Five Key Offseason Questions: Sacramento Kings
2017/06/five-key-offseason-questions-sacramento-kings.htmlThe Trail Blazers are one potential trade partner, since Portland has three first-round picks and $132MM+ in guaranteed salary on its 2017/18 cap. … The team's handling of the Cousins situation reflected that front office uncertainty -- the move came shortly after Cousins' camp was assured he wouldn't be going anywhere, and reports indicated that Hield was acquired because of owner Vivek Ranadive's fondness for him, despite the fact that GM Vlade Divac ostensibly has the final say on basketball decisions.
Northwest Notes: Rubio, Harkless, Claver
2015/09/ricky-rubio-wants-to-remain-with-wolves.htmlThe Trail Blazers were eyeing Maurice Harkless long before they traded with the Magic this summer to acquire him, as GM Neil Olshey tells Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe. … The Blazers traded him to the Nuggets in the Arron Afflalo deal, and Denver released him a few days later.
Atlantic Notes: Johnson, Afflalo, Nets
2015/07/atlantic-notes-johnson-afflalo-nets.htmlDespite his preference, Afflalo was dealt to the Blazers. … Johnson also told Forsberg how much he liked the idea of the Celtics adding David Lee, who the team is set to acquire.
Week In Review 6/28/15-7/4/15
2015/07/week-in-review-62815-7415.htmlThe Blazers and Damian Lillard agreed on a five-year max extension. … The Raptors acquired Luke Ridnour and cash from the Thunder in exchange for the rights to draft-and-stash prospect Tomislav Zubcic.
Sixers, Blazers, Pacers, Hawks Talk Pick Swaps
2015/06/sixers-blazers-pacers.htmlThe Sixers and Trail Blazers have spoken about a trade that would send the No. … 3 spot to acquire D'Angelo Russell, league sources tell Ken Berger of CBSSports.com, who writes within his Draft Buzz column.
Wesley Matthews Seeking $15MM Annually
2015/06/matthews-seeking-annually.htmlA source with knowledge of the situation told Amick of Matthews' intentions, which refutes a report last month that indicated the unrestricted free agent guard was willing to give the Trail Blazers a discount. … Matthews calculates that the major increase in the salary cap beginning next season gives him more leverage, since players with his proven track record will become more costly to acquire, Amick adds.
Arron Afflalo Opts Out From Trail Blazers
2015/06/arron-afflalo-plans.htmlMAY 7TH: It's still too early to say definitively that Afflalo will opt out, sources tell The Oregonian's Joe Freeman, who writes in a roundtable report that examines the shooting guard's brief time with the Blazers and whether the team should bring him back for next season. … The Blazers gave up a first-round pick, among other assets, to acquire Afflalo from the Nuggets at the deadline, but it looks like yet another key member of their team will hit free agency.
Aldridge’s Latest: Thunder, Lopez, Jackson
2015/02/aldridges-thunder-jackson.htmlStill, it's been an active season for GM Sam Presti, who went over the tax line to acquire Dion Waiters and stayed above it after Thursday's swap that sent out Reggie Jackson and brought in Enes Kanter. … The concern that Arron Afflalo would turn down his player option and hit the open market dissuaded the Thunder from trading for him, as Aldridge explains.
Blazers Acquire Arron Afflalo
2015/02/blazers-acquire-afflalo.html1:05pm: The Blazers announced that the deal is now official. … 10:33am: The Nuggets and Blazers have struck a deal that will send Arron Afflalo to Portland, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports (Twitter link).
And-Ones: Holiday, Hibbert, Lawson
2015/02/holiday-hibbert-lawson.htmlJermaine O'Neal, who has opted not to play this season, hinted that the Warriors and Trail Blazers as well as the Mavs were interested in his services, according to quotes posted by Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com from a Dallas radio interview. … The Blazers are still strongly in the mix to acquire Afflalo, Wojnarowski adds.
