Why not Trade B. Rush for Rudy Fernandez

by Trent Sutton on Jul 29, 2010 12:03 PM EDT

Can we do it???

I dont care who we add to make this work, but this will make us better!! I would give up B.Rush and D. Jones for Fernandez!! Can we pull this off? Help me out yall!!! I dont know the numbers, but is it possible. Hows this, B.rush/D.jones and T.murphy/ Foster 4 Fernandez and Aldridge or Oden!! let me know what you think!!! i need your input!!!

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Am not sure if we can do it

Am not sure if portland is ready to part with Aldridge or Oden. they have not gotten anything out of him (oden) as yet but if it is possible i would do it!!!

by the pac on Jul 29, 2010 12:31 PM EDT reply actions

Well...

Fernandez and Oden would work for Foster and Rush or Jones. Fernandez and Aldridge would work for Murphy and Rush or Jones. But the real question is, why in the world would Portland want to do this? First off, Oden is all upside at this point. They don’t have to pay him next year. They can let him walk, or sign him for an extension for less than his qualifier. He literally has no risk, at this point. He’s a former #1 overall pick with an expiring contract and everything to prove. If he’s healthy this season, it’s in his best interest to do everything possible to take his game to the next level. Why wouldn’t Portland want to keep him? As for Aldridge, there’s no way they’re letting him go. The only way they would is if they were in salary cap trouble for next season, and they’re not. They’ve got two long-term commitments (Aldridge and Roy) and a bunch of team options and cheap guys. The reason to take on Murphy is if you’re trying to get out from under long-term contracts. They’re not. Aldridge is worth every cent.

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by LukeNukem on Jul 29, 2010 12:36 PM EDT reply actions

All of your trades

Are lopsided to the Pacers and the other teams would never even consider any of them

by DaltonS49 on Jul 29, 2010 1:15 PM EDT reply actions

Because BRush is a better player than Fernandez

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by IndyPacers on Jul 29, 2010 4:00 PM EDT reply actions

I don't know about that

He’s almost certainly a better defender, but his advantages stop there, for sure.

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by LukeNukem on Jul 29, 2010 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions

And Rudy has no advantages on offense

So it’s a net positive for Brandon.

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by IndyPacers on Jul 29, 2010 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions

I disagree

Fernandez is a much better all-around offensive player, in my opinion. He’s as good of a three point shooter, if not better, he’s a better athlete, he handles the ball better and he’s got better vision, which makes him a better distributor from the wing.

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by LukeNukem on Jul 30, 2010 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions

I feel Rudy is eyeing heading back to Spain

However, if we could land this guy, I would be on it. I think a second rounder would get it done and I would cut McBob for him in a second. He can also push a little point in a pinch and would be an upgrade at the two. With the way things are, I just keep holding out hope we could get something decent for a package that includes Rush (but that’s probably foolish).

by kennythered on Jul 29, 2010 7:54 PM EDT reply actions