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Batum in play again? I'm very intrigued by this. I do think it would be a shame to trade Anderson so early though. With only six games as a Spur under his belt hes only scratched the very beginnings of the surface.
Pop would never trade his prized pony.
Batum in play again? I'm very intrigued by this. I do think it would be a shame to trade Anderson so early though. With only six games as a Spur under his belt hes only scratched the very beginnings of the surface.
why would the Blazers ask for Anderson, when their #1 and #2 and #3 problem is front court depth? so they will want Blair.
currently they are reduced to 1 and a half healthy FC players (Aldridge and Cunningham), Camby has a hurt shoulder, Przybilla is out for some games again (and looked like a 3rd stringer at best in his few games for the Blazers). and Odens career is in limbo anyhow.
so if the Blazers are willing to give up Batum, it will be for a big man.
Blair for Batum is an interesting option for both teams IMO, considering that currently the Blazers need Blair more than the Spurs need Batum, the Spurs might even be able to get some more out of this trade.
(can't tell if I would do it, but it's worth to evaluate the scenario)
Honestly I'd probably sacrifice Blair to get Batum. Especially if we could get some nice filler and incentive. Claver? Freeland? 2nd rounder?
Then the Spurs just need to sign an unemployed big or waivee for depth and they look damn nice.
http://www.realgm.com/src_tradechecker/3/
Blair for Batum straight up works. Work cash, picks, rights and other filler as needed.
After the knees issues Blazers have had, I don't see them being interested in a player without ACLs.
If Blazers are interested in one of Spurs bigman, it would be Bonner or Splitter.
Agree...and I'm positive they would demand Splitter. Because they are already injury-ravaged along the frontline, I would bet that the Blazers top priority would be a big that can play on the block. I can't seem them having any use for a stretch-4, like Bonner.
agree and disagree. they will prefer a post player, but they do as well have some use for a shooting big. behind Aldridge and Camby, who both can play the 4 and 5, there is that much of a quality drop in all FC areas, that even Bonner could find his niche. but I doubt they want an average player like Bonner on a 4 years contract. for Batum they can get either a better, or a cheaper player back.
btw. haven't the Blazers also been mentioned in some of the Varejao rumors some weeks back? Batum and Przybilla for Varejao would make a lot of sense for both teams IMO.
Are you crazy? What are we going to do when we go up against tall teams in the playoffs (Lakers, Mavs, Celtics)? Hope that 6'5" Blair will suddenly start scoring over 7'1" Gasol, even though players that size have been consistently stuffing him lately? How's he going to defend Gasol?
Unless you're volunteering to pull a Tonya Harding on every opposing team's center in the playoffs, we need Splitter or someone his size.
All laughter aside, it's still a good point. As much as I love Blair for his rebounding prowess, desire and energy, I'm afraid he will be rendered as a huge non-factor versus those taller frontlines.
That said, no way the Spurs ship out Splitter - for any reason.
on the other hand, Blair hasn't missed a single NBA game yet and hasn't missed a single college game as well. quite different record than Batum's injury history.
(ok, considering the Blazers karma Blair might blow his knees when getting of the plane in Portland)
On the other hand, you can't injure what you don't have.
Blair may be the answer to their big man riddle, woes.
First off, I wasn't advocating trading Blair for one of those players straight up. Thats just silly. But as toss in's, they could be nice sweeteners to interest the Spurs.
Also, Freeland isn't really undersized at 6'10/6'11. He isn't huge, but I wouldn't say hes undersized.
No, now you just have to worry about his tibial collateral ligaments.On the other hand, you can't injure what you don't have.
Blair may be the answer to their big man riddle, woes.
Weakened ACL's (or missing) just means more strain on the MCL.
Bonner for Batum I would do! No need to give up Blair or Splitter...Batum will be disgruntled in a year or two & will be looking for his way out...he said he only wanted to play for SA before the draft...I take him at his word!
I know, it's Hoopsworld, but it doesn't stop me from salivating over the idea that Batum might be available:
I'd trade Beasley for Batum in a second. Beasley is a low BBIQ player who is a volume shooter. Batum has a chance to be special as a complete player.
Yea, because thats what Minnesota really needs....another SF!
Per CN/SI's Chris Maddox, Maddox predicts the Blazers will blow their team up and build around Aldridge and Mathews.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...ns/index.html#
I'm not really willing to get rid of anyone on this current squad tbh... except Udoka and Quinn obviously.
Do it...
Bonner+whatever picks we have or don't have.....
Wow, Bonner.
How could they refuse?
Even if Blazers decide to reload their team, keeping Batum seems to be a logical move.
If I were Blazers Gm, I would shut down Roy for the year, trade Camby and Miller for exprirings and prospects and tank the season to get a good lottery pick. Blazers also have tons of young players. They need to figure out who is a keeper or who should be traded.
Ah, it was just a mere three years ago, this Blazers team was being touted as the "team of the future". Now it's all gone up in smoke, underneath a pile of injuries, transactions and underachievement.
I agree that the Blazers DO love Batum and will probably hold onto him as part of their future. Though I would hope if he's somehow made available, the Spurs can offer up something in exchange.
Yeah.. its sad actually. It all started though with the Darius Miles contract nullifying incident..and then ..it's been all way down for the Blazers with the unfortunate injuries and more.
However, vis-a-vis Batum, every media rumor on trades suggest that the Blazers have shot down any talk on moving Batum for whatever he is worth.. So, it is not going to happen.
OTOH, Camby and Miller are in the trade zone.. the former seems to not have liked the prospects of packing his suitcases again, it seems.. and that means that he is indeed on the move soon.
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