[Ric Bucher Tweet] ** Unconfirmed ** Portland trying to get Andre Miller and Hedo?

Although Bucher seems to be a somewhat reputable guy, twitter is going to take NBA trade rumors to a whole new level.

 

Precisely my reaction.

the twitter age makes checking nbatalk.com every morning seem like waiting in line to use a payphone.

 

draft right to Eliyahu → draft rights to Freeland.

Eliyahu was the Euroleague's December MVP. As a second round pick he does count toward a team's salary cap.

Blazers create about an extra million of cap space.

Rockets get a backup centre.

 

This would be going for all the marbles right now. The Blazers are in a strong position being one of the few teams with cap space this summer. As the big summer of 2010 approaches, I think teams are going to realize there aren't enough star players to fill all of the open cap space that will be available. This will be magnified each time a star re-signs with a team.

 

probably blake and outlaw for miller would work.

if they get that done, hedo might seriously consider signing there. especially if the magic don't want to add a 4th $10M+ contract to their roster.

 

If I had to pick a twitter account to follow Rockets trade rumors/scoop, I would without a doubt pick Mark Berman.

Not sure if he has an account though.

 

Blake & Oulaw have team options for next season, that means they can't be traded until after July 1st. Their contracts will be guaranteed after July 1st, but will also be expiring.

 

Makes lots of sense for them.

the 1 and 3 spots really killed them. Blake at the one and Batum + Outlaw at the 3 just isn't going to cut it if you want to go far in the playoffs. I wonder what the S & T for Miller would be? Outlaw + Frye + Bayless?

 

Miller/Bayless
Roy/Rudy
Hedo/Webster
Aldridge/Frye
Oden/Pryzbilla

That would be a pretty sick rotation.

Maybe they would have to give up Bayless and keep Batum or Outlaw. Either way, this would make the Blazers a legit contender instantly.

 

Steve Blake and Travis Outlaw are expiring with Blake at $4.9 million and Outlaw at $4.0 million. This makes both of them VERY good trade bait. But if you ask me, Miller is barely worth the $8.9 million/year - 15% it would take to make this trade. The better deal for the Blazers would be giving up Outlaw and Jerryd Bayless (who may never fit on the Blazers). Blake plays very well off the ball at the 3-point line which is something Miller is weak at. IMO, Blake is the ideal backup PG.

Brooksball, that is indeed a sick rotation. My main concern would be 3-point shooting at the PG position. The Blazers also need to add some nastiness.

 

Twitter is really going to change rumor mongering because it's so cutting edge and up to date. But obviously a lot depends on how legit the source is.

I will say this though, the yahoo sports twitter operated by Adrian Wojnarowski was by far the best source of info during the draft. Every trade seemed to get broken by him first.

 

That's a good move for Portland. They will become a contender next season.

 

This twittering thing is already getting on my last nerve. Anyway, it's no secret the Blazers are seeking a PG upgrade so the interest in Miller is not surprising at all. Portland desperately needs a veteran presence so Miller's addition could do wonders in terms of locker room and leadership. I like the idea. Turkeyglue? Not so much. Portland has enough wings.

 

i guess this is a good move by Portland,, this is their only cap room window after the botched attempt to force all NBA teams not to resign and subsequently play Darius Miles for 10 games..........

I guess Portland is out of the Lebron Sweepstakes

 

I don't think Portland is going to be a contender until they make a serious commitment to defense.

 

They improved a lot late in the season. Their PnR defense still needs work but at least they stopped switching 100% of the time. By mid-season, it became a joke.