LC
Years ago

Batum from Blazers out injured indefinitely

Portland's game to go with 4 point guards looks very shaky today with Nicholas Batum going down with a shoulder injury in training that requires surgery. He is expected out indefinitely.

This could hasten a trade by Portland for another big, although if they do, Patty Mills can't be traded for at least another 20 or so days...

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Beantown  
Years ago

That's unfortunate for Batum as he is developing into a pretty solid player for the Blazers.

I guess KP will quietly shop a few guys, including Mills and Bayless, to see if he can land the right replacement for Batum. It's just as likely that this could generate a trade for Webster or Outlaw as well, as those two may be more in demand than injured or unproven PG's.

Wouldn't have thought there is any rush though. Outlaw and Webster are both capable players and perhaps one of them will take another step forward with more playing time early in the season.

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LC  
Years ago

Agree on Batum Beantown, a player with huge upside who is beginning to realise his potential.

They can cover Batum for now, but if they also lose a PF or another SF to injury then they will be in strife.

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