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Poindexter Einstein · 02-08-2004, 01:14 AM

Dont lose sight of the fact that he might be easier to trade, if they get him to sign an extension.

A team will hesitate to give up much talent, if they are getting a 2-month player that they might lose in the summer. With an extension at a reasonable figure, Portland might find much more interest. And if he signs a 35-40M 4yr deal, he will be a long-term addition PLUS a salary reducer (by about 7-9M) for the team that gets him, making him (for some teams) even more desirable.

My guess would be that Wallace will prefer to pick his own team though, and thus will turn down extensions offered, just to BLOCK being traded and stuck somewhere he doesnt choose.

02-08-2004, 01:14 AM	#8
Poindexter Einstein Golden Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,098	RE: Rasheed Wallace: Will he be traded or will he remain a Blazer or will he simply walk? Dont lose sight of the fact that he might be easier to trade, if they get him to sign an extension. A team will hesitate to give up much talent, if they are getting a 2-month player that they might lose in the summer. With an extension at a reasonable figure, Portland might find much more interest. And if he signs a 35-40M 4yr deal, he will be a long-term addition PLUS a salary reducer (by about 7-9M) for the team that gets him, making him (for some teams) even more desirable. My guess would be that Wallace will prefer to pick his own team though, and thus will turn down extensions offered, just to BLOCK being traded and stuck somewhere he doesnt choose.