting a chance to tell him goodbye
it’s not like he’s never going to see them again
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 11:24 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
this is a typo, right
He likes the Clippers, he likes the organization, he likes L.A.," the source said. "His wife is not happy in L.A. And he’s not one for change. He’s definitely not happy about this
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 11:16 PM PST up reply actions
I think so.
Should have said his wife IS happy in LA.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 15, 2010 11:17 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah
I had to read that three times.
Still on the Rex bandwagon.
by dan_the_man on Feb 15, 2010 11:17 PM PST up reply actions
when he hears the crowd cheer for him he will be happy
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 don't know why i replyed to this comment
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 don't need to be embarrassed
I feel the love
Still on the Rex bandwagon.
by dan_the_man on Feb 15, 2010 11:21 PM PST up reply actions
my sources are gawking at your sources
Honor Alaa Abdelnaby.
First in the NBA. At least alphabetically
My sourse is telling me the same thing.
Of course Tom is my source for all things related to Andre Miller.
Clarence, It's better to have a gun and not need it, then need a gun and not have it.
My source is in my head
http://ballhype.com/video/ed_werder_owned_by_cowboy_chris/
If hatin' Miller is wrong, I don't want to be right - Andre Miller Sucks Forum - Trade Andre Miller Now
My big question
What. at all, incentive do the Clips have to make this deal? They end up with basically the bird rights to middle of the pack players, an extra 500k (or so) in terms of prorated salaries, and … 1.5 million less in cap room next year?
by himynameisjoey on Feb 15, 2010 11:13 PM PST reply actions
why would they have less cap room?
maybe they see Outlaw as a replacement for thorton
and maybe they just want 3 million
"In Batum's case he must realize he is very likely the first Blazer to successfully fight over a pick all season..."
-Ben
Sterling logged on to the sedge and realized that he was getting hosed, that's what the hold-up is.
"What people need to know is that those pictures were taken a year and a half ago, and I've grown since then." - Greg Oden
Sterling knows how to use computers?
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by EngineerScotty on Feb 15, 2010 11:15 PM PST up reply actions
He hires minorities to do it for him.
"What people need to know is that those pictures were taken a year and a half ago, and I've grown since then." - Greg Oden
by dario argento on Feb 15, 2010 11:16 PM PST up reply actions
I find that hard to believe.
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-Conan O'Brien
If he doesn't hire them
They don’t stick around long enough to be berated by him.
Still on the Rex bandwagon.
by dan_the_man on Feb 15, 2010 11:18 PM PST up reply actions
This is a a good move. Travis could become a great play off performer but we clear room for Batum and Webster. Get a temp player
that can really help us. Not just a great rebounder, but shot blocker.
Good, and very hard move for KP. Blake just isn’t better than Bayless. I’ll miss Travis tho.
did he just say
Travis could become a great play off performer?
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
Sounds like its good, but Camby's cranky
by roydendremarcus on Feb 15, 2010 11:15 PM PST reply actions
Said one Clipper: "All the guys are upset because our best defensive player got traded basically for a backup point guard and money."
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.
Yes Outlaw does
have a money midrange shot!!
by neutroticblazerfan on Feb 15, 2010 11:18 PM PST up reply actions
Try playing some defense then Clips
Brandon Roy - The Savior Of Portland Basketball
by rise_stand_resist on Feb 16, 2010 8:13 AM PST up reply actions
it is a pretty bad way to find out
surely the clips should have at least hinted something
hahaha
Camby left the restaurant without most of his teammates getting a chance to tell him goodbye. He is not believed to have finished his meal.
Should have gone to Mortons instead
or el gaucho.
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by EngineerScotty on Feb 15, 2010 11:23 PM PST up reply actions
uh oh
hunger strike.
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." -- Bertrand Russell
i think its good, that he is loyal
he says he would have re-signed, despite the clips being a bad team
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 11:19 PM PST up reply actions
Camby being cranky annoys me greatly
He is just scared he is going to lose money because the blazers will have his bird rights and probably won’t want him back for he money he demands. Getting traded from the crappy clippers to a playoff team where you will have a big role should make a player happy.
RUDY > MJ
Trade for Dalembert
No team (not even the Clippers)
is giving a 36 year old center big money
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
huh?
you don’t think it’s valid he’s upset that he
1) got traded — I don’t think anyone wants to see that happen unless they hate their team
2) got a phonecall at dinner being told what was happening instead of being in the loop
3) has to move to a new city at least temporarily
"In Batum's case he must realize he is very likely the first Blazer to successfully fight over a pick all season..."
-Ben
you are probably right
But if he wants to win basketball games and be on a competitive team, this should make him happy. Just my opinion…
RUDY > MJ
Trade for Dalembert
that really happened?!
blah blah blah blah lame comment - lame commenter
by Bandwagon Butcher on Feb 15, 2010 11:20 PM PST up reply actions
One of the best recent PTB highlights.
CKTK: A music blog. We write about what we want to write about.
"All I ask of you is one thing: please don’t be cynical. I hate cynicism. For the record, it’s my least favorite quality, and it doesn’t lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they would get. But, if you work hard and you’re kind, I’m telling you, amazing things will happen."
-Conan O'Brien
Trav gave us some great memories
-Memphis shot
-Atlanta shot
-Denver last second block
-several highlight jams
He will be missed, from an emotional perspective.
Free AK1984
Some good clutch moments
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2Z4nxdjpnE
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
Wow.
I got here at the wrong time
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.
Crazy that he found out he got traded to the team he was supposed to play the next night, and spending the night in the place he has to move to.
"What people need to know is that those pictures were taken a year and a half ago, and I've grown since then." - Greg Oden
Camby isn't trending on Twitter!!
That means the trade isn’t happening! Maybe Pritchard traded Outlaw and Blake for a iPad!!
by neutroticblazerfan on Feb 15, 2010 11:20 PM PST reply actions
Wow. There is nothing on the Clips blog.
Maybe Camby can be turned to our ways?
(do when you fumigate, meaning in bunches) - Rudy Fernandez
Clips Nation
http://www.clipsnation.com/2010/2/15/1312328/camby-traded
Still on the Rex bandwagon.
by dan_the_man on Feb 15, 2010 11:22 PM PST up reply actions
I looked too
There’s one fan post of the 14 Clipper fans crying. I almost feel bad, but still, it’s L.A.
Y
You gotta feel for Clipper fans, but come on, what did they expect, they’re the Clippers!
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
Bill Simmons will end up on suicide watch.
(do when you fumigate, meaning in bunches) - Rudy Fernandez
Doubtful.
He’s a Celtics fan who happens to live in LA, hates the L*kers, and loves the NBA.
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-Conan O'Brien
He's a Celts fan
he only keeps Clippers season tix because they’re a cheap way to see NBA games.
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by EngineerScotty on Feb 15, 2010 11:26 PM PST up reply actions
Exactly.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
That and he can say he "owns" tickets.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Yep
http://twitter.com/sportsguy33
2010-11 dream lineup: Oden/LMA/Batum/Roy/Dre; Okafor/Freeland/Cunningham/Webster/JB/Pendy/Mills.
by The Cactus Leaguer on Feb 15, 2010 11:27 PM PST up reply actions
lol
“Said one Clipper: "All the guys are upset because our best defensive player got traded basically for a backup point guard and money."”
