If the Blazers low ball him with $6mill he'll leave, if they offer him $8mill he'll stay. Just guessing.
Riverman said Wes was loyal to the point of crazy, and I was merely pointing out that his loyalty only goes so far.
How about bringing in the other Lopez brother. Maybe see about having ROLO come off the bench. Entice him with playing with his brother.
Wes didn't bolt the Jazz, they told him to go find a contract and they'd match it. He was a restricted free agent and Utah declined to match. He expected to remain a Jazz.
If Wes has another year like last season he's probably going to get $10 million a year. I hope Neil can lock in Wes and Rolo to 3 year extensions this summer for slightly less. It gives us some extra salary flexibility and provides Wes/Rolo with insurance in case of a major injury.
Brook Lopez has a $16.7 million player option for 2015-16. I'd expect him to exercise that option in which case he is not a free agent next summer or if he is a free agent he'll be looking for a near max contract. If the Blazers already have LaMarcus and Robin they won't have space for Brook. Maybe it could be an idea if LaMarcus left town but with Brook's injuries I don't think I'd want to sign him for a near max salary.
It's going to be really interesting to see if the Blazers can stack success from this year into next season. If they can then I assume retaining LMA is priority one, but if not, at least Olshey will have his options open, if he needs to retool, or entertain trading Aldridge.
Didn't Lillard mention something about some all star players wanting to play with him, LA, and company in Portland?
Cap space isn't just for free agents. It also helps facilitate trades. It's an asset. We'll see. I wouldn't assume we can't sell players on playing with our team. This year's meager MLE offering wasn't much to work with. Hawes picking the Clips over PDX doesn't prove there aren't other players who will come here if we have the money.
Marc Gasol would be amazing. If we could get Gasol, and obviously that's a huge "if," I think he would be perfect next to Dame and Aldridge. Of course, our track record with free agents hasn't been stellar.
Exactly who were you expecting with the MLE and BAE? Please, tell me. Because all I hear is dripping sarcasm without reason.
u mad bro? cuz u seem mad I was making a joke. I actually want Blake with the BAE and have said so in various threads. I've also said that I was fine with the Kaman signing. Bring the righteous fury when the dots connect a little better, guy.
I fail. Just researched it and you beat me to it. Though the u mad bro was a nice touch. I commend you.
