http://www.hoopshype.com/rumors.htm
Hoopshype has a link (to a bullet point citing an anonymous source) saying the Blazers are asking too much for Zach Randolph. This is good. We don't need to give Zach away. We can sit tight while the fate of Garnett, Jermaine O'Neal and Pau Gasol is decided. After teams like Chicago or Detroit realize they can't land one of those guys, Zach will become their best option.
I think a trade with Chicago involving Nocioni, a contract, and the #9 pick for Z-Bo would make sense for both teams. Nocioni is stuck behind Deng in Chicago, and the Bulls aren't going to find the low-post scorer they need at #9. For Portland, Aldridge is ready to step in at the 4, Nocioni would be an upgrade from Udoka at the 3, and they'd be free to take the best player available at #9.
If Chicago needs a little extra to make this deal, I'm willing to throw in a couple of 2nd rounders, or even Martell Webster, if they want him.
This trade is a bit complicated due to Nocioni's free agent status. He'd have to come over as a sign-and-trade, and this can't happen until July 1. But as long as Chicago doesn't draft a complete stiff (Spencer Hawes) I think there's some hope for this deal.
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This option seems like the best possible scenario for Portland. I agree 100% with your post. Portland shouldn't be giving Randolph away for 50 cents on the dollar they should maximize their take.
Also, I think by waffling between Oden and Durant, Pritchard is trying to get leverage with Randolph. If they came out and said they were going to take Oden, GM's would instantly know that Randolph was expendable and offer less. By implying that they may take Durant, the Blazers front office is saying that next year's frontline would include Randolph and Durant. In theory, it would insinuate that Randolph could be a part of the future of Portland...which I don't think he is.
I also think KP's hemming and hawing about Oden/Durant is a CYA move. If Durant turns out to be Jordan, KP can say he really gave him a lot of consideration and almost picked him.
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