I’d laugh if it was Telfair said that…because it’s telfair’s playing time that is on the line (even though he’s currently injured)
"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 11:21 PM PST reply actions
Telfair's looking at Blake and goin
you again?
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by EngineerScotty on Feb 15, 2010 11:23 PM PST up reply actions
Is this a rental?
If this happens are we renting him for the rest of this season or does KP hope to resign him? If so, does that mean Pryzbilla may either go on the market or be unable to play next year?
It just sounds odd to make a move like this if it’s only a half-season rental at the cost of shaking up your whole rotation.
lease with an option to buy
"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
Shaking up your whole rotation?
Travis hasn’t been playing, and Blake’s PT was about to disappear when Brandon came back and as Jerryd got healthy again.
Give Blake the MLE in 2010!
Farewell to #2 and #25, good luck to you!
#7 #10 #52 -- #5 & #88 are back!
is this dumblevey trying to say sorry for the 2000 WCF?
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 11:23 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
can sheed and pippen apologize for choking also?
by goblazers503 on Feb 15, 2010 11:24 PM PST up reply actions
don't hate on pippin.
that man played with like 3 broken fingers.
"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 11:29 PM PST up reply actions
Without Pippin, Gondor would have fallen.
Someone has to light the signal fires!
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
I guess we could
Still pick up Outlaw in the off season once his contract is up. We did that with Blake not long ago.
Not yet official boys
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/35416635/ns/sports-player_news/
Have a feeling the clips are not ganna pull off this move
If they back down
Everyone’s going to look so stupid. It’s basically a slap in the face for Outlaw and Blake: “You guys aren t valuable to our team, sorry. Now you have to play with us until we work this out.”
Kind of like when that Chandler trade was rescinded last year.
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
I don't think there would be any reason for Outlaw and Blake to feel that way
Camby is a different story.
Still on the Rex bandwagon.
by dan_the_man on Feb 15, 2010 11:27 PM PST up reply actions
We KNOW Camby already feels that way.
Let’s hope that winning some games makes him feel better.
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-Conan O'Brien
why would camby feel like that ?
hes 10x better than outlaw and blake combined
Beats me. See the Yahoo story.
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"All I ask of you is one thing: please don’t be cynical. I hate cynicism. For the record, it’s my least favorite quality, and it doesn’t lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they would get. But, if you work hard and you’re kind, I’m telling you, amazing things will happen."
-Conan O'Brien
Lol. Camby was furious when he was first traded to the Clips
He’ll get over it.
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
Would benifit Outlaw
Outlaw would get more PT on the Clippers and be able to get more money on his next contract. Blazers could sing him again in 3 months
Feelings have definitely been hurt. QQ
blah blah blah blah lame comment - lame commenter
by Bandwagon Butcher on Feb 15, 2010 11:28 PM PST up reply actions
Baron could be great Travis.
I’ll miss him, but this could be best for Travis.
(do when you fumigate, meaning in bunches) - Rudy Fernandez
Camby is a great off the ball defender
Our porous perimeter defense should provide tons of opportunities for blocked shots.
Lousy Trade!
Just what we needed! A big guy who likes to shoot 15 – 18 foot jumpers. He is shooting about 39% from the field and 50% from the line the last 30 days.
The big question is what are the long term health implications for Pryzbilla and Oden, and should we be looking to rebuild at the center position. This doesn’t answer either question.
Marcus Camby has already indicated he is pissed off about the trade to Portland and he is another injury prone player. He has missed 77 games the previous 5 seasons.
This trade doesn’t make much sense for Portland in their long term goals, and lets face it, the Blazers are not a contender this season. Some playoff success would be nice, but it doesn’t mean a whole lot to acquire a center for the last 25 games of the season.
Camby is planning to sign with the Clippers in the off season according to Yahoo. Seems really dumb for the Clippers, as I can’t see that they got anything out of this deal.
Blake and Outlaw would be better used to acquire a longer term asset that we can use or more likely put into a trade during this offseason.
I give this trade a C-.
Look to the Dallas Mavs trade for an A.
Lousy Trade! Just what we needed! A big guy who likes to shoot 15 – 18 foot jumpers. He is shooting about 39% from the field and 50% from the line the last 30 days.
Defense, defense, defense, defense, DEFENSE!
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"All I ask of you is one thing: please don’t be cynical. I hate cynicism. For the record, it’s my least favorite quality, and it doesn’t lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they would get. But, if you work hard and you’re kind, I’m telling you, amazing things will happen."
-Conan O'Brien
by Mr. Knox on Feb 15, 2010 11:30 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
leading the league in rebounds means nothing?
by goblazers503 on Feb 15, 2010 11:30 PM PST up reply actions
Sure it means something!
My problem is that those rebounds aren’t going to help us win a title this year. It doesn’t create salary cap room for us this summer. And according to Yahoo, Camby is pissed and wants to sign with the Clippers this summer. What does this do for us? Maybe we make it into the playoffs vs not? Maybe we get out of the first round vs. not?
I think we could have done a lot better! We had a shot at some damn good players last year at the trade deadline for Outlaw and Lafrenz. I think we could have got better this year too.
Camby's contract is expiring.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
KP should call you up
I bet he would love to hear what better deals we could have that he isn’t aware of.
I usually like the trades KP makes when they happen and I think the results speak for themselves.
I don’t like this one. The franchise said it goal is to win the title. Renting a 36 year old center for 25 games doesn’t seem to do much for us.
Just ask Camby!
"It feels good to be a wanted man, but I like it here(Clippers)," Camby said.
Did a player just say he preferred the Clippers to our team. That hurts!
I'm going to go out on a limb
and surmise that there were no trades on the table that were going to win us a title this year. Now with that stipulation out of the way, I (as a fan) am not opposed to trades that improve the short term outlook if long term plans are not affected.
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." -- Bertrand Russell
you are forgetting the other part of this deal
next week, the following players were going to be competing for 144 minutes of PT per game:
Miller
Blake
Bayless
Roy
Rudy
Batum
Webster
Outlaw
You just took two of them out of the equation. Giving guys like Bayless, Rudy, Batum, and Webster more consistent minutes is only going to help the long-term growth of this team
"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
Not to mention giving Howard some relief
and there is also the whole playoff experience thing. Or the whole learning how to play team defense with a shot blocker at center, that might be useful for a lot of guys on this team…
RUDY > MJ
Trade for Dalembert
It doesn’t create salary cap room for us this summer.
Roy and LMA’s max and near-max contracts kick in this summer, there was no capspace to create
KP will have the MLE to offer FAs. Or he can choose to resign Camby. Or both
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
Marcus how do you feel about the trade?
In town in advance of their Tuesday game against the Trail Blazers, the Clippers were having a team dinner at Portland’s Ringside steakhouse Monday night when Camby received a call on his cell phone from Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard. Pritchard informed Camby that he will likely be traded to Portland once the league finalizes the deal on Tuesday.
After taking the call, Camby immediately walked out of the restaurant. A source close to him says he is "very upset" about the trade. He had hoped to re-sign with the Clippers this summer.
"He likes the Clippers, he likes the organization, he likes L.A.," the source said. "His wife is happy in L.A. And he’s not one for change. He’s definitely not happy about this."
first reaction
that’s normal. give him a couple days. he’s a pro, it’s a business, and he’ll be playing for a contract. he’ll be fine.
