osman

I would rather push a trade for one of the Hawks swingmen, Williams or Smith. Depends on who they draft; but there aren't many PGs in this draft, and we have what they lack. Although, I don't mind staying status quo.

Scipio

I don't think you have what it takes to get Smith unless you give up TJ. Jose alone won't do it. And Hawks have two lottery pick where they can get a PG.

Childress should be available but would you give up Calderon for him? There's nothing else(useful) you can really offer.

Victor Page

I like Lewis but he's going to command near max dollars, as does Bosh and as will Bargnani one day soon.

TJ gets paid an eight figure salary as well.

I'm not a cap expert but I wonder if a team can carry 4 guys at $10M +. I can't think of any other teams that do except the New York Knicks and look how well that's working out.

I think BC needs to find value for the 3 spot - either a young guy on his way up like Marv-Will, or a veteran on his way down that has something left in the tank.

JuniorNoboa

Giving up TJ or Jose for an elite wingmen would not be a problem in my books (has not been since Janaury)

lucky777s

It would be like trading Villy for an elite SF. Good move.

There are some interesting PGs out there right now too. Jasikevicus is not wanted in GS, and Spanoulis in HOU. Both would be very good gambles to back up Calderon. And there are 100 small PGs out there who led their NCAA teams but never got a sniff of the nba. Good quickness, decent shooters, hungry to get a chance and will play D.

Even a Marcus Banks or Marquis Daniels could be decent pickups. Definitely buying low with all of these guys.

ballocks

i don't think this is correct. 4/$33 (options included)? $8.25? even in the last year of the deal, there's no way he gets > $10... i don't think.

this mystery around the contracts drives me bananas. they should publish this stuff publicly instead of having hacks like us speculate and guess. there's no use in hiding the info, imo- we already have ballpark estimates, if not precise figures. just share the #'s publicly, man.

peace

ColinBeehler

It isnt really a huge secret... its on hoopshype, and many other websites online. Ford's contract was four years, two years at 8mil, two years at 8.5 mil. Pretty decent contract depending on how well he learns to control the chaos.

I am not going to post too much on this topic, other than to say that, this, along with lots of other talented swingmen, are going to be feasible options this summer.. I'm pumped!

A combination of TJ alone, Rasho plus Calderon, or Calderon plus another guy on his rookie contract. As well as, our couple million dollars under the salary cap (which may increase depending on how much money the league made this year), will make following the CBA (the rules to player movement in the NBA) easy for us. We have tonnes of flexibility still this year, and I'm sure BC will use it.

I'm calling another Atlantic division title already!

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seifer0406

I think the figures on various sites are only estimates, but I'm not exactly sure. It shows 8 mil on most sites though, not over 10 mil.

superdude211

http://www.benmaller.com/nba_rumors_notes#142701

ItalianStallion

the Stallion's trade idea: (ready to be destroyed by replies)

bosh and whatever it takes to portland for #1, draft oden and let bargnani play the 4.
top franchise in the east for 10+ years.





i called it first

seifer0406

Can you cure AIDS while you're at it? Because if you can pull this off, theres no telling what you cannot do.

speedythief

Blazers fans think Aldridge will be at Bosh's level soon, if he isn't already. The trade makes no sense for that franchise.

Victor Page

Stallion raises an interesting point - what player would Portland accept for the #1 pick?

Here's my list:

Lebron
Kobe

I tried to talk myself into Amare Stoudemire but couldn't (questionable attitude, history of injuries plus
Portland doesn't need a PF). Other guys like Nash, Shaq, Dirk, Garnett and Duncan would have been candidates if they
weren't on the downside of their careers.

lucky777s

Not even Kobe I would think. He has played a ton of games and had a number of minor surgeries over the years. Too many miles on him.

Maybe Dwight Howard who is probably the closest thing to Oden you could find. I expect them to have similar careers. Puts them further along the learning curve.

Yao Ming. Probably.

Amare. Not with the microfracture surgery. Otherwise yes.

Bosh. If they believe Aldridge is a legit C then that would be a great trade for them. I don't see Oden as a dominant scorer.

Carmelo. I think Carmelo's game is fantastic. He can play inside and out. Pretty good off the dribble. I like him better than Lebron in many ways. Got cheated out of the ROY award that year.

They need a young player with no injury concerns who has proven themselves to be a great NBA player. Very small group.

lucky777s