The Blazers Back to their Usual Form
After a scary year or so of the Portland Trailblazer front office saying that they were going to shore up the image of their team and stop promoting a bunch of nanny-beating, pot smoking, tantrum-throwing thugs, it is apparent now that they were just joking. Recently Paul Allen silenced talks about trading Rasheed “Just Imagine What This Guy Could Do If He Had a Strong Work Ethic” Wallace, and, today, the Blazers traded McInnis and (everyone's favorite name to say) Boumtje Boumtje for Darius Miles. Now I'm not saying Miles is necessarily a nanny-beating thug, but let's just say I wouldn't be surprised if he could become one. Maybe he'll join 'Sheed and Damon on their pot runs up to Seattle.
It's nice to see the Cavs cleaning house. Entering the season the Cavs didn't know King James's career would pan out. Would he be a disappointment? Mediocre? Well, he's the real deal. Look at recent youngsters in this league who are still years away from being top-notch players - Chandler, Curry, Stoudemire, Yao, Darko (if we get to see him play), and others. Now, some of these guys are stellar players, but franchise players? Not yet. So, the Cavs look like they're investing their future in LeBron, and rightfully so. THEY'RE BUILDING A TEAM AROUND AN 18 YEAR OLD. Pretty crazy....
There are also rumors that there may be another big trade involving the Bulls. It even seems like the Knicks have talked to the Bulls regarding potential trade options. (Zeke is a man on a mission over there in New York...) John Paxon, the Bulls G.M., is ready to shake things up after their lackluster start to this season (which has already involved a coaching change, remember). Paxon, when questioned if Chandler or Curry are “untouchable” responded: “I played with one guy who was untouchable or untradeable. There are maybe a handful of guys in the league right now who fit in that category. The fact we're 12-29 answers whether any of our guys are untouchable.”