19 Jun 2017 19:23:56
Portland trail Blazers and Pacers

Portland gets/Pacers give
- Paul George

Portland gives/Pacers get
-26th
20th
-Myers Lenard
-Allen Crabbe

No one knows how much a one year Paul George rental is actually worth yet, but if its on the lower side(i.e. not Kevin love level) this could work out for both teams. Pacers get some younger players plus 2 first to start a rebuild. Blazers get an all-star that could help them try to win now, but at worst it is a salary dump if George leaves.

1.) 19 Jun 2017
19 Jun 2017 21:03:42
this only works if you think Portland is close to contending and George get's them to the finals in his one year there. They are much further away than that. Thus, you are simply paying 2 1sts for a one year delayed salary dump (and delayed build out) and maybe a move from 8th seed to 4th seed in next year's playoffs and second round exit. Crabbe still has upside value so dumping him and the picks for absolutely zero one year from now is the antithesis of building a winning team.

2.) 19 Jun 2017
19 Jun 2017 21:21:11
I think this sort of move would make sense for Blazers since since that offer is close to what it would take to just get rid of those bad contracts. However, I think Pacers will be able to do better.

3.) 20 Jun 2017
20 Jun 2017 17:19:56
I agree they can probably get a better trade, but this should be a crazy week so I wouldn't rule it out!

4.) 20 Jun 2017
20 Jun 2017 20:26:34
only if you replace Crabbe for Turner in the deal. Crabbe still has upside value and has some demand. Trade him for future assets.