Perfection

I didn't watch him much but I follow fantasy numbers close. When he got decent PT, he put up some great numbers, with percentages, steals, rebounds, etc. He's a solid big who just hasn't stuck for some reason, but he should. Undersized but talented. If we didn't have him I probably would have kept Arthur.

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Jayps15

Anyone else catch Larry Bird on the ESPN broadcast...

He praised Jerryd Bayless like he was going to be a Pacer, and when asked about having Rush he said 'that trade is all speculation at this point'. They commented that as a pending trade Bird isn't supposed to comment about players he doesn't already have the rights to... but my stomach is in my throat right now... if the Pacers back out idk...

PapaG

I just heard that. Bird looked like he swallowed a rotten egg.

I'm guessing the trade has already been submitted for approval; the Pacers can't back out at this point, but it looked like Bird has buyer's remorse.

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Won't he start?

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SheedSoNasty

I thought we'd make a trade or two today, but I never imagined that we'd land Bayless. Thank goodness he fell as far as he did so that we were able to do this. As soon as he was drafted, I told my friend that we should swap with Indiana since they have Ford and Tinsley... AMAZING.

Like others have said, I hope that it's not just speculation and that it actually goes through. I was a little nervous about the fact that it wasn't announced during the draft. We'll have to see how that turns out.

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Public Defender

Jerryd Bayless is a fantastic score for the Blazers, and Pritchard certainly should be roundly commended for making it happen.

But, Bird doesn't have any reason to hang his head. Jarrett Jack is a solid combo guard who has gotten better and better in his time in the league. He plays his *** off, can get to the rim, can score after absorbing contact, occasionally gets hot from deep, is a decent defender, and he has a winner's and a leader's mentality, which could go a long way for a Pacers' team that's really in the middle of some upheaval.

Brandon Rush is a solid pickup, too, and a proven winner at the highest NCAA level. Indiana got better with this trade, short-term, I believe - because with Rush as an upgrade over Diogu, and Jarrett Jack producing right off the bat, next season, plus the leadership he'll offer, which Bayless wouldn't have done, as a rookie. Not bad for either side, though I think it looks a little sweeter for the Blazers.

Nice.

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Ghetto Anthony

OK. I'm incredibly biased because of where I live but... I don't see where people get off saying Brandon Rush is a mediocre player.

I mean yes, Bayless is the superior player, but Rush would have been a great addition to the Blazers. He's a very good 3 Point shooter, a great defender, and has decent size.

Nonetheless, I'm happy for the Blazers, and I am pumped for the season to begin.

Dan

Interesting that Indiana took Bayless, considering they wanted Rush. Why they didn't take Rush instead, is weird. I wonder if it was the promise of Jack?

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Sambonius

They pay Rush less by getting him at 13 rather than 11 and get Jack and McRoberts out of it.

Dan

what is the difference in payscale? I would bet it's not a lot.

I'm not complainin we got Ike and Jerryd, but it's a little strange.

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compsciguy78

You guys pulled highway robbery.

You got rid of a second string PG and picked up your full-time PG alongside Brandon Roy.

The Blazers are a serious threat for championship aspirations next year and for the next 10 years.

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alext42083

I think KP knew that Bayless was slipping, Indiana caught wind of that and probably talked to the Blazers about getting more value for their pick. The offer was made, and we Pritch-slapped them in the end.

KP said some teams drafted a player they didn't need and thought they could get value by trading them. I think that loser was Charlotte who got Augustin, but already have Felton that they just drafted.

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ehizzy3

god this trade was amazing, no doubt about it...simply amazing, does everyone think we are done with deals now?

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