Free Agents, Portland and Olshey

I really hope Olshey has something up his sleave because Im just sure that the resources and/or ability is there to take the "next step". Yes I think we will have a shot at the playoffs next year but to me the next step is more along the lines of home court advantage. I hope Im wrong but I just dont see it with what's available. Although I agree a defensive center could change our team the most I think. I would like to think that bench will naturally mature and get better with age and even the additional of MLE player.

 

We had the worst scoring bench in the league. You don't think that ranks above a slashing SG? We have no idea if Wes will actually be effective coming off the bench. What if he's one of those guys that simply can't produce at the drop of a hat?

 

you guys think we bring back Ewill on a 1 yr very cheap contract? Seems he likes the guys and was always around

 

I hope so. Depending on the price he could be a steal and make a big difference in our bench

 

Sinobas trolling hard on Olive Comments:

lol

 

Why not bring back someone who has managed to play less than Greg Oden in his first three years in the league?

In the three years since being drafted, Williams has played in 24 games. He has played a total of 149 minutes in the league.

 

I have nothing to back it up with other than my gut says he it worth another shot for he right price and the right contract structure.

 

I realize it doesn't really hurt to have him on the roster taking up a spot, but man I'm tired of guys like Oden and E-Will.

 

KP's parting gift to us - a pre-broken toy. Of course, I tried to tell people that at the time - and got called names.

 

And the Internet Dick measuring begins.

 

He can slash, handle the ball, and create for others while having the size to play either SG or SF. I think he and Dame would make a terrific duo. Even if he didn't significantly improve, he'd still be very valuable at his current level.

 

I would take a chance on him if he comes at a reasonable price. If he is gonna get 8-9 mil, then I wouldn't want to go that route.

 

Mayo would be a big mistake.

 

Yep. He had some nice scoring games early in the season, but didn't fit too well after Dirk came back. Seems like a good bench spark plug, but I doubt he'd accept that role or MLE-type money.

 

but but but he looooves Neil

Agreed, and I think the environment here would light a fire under him like his rookie year

 

Yeah i would gladly take rookie year Evans. At some point Evans and Mayo are the types of gambles that we are going to have to take and hope we get lucky. I dont like it but it is what it is for PDX.

 

OK you guys may be right. I can see him playing with Lillard as he is a pretty good passing SG.
I do like that he attacks the basket.

My problem with him is probably just in my head. I just get the impression that he is lazy and not all that bright. But it is based more on a feeling than any facts. (Other than the stupid car chase scene)

 

it's a bit hard to judge that as Sac just seems to be such a quagmire of weak leadership (mgmt and players and owners) creating a very poor environment. None of their "problem" guys really seem all that bad and I think it's something that a solid environment very well might fix, agree with what you said about risks, but from Sac they could IMO be risks worth taking.

 

Better not. Waste of money (even if it's only $800K) and waste of a roster spot. Will Barton has already proven to be MUCH better than Williams...and that's not saying much.

 

I would to just call it the JJ Hickson theory