It does happen, but it really only makes sense for teams that are playoff bound and if they are signed too late they won't be eligible for the playoffs. For example, players who are waived after March 1 are not playoff eligible. When the Blazers picked up J.J. Hickson on March 21st of 2012, he would not have been playoff eligible. So, none of the playoff teams would have been interested in him even if he'd cleared waivers and become a free agent that they could have signed for the minimum salary. BNM
Well our backcourt may be small and may not be able to defend a lick but at least we will be able to score with the best of them. Fits Stotts offense.
I doubt he'd whine much if we weren't great near the deadline and he got sent to Houston along with Lopez for Asik (if he's causing a stink). If we're humming and Lopez and Williams fit great, we keep things the same, if Houston wants another shooter and CJ is looking ok, then you make a deal like that.
Exactly, +1 Asik for Lopez & Williams fits perfectly. Williams is actually perfect (far better than Lin in this role) next to Harden and Howard. He would know how to stay out of the way and is a deadly shooter.
Pretty good write-up about the signing on si.com. Confirms that the Room MLE was used and that Mo's salary will start at $2.7M. Also, notes that he can opt out next summer and go looking for a bigger deal. http://nba.si.com/2013/08/07/mo-williams-signs-agreement-portland-trail-blazers-utah-jazz/?sct=nba_t2_a2
So many people on here will bitch about Mo Williams once he plays for us. Me, I'm happy with the signing. He's a scorer, but will shoot a lot
A fantastic signing. I do feel that Olshey may have jumped the gun a bit on Watson. There are veteran bigs still available that would make more sense than having Watson as a 4th string PG.
I don't think it'll be too bad; we as a fanbase seem okay with inefficient players off the bench as long as we don't lose 15 point leads because of them.
If Olshey thinks one of those bigs will add to the mix better than Watson (whose major role is probably coach/mentor for the young guys), then I think that he wouldn't blink at waiving Watson...or maybe Barton or Freeland.
Well I guess this answers my question: Candace Buckner @blazerbanter Interesting note about Mo Williams, who should be getting on a plane shortly to Portland, his agent has been in touch w/ Olshey since July 1 Candace Buckner @blazerbanter Mo Williams waited to gage the market, & after an "exhausting" free agency process & Olshey staying in touch w/ his camp, he agrees Candace Buckner @blazerbanter Per his agent, Mo Williams should be arriving in Portland tonight. #Blazers
LOL @JesseMadsen thinks CJ is a PG. He'll backup Wes, without too much pressure on his shoulders. And he'll be hungry.
His one season as a bench player (since his rookie year) he played for the Clippers: 28 mpg 12 fga 18.5% assist percentage 23% usage those are reasonable numbers for a designated shooter off the bench. I don't think that will piss fans off. By the way, his numbers in Utah last season as the starting PG: 33% assist percentage As you can see, if his role is to set guys up he will, if he is asked run an offense and pass and has someone worth passing to, he will. We don't have the proven offensive players on our bench, so I think he will take a lot of the shots just because he will need to. But, I don't see him freezing guys out.
You know, that kind of goes without saying. Neil: Mo, sign with us and I promise I won't trade you. or Neil: Mo, sign with us and I promise I won't trade you without your permission. pretty much the same thing.