"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
hehe
just admit you screwed up. OF COURSE this team needs D and rebounding. don’t be silly!
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Feb 16, 2010 12:18 AM PST up reply actions
Before going on a rant you should first be sure you have your facts straight.
1) This deal would have zero impact to Portland’s cap space, as it involves exchanging roughly equal value in expiring contracts.
2) You have no idea at all if improved rebounding will help Portland’s chances at a title this season. If anything, such a statement flies in the face of common sense. Improving your team in any area should improve its chances, even if only slightly. Besides, Portland wasn’t exactly penciled in as NBA champions at the start of the season when they had everyone healthy. You do not judge a deal based on it “winning you a title”. You do so on it making you better. In this instance, by whether or not it improves Portland’s odds of making the playoffs this season. You have to first make the playoffs to have a chance at a title. Once in, anything can happen.
3) Who cares if Camby is pissed? It isn’t like he’s going to sulk or play poorly. And I doubt Portland cares who he signs with next year.
4) Thinking Portland could do a lot better does not make it so. If you are so sure, provide proof. What deals are out there that are better and how realistic are the odds of them happening?
Clarence, It's better to have a gun and not need it, then need a gun and not have it.
Why are you using last 30 days?
He’s shooting 46% for the season and doesn’t take that many shots anyway . He’s played in 70,79, and 62 games the last three seasons.
by neutroticblazerfan on Feb 15, 2010 11:31 PM PST up reply actions
A good shooting % for a center is about 55%. I will give you 46%.
I sit him on the bench in my fantasy league despite his 12 boards and 1.x blocks because he doesn’t do anything else.
are you one of those fantasy players who only cares about points?
you’re missing out on 12 rebounds, 1.4 SPG, 1.9 BPG, 3APG…your loss. why draft him in the first place? smh
Nope. I play fantasy, but I don't just care about points.
Call it a moral victory to have a slightly younger, more injury prone, better version of J. Howard. He is definetly an upgrade over Howard. We could have done better.
I would have take the Tyrus Thomas trade over this. At least people were calling Chicago because they wanted Tyrus Thomas.
I think the Blazers are the only team that called the Clippers interested in him and not his expiring contract.
When you say we could have done better
I am dieing to know who the hell you are talking about…
RUDY > MJ
Trade for Dalembert
Get in line.
Although when someone starts to refer to fantasy league, I know to stop paying attention.
Clarence, It's better to have a gun and not need it, then need a gun and not have it.
Sounds like someone is bitter
because he drafted somebody for his fantasy league team and isn’t getting enough production to win.
Give Blake the MLE in 2010!
Farewell to #2 and #25, good luck to you!
#7 #10 #52 -- #5 & #88 are back!
Nothing else? How about 3 assists/game for a PF/C?
Nate will pay him 30 mpg in the middle of the Blazer’s defense, and he’ll do what LMA and Howard couldn’t do
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
Yes this helps us for the next 25 games!
Hopefully we make the playoffs and it will be closer to 30 – 35 games.
If i told you at the start of the season we traded Outlaw and Blake for an expiring contract at the trade deadline would you be excited?
I’m not!
I would have been fine with it
They were likely to walk anyway, and this frees up minutes for better players who are more a part of our future.
Free AK1984
exactly
this will help the growth of bayless, rudy, and batum. even if camby doesn’t do squat for the next 27 games, the fact that those 3 guys can get more consistent minutes is a win for us.
"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 would have been cool with it.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 16, 2010 1:13 AM PST up reply actions
At the start of the season, no
I wouldn’t have been excited.
At the start of the season, we were two deep at every position, and even if they were going to walk away in the summer, to trade them for an expiring contract wouldn’t have made any sense.
At this point? Bayless’ play and the fact that Miller seems to be on working terms with Nate and Brandon means Blake is superfluous, and may not be coming back. If he does come back, we can sign him as a FA. Webster’s and Batum’s and Cunningham’s play means Outlaw was unlikely to return.
In that case, to trade them makes sense. And if you can’t get a long term guy, to trade them for an EC at a position where we have no one is fine with me. Not at the start of the season, but now, in case you missed it, the situation has changed from the start of the season.
And by the way, I don’t believe all the rumors, so I am not persuaded that Tyrus was ever an option — and I’m also not persuaded he would have been any more of a long term asset than Camby, even if he was an option.
Give Blake the MLE in 2010!
Farewell to #2 and #25, good luck to you!
#7 #10 #52 -- #5 & #88 are back!
I will have to disagree with you kind sir.
Camby is a defensive minded, shot blocking, rebounding terror in the paint. He will bring exactly what we have missed since Greg and Joel went down. Travis and Blake were probably not going to be re-signed anyway. Might as well gain an awesome center that is 2nd in the NBA in rebounding and see if he wants to play here for another season or two after helping our run to the playoffs.
The analysts all say this is a great trade for Portland if it makes you feel any better, and Hollingers system thinks Camby is worth +4 wins for us.
"What people need to know is that those pictures were taken a year and a half ago, and I've grown since then." - Greg Oden
by dario argento on Feb 15, 2010 11:33 PM PST up reply actions
Camby WAS a defensive minded, shot blocking, rebounding terror in the paint 3 years ago
Three years ago he got 13 Reb, 9 pts and 3.6 blocks.
Now 12 Reb, 7 pts and 1.9 blocks. Oh, and 65% FT. (I wonder if anyone will use the hack a shaq?)
cause Joel was Steve Nash at the line.
#52 #10 #25 #7
by Cablinasian on Feb 15, 2010 11:41 PM PST up reply actions
I would love to be a fly on the wall in the Blazers war room right now.
"What people need to know is that those pictures were taken a year and a half ago, and I've grown since then." - Greg Oden
I'd love to hear if this is a done deal or not so i can just go to bed :/
stupid GM’s and their stupid late night wheeling and deeling. :P
Skadoosh
I know
I was just about to get in bed, but no, I had to check BE one more time, and… BOOM! A trade! Ok, I can go to bed. Wait! Not a trade! What’s going on? I’m tired.
Still on the Rex bandwagon.
by dan_the_man on Feb 15, 2010 11:33 PM PST up reply actions
Can't spell BEDGE
without BED
Give me #52
by undutchable on Feb 15, 2010 11:35 PM PST up reply actions
wouldn't we all
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
Bedtime.
Yo Ben, tweet me @calebteaches if something happens, k?
CKTK: A music blog. We write about what we want to write about.
"All I ask of you is one thing: please don’t be cynical. I hate cynicism. For the record, it’s my least favorite quality, and it doesn’t lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they would get. But, if you work hard and you’re kind, I’m telling you, amazing things will happen."
-Conan O'Brien
Camby not happy.
Oh boy.
Portland really is that ugly girl with tons of personality. We ain’t attractive…but once you get to know us…..
The 2012-13 NBA season: a dynasty begins.
Camby must not watch Life Unexpected
We finally have a tv show set here!!
by neutroticblazerfan on Feb 15, 2010 11:35 PM PST up reply actions
These are proud, competitive guys.
I don’t think any of them want to be traded unless they asked for it.
Hopefully the deal goes through and Marcus cools off and realizes he can help this team win some games.
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Feb 16, 2010 12:21 AM PST up reply actions
Update front page. CBS sports saying "it's not done."
