So let me get this out of the way right at the top...yes, I am a Blazer fan. But, I'm also an NBA fan, and since you're our closest NBA brethren, I'm rooting for your success as well. I'm throwing an idea out there, that I think could actually lead to the betterment of both of our teams, but I wanted to get the perspective of Kings fans to see if they feel the same way. Here goes...

We trade you the #6, #41, Elliot Williams, Shawne Williams and $ (to pay off Williams' contract), in return for #5 and Francisco Garcia. So, you shed some dead weight contract wise, pick up a young stud in E.Will, and pick up an extra 2nd rounder. My guess is that you would go on to take Harrison Barnes, and we would most likely take Andre Drummond.

As it sounds like management is looking to trade Tyreke, I propose they send him to Chicago along with your 2013 first rounder and John Salmons, and get Joakim Noah in return. Noah is exactly the type of competitor your squad needs, and I think he would be perfect next to Cousins on the front line. And, I think Chicago might do that deal, as they could potentially tank next year (if Rose isn't able to come back) and come away with a couple first rounders, plus a potential superstar in Evans if he returns to form. To round out your summer, I would match any offer made on Jason Thompson.

Your potential opening day lineup:

Thomas/Fredette
Thornton/E.Will/
Barnes/Outlaw
Cousins/Thompson
Noah/Hayes

That team could be pretty scary once they grew up...