11 Jul 2016 05:33:09
Raptors-Celtics-Blazers

Raptors get Davis, Aminu from Blazers, Young from Celtics

Celtics get Ross from Raptors

Blazers get Jerebko, Rozier from Celtics, Nogueira from Raptors

Raptors get backup 5 to replace Biyombo, improved depth at 3/ 4

Celtics get 3/ D guy on wing with upside, clear roster spot

Blazers clear space to resign Harkless (Jerebko is non-guaranteed ), get backup pg, young 5.

1.) 11 Jul 2016
11 Jul 2016 07:03:33
JJ is now guaranteed his money now.

2.) 11 Jul 2016
11 Jul 2016 07:14:01
Oops, my bad, missed that, still could work, drop Nogueria add a 1st from Raps to Portland.

3.) 12 Jul 2016
12 Jul 2016 17:57:24
So first off the Ross going to the Celtics just seems kind of pointless, and second why would the blazers give up two good role players who are arguably as good or better just to resign Harkless when they still have money to give him?

4.) 13 Jul 2016
13 Jul 2016 01:42:07
Yeah, totally pointless, sure the Celtics are looking for three point and wing depth but why would they want to add a wing who can shoot 3's, good observation. You are right about Harkless too, makes much more sense for a young team to let a 23 year old improving SF, that you traded one of your best players for, that teammates referred to as a difference maker walk, so you can hold on to pretty good role players that I guarantee will not be there when/ if (big IF) Blazers are ready to contend. It's known as selling high, it's one way teams get better, along with draft picks (oops your team gave some of those away too didn't they), and allowing young players (such as Harkless) to grow together. But having a 120 mil payroll on long term deals, with Plumlee and McCollum becoming free agents next year will definitely work. Silly me, don't know what I was thinking.

5.) 14 Jul 2016
14 Jul 2016 06:38:59
Honestly Celtics can go for bigger fish than Ross and blazers could probably get more for Davis and Aminu if they wanted to trade them but still they could get harkless on the roster without getting rid of anyone. And for cap space for next year the blazers have better options than just trading valuable players for players just to lower there salaries.

6.) 14 Jul 2016
14 Jul 2016 06:54:03
First off you are wrong in almost every single way. First of all the Blazers just flat out don't have to give up anyone to sign Harkless, so why would they? Second the trail blazers gave up a top 55 protected pick, so either that's a horrible joke, or you just have no idea what you're talking about (like normal) . Third both mcCollum and Plumlee have bird rights so regardless of salary the blazers can keep them if they want to, Paul Allen has plenty of money. Gsess you are still hands down the worst person on this site with little knowledge at all for the NBA or even the game of basketball. You are a waste of a human life.

7.) 14 Jul 2016
14 Jul 2016 17:41:03
@Coolcjl: SAVAGE! But, you're not wrong.

8.) 14 Jul 2016
14 Jul 2016 20:23:27
Who did they take in the 1st round this year again? Seems to have slipped my mind. I realize they have the ability to sign Harkless without giving anyone away, which will lead to a payroll in the vicinity of 150 mil after resigning McCollum and Plumlee next year, kind of pricey for a team that doesn't belong in the same conversation as GS/ LAC/ Spurs. Coolcjl, you sir (I use the term very loosely) are an ignorant waste of skin, that makes blanket statements without having any facts or knowledge to back them up, you make disrespectful comments when you don't agree with a contrary opinion or idea, like a petulant child, which is a sure sign of stupidity. Instead of insulting and questioning the intelligence of people for expressing an opinion or idea on a site which exists for people to express there opinions or ideas and to get constructive criticism, go read a book (one without pictures would be preferable, could be hard for you, but don't get discouraged, I believe if you work hard at it, in a few years you might be able to get to an 8th grade level) I have faith in you. By the way you used first off twice in the first few lines of the above post, kind of redundant (I know kind of a big word for you, sound it out, and if you don't know what that means try a dictionary) . Pleasure speaking to you, have a nice day, and stay weird Portland.

9.) 14 Jul 2016
14 Jul 2016 20:42:31
F. T. L. O. B -you are totally right if the Celtics decide to go in that direction, they can land bigger fish, if they strike out with that they may look at other viable options, of which I believe Ross could be one. You are right about Blazers having other option to move out players if need be as well, just think they may be better served in the long term by having more significant minutes for younger, up and coming players or new acquisitions, Ezeli/ Leonard/ Plumlee/ Vonleah/ Davis/ Aminu/ Harkless/ Turner/ Layman is kind of a crowded front court, no? Not saying they may not be able to get more for Davis/ Aminu either, just that if Raptors were interested in them and Portland was looking to move them, that's the approx. framework I think Raptors could/ would offer. If Blazers can do better more power to them, just not sure I'd give significantly more. Thanks for your input, you're probably right.

10.) 15 Jul 2016
14 Jul 2016 23:57:20
The only person I have ever insulted on this site is you Surly. I decided to see if it was just me that you were condescending to, but nope. You say I am the one who insults you when I don't agree with your opinion, but just look at this thread I started with a completely neutral statement when you decided to insult me when you did not agree, and just look at this thread people agree with me. So all I ask of you is to not be a hypocrite, and accept that your opinion is not perfect and we all have a bias including you.