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  1. HailBlazers

    HailBlazers RipCity

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    Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency

    Good List, I approve, Mostly.
     
    HailBlazers, Jun 28, 2012
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  2. Blaze01

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    Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency

    lol...

    You wish....
     
    Blaze01, Jun 28, 2012
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    Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency

    I say we go after Eric Gordon. I think NO is all talk when they say they will match anything.
    I would also sign Delonte West (Assuming he is taking his Meds)
     
    Pinwheel1, Jun 28, 2012
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  4. BlazerBeav

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    Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency

    No, I'm sure he has better things to wish for. Good night for us - let's keep it going in 48 hours.
     
    BlazerBeav, Jun 28, 2012
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  5. Blaze01

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    Does he though? I really doubt it....
     
    Blaze01, Jun 28, 2012
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    Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency

    lol
     
    RR7, Jun 28, 2012
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  7. OregonHuskerMan

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    Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency

    I rather try to Olshlap Pritchard, and grab Hibbert.

    Lillard/Wes/Batum/Aldridge/Hibbert. Rather use Hibbs to take pressure off Leonard than use Gordon to take pressure off of Lillard (which Wes will already do - solely because he is somewhat seasoned - strong 3pt shooter and we have no one behind Meyers)
     
    OregonHuskerMan, Jun 28, 2012
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    I'm optimistic for the new picks and all, but depending on lotto rookies to be quality starters from the get go seems a recipe for a long season. Better to plan to have them as part of the mix and hopefully have them earn the starting role by their play then be given it from the get go. Someone who is pass first/can create for others seems completely absent from this club. I really don't expect much from Leonard this year so some addition of quality size seems in order. The wings are set.

    STOMP
     
    STOMP, Jun 28, 2012
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  9. Blaze01

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    That right there Stomp, is a perennial lottery team....

    Oh BTW, still no "go to guy"
     
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  10. BBert

    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency

    Joel Przybilla to tutor Leonard.
     
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  11. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    Barton ....

    :wink:
     
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  12. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency

    Actually I'm depending on those lotto picks to soak up lots and lots of minutes and lose like gangbusters while doing it, so we can have another crack at the lottery next year. Two lotto picks was a good start, but the team needs more talent and that's going to be the cheapest, most realistic path to getting it.
     
    Nikolokolus, Jun 28, 2012
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  13. Blaze01

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    I like Barton.....but really, is that our hope?
     
    Blaze01, Jun 28, 2012
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  14. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency

    I think the cap space won't even be used on a free agent. I think we might be able to do a lopsided trade to get back a good player with a big contract. The new CBA is going to KILL some teams.
     
    Natebishop3, Jun 28, 2012
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    Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency

    I'v been thinking that all along, but what player are teams really willing to dump before the season starts since you have this new 90% of your cap must be used? I think we sign a few 1 year deals and do trades after the all-star break.
     
    Rhal, Jun 29, 2012
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  16. The_Lillard_King

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    Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency

    Doesn't make sense to burn all the cap space on a PG with lillard as PGOTF . . . yet that is where we will need the most help for next year.
     
    The_Lillard_King, Jun 29, 2012
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  17. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency

    But should we really be concerned about "next year"? Isn't next year supposed to be primarily developmental?
     
    PtldPlatypus, Jun 29, 2012
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  18. Blaze01

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    Don't worry, Lillard is the next Westbrook\Rose....ROFL.....
     
    Blaze01, Jun 29, 2012
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  19. Blazer Freak

    Blazer Freak Superstar in the Making

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    Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency

    Interesting quotes from Olshey on Hecht's blog:

    LINK
     
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  20. Fez Hammersticks

    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    Backup vet PG?

    *Aaron Brooks
    *DJ Augustin

    Anyone?
     
    Fez Hammersticks, Jun 29, 2012
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