"What people need to know is that those pictures were taken a year and a half ago, and I've grown since then." - Greg Oden
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
once more
Get it DONE, KP!
CKTK: A music blog. We write about what we want to write about.
"All I ask of you is one thing: please don’t be cynical. I hate cynicism. For the record, it’s my least favorite quality, and it doesn’t lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they would get. But, if you work hard and you’re kind, I’m telling you, amazing things will happen."
-Conan O'Brien
I'd step back until the morning and see if it's done.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Camby, a solid basket defender whose $7.7 million expiring contract makes him the perfect rental for the Blazers
No wonder Camby’s unhappy, his salary just dropped 1.4 mil in 10 minutes
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
LOL
Yeah, and then his agent told him “nah, I wasn’t smart enough to put a trade kicker into your deal. Sorry that you now got traded twice for salary relief.”
About Camby being "angry"
He was MUCH more unhappy when he got traded to the Clippers.
Denver was a place that my family and I really loved.
Camby said that he was unhappy that he was traded from the Nuggets
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
i take it he is a loyal guy that adapts to situations
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 11:37 PM PST up reply actions
But did he finish his steak when he got THAT call?
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“When I heard of the trade, I said, ‘Who did Denver get in return?’ " Camby said Monday at an introductory news conference for the Clippers.
“I thought the way (the Nuggets) went about it was classless,” Camby said. “I thought it could have gone down a whole lot better.”
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
KP will assure him
“when I have to trade you, I’ll do it with class”
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or holding
"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 11:49 PM PST up reply actions
KP called camby and told him that he is a blazer
that is official in my book
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Camby's wife loves L*A
hopefully they haven’t sent Jay Jensen over to the hotel with the banner and the boombox, yet
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And he didn't finish dinner
Give me #52
by undutchable on Feb 15, 2010 11:39 PM PST up reply actions
so, are we waiting for approval from Sterling or Allen?
"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 would venture both and the NBA as well
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yes
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by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 11:40 PM PST up reply actions
Don't know. Nothing is official until the league approves it and all players pass physicals.
"What people need to know is that those pictures were taken a year and a half ago, and I've grown since then." - Greg Oden
by dario argento on Feb 15, 2010 11:40 PM PST up reply actions
I hope they aren't going to sleep on it
Give me #52
by undutchable on Feb 15, 2010 11:40 PM PST up reply actions
Why not?
It’s not like Dunleavy is going to become a good GM overnight. Heck, after a night to ponder it, he might offer to throw in the other Blake.
Still on the Rex bandwagon.
by dan_the_man on Feb 15, 2010 11:42 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
accoring the the ESPN story:
egotiations were on the “goal line” but awaiting owner approval before a trade call with the league is scheduled.
Allen, Sterling, or both?
"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
Wild guess
Sterling is just waiting for confirmation that he comes out ahead financially on the deal.
Still on the Rex bandwagon.
by dan_the_man on Feb 15, 2010 11:43 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
QUICK REPORTING THE DEAL IS DONE
http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2010/02/outlaw_blake_traded_to_clipper.html
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i can go to bed now,
i have an accounting test in the morning
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by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 11:44 PM PST up reply actions
old news or new news though?
"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 think this story posted right before everyone started backtracking
Still on the Rex bandwagon.
by dan_the_man on Feb 15, 2010 11:45 PM PST up reply actions
So everyone is saying its not done and Quick is saying it is done?
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
he did have the agent confirmation in there
that could mean something.
"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
Exactly
the agent confirmation is new. Although if the Sterling vetoes it won’t matter.
by neutroticblazerfan on Feb 15, 2010 11:47 PM PST up reply actions
February 15, 2010, 11:06PM
The Trail Blazers will trade forward Travis Outlaw and guard Steve Blake to the Los Angeles Clippers for veteran center Marcus Camby, an agent for one of the players has confirmed to The Oregonian.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
but I thought
that Jason never gets these right
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He said KP probably wouldn't make a deal and certainly not a temporary one.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 16, 2010 1:21 AM PST up reply actions
He said that an agent confirmed to the Oregonian so....
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I think it didnt get posted till later
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Quick is a slow methodical writer
He started writing the article at 11:06pm.
Didn’t finish until 11:43pm.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
The fact the Figure Skating Pears are my soundtrack to this,
makes it even more awesome.
(do when you fumigate, meaning in bunches) - Rudy Fernandez
Yeah no kidding. Me too.
"What people need to know is that those pictures were taken a year and a half ago, and I've grown since then." - Greg Oden
by dario argento on Feb 15, 2010 11:49 PM PST up reply actions
Props to Quick.
First to nail the confirmation.
Good work.
(do when you fumigate, meaning in bunches) - Rudy Fernandez
Bucher should have stuck to his guns.
SMH.
Quick wins this round after Bucher loses confidence.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Yup, much props to Quick
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Bucher < Clutch
Totally drops points in my fantasy league.
(do when you fumigate, meaning in bunches) - Rudy Fernandez
This is pretty exciting
Hope that Camby adapts quickly.
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.
Do the Blazers trade Mike Barrett/Mike Rice for the Clippers announcing team?
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
yes
barrett will be happy to follow blake
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by thomasikehara on Feb 15, 2010 11:59 PM PST up reply actions
going to miss
mike rice’s drunken catfish references
by goblazers503 on Feb 15, 2010 11:59 PM PST up reply actions
Bucher tweeted 20 minutes ago
“Sources: Camby for Outlaw/Blake is not done. Still needs owner approval and could unravel, but looks close. Details on the mothership site.”
by neutroticblazerfan on Feb 15, 2010 11:59 PM PST reply actions
Via Twitter (11:38 P.M.)
RicBucher
Sources: Camby for Outlaw/Blake is not done. Still needs owner approval and could unravel, but looks close. Details on the mothership site.
Old news I guess. Don’t love the “unravel” part.
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
Bucher training for the back peddling Olympics.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Is the JQuick confirmation updated?
or is it still as of 1106 pm?
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
It didnt actually post at 1106, it posted at like 1140
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by OSUBlazerfan on Feb 16, 2010 12:02 AM PST up reply actions
The Clippers are also sending,
The soul of Cheikh Samb.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSYssYdtsUM
(do when you fumigate, meaning in bunches) - Rudy Fernandez
I don't even need to watch that to know what it is
That was such a nasty dunk. MMMMMmmm
Still on the Rex bandwagon.
by dan_the_man on Feb 16, 2010 12:02 AM PST up reply actions
Whenever things got bad this season...
…I watched that.
(do when you fumigate, meaning in bunches) - Rudy Fernandez
And miss out on all the fun?
Brew a pot of coffee and stay!
by neutroticblazerfan on Feb 16, 2010 12:02 AM PST up reply actions
thank goodness
finally our franchise shows some commitment to jerryd bayless, almost two years after drafting him. i know mcmillan will miss blake but i think we’ll be fine, we still have shooters, and camby is gonna give our defense a huge upgrade. more minutes for rudy, hopefully a few hints to greg and our GM finally makes a impactful in-season move
all up to allan
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=mc-cambytrade021510&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
though one league source cautioned that the Blazers’ ownership had yet to sign off on the deal.
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Allen is sleeping in his spaceship.
