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Re: Omer Asik to Portland?
« Reply #15 on: November 23, 2013, 06:28:44 PM »

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More like that deal ends with Batum: I'd have to guess that Portland hangs up the phone if Houston brings him up.

I think the appropriate thing for Portland to do, even if they have no intention to trade Batum, is to throw a counter-offer out there to see how Houston reacts.  Propose something like Batum for Asik, Montiejunas, Parsons, and a first, and work towards finding a third team that might want Lopez.

Probably. I don't see Houston going for it, though.
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Re: Omer Asik to Portland?
« Reply #16 on: November 23, 2013, 06:54:47 PM »

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More like that deal ends with Batum: I'd have to guess that Portland hangs up the phone if Houston brings him up.

I think the appropriate thing for Portland to do, even if they have no intention to trade Batum, is to throw a counter-offer out there to see how Houston reacts.  Propose something like Batum for Asik, Montiejunas, Parsons, and a first, and work towards finding a third team that might want Lopez.

Probably. I don't see Houston going for it, though.

The idea is to make an offer they would never go for in an attempt to gauge just how far they are willing to go.  If your trading partner accepts your first offer, you are probably bad at negotiating.
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Re: Omer Asik to Portland?
« Reply #17 on: November 23, 2013, 07:59:42 PM »

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I think Asik would do well in Portland.

Robin Lopez, bless his heart, has been playing fantastic for the Blazers, though. They'd probably have to part with more than just him to get a deal done, which would leave them quite thin, I imagine.

I think Portland might be better served strengthening its bench rather than upgrading its starting lineup.

Their bench looks pretty solid this year.

Of course, any bench would look good compared to their reserves last year.

I think they need at least one more dependable guy. Mo Williams and Wright are worlds better than what they had last year off the bench, but they still could use another steady big, and perhaps a true SG off the bench. Guys who can be relied upon more than Thomas Robinson and the rookie McCollum. Joel Freeland is a nice grit and hustle guy, but they need more talent there if they hope to advance in the playoffs.
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