Wojnarowski’s Latest: Prince, Clippers, Nelson
2015/02/wojnarowskis-clippers-nelson.htmlThe Blazers are also interested in Prince, the Yahoo! scribe relays. … The Clippers have dangled Jamal Crawford in an effort to acquire a first round draft pick that the team could use to nab the Nuggets' Wilson Chandler or Arron Afflalo, the Yahoo! scribe adds.
And-Ones: Blazers, Sanders, Trade Rumors, Bulls
2015/02/blazers-sanders-rumors.htmlThe Blazers "will not hesitate" to send a first-round pick, Thomas Robinson, and "another player" to the Nuggets in exchange for Wilson Chandler, reports Jabari Young of CSNNW.com. … The Wizards hope to acquire a speedy point guard to back up John Wall and a shooter to help space the floor, as Marc J.
Week In Review: 2/9/15 – 2/15/15
2015/02/review-2915-21515.htmlThe Nuggets have also discussed Afflalo with the Blazers, Bulls, Clippers, and Heat. … Brandon Bass has been included in trade discussions since the early going of the season, but teams aren't beating down Boston's door to acquire him.
Week In Review: 1/12/15 – 1/18/15
2015/01/review-11215-11815.htmlThe Blazers and Clippers are among the many teams who have strong interest in acquiring Wilson Chandler. … The West continued to get stronger when the Grizzlies acquired forward Jeff Green from the Celtics Monday in a three-team trade that also included the Pelicans.
Northwest Notes: Waiters, Nurkic, Millsap
2015/01/northwest-waiters-millsap.htmlThe Blazers currently sit atop the Northwest Division with a record of 29-8. … "He's going to have to learn," said guard Arron Afflalo.
Week In Review: 6/23/14-6/29/14
2014/06/review-62314-62914.htmlMo Williams opted out of his deal with the Blazers to become an unrestricted free agent. … The Warriors are willing to acquire Jeremy Lin from the Rockets.
Traded 2012 First-Round Draft Picks
2013/10/traded-draft-picks.html5, Thomas Robinson — Traded February 20th from Kings to Rockets with Francisco Garcia and Tyler Honeycutt for Patrick Patterson, Cole Aldrich, Toney Douglas, and $1MM in cash; traded July 10th from Rockets to Trail Blazers for the rights to Kostas Papanikolaou and Marko Todorovic, a 2015 second-round pick, and a 2017 second-round pick. … Here's a look at each of the 2012 first-round picks who've been traded, along with brief analysis on how much they cost to acquire.
Northwest Notes: Afflalo, Blazers, Timberwolves
2012/02/northwest-notes-5.htmlHere's more from the Northwest Division: After hinting that lineup changes could be coming, Blazers coach Nate McMillan said he's sticking with his current starting five, reports Joe Freeman of The Oregonian. … The Timberwolves, who have been starting Luke Ridnour, a point guard, at the two, are likely to acquire a true shooting guard via trade, tweets Steve Kyler of HoopsWorld.
Amnesty Provision
2012/05/amnesty-provision.htmlIn 2011, seven teams (the Cavaliers, Knicks, Magic, Nets, Pacers, Trail Blazers, and Warriors) used their amnesty provisions. … For instance, the Spurs can't amnesty Stephen Jackson, since they acquired him in March from the Warriors.
Kyler’s Latest: Bledsoe, Marion, Warriors, Deng
2013/06/kylers-latest-bledsoe-marion-warriors-deng.htmlIt seems unlikely that the Trail Blazers would move the big man at this point, but there's certainly a market for him. … Breaking down the latest Luol Deng rumors, Kyler notes that it makes sense for Deng to play out the final year of his contract with the Bulls, but adds that he's heard a couple sources describe an eventual Deng trade as "inevitable." Following up on the rumor that the Cavaliers tried to acquire LaMarcus Aldridge, Kyler says there are rumblings the Suns made a play for Aldridge as well.