He’ll be up in the morning.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
KP drafted Patty and kept him on the 15 man roster
Paul can’t turn on him, now
maybe the Vulcans are busy counting the beans
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interesting backcourt if the trade becomes official
no Blake, no Roy
I suppose Nate starts Miller and Bayless. Rudy and Mills off the bench. Maybe some Webster at the 2?
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No shotblocker on the Clippers really.
Bayless should have a fun time.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 16, 2010 1:28 AM PST up reply actions
With no Blake and no Outlaw,
who is going to be our whipping boy?
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
all of the non-batum mortals
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by thomasikehara on Feb 16, 2010 12:06 AM PST up reply actions
“The Denver Nuggets also are trying to make a last-ditch effort to bring back Camby before the Portland deal is finalized.”
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Is this for real?
Where did you see it?
Still on the Rex bandwagon.
by dan_the_man on Feb 16, 2010 12:06 AM PST up reply actions
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=mc-cambytrade021510&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
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by OSUBlazerfan on Feb 16, 2010 12:07 AM PST up reply actions
I don't see anything about denver in that article, other than:
Camby also was similarly upset when the Denver Nuggets traded him to the Clippers.
Still on the Rex bandwagon.
by dan_the_man on Feb 16, 2010 12:09 AM PST up reply actions
I Swear
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by OSUBlazerfan on Feb 16, 2010 12:11 AM PST up reply actions
Wow it was just changed i swear
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by OSUBlazerfan on Feb 16, 2010 12:10 AM PST up reply actions
I'm guessing it was a temporary typo/mistake
Why would Denver want Camby? They’re pretty well set for bigs.
Still on the Rex bandwagon.
by dan_the_man on Feb 16, 2010 12:11 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah,
these sportswriters change their minds more than Brett Favre.
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
you have no idea how stressful this is on us!
I wrote a damn page with analysis, links, pretty charts, etc… it may be all for nothing. Woe is me, lol.
really, though, this is exciting as hell, I think it’s more fun to be in sports writing in the internet and twitter age then say, 20 years ago.
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Feb 16, 2010 12:37 AM PST up reply actions
Great short term trade
For all of you who hate this trade you should just realize that there probably wasn’t too much long term options out there for blake/outlaw so why not try to win a playoff series this year? IT DIDN’T COST US ANYTHING! I will be upset if this is for more than just this season, I will take Pryz as a back up over Camby and his $
by Alaa Abdelnaby on Feb 16, 2010 12:07 AM PST reply actions
Look at this Clippers comment, I don't disagree with the assesment.
This isn’t a bad deal. My question are both guys expiring? If they are it’s a good one. Gives the team some help at the wings and if for any reason one of them plays well – maybe we sign them for next year. Blake is an upgrade over Telfair and can start if Baron "quits." Outlaw is much needed defensive and scoring help at the 3. As for the frontline, well…Kaman’s an All-Star. Let’s hope he can play like it for the rest of the season.
by neutroticblazerfan on Feb 16, 2010 12:07 AM PST reply actions
All-Star Aside...
… I gotta say, I still can’t put my faith in Kaman’s health.
(do when you fumigate, meaning in bunches) - Rudy Fernandez
Outlaw is much needed defensive and scoring help at the 3.
1 out of 2 ain’t bad. At least Outlaw is ready to return soon, so they’ll get a first-hand look at his defense
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Using Clipper Standards,
Trout is probably above average defensively.
Gimmicks don't make dynasties
by WarEaglePDX on Feb 16, 2010 12:44 AM PST up reply actions
Really really nice trade.
Haywood’s the only target I was more interested in, and getting someone of Camby’s quality for only blake’s and trout’s expirings is a coup.
I wouldn’t consider this a rental— I’d start discussing a 3 year extension with Camby. All three of these guys (Oden, Thrilla, Camby) are pretty brittle. I’d like to have an extra body there. A long term rotation of them 3 in the C, LMA and Dante or whoever at PF, that depth is worth five roster spots.
by howlingfantods on Feb 16, 2010 12:08 AM PST reply actions
can't talk about an extension until July 1
in theory Camby would be a good guy to keep around (he could play alongside Greg or Joel) but let’s see how he does playing alongside LMA and Juwan, first.
A lot of folks originally thought that Channing Frye would be a great floor-stretcher playing next to Oden following the Randolph trade, IIRC
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I think it helps to smooth over ruffled feathers
if you make it clear to the guy that you’re interested in them long term. You can talk long term plans (as opposed to negotiating details of an extension) before the moratorium ends.
Uh, you’re comparing Frye with Camby? You realize Camby’s second in the league in rebounds, sixth in blocks, and a four time all-defensive team guy, right?
by howlingfantods on Feb 16, 2010 12:22 AM PST up reply actions
Does this mean that Greg Oden is going to be back for a playoff run?
Make sense doesn’t it? =)
Damn now I need to change my name from SteveBlakeFan
I love Steve but I can’t be the #1 fan of a Clipper.
you don't need to change your name
you need only to count the days until Blake is re-signed by Pritchard. – Elgin
GOP in HD
Considering the market out there, this is a good deal.
Not that I really think the team needs a guy like Camby. But the logjam at the 3 had to be fixed somehow. Steve Blake’s time with this team was clearly past as well.
Camby’s alright, not spectacular, but good for the team’s needs. Since he’s only here for the year, no harm, no foul.
Nice job, KP.
Yes! Yes! In the face!
Maybe TheIdeaOfSteveBlake
could be your new handle?
(do when you fumigate, meaning in bunches) - Rudy Fernandez
I always figured you for a meanie.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
TheGhostofSteveBlake
will wander restless, until he’s reunited with Nate
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Addressed here
http://www.blazersedge.com/2010/1/10/1243665/out-of-the-frying-pan-into-the#28757204
Give Blake the MLE in 2010!
Farewell to #2 and #25, good luck to you!
#7 #10 #52 -- #5 & #88 are back!
#25
#7, #10, #25, #52
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by The Arkitect on Feb 16, 2010 12:13 AM PST reply actions 2 recs
This trade put me in a bad mood.
Then I saw this commercial on TV, and it seems less bad now. I still don’t like it though.
http://www.youtube.com/user/oldspice?feature=pyv&ad=3379911317&kw=old%20spice&gclid=COC83fO09p8CFRwUawodehbGfQ#p/u/0/owGykVbfgUE
isn't it?
“I’m on the Horse.” How about we trade for the rights to this commercial?
someone not pass the physical?
In a text message to ESPNLosAngeles.com, Camby said that he “hadn’t heard anything about it” from either his agent or the Clippers. He has said that he would prefer to remain in Los Angeles, but he understands why his name continues to come up in trade talks.
ramonashelburne
Camby said ``he hadn’t heard anything’’ when I texted him late Monday night. http://bit.ly/cRNheK
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
Not official until the owners approval.
Sounds like it’s in a holding pattern in the meantime. I think players are the last to hear the news because management waits until it’s official.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
the quote from Camby is way old
he apparently got a call at dinner from his agent.
as far as the physicals go, they wouldn’t have happened yet – likely tomorrow for Camby, and later in LA for the other two. unless the Clippers waive the physicals, which isn’t unlikely, considering this is mostly a money deal for them.
"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
ramona just tweeted that 5 mins ago...
i trust her more than wajo at yahoo…
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
by Lawler's Law on Feb 16, 2010 12:19 AM PST up reply actions
Does Ramona cover the Clips full time? Or does she split between the Lake Show & the Clip Joint?
