Wallace to Portland, For 2 first rounders, Pryzbilla + Dante Cunningham

[The Saltman]

Ken Berger of CBSSports.com reports...

It's Joel Przybilla and two first-round picks to Charlotte for Wallace, source says. Player is Cunningham to Bobcats.

Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports now reports...

Ken Berger has picks right going to Charlotte for Wallace. I can't read a text message: Two future first-rounders for Wallace.

Przybilla for Wallace straight up doesn't match salary-wise so there will need to be another player(s) involved.

David Aldridge of NBA.com notes this fact as well...

Bobcats will get another player in addition to Przybilla and picks for Wallace... Player is [Dante] Cunningham to Bobcats.

Ken Berger of CBSSports.com confirms this as the package...

Source confirms Bobcats also get Dante Cunningham in Wallace deal, plus Przybilla and two firsts.

This post will update as news comes in.

http://www.blazersedge.com/2011/2/24/2013161/wojnarowski-gerald-wallace-traded-to-blazers

[The Saltman]

Ken Berger of CBSSports.com reports...

It's Joel Przybilla and two first-round picks to Charlotte for Wallace, source says. Player is Cunningham to Bobcats.

Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports now reports...

Ken Berger has picks right going to Charlotte for Wallace. I can't read a text message: Two future first-rounders for Wallace.

Przybilla for Wallace straight up doesn't match salary-wise so there will need to be another player(s) involved.

David Aldridge of NBA.com notes this fact as well...

Bobcats will get another player in addition to Przybilla and picks for Wallace... Player is [Dante] Cunningham to Bobcats.

Ken Berger of CBSSports.com confirms this as the package...

Source confirms Bobcats also get Dante Cunningham in Wallace deal, plus Przybilla and two firsts.

This post will update as news comes in.

http://www.blazersedge.com/2011/2/24/2013161/wojnarowski-gerald-wallace-traded-to-blazers

[theyhateme45]

Someone change my title back ;) :D

[pantherfan49]

Haha, the NBA trade machine thingy on ESPN actually says that this will decrease both team's win totals.

[tarheelblue89]

Wow, I'm sorry but if you hate this trade, then you are fuging idiot.

To get rid of Wallace hurts, obviously, he's my fav. player. But we are getting younger and trying to cut cap. To get Cunningham and Two first round picks, A++++++++++++++++

Awesome trade MJ.

[Panthers128]

If these trades are accurate I'm done with this team for a couple years. Will watch canes instead

[The Saltman]

merged thread and title updated.

[The Saltman]

According to multiple reports, and after days of rumors, the Portland Trail Blazers have traded center Joel Przybilla, forward Dante Cunningham and two first round picks to the Charlotte Bobcats for forward Gerald Wallace.

Wallace, a versatile and defensive-minded 28 year old forward, is averaging 15.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 39 minutes per game. Wallace has been a member of the Bobcats since the 2004-2005 season. He attended the University of Alabama.

Wallace is on the books for $10.5 million this year and next year, and has a player option for the same amount in 2012-2013, according to StoryTellersContracts.com. The Blazers take on roughly $2.3 million in this deal, going further into luxury tax territory.

Przybilla's contract expires this season and he has mentioned the possibility of a buyout and/or retirement. Cunningham is on the second and final year of his second round draft pick rookie deal. Both will be free agents this summer.

http://www.blazersedge.com/2011/2/24/2013161/wojnarowski-gerald-wallace-traded-to-blazers

[Eazy-E]

Bobcats now have 17 players so something is not right.

[Ruff]

Jared Sullinger and Kyrie Irving?

[tarheelblue89]

I can't believe people hate this trade. What is it that you hate? Did you really think we were going places this year?!?!! Seriously, I'm at a loss for words.

[Ruff]

I can't believe people hate this trade. What is it that you hate? Did you really think we were going places this year?!?!! Seriously, I'm at a loss for words.

8th place in the East still gets in the playoffs.

You can thank us later, Philly.

[theyhateme45]

think some people freaked out a little prematurely:

Silas: Bobcats aren't dealing

"What was reported what we were going to get back, it didn't make sense," Silas said.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/02/24/2088609/silas-bobcats-arent-dealing.html

MJ has been a bone head in the past but I think he is too competitive to unreasonably cripple this team in the short or long term. These tweets and rumors really didnt make any sense. Glad Silas confirmed that.

Yea.... He confirmed it all right :rolleyes:

It doesn't get more awesome than this.

Gerald Wallace: "I've been committed (to Charlotte) since I got here. I owe the city. The city doesn't owe me anything. I was given the opportunity to showcase my skills in Charlotte and I'm trying to do everything I can do to help the team win and get to the playoffs."

Sad, I do hate to see G-Force go, But I agree with the move. Still a bitter sweet day. This is the type of move that can help us get out of this cycle of mediocrity.

[pantherfan49]

I can't believe people hate this trade. What is it that you hate? Did you really think we were going places this year?!?!! Seriously, I'm at a loss for words.

NBA fans attach emotions to players and fail to understand the business of the game. There are similar threads about DeAngelo in the Panthers section.

The fact is that Crash has crashed and looks to have slowed a LOT. To be able to move him for an expiring, a promising youngster, and 2 first round picks is as good as it can be for the Bobs.

The Nazr deal--- still don't quite understand.