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  1. BLAZER PROPHET

    BLAZER PROPHET Well-Known Member

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    The owner of the place I usually have lunch is a personal friend of Travis Outlaw. I have also seen the big guy in there a couple of times and it's clear they know each other well.

    I was talking Blazers with the owner (I really don't know him at all as he's kind of a stoic person who rarely talks to people- in fact this is the first time we have really had a conversation together) and he states that Travis tells him he will not be with the team next year and will be involved in a trade. Just when the trade will be, or who for he does not know- only that Travis states it's going to be.

    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE remember I have this second hand from someone who does know Travis. It also may be Travis "thinks" he will get traded and I'm getting it with the spin added by his friend.

    Nonetheless, I felt it my duty to report it here first. Also, out of respect, I will not give the name of the restaurant.
     
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  2. SodaPopinski

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    Re: Here's A Scoop On Outlaw

    Travis is just speculating based on the same information we all have ... that he sucked and that his position is being marginalized by people more talented than he is.

    Interesting though.

    -Pop
     
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  3. BLAZER PROPHET

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    Re: Here's A Scoop On Outlaw

    I think Travis is a bit better than that. He's also a good bargain by NBA standards.
     
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    Re: Here's A Scoop On Outlaw

    ahem...Jiggles...ahem.
     
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    Re: Here's A Scoop On Outlaw

    To resurect an old forums coin phrase with a new twist...

    T.O. MUST GO!! That guy frustrates me more than any Blazer I have ever seen. :banghead:
     
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  6. BLAZER PROPHET

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    Re: Here's A Scoop On Outlaw

    HEY! I don't think I deserve that.

    Hmmmmmmmmmm............... well, maybe so.

    However, it is what I was told. So there.
     
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    Re: Here's A Scoop On Outlaw

    I'd bet my house that a healthy Martell Webster would have been a bigger asset than Travis was this year, ESPECIALLY in the playoffs. Not to mention Rudy.

    -Pop
     
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    Re: Here's A Scoop On Outlaw

    Deal...coming...soon?


    But seriously, thanks for posting this.
     
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    Re: Here's A Scoop On Outlaw

    Assuming Kevin Pritchard doesn't want some sort of sanctions from the NBA for tampering, there's no way he's discussed a deal at this point. Travis may think the writing is on the wall or may have been told behind closed doors that the team would try to trade him, but he's merely speculating at this point. No deal is imminent. I don't think teams can discuss player moves until after the season through the day of the draft, then not until July 1.

    EDIT: Ignore my point in this post. I was corrected further down in the thread.

    -Pop
     
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  10. BLAZER PROPHET

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    Re: Here's A Scoop On Outlaw

    I agree with you on that point.
     
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    Re: Here's A Scoop On Outlaw

    Geeze, this is a tough audience. :drumroll:

    Look, I'm just the messenger passing along what I hear for the sake of the community. It's all true and valid and why am I getting kicked around for it??? :dunno:
     
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    Re: Here's A Scoop On Outlaw

    LINK to a story about you meeting the owner or it didnt happen
     
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    Re: Here's A Scoop On Outlaw

    :biglaugh:
     
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    Re: Here's A Scoop On Outlaw

    I'm just joking. Travis used to love to hang out in that place before he turned 21. He was the Norm Peterson of Jiggles.
     
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    Re: Here's A Scoop On Outlaw

    I think you've been hanging around here too long.
     
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    Re: Here's A Scoop On Outlaw

    Just a joke my friend. Just a joke. I am glad you posted this.
     
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    Re: Here's A Scoop On Outlaw

    Webs would have made a huge difference for us this year. I think we'll all be pleasantly surprised by him next year.
     
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    Re: Here's A Scoop On Outlaw

    I thought any team not playing can make a trade as soon as their season ends up until the moratorium after the draft.
     
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    Re: Here's A Scoop On Outlaw

    The trade deadline actually only has the effect of deciding if a player can or cannot play for the playoffs. If a trade is made after the trade deadline, that player cannot participate for the receiving team during the playoffs. That is all it means. So yes, deals can be made.
     
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    Re: Here's A Scoop On Outlaw

    What?

    Are you confusing restrictions on contacting/signing free agents?

    Teams can make deals right now. They just don't usually until the playoffs are over.
     
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