17 Jul 2018 17:50:11
OKC - POR

OKC- Melo
POR- Evan turner and 13 mill trade exception

OKC does this because they want out of Melo and they actually get something in return for Melo in a quality backup sf that can handle the ball. And on top of that shed 11 mill in cap (not sure how much that turns into in tax relief) . Portland fans have been frustrated with turner and his fit on the team. If there was a time to take a risk this would be the year for it, because of how strong the west will be. Melo would likely work in the blazers iso heavy offense as well. Worst case for blazers they get cap space next year.

1.) 17 Jul 2018
17 Jul 2018 18:09:54
Blazers would be in luxury. They are wanting to minimize that I'd guess.

2.) 17 Jul 2018
17 Jul 2018 18:11:44
They get a bad contract in return that runs a year longer than Melo. They're better off buying out and stretching Melo. They aren't going to trade him for another big contract. Also the salary doesn't work.

3.) 17 Jul 2018
17 Jul 2018 18:33:28
Well here’s my reasoning
1) dame has had those meetings with Paul Allen to pay the luxury bill if the right move comes around.
2) yes Turner has a bad contract, but still 11 mill less than Melo’s. I just figured that OKC is trying to win now and would rather get value in a good bench piece than just buy melo out and with the stretch have to deal with his contract for the next several years.
3) to my knowledge the contracts do work because the blazers have a 13 mill TPE from the Crabbe trade and can go into the luxury of they use it.