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  1. tlongII

    tlongII Legendary Poster

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    I'm convinced we can win the title this year.
     
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    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    We have more of a shot to resign Rolo than Gasol. Rolo loves Portland, we don't know how Gasol will like it here. We've had bad luck with Spaniards
     
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  3. tlongII

    tlongII Legendary Poster

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    If we can figure out a way to bring back both Rolo and Kaman it would be perfect.
     
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    I agree. I think the two are perfect for each other as our 1-2 punch at center.
     
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  5. Boob-No-More

    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    Easy. We own Rolo's Bird rights and have a team option on Kaman. If Olshey and Allen want them back, they'll both be back.

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    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    What about the season after that? Would we have bird rights on Kaman?
     
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    Early bird rights, which would allow us to re-sign him for up to 130% of the prior year contract, or $6.5M--still pretty reasonable for a guy who would be 34 at that point.
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    If Kaman stays healthy and keeps up with this kind of production, I think he opts out. He could be starting somewhere.


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    Kaman has started for losers all his career; he might want to win 6POY with a winner.
     
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    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    And at his age, maybe a roll off the bench would be better for him
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Yeah, considering his age and the physical demands on his body, I agree his current role, rolling off the bench as a primary scoring option, against mostly second stringers, and doing so on a contender, is a good career move at this stage.
     
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  12. Fez Hammersticks

    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    It was one before but I think we can put Gasol in the pipedream basket.
     
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    [video=youtube;hyCIpKAIFyo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyCIpKAIFyo[/video]
     
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    I don't believe Kaman has an opt out. I think Blake does though.
     
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    Fwiw, Bill Simmons wants Jeff Green in Portland.
     
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    That means it's a bad idea. Thanks, Bill!
     
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    LameR Ha Seung-Jin Approved!

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    I like it.
     
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    with Nic's poor play this year/nagging injuries and Green's ability to play PF as well I think he'd be a great get
     
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    We could probably get Wilson Chandler cheap.
     
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    John Henson should be on the radar.

    He's criminally underused in MIL.

    He's the same age as Lillard and is a guy who has a career DRtg of 101 -- when he got playing time he was a double-double machine with nearly 3 blocks/per.

    His length is on par with RoLo: 7'5" wingspan - 9'4" standing reach.

    You obviously start the package with the 2015 pick - Do you give up CJ?
     
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