magicblue

Carson Palmer? Lol, just messin. Welcome btw

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I don't think anyone disagrees with this at all. Nicholson is about as far as I'd go, except for maybe a heavily protected 2015 pick. Its been mentioned before, LA needs to make this deal more than we do. When Henny calls them up on draft day and says its AA/Nicholson or we're trading down and taking Burke, I'm fairly confident LA will bite. I'm a little surprised there's not more interest in Bledsoe, lets hope that lasts another 48hrs

We'll definitely be able to afford him (whether we opt to extend or re-sign him is another question) with AA gone and Turk/Al expiring or at least partially coming off the books. In order to break out he's going to need minutes and I agree this is probably a way to extend Jameer's career, which is not really a high priority, but accurate nonetheless. Regardless of whether he breaks out or not we're still going to struggle next year, so I wouldn't worry too much about 2014 draft implications. I agree, it may be a lateral move in terms of losing AA's production and gaining Bledsoe's but, in my opinion, its the way he fits in beyond this season that is important, not next season in particular.

I guarantee you Henny knows this. I don't know much about "per"...is it influenced by minutes played or lack thereof? In other words if Bledsoe's production per minute stayed exactly at his averages, would his per rise with his per game averages as his minutes increase or would it stay the same? Example: if a player scores 2pts, records 1 rebound, 1 steal and 1 block in one extremely hectic minute played, would his per be artificially inflated?

He adjusted Bledsoe's numbers to 36 per averages

Just looking at the numbers isn't the best way to analyze the trade (if it indeed happens) in my opinion. PG is a position of need for this team moving forward and Bledsoe is primed to break out this season. The guy is not a natural PG and is probably never going to average more than 6-7apg, but he's played behind one of the best PG's in the league and under a PG (hopefully two soon!) so I think that will serve him well also. My question still is...does he start or continue to play a reserve role? In LA with Chris Paul it was a no-brainer, but in Orlando I think you could make the argument this guy deserves a shot for starters minutes. Regardless, I see his offensive production being on par with the per 36 numbers you provided (albeit adjusted to less minutes because he won't play 36 per). Earlier someone mentioned Jrue Holiday and I think that may be a fair comparison (only Bledsoe is much more explosive) at least in terms of offensive impact. Where Bledsoe really excels though is defensively. The guy is a freak athlete and, in my opinion, has the skills to be highly disruptive on the defensive end. I guess ultimately the way I see it is this...by the time we're ready to compete, Afflalo is going to be pushing 30 and exiting his prime, while Bledsoe will be right in his prime.

I don't see him improving much sitting on our bench and unfortunately that's where he's going to be seated indefinitely. The guy's limitations (foot speed, agility, lateral quickness etc.) aren't exactly something that can be learned or magically improve once you're 24 either.

I disagree. Bledsoe may be the better value, but Afflalo is the better player at the moment. Hennigan does know what he's doing though, you're absolutely right about that.

He's a restricted free agent

Yeah, Henny should just go ahead and offer him a four-year/$25M extension the day he walks in the door.

Kind of dumb to buy a house in a contract year, but that's cool...gives us some leverage!

I heard a rumor on CBS radio this morning that Portland has been dangling Lamarcus Aldridge. Didn't think too much of it at first but, since Zellar has been compared to Aldridge in the past, does anyone think there's a chance we may be in cahouts with the Blazers for Aldridge (#2 pick/BBD)? Pure speculation on my part obviously. It's more the timing than anything that made me wonder

BS. Just trying to get a team in love with him riled up. I make nothing of this aside from gamesmanship and maybe due diligence on Henny's part.

I would. At least you're getting decent value at the #9 pick as opposed to picking 2nd in this draft and I think Derrick Williams is going to be a 15/8 guy with consistent minutes, so yeah, I'd strongly consider it...especially if McCollum is available at #9.

Which guy? Noel or Dipo?

Why do you have to go and keep it real and stuff? C'mon...

I've been strapped in for like 2 years now...do it Henny! Whatever it is?

True dat. Oh wait, you keep adding to your post, lol. I'd do Nicholson if push came to shove...I know he can score, but I'm concerned that's about it.

Yeah, giving up Harkless would defeat the purpose and make this more of a lateral move rather than a step forward. If anything they can have Dequan Jones, either that or Henny can just tell them to suck it.

I don't get the article? It seems to be referring to a previous Evan Dunlap article in which, on June 19th he writes, "the Clippers appear to be holding out for now and hoping to get more than what Orlando is offering". So is there some new revelation that leads one to believe that this deal is imminent? Its like the author is citing a source that isn't actually confirming what he is saying is going to happen? Edit: Nevermind...I clicked the wrong link from the article.

I don't think I've ever been so excited about a guy who's averaged 6.7ppg, 2.7rpg, and 3apg in 19mpg over a three year career. My question is does he start and move Jameer to the bench or does he relieve and start only when Jameer is out? I just think the guy is going to explode and has the potential to be a very solid PG, especially on the defensive end...so much so that I'm posting this in the wrong thread and don't even care. This deal better happen!

I agree with all of this. Just wanted to add, if we're able to make the deal and add Bledsoe you could certainly be looking at one of, if not the best defensive backcourts in the league in the next 2-3 years. That would definitely be a change in culture.

The Clipper/Laker trade you proposed has already been rumored and squashed I believe.

Lets hope so!