Following potential 2012 draftees

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I can see Portland going for Austin Rivers around 14-16. He just seems like thier type of player.
They're probably going to trade their own pick and move down to one of Houston's picks.
We've still got a chance at the other pick though.

Who is Portland trading away to get that though? The only thing I can think of is if they are trading one of their higher picks to trade down, or a sign and trade with Batum.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Who is Portland trading away to get that though? The only thing I can think of is if they are trading one of their higher picks to trade down, or a sign and trade with Batum.

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[Saint Cy of JFC]

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You think the trade down is going to be accompanied by Dragic or Lowry? I know Portland is looking for a PG.

 

[Dr. Jones]

You think the trade down is going to be accompanied by Dragic or Lowry? I know Portland is looking for a PG.

is what I was told .. but didn't seem to be 100% confident in the info.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

is what I was told .. but didn't seem to be 100% confident in the info.

Couldn't they just outright sign Dragic?

 

[Dr. Jones]

Couldn't they just outright sign Dragic?

I don't know. I don't stay up on NBA salary caps, contract terms, etc ..

 

[Park Bites]

I hate Portland.

 

[orangello]

I hate Portland.

I used to have a special place for them until they pulled that cap on the Jazz with Millsap and Matthews.

 

[Park Bites]

Watch Portland sign Sloan to coach.

 

[TheSilencer1313]

Watch Portland sign Sloan to coach.

And Phil Johnson.....

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Watch Portland sign Sloan to coach.

And Phil Johnson.....

I don't see how that would be screwing Utah over.

 

[Weezur]

Man, that's a double screw you to the Jazz if Portland gets Dragic or Lowry from Houston + their 14 or 16 pick.