Tropo
Rookie
Who's T-Rob?
I'm thinking they wanted a center ready to play now. Aldridge doesn't want to play center anymore.
They only gave up one 2nd rounder for Lopez.
As a Portland fan, I agree it was worth it. They either had to trade LA and start rebuilding or get a passable starting center. Lopez is pretty average, but a legitimate center.
Can't rebound but that's where Thomas Robinson hopefully helps off the bench. That is supposedly the one thing he can do at an NBA level at this stage of his career.
They decided to go for the playoffs, and between their picks and trades, they have definitely improved their roster.