re: Could Melo be heading to Portland?

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You wouldn't trade Asik straight up for Leonard?

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absolutely not.

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I know his contract is one year longer but at least he would contribute something

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is something better than nothing, sure. but what he provides isn't worth the extra year of salary. That's how bad he is.

The trade wasn't that bad b/c it did save us some money for next year, but to be honest, i'd feel better if we were getting rid of Moore instead of taking on someone like Leonard. I don't want more bad contracts. I want guys like Asik/Ajinca/Moore/Solo going out, and us taking in either expirings or players who can start. We have $36M tied into those 4 annually the next 2 years. They don't provide anywhere near what you should be getting for $36M if you want to compete at the top of the conference.