The Blazers dangled guards Andre Miller(notes) and Rudy Fernandez(notes) and all three of their centers – Camby, Greg Oden(notes) and Joel Pryzbilla in trade talks. In the end, they gave up Przybilla, Dante Cunningham(notes) and Sean Marks(notes) and two first-round draft picks for former Charlotte Bobcats All-Star Gerald Wallace.
The Blazers now have another perimeter threat who can help impact games while Brandon Roy(notes) tries to work his way back from surgery on both his knees. Wallace’s addition also takes pressure off forward LaMarcus Aldridge(notes).
The Blazers figure to make some noise in the West playoff race. Portland has size, scoring and enough talent on the bench to pull off an upset in the postseason.
“We have some legitimate pieces to make a run,” Camby said.
The Blazers now have another perimeter threat who can help impact games while Brandon Roy(notes) tries to work his way back from surgery on both his knees. Wallace’s addition also takes pressure off forward LaMarcus Aldridge(notes).
The Blazers figure to make some noise in the West playoff race. Portland has size, scoring and enough talent on the bench to pull off an upset in the postseason.
“We have some legitimate pieces to make a run,” Camby said.