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
she used to cover them full time for the Riverside Press and LB telegram
now he splits time at laespn
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
by Lawler's Law on Feb 16, 2010 12:22 AM PST up reply actions
That is so awful.
That just shows you how bad Sterling is at tapping the market.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
The Oregonian beat reporter confirmed the trade with a player's agent.
Take it as how you will.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Which means nothing.
I trust Quick less than Ramona Shelbourne. But that’s me.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Quick isn't lying about talking to an agent.
Unless you’re saying the agent is lying. Which makes no sense to me.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
I have no issue's with Jason Quick.
None whatsoever.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
LOL
Fine.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
im just saying I saw that exact Camby quote in the first story
and it’s been recycled in various stories ever since. the reports of the dinner phone call seem too detailed to be made up.
"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
who's gonna verify that crap...these national guys do that crap all the time...i trust beat writers more
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
by Lawler's Law on Feb 16, 2010 12:23 AM PST up reply actions
LL I don't wish to tell you to calm down because I know you're pretty angry
But they dont allow cursing at Bedge. Just a heads up.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
no cursing...time for bed...see you guys tomorrow night for the game and more trade talk!
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
by Lawler's Law on Feb 16, 2010 12:25 AM PST up reply actions
At least you get to see the game
I’ll be blacked out. (Not that I really care. I’ll be watching my beloved Baby Royals tomorrow anyway.)
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
i think it''ll happen...just maybe with diff players..
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
by Lawler's Law on Feb 16, 2010 12:24 AM PST up reply actions
Not much wiggle room.
Blazers can’t take back Telfair unless they’re adding another player. Thornton isn’t coming here, so it may be a minor player sent back to the Blazers to roster balance.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Yes they can
The Blazers very much can take on Telfair. It’s about roster balance for the Clipps as much as anything.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
no, they can’t. The 125% doens’t work unless the Blazers add Bayless, and I doubt they throw him in.
#52 #10 #25 #7
by Cablinasian on Feb 16, 2010 12:29 AM PST up reply actions
strongly doubt
KP has to add 1.4 mil to the ledger if he wants to do the Clips a favor and take Telfair…he’d probably have to get a 3rd team involved and maybe flip who…Martell? For a less-expensive wing. What a mess
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
Blake + Outlaw for Camby + Telfair cannot be completed under the CBA
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Yes It can.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Oh wait no it can't
You’re right my bad.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
What's going on with you? lol
BTW, I think the Wizards should have done the Blake + Outlaw deal.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
I wouldn't have.
But I wouldn’t do the Camby deal as currently proposed. MDsr is out of his mind.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Better than what the Wizards ended up with.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
I wouldn't have done it for that.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
What's the deal in Sactown?
Any trades brewing?
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Not that I know of.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
It can't be Bobby Brown
or Deandre Jordan, trade machine say PDX needs to add 286,420
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Bobby Brown, Bassy and Camby
for Blake, Outlaw, Patty Mills and the 2010 1st rounder. Yep, that sounds not too bad for the Clippers.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Actually that won't work Nevermind.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I hedging my bet that Dunleavy puts Blake in the wrong column.
We receive Blake Griffin.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
LOL Yeah.
Nothing surprises me anymore.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
IF it goes down...you guys got the better end of the deal...how a first rounder at least!?
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
You guys should string up Sterling by his toenails LL.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
we're used to it....unfortunetly..
MDsr has something else up his sleeve…dts is pretty open to what MDsr says nowadays
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
by Lawler's Law on Feb 16, 2010 12:18 AM PST up reply actions
If only MDsr actually had your best interests at heart.
This trade makes so little sense.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
yea...i gotta believe he has to move someone...thats 16 guaranteed contracts!
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
by Lawler's Law on Feb 16, 2010 12:20 AM PST up reply actions
Are you serious?
Than this deal can’t be completed.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Rumor is that Portland is taking back a second player in the deal
Telfair is a name mentioned regularly. Chuckle at your leisure.
I chuckle greatly.
I remember the days when I thought he had a future in PDX when he was still playing with Damon Stoudamire. I’ve learned much since those days.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
(that year never happened, remember?)
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by Cablinasian on Feb 16, 2010 12:29 AM PST up reply actions
Talk about a bad need to ignore something.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
please do not dredge up
what I’ve worked so hard to repress
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
Okay.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Bassy was picked in 2004 not 2005.
Yes he did play with Damon. I know what 2 small 5’10 guys look like Cab.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Nevermind I get it now.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I linked to the 05-06 season.
AKA 2004-2005 never happened.
#52 #10 #25 #7
by Cablinasian on Feb 16, 2010 12:31 AM PST up reply actions
I get it.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
your comment wasn’t there when I responded.
#52 #10 #25 #7
by Cablinasian on Feb 16, 2010 12:31 AM PST up reply actions
I know.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
no, I know.
HA, what now.
#52 #10 #25 #7
by Cablinasian on Feb 16, 2010 12:32 AM PST up reply actions
That hurts.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Up is north?
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Pretty sure the Clippers will waive somebody.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
I'd make the Blazers take back a contract.
And leave it at that.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Or perhaps it is Blake that they'll waive
And the money was actually for paying off his contract…then he comes back after 30 days to play 30 minutes per game for us again.
Chew on that for a second…I believe I just freaked out about 95% of BEdegers.
"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
by xedubx on Feb 16, 2010 2:15 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I will take even money on this or
Nate bolts to LAC to fill the newly vacated coaching spot and “rebuild around the Blakes”
the Clips don't have a small-enough contract to make the trade work
Jordan’s 736,420 puts Portland 286,420 over the CBA if he’s added to the deal
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
I sympathize with you for having the worst GM in the league
Sorry. But hey, at least he fired your lousy coach.
And no, I don’t think any 1st round picks would be leaving Portland in this deal. But if you guys wanted to throw one our way…
Still on the Rex bandwagon.
by dan_the_man on Feb 16, 2010 12:18 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I don't know if I would go that far...
but, I hoped KP picked up Miller for the purpose of trading him now to upgrade the team. With Blake gone, trading Miller for a PG is probably not on the agenda.
you think?
Tom will just have to endure Andre Miller for awhile longer…I’ve been putting up with Travis for years so I have some empathy. A little
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
We're reconstructing the 2005 Denver Nuggets
We already have Andre and Camby, Roy will be Carmelo, Martell will be Voshon Lenard and Aldridge will be Kenyon Martin.
by neutroticblazerfan on Feb 16, 2010 12:22 AM PST reply actions
Can't happen...
That would require Aldridge not being the S-word that he hates to hear.
"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
He can still resign with teh Clips
After this year, at leas the gets to go to the playoffs now.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
question...
Will we be able to do anything with the money we get from the expiring contract?
only way we can do better than the MLE
is if Przybilla opts out and we move another 4 million on top of that (roughly, since cap is not yet know)
"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
why must you rub dirt on it
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2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 16, 2010 12:25 AM PST up reply actions
outlaw is hot
http://www.google.com/trends/hottrends?sa=X&oi=prbx_hot_trends&ct=title&q=travis+outlaw
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1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
Camby
“Any team with cap space can offer Camby more than KP will be willing to spend "
But consider there’s a whole boatload of players in the NBA who are going to be free agents this summer.
