Blazers interested in Spencer Hawes

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  1. KingSpeed

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    Worked out GREAT. We ended up getting Lopez instead and Lopez had the better season.
     
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    FA Spencer Hawes is "very interested" in joining the #Blazers, according to a league source with knowledge of Hawes' thinking.
     
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    Damn after that video I really want to sign him. Excellent passing big man. He would really compliment this team. I can see why Doc is pushing hard for him too. No way we get him for the MLE
     
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    Lopez will end up with the better career. Aside from D-Ho, is there a better center in the league? Hibbert? Maybe. Balance out compensation (that means a lot when trying to build a roster today), then fuck no. Anyone else?
     
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    If we have LA, Robin, and Hawes splitting minutes at 32 apiece, we'll be golden in the front court.
     
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    I'm really confused with this Hawes/Monroe stuff...

    Who's plan B here?

    Neil meets with Hawes on the day of FA but it'd seem that Monroe would be the priority considering he's clearly the better player/prospect of the two.
     
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    woot!
     
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    Agreed. Depends what we spend and give up. I'm okay with money, the less player capital we spend, the better. Accumulate assets.
     
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    You got to believe it has to be done through a sign and trade . . . and then the question is if the Cavs have anything we want (that we are willing to give up)
     
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    Like Hibbert, I expecta swing and miss. But I love the effort.
     
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    Yeah as much as I hate to admit it, because I love what TRob brings, he seems like he would be a pretty good carrot to dangle to Cleveland. Joel could be our 4th big man and could also play both PF/C positions. TRob will need minutes to be happy.
    He might feel bad at first with the trade but he and Wiggins would give Cleveland a nice young forward duo.

    With Cleveland under the cap I am not sure what else they would want. Maybe nothing....
     
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    Yeah. I guess this all is kinda sad. Love our roster on and off the court, but we need to improve. So whatever it takes, I suppose.
     
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    He plays a lot like, Olynyk. Perhaps this is Olshey making up for not draft the Klynyk?
     
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    I feel the same way. And fact we are talking T-Rob, who is working so hard to fit with a team. But in Stotts system, the PF needs to be able to knock down that outside shot consistently and that isn't his strength.

    Having said, that if T-Rob is on the roster when the season starts, he is will likely remain a fan favorite and deserves to be.
     
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    Hawes has been shooting above 40% from 3pt range over the last 2 years, which is more than we can say for any Blazer. He's similar to Marc Gasol with his passing ability.
     
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    Yep. We run the same offense regardless of who is in the game. Hawes seems like a natural for it with his passing and shooting skills from the high post. He and Trob would also mesh well together, so I would be happy if we could have both coming off the bench, but if I am Cleveland, I would be thrilled to get him for nothing. Hawes is gone either way.
     
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    Remember when Marcus Camby used to feed LA with some easy alley oops from the free throw line area? I think Hawes could do the same.
     
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    The last thing Cleveland needs is a smaller PF. Talent wise, TRob is a better option, but position wise Freeland &Wright make more sense for both teams.
     
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    You make a good point. But on the other hand, depending on the source, T-Rob is listed bigger than both Tristan and Bennett.
    (I was looking on Hoopshype-granted not the best source) but yeah maybe they would prefer Joel.
     
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    As much as I want Hawes... I'd feel horrible sending Joel to Cleveland lol
     
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