BBD for Blatche ?

[heitingas]

he's coming off a foot surgery but says he'll be ready for training camp, he's better than BBD IMO, what do you think?

This trade makes sense to both teams, both players same age,same position, for washington they get a year less contract, and a players that can have an impact there with playoff experience, boston get a player with an additional year before rebuilding, and a guy that will be better as the season goes by.

Good for this trade, no need for picks if the wizards are ok with that, they aren't like minnesota as far as this moment.

[Snakehead]

It does not make sense for both teams at all.  Blatche could be a starting talent for a Washington team that has no PF.  I like BBD but if he's starting you are at the disadvantage.

This would not happen.  Washington will definitely be holding onto McGee and Blatche as their frontcourt combo for the future alongside Wall.

[nickagneta]

Why exactly do the Wizards do this? I see zero incentive for them to make this trade. Blatche, for all his immaturity, has huge upside and tremendously more potential than Davis if he can harness that talent.

[heitingas]

I think you guys are unerestimating BBD's value, 2 straight playoffs this guy delivered, and this is a contract year,many GM's likes him more than you think but for Boston and Ainge I think he's good as gone after this season.

[Snakehead]

I think you guys are unerestimating BBD's value, 2 straight playoffs this guy delivered, and this is a contract year,many GM's likes him more than you think but for Boston and Ainge I think he's good as gone after this season.

BBD didn't get us to the playoffs.  He contributed, but your talking as if he was our MVP.  He was a bench big.

Blatche could be a good starting PF, a poor man's KG.  BBD doesn't have much higher on his ceiling.  BBD has a lot of heart but he will not get taller or more talented.  And like I said he really is not a starter, and Washington needs a starting PF.

There really is no way this happens.

[Finkelskyhook]

How many knuckleheads do we need on one team before it explodes?

No thanks.

[kg is king]

Blatche averaged 20 points and 8 boards after the Wizards traded away Butler and Jamison. How is this fair to Washington?

[Birdbrain]

As has been mentioned Washington doesn't do this deal although him and McGee are overrated they see them as bigs of their future.  BBD is nice big off the bench and can play spot starter mins but, he's not worth Blatche's upside (which he'll never reach because of lack of IQ).

So in conclusion while not even viable option I'm quite happy w/ BBD and his much higher BBIQ. 

[LilRip]

Both sides wouldn't do this trade and for good reason. Blatche has a higher upside and the Wiz play him as their starter. BBD isn't as talented as Blatche.

on the other hand, we want players who have heart and desire. As talented as Blatche is, he has neither of those traits. We're better off with BBD.



- LilRip

[Bankshot]

Seems like this is "trade Baby at any cost" week.

The reason the Celtics don't do this is because we need a small forward and this would not address a need.

[35Lewis]

BBD is exactly what this team needs so I wouldn't unload him yet.  I get mad when he gets blocked just like everyone else, and I also find his interviews funny as he sometimes tries to use the same lines that superstars use, but this is what makes him an effective bench player.  The guy comes in off the bench and wants to be the star on the floor so he works. 

Blatche is the anti-Celtic.  He is going to put up some decent numbers but he doesn't work hard for anything and he knows that he is putting up those numbers.  I hate stats players.

[Chris]

Seems like this is "trade Baby at any cost" week.

The reason the Celtics don't do this is because we need a small forward and this would not address a need.

Unless they were really concerned about his attitude, the C's would do this in a fraction of a second.  Regardless of need, it is a dramatic upgrade in talent.  It wouldn't stop them from getting a SF, but they wouldn't pass up something like this if it fell in their lap.

Unfortunately, Washington wouldn't answer the phone for an offer like this.  Even with the injury, Blatche's value is the highest its ever been, and he looked like a potential superstar at the end of last year.  There is absolutely zero chance they trade him for an undersized backup PF.  

I actually think they will be using him as part of a package to get Arenas off the books.

[Snakehead]

Seems like this is "trade Baby at any cost" week.

The reason the Celtics don't do this is because we need a small forward and this would not address a need.

Unless they were really concerned about his attitude, the C's would do this in a fraction of a second.  Regardless of need, it is a dramatic upgrade in talent.  It wouldn't stop them from getting a SF, but they wouldn't pass up something like this if it fell in their lap.

Unfortunately, Washington wouldn't answer the phone for an offer like this.  Even with the injury, Blatche's value is the highest its ever been, and he looked like a potential superstar at the end of last year.  There is absolutely zero chance they trade him for an undersized backup PF.  

I actually think they will be using him as part of a package to get Arenas off the books.

I'd hope they wouldn't trade either McGee or Blatche, because with Wall they will both thrive.  Too many good PGs don't get to play with good bigs, and I think both will be that for Washington and all develop together, building strong chemistry between each other and for the team in general.

That being said the Arenas contract is crippling, so I could see that being a potential move just to be out from under that.  It will have to happen at some point.  If I was them I'd give up McGee before Blatche though.

Maybe there will be some sort of rebirth of Arenas at SG... very doubtful but maybe.

[Chris]

Seems like this is "trade Baby at any cost" week.

The reason the Celtics don't do this is because we need a small forward and this would not address a need.

Unless they were really concerned about his attitude, the C's would do this in a fraction of a second.  Regardless of need, it is a dramatic upgrade in talent.  It wouldn't stop them from getting a SF, but they wouldn't pass up something like this if it fell in their lap.

Unfortunately, Washington wouldn't answer the phone for an offer like this.  Even with the injury, Blatche's value is the highest its ever been, and he looked like a potential superstar at the end of last year.  There is absolutely zero chance they trade him for an undersized backup PF.  

I actually think they will be using him as part of a package to get Arenas off the books.

I'd hope they wouldn't trade either McGee or Blatche, because with Wall they will both thrive.  Too many good PGs don't get to play with good bigs, and I think both will be that for Washington and all develop together, building strong chemistry between each other and for the team in general.

That being said the Arenas contract is crippling, so I could see that being a potential move just to be out from under that.  It will have to happen at some point.  If I was them I'd give up McGee before Blatche though.

Maybe there will be some sort of rebirth of Arenas at SG... very doubtful but maybe.

Well, I think they will give up Blatche first, just because of his attitude.  I don't think he is bad enough for them to sell him low, but if they have to include one of those guys in a trade, I think it will be Blatche, who has clashed with the coaches before, and also has a bit of a reputation of being lazy.

Plus, his value is higher than McGee's right now, so they could probably get more for him. 

[Tai]

Seems like this is "trade Baby at any cost" week.

No kidding. Reminds me of last year. 

Also, I thought we needed a backup small forward that could defend and had range offensively. No thanks on Blatche, and like everyone else said, the Wizards scoff at this deal, anyways.