Poll: Boston/Portland trade..Yes or No

[Birdman]

I know this would never happen but would u do this trade if u are Boston

Boston get:
Damian Lillard
Jusuf Nurkic
Robert Covington

Portland get:
Kemba Walker
Jaylen Brown
Robert Williams

[Smartacus]

I might try to avoid Nurkic in a Lillard trade due to the injury history and Brad not running a drop set, but the premise is there.

Damian Lillard + X for Kemba + Brown is the best trade that Portland could expect if they want to re-tool rather than reload.

Kemba Walker is a step down from Lillard but Brown immediately becomes their undisputed best wing filling a spot that they have lacked for going on 5 years now. Brown would be a great fit for Portland culture wise with his interest in activism, is on a great contract, and seems to be ready to step into a larger role. Robert Williams is also hardly a throw in here. His rim protection would likely take another step forward in Portland's system.

From Boston's perspective, as much as it hurts to lose Brown, Lillard might be the best player DA could reasonably expect to attain. Lillard - Tatum is a championship caliber duo and this trade would open still leave us with some high upside players to put around them. Maybe 1 or both of Nesmith and Langford can take the next step. A re-signed Fournier is a perfect compliment. Jabari Parker might be able to contribute more next year and would be looking at a lot more opportunity with Brown leaving. Also think that Covington has moved around so much because his skillset useful on most teams rather than there being anything inherently wrong with him.

Not saying we need this trade but right now this is probably my favorite potential trade out there.

[Celtics2021]

I'm voting no not because I don't like Lillard, but I like Lillard in Portland and want to see him finish his career there.  Not every star needs to be part of trade ideas, and Lillard is one of those dudes for me.

[nickagneta]

I like Lillard but hate his contract, having to pay him $50.75 million at 33 years of age and $54 million at 34. For that reason, I would only give up Kemba and Smart and first rounders for Lillard. Anything else is a massive overpay, IMHO.

[slamtheking]

I like Lillard but hate his contract, having to pay him $50.75 million at 33 years of age and $54 million at 34. For that reason, I would only give up Kemba and Smart and first rounders for Lillard. Anything else is a massive overpay, IMHO.

agreed.   

Lillard is a definite upgrade over Kemba but that contract is a killer.  his age is definitely a concern in relation to Tatum's prime.  The original deal is too pricey for my liking and the revised deal is something that would make no sense for Portland unless they want to cut salary.  They still have CJ so if he starts with Kemba and Smart, that's a small lineup for them. 

[Roy H.]

No.  The cost is too high, and the window doesn’t fit.

[Moranis]

The C's post trade would absolutely be better than they are and much closer to a title, but right now I don't think they are better than Milwaukee, Brooklyn, or either LA and may not be better than Philly.  So the questions are, (1) is when is Tatum going to take another big leap such that he ends up as a top 10ish player and (2) how long can Lillard stay at that level?  I'm not sure the answer to either of those questions gives Boston a big enough or long enough window to make that trade. 

So Roster post trade - Lillard, Smart, Tatum, Covington, Nurkic, Pritchard, Fournier, Langford, Nesmith, Ojeleye, Parker, G. Williams, Thompson, Kornet

That team is better than what we have, so I'd certainly think about it especially since Lillard is by a decent margin the best player in that trade.  Covington and Nurkic are also solid contributing role players. 

[Who]

Lillard is too old. 31yo in two months. Not worth giving up Jaylen for a player that old. Not sure how well he will age as a small bodied player (PG) that needs his quickness to be a top-end player.

Lot of risk involved there. Not a sure enough thing to justify giving up a stud like Jaylen for.