And I know some teams are blowing themselves up to free up cap space to buy free agents with but I think that is still a fairly small number of teams. And how many want to spend their precious cap space on a 35 year old player?
I suspect the Blazers will have an excellent prospect of keeping Camby.
I doubt their ability (or not) to sign him next summer had much to do with trading for him now
it might be a nice bonus if they decide to go there, but they could also go after a younger center as well.
"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
Does he get more than MLE?
I don’t think so, at his age.
Trading for him now gives us the option to re-sign him without using our MLE.
Give Blake the MLE in 2010!
Farewell to #2 and #25, good luck to you!
#7 #10 #52 -- #5 & #88 are back!
This kills our three opoint shooting
We no longer have a PG or a PF who can shoot the three.
i think its welcome
first off, outlaw hasn’t played all year, and most power forwards don’t shoot threes. fernandez, roy, martell, bayless, batum all have legitimate shots. we’ll be fine. and fewer players in the back court should help everyone
by StocktonNEP on Feb 16, 2010 12:36 AM PST up reply actions
Bayless is a 26.8% 3pt shooter
That is not a legitimate shot.
Bayless
Can we look at this move as a full endorsement of Bayless as the future PG of this team? Even with Roy back we won’t want him and Miller to split 48 minutes of PG duty. How will the young guy step up now that there is simply no option to bench him if he turns in a bad performance?
Also, does this open up room to bring Patty Mills back? Does he become our 3rd PG, or are we moving to a Miller / Bayless rotation for the rest of the season?
id say we can look at it as an endorsement of giving him the backup job for 27 games
which is essentially an audition for the job post-Miller. If he doesn’t show us what we want to see, PG would be high on our shopping list this summer.
"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
Mills will still not play
normal teams don’t run 3 point guard rotations. we won’t either.
"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
he might tonight
if the trade goes down and Roy sits, as planned. That leaves Andre, Jerryd and Rudy
Nate could play Martell or Nic at the 2, I suppose. But Patty could get a sniff
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
Patty wll get demoted
We don’t want him to play 10 games this year because it means we have him guaranteed for next year, which we may not want.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
three pointers
Good point about the three pointers. I hope Dante plans to work on a three pointer this summer. He’s got about all the other skills you would hope toi see in a forward. I know Bayless will be working hard once again in the off season to improve his outside shot. He made some progress but still has a long ways to go.
i don't know
outlaw has been in trade rumors for a while, and he’s wanted a chance to get more minutes. he should get some run before the end of the season so he can get another contract, i think he’s good. still wouldn’t mind him coming back though
by StocktonNEP on Feb 16, 2010 12:34 AM PST up reply actions
looking at the Clip's roster
Trav will be competing with Rasual Butler and Ricky Davis for PT
may the best man win, at least Catfish won’t have to worry about any post-season pressure. Makes for a shorter offseason and more time in Starksville
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
Not really.
“I’m cool with it,‘’ Outlaw said shortly before midnight. "It doesn’t bother me. It’s a business. I’ll just go somewhere else and play. Don’t get me wrong – I appreciate the opportunity Portland gave me, but I also know it’s a business.’’
Also sounds like Roy was expecting it too
“Outlaw will call/text Roy when the deal is finalized”, blah blah…
#52
He must have been told they would not resign him at year's end.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Why would they re-sign him?
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Roy's best friend on the team.
You get +2 to all stats with best friends on the same team.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
welcome to the big city and the bright lights
out of this world money awaits you…but Mardy Collins is already wearing your #25
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
I like it....
for a whole bunch of reasons. We needed a center, obviously, if we were going to be relevant this year. Camby is not a long term solution, but hopefully we don’t need a long term solution. The price for somebody like Haywood was higher than the Blazers wanted to pay, and after this year, we might not have needed him anyway. We can let Camby walk next year if need be, His expiring contract makes that easy.
This should free up some financial flexibility next year, which is definitely a good thing right now.
The price was right. I’m going to miss Blake, especially on those days that Miller decides to pout instead of play. Our biggest, glaring hole going forward (into next year and beyond) is point guard. Hopefully that’s where that freed up money is going to go. Outlaw is a decent player, but perhaps the most expendable on the entire roster. I’m sold on Inferno, Batum and/or Webster at the 3.
This means we aren’t doing that horrible rumored deal for Tyrus Thomas and Sasha. Thank God.
And Canby will get over it. I’m not concerned about whether or not he’ll play hard. He’s going to be playing for a new contract at the very least. Who ever thought someone would be that upset about leaving the Clippers though? It really seems like nobody in the NBA really wants to play here. I don’t quite get that.
This should free up some financial flexibility next year, which is definitely a good thing right now.
No, the deal doesn’t really change a thing in that regard.
And it’s Camby, not the city in Clackamas county
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
confidence
“Can we look at this move as a full endorsement of Bayless as the future PG of this team?”
I think at the very least it is an endorsement of Bayless as a guard in the rotation, rather than a reserve as he was at the beginning of this year.
I do think thinning the herd sends a great message to the players still on the team, namely, we have confidence in you and we’re not going to keep copies of you on the roster just as insurance policies in case you turn out to be duds.
That’s not to say that everyone will step up to the challenge, but if you have someone who just never winds up clicking then you make a trade or whatever when that time comes.
I wonder if its a 2 for 1or if we do have to take Mr "Through the Fire" back
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
wait does this mean we have an open roster spot?
if so awesome! new thing to speculate about
views include:
-bring in joel! u know the one overseas(even though it’s not possible)
-bring in steven hill!
-bring in dewayne jones(wait who said that, i thought ak was banned)
-bring in another pg cause like we needs 4 at all times!
the few, the proud, the blazers
oh wow how could i forget shav?
i should be banned just for that omission
the few, the proud, the blazers
SHAVLIK RANDOLPH INTERNET HERO
#52 #10 #25 #7
by Cablinasian on Feb 16, 2010 12:39 AM PST up reply actions
BOOM THO
or shav
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by thomasikehara on Feb 16, 2010 12:39 AM PST up reply actions
Rumor is we may have to take Telfair back
In which case we probably buy his ass out or convince him not to opt in next year.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
no
we would have to throw someone in if that happened
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
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2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 16, 2010 12:41 AM PST up reply actions
We have a little extra cap room at this moment
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
well, that cap space is used to cover for camby
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2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 16, 2010 12:43 AM PST up reply actions
He's the prodigal son.
We kill a fatted calf to celebrate his return.
by neutroticblazerfan on Feb 16, 2010 12:42 AM PST up reply actions
Maybe we can then trade
Telfair for better popcorn at the rose garden.
I bet he shut down Chapu.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
he could shut down^
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Yet he's played more NBA games than you.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I've got a bridge I'd like to sell you.....
….It’s in Arizona.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Plus he had that floppy hair with blonde highlights
AND he was a ballhog who shot it every time he touched the ball!! If he wasn’t local we’d all wish he was dead.
#52
Dickau is from Vancouver right?
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I see Vancouver doesn't exist in your world LOL
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
cancels comment about Prairie.
#52 #10 #25 #7
by Cablinasian on Feb 16, 2010 12:59 AM PST up reply actions
But his wife was a Blazer dancer.
That counts for something.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
I hear she's hot too.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
3 pointers
We still have quite a few 3 point shooters. Roy, Fernandez, Batum, Webster.
