No way we're keeping this pick

On purpose tanking was certainly part of it. But evaluating our five rookies was legitimately worthwhile.

 

Maybe we should get KG for our defensive center and try to win next year.

 

This (and part 1) was Quick's finest work in his career in my opinion:

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/i...zers_and_free_agency_part_ii_neil_olshey.html

 

We are Portland. We have to pay for talent.

hoop fam

 

To get $40 million over the next four? Get a longer contract while he can.

 

He would be stupid to but rumors are he is going to do just that. He thinks he can opt out and still get a nice big contract.

 

Pretty sure he already did or plans to

 

I really find it hard to believe that Iguodala would opt out of a contract that will pay him 15.9 MILLION DOLLARS next year. If he did, it would only be because he knew for certain that he would get a nice long contract that extends far past his useful NBA life and paid him around $10M per year.

Still want him? He's an upgrade over Matthews (although probably not in 3 point shooting) but is he THAT much of an upgrade?

 

Sad but true. Part of Whitsitt's 'genius' was Paul's open check book.

 

if he wants to go to a team he clicks with or wants to play in a city like Atlanta or Houston that has cap space

hoop fam

 

Sure is hard to imagine KG wanting to come here.

 

Not saying he would, but maybe for a longer term contract at fewer $M per?

 

I think he will opt out and I also think he's a significant upgrade overall compared to Matthews. That pure athleticism is huge in today's NBA.

 

Igs is not the target. Think bigger

 

How does this help us? Sorry I think igs is not the answer. He didn't lead Denver to a first round win. Obviously we need someone that is consistent and leads his club. That man ain't igs

 

Name names.

 

We're not going to get someone better than Lillard and Aldridge. They are our franchise. We're going to get someone talented who complements them and Batum defensively. Iggy is one that makes sense, but I would agree with you there may be bigger fish.

 

Bigger? There really isnt anyone rumored to be available as good as iggy

 

Josh Smith would be a fit.

 

Lopez