Portland trades Nic Batum to Charlotte for Noah Vonleh + Gerald Henderson

[SpursFan86]

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Hmm...think this makes LMA even more likely to leave?

[look_at_g_shred]

We need one thread to compress all these trades lol

[TheGoldStandard]

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Hmm...think this makes LMA even more likely to leave?

Sounds like Aldridge might have told them he's leaving

[NASpurs]

:hungry: Portland already rebuilding? :hungry:

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Either they think LMA is gone and they're looking for depth/youth to fill gaps, or they're maybe trying to get Matthews/Afflalo insurance with Henderson??? I don't even know. Weird trade.

[Thomas82]

What a shocker!!

[Texas_Ranger]

well Henderson ain't that bad and Vohlen could still become good.

[RD2191]

Did this really need a thread?

[ducks]

Did this really need a thread?
more worthy of a thread then http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=249835&p=8061853#post8061853

[Shabazz]

Henderson can't shoot. He is good for a nice dunk every now and then.

jury is out on Vonleh. Spent his rookie year hurt and buried on the bench.


hornets are also shopping Zeller. They may be taking a big with the 9th pick.

[Raven]

Nice! Makes Cody Zeller that much better of a dinasty pick for me.

[LongtimeSpursFan]

more worthy of a thread then http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=249835&p=8061853#post8061853

[NASpurs]

Did this really need a thread?

Fuck yeah it did. Blazers fans are saying it probably means LMA is gone.

[RD2191]

Fuck yeah it did. Blazers fans are saying it probably means LMA is gone.
Yeah, to Dallas.:lol

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

This move does clear up a bit of space for Portland, since they have to re-sign Aldridge, Matthews and Lopez.

[ducks]

guess what there is one in the nba forum to
http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=249838&p=8061850#post8061850

[DPG21920]

So, CHA takes on more salary for the year, but gives up their young big man prospect whom they drafted 9th just last year for a possible 1 year rental of Batum?

Maybe they think Batum is valuable and can keep him if he fits? Maybe he's more tradeable than Henderson and really just wanted to move him without taking on longer term money?

[NASpurs]

Yeah, to Dallas.:lol

Either way, you never know...

[Sean Cagney]

Yeah, to Dallas.:lol

Sadly I agree with this guy here, no doubt.

[Mr. Body]

Weird to me for Portland. Don't care what Charlotte does.

If Zeller came cheap he could be a decent bench guy.

[NASpurs]

guess what there is one in the nba forum to
http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=249838&p=8061850#post8061850

Shut up faggot, you're always posting non Spurs threads in here anyway.

[DPG21920]

Welp :lol

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[NASpurs]

Welp :lol

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:lol dammit

[ducks]

Shut up faggot, you're always posting non Spurs threads in here anyway.

my reply was to the person who that it was not worthy of a thread
this thread was ok in spurs section and one in the nba is ok to

[RD2191]

Shut up faggot, you're always posting non Spurs threads in here anyway.

[TheGoldStandard]

Maybe Aldridge said, trade that French player.

[Mugen]

Regardless of what POR is saying, this is a move that screams of preparing for life without Aldridge.

[DPG21920]

Regardless of what POR is saying, this is a move that screams of preparing for life without Aldridge.

One would think so, but not sure. Perhaps POR has soured on Batum and getting a #9 pick/big man prospect + depth in Henderson (while saving money) doesn't scream desperate or rebuild. It could, but they need big man depth and perhaps feel Batum isn't as good as the value he appears to have.

[SpursFan86]

Regardless of what POR is saying, this is a move that screams of preparing for life without Aldridge.

And the thing is, Aldridge is almost 30. He's never been out of the 2nd round. I imagine winning is the biggest priority for him at this point. I can't imagine that trading Batum (even with his off year) for Gerald Henderson and a raw prospect that likely won't be contributing for another couple of years is going to make Portland more enticing. He might've been aware of the trade, sure, but that doesn't mean it won't push him closer to leaving.

[RD2191]

Regardless of what POR is saying, this is a move that screams of preparing for life without Aldridge.
I agree.

[look_at_g_shred]

So when do the Dallas "Aldridge" jerseys go on sale?

[RD2191]

So when do the Dallas "Aldridge" jerseys go on sale?
:lol

[Mugen]

One would think so, but not sure. Perhaps POR has soured on Batum and getting a #9 pick/big man prospect + depth in Henderson (while saving money) doesn't scream desperate or rebuild. It could, but they need big man depth and perhaps feel Batum isn't as good as the value he appears to have.

Vonleh/Henderson > Batum is a tough sell to Aldridge if you're trying to convince him that they're serious about contending. Not saying that Vonleh/Henderson isn't better than Batum (who was terrible last season) but that it's a tough sell on the surface to LMA IMO.

[TD 21]

Of course the Trail Blazers have to pretend it's not the first step of a re-build (I actually think they'll re-load more so than re-build), but it has to be.

Vonleh is a clear PF; Aldridge detests playing C and is a 36 mpg PF. They didn't give up one of the better SF's in the league (with no clear way to replace him at this point, by the way) for a big who'll see limited minutes.

They clearly think Aldridge is gone and have no interest in paying Matthews or Afflalo what they'll seek.

[siraulo23]

^ pretty much, the only question is where is Aldridge going? :stirpot:

[timtonymanu]

One step closer to Aldridge in SA

[Mugen]

Mills/Fathead/Splitter in a S&T for LMA?

[DPG21920]

I don't know enough about Vonleh but if POR is really high on his potential I can see it being a nice sell to LMA. They had Kaman playing, RoLo could be gone, they need young bigs - even if it's bench bigs.

Sure you don't typically give up a starter for a bench guy, but they might feel Afflalo can replace him and maybe feel Batum is empty impact and net them a young big they like while shedding money this year.

[timtonymanu]

Batum is overrated and was really shitty last season, but I agree that this isn't a trade that will convince him to stay. He's leaving.

[look_at_g_shred]

I don't know enough about Vonleh but if POR is really high on his potential I can see it being a nice sell to LMA. They had Kaman playing, RoLo could be gone, they need young bigs - even if it's bench bigs.

Sure you don't typically give up a starter for a bench guy, but they might feel Afflalo can replace him and maybe feel Batum is empty impact and net them a young big they like while shedding money this year.
Affalo is entering FA I doubt he goes back

[Mugen]

Afflalo is a family friend tbh. That nigga is LA bound, book it.......

[TheGoldStandard]

Afflalo is a family friend tbh. That nigga is LA bound, book it.......

I could see that

[timtonymanu]

Yeah Afflalo is gone too. Blazers fans were disappointed in him and he didn't fit their system.

[Uriel]

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[ceperez]

Batum is overrated and was really shitty last season, but I agree that this isn't a trade that will convince him to stay. He's leaving.

Batum has a lot of talent, he's just in a poor system. He absolutely is much better than Danny Green.

[szkorhetz]

Batum has a lot of talent, he's just in a poor system. He absolutely is much better than Danny Green.
Green is better in what both can do. Batum can do much more, though.