Even Aldridge has one and Bayless can hit 3’s but he needs to work on it more.
Being another hopelessly idealistic Blazer fan, I also picture Cunningham becoming a 3 point sharpshooter. Although I don’t know if he’s ever shot any.
He didn't shoot any because Villanova had 4 guards
And as the entire Nova front-court he was the only non-3 point shooter. Probably could though.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Suddenly Blake's 3 point shooting is the only thing keeping the Blazers afloat?
That’s hilarious. I like Blake more than most, but that’s pretty silly. He has had a major positive impact on maybe four or five games this year. Last time I checked, Rudy, Roy, Webster, and Batum could also shoot 3’s. Yes, Miller can’t (and should never ever ever) shoot 3’s, but big deal.
One thing I don’t make like about this is that it probably means Bayless will play more. I really can’t stand Bayless. He’s threatening to crack my all time least favorite Blazers list already. Hopefully in the next couple of years, we’ll have completely made over the point guard position.
I really can’t stand Bayless. He’s threatening to crack my all time least favorite Blazers list already
Tom’s got a head start, but if you hurry up you can catch him
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
Bayless Only Fans bother me more than Bayless
After two years of reading them crap on Nate, Blake, and Sergio because they didn’t care about the Blazers winning and only cared about Bayless playing, followed by Bayless playing like crap really pissed me off.
“the nick name "La Marc y Marc" when they are in together”
Thin soup compared to what we could do if we drafted Cole Aldrich and had a front line of Aldrich and Aldridge.
He clearly likes to ignore you.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Or something.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
feast or famine
Next year we will probably have drafted Cole Aldrich at center and Oden and Przybilla will be healthy and Camby will have decided to sign a new contract with Blazers and then we will have Oden, Przy, Aldrich, Camby, Hiward, and Pendy for the 5 spot.
Of course, that would be an understandable reaction to a season where if had gotten much worse we might have had to use Patty Mills as our starting center.
Aldrich is going top 10, even though scouts compare him to Joel. Not sure how high we can get up in the draft day trades and if they don’t just focus on someone around 20-25 and 40.
Which they should
We don’t need another young project on this team.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
over/ under 3 games
before Rice calls LaMarcus (Marcus Aldridge) or Camby (LaMarcus Camby)?
Flip cam FTW
by pipgras on Feb 16, 2010 1:12 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
now our games against the lakers will be even worse.
odom, oden, aldridge, lamarcus, lamar, marcus. (camby/kobe? maybe)
"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 16, 2010 1:31 AM PST up reply actions
Now we've cleared the logjam up considerably
But we still have a bit of work to do. Webster or Fernandez will probably have to go in a trade before its all said and done.
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.
Its gonna happen
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.
ohh okay then.
i’m really thinking it won’t.
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Feb 16, 2010 1:26 AM PST up reply actions
trades
One thing is clear about all this NBA trade stuff lately. All star and near all star players are treated like diamonds, while mid-caliber players are tossed back and forth between teams like party favors.
First time ever..
Where I’d actually called for a trade to happen early in the season and actually happened! To think, I said this trade makes way too much sense to actually happen. Way to actually make the logical trade KP…which is more than u can say about 90% of GMs out there.
"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 think it is a pretty easy trade for KP to pull
I am still not totally sure why the clips do it though. It seems like pretty marginal savings if it is a money thing. Perhaps they see Blake or Outlaw in their future after this season. I wouldnt blame them if they do.
RUDY > MJ
Trade for Dalembert
Apparently
Paul Allen is throwing in some ca$h to Sterling. Maybe a ride on his plane.
Honor Alaa Abdelnaby.
First in the NBA. At least alphabetically
Rumor has it a young Korean woman is delivering the cash as well.
Win-win for Sterling.
"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
And she's dropping off some eviction notices for minority tenants in some of his buildings.
BEST DAY OF STERLING’S LIFE.
#52
I'm assuming
Every other deal involves a contract that they gotta pay more for, it stretches into next season or later, and they don’t get the 3 million I bet we’re paying.
#52
But they don't have to trade him, he is expiring as well..
Unless they think Blake and coming back from injury Outlaw will help them more than Camby, 3 million cash isnt a boat load of savings. I suppose every penny counts though(especially when it is 300,000,000 pennies). I aint complainin…
RUDY > MJ
Trade for Dalembert
What we're sending them is less than what he makes
So they save that money, and the 3 million is just cash in their pockets. That’s a lotta scratch!
It’s not because they think it helps their team.
#52
When is Dave going to comment on this trade already?
I don’t know what I’m thinking until then
Honor Alaa Abdelnaby.
First in the NBA. At least alphabetically
Think: I’m sorry to Steve and Travis go, but it’s a deal that addresses the Blazers’ biggest need for the rest of the season, and has the added bonus of giving the rotation more structure to get better players the most playing time.
Yup yup
Makes the roster crunch much easier, gives us a Joel-esque rebounder and better shotblocker (not as good all-round defender though) for at least the rest of this season, and gives us no choice but to play Rudy, Bayless, and Batum more minutes.
Plus it outs Travis in a situation where he can play in a freewheeling up tempo system where he can score a lot, if healthy.
Win/win.
#52
He should have a decent chance to outplay Al Thornton and/or Craig Smith to earn himself that next “big” contract there. Not sure LA and that organization Camby claims now he likes so much is the right environment for him, but it’s not a bad team system for him.
Now that Dunleavy ain't the coach and they're freewheeling it
It’s a perfect situation for him to score and thrive and look good in a huge market, where people will notice him.
If his foot is healthy, he will beat out Thornton… he should, anywho. Thornton is an older, poor man’s version of Trout.
#52
I really hope that happens
Travis is one of the more likable Blazers in recent history. He was with us for the longest in the current roster, and his play was appreciated.
I'm not saying, I'm just saying.
Oh man, I couldn't handle that.
You know what? For the first time in a long time we don’t have a beloved white PG with a cult following. KP really needs to get on that.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 16, 2010 2:53 AM PST up reply actions
I heard Sergio isn't getting any burn in Sactown
Let’s pursue him..cmon KP
I'm not saying, I'm just saying.
What cult was following Blake?
What’s the minimum number of people to qualify as a cult?
If hatin' Miller is wrong, I don't want to be right - Andre Miller Sucks Forum - Trade Andre Miller Now
Vocal minority.
He was beloved last season by a ton of people. Not so much this season, but there were still a small group of people who couldn’t handle anyone saying anything negative about him.
People would say crazy stuff like, “Steve Blake will retire as a Blazer, book it!”. No one said that about Jarrett Jack, Andre Miller, Bayless, etc. Only Steve Blake , Sergio, and Rudy get that sort of talk.
Batum brings the doom.
by The Running Man on Feb 16, 2010 3:42 PM PST up reply actions
I think a lot of people loved Blake last year because he had a career year and played great.
He was also much better than Sergio and Bayless. He hasn’t played too hot this year, and having a superior PG in Miller amplified his deficiencies.
#52
Meh...
The deal is a slam dunk for the 2009-2010 Trail Blazers. Given the west, it could make the difference between the 9th and 4th seeds.
But I’m really, really, sad to see Outlaw go. I hope the Clips waive him and he resigns with Portland after 30 days or in the offseason.
I had pretty much accepted the Blake was a spare part, although I really like him too.
M, period. Fresh, comma.
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