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Mathews or Batum - Who do we keep?
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  1. BlazerManiac
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    Posted 04/29/2012 9:43 PM

    I like Matthews because he is not afraid to go mix it up in the paint. Yes Batum has good defensive skills, but his offense disappears in the forth quarter.

    Matthews plays with more heart.  Their stats are virtually the same.

    Go to this link and review:

    http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/por/stats

    We need strong Paint Players in the forth instead of players whose offensive game disappears.

    I am tired of waiting on Batum to improve his game.



    There are teams who really want Batum. Do a sign and trade with those teams so we get something back in return.



    Your thoughts?

    I am a fan of JJ the Double Double Beast.
  1. Ricky
    Ricky
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    Posted 04/30/2012 12:01 PM

    Trade Batum for Rondo and keep Mathews.
    I am a fan of
  1. BlazerManiac
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    Posts: 689

    Posted 04/30/2012 12:09 PM

    I like that idea
    I am a fan of JJ the Double Double Beast.
  1. commontongue
    commontongue
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    Posted 04/30/2012 2:10 PM

    Throw in Kurt Thomas,the Rhino,Felton and Thabeet for Rondo.
    I am a fan of Rip City Basketball
  1. cmeese47
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    Posts: 2308

    Posted 04/30/2012 3:32 PM

    Why do people always say ridiculous stuff. Maybe Boston would take Batum in a sign and trade but they would like a lot more. Also no team is going to want a sign and trade deal for Felton, Thabeet, Rhino or to trade for a 39 year old Thomas. I like Matthews effort and his toughness but both of those guys have to go for us to get a lot better.
    I am a fan of Getting Defensive Players This Summer.
  1. schwabbii
    schwabbii
    Posts: 178

    Posted 04/30/2012 9:57 PM

    I semi agree with cmeese47. Matthews is incredibly inconsistent and has been given a pretty good chance to excel. I have always loved Batum but I think trading him would be something that would bring us the best return.
    I am a fan of
  1. cmeese47
    cmeese47
    Posts: 2308

    Posted 05/02/2012 10:51 AM

    Question is what can we get for them?
    I am a fan of Getting Defensive Players This Summer.
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