The Knicks’ strategy that may net under-the-radar Blazers stud

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  1. SlyPokerDog

    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

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    PORTLAND, Ore. — While the focus has been on Phil Jackson signing another superstar such as Portland’s LaMarcus Aldridge, there’s a feeling in the league the Zen Master could be wise to spread his cap money to sign a bevy of solid contributors who fall below marquee status.

    In fact, the Blazers have a diamond in the rough in starting 6-foot-5 shooting guard Wesley Matthews, a broad-shouldered stalwart defender who has a deft perimeter-shooting touch and will become a free agent July 1. Matthews, who scored 26 points in 26 minutes in the Blazers’ 101-79 win over the Knicks on Sunday night, is making $7.2 million this season and probably will command $10 million per on the open market.

    Asked if he’s looking forward to free agency after going undrafted five years ago, Matthews told The Post: “Definitely, but for now I’m a Trail Blazer. It’s the only thing I see. I’m really not thinking about it.’’

    The Blazers, who played host to the Knicks Sunday, reportedly intend to re-sign both Matthews and Aldridge.

    Matthews, 28, made his defensive reputation in his rookie year in Utah but has expanded his game in Portland. He’s averaging 16.4 points, shooting 47.8 percent from the field and 39.8 percent from beyond the arc.
    The only plus for NBA teams hoping Matthews will leave Portland is the old regime, and not current Portland general manager Neil Olshey, acquired Matthews.

    http://nypost.com/2014/12/29/the-knicks-strategy-that-may-net-under-the-radar-blazers-stud/
     
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    NY fans would love Wes!

    But I hope to hell we keep him here in Portland.
     
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    Can't wait for Nate to chew you a nice one on this.

    And if Wes left POR it wouldn't be for NY.
     
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    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

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    I didn't paste the entire article.
     
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    julius Living on the air in Cincinnati... Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Yeah, I'm sure Wesley wants to go to that train wreck of a franchise.
     
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    Lol New York
     
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    LOL if I post the whole article except the last sentence I don't think ignorance is going to cut it as an excuse.

    I know you are a gambling man but 25% is the accepted rule.

    Not my hide though. Be the outlaw!
     
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    Is New York after all our players
     
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    Yes....




    And everyone elses.
     
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    I sure hope Olshey ties them all up this summer. No gambling with our future!
     
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    Hahahahahah the NY post has no shame. Of course they write this article after W3$ Shit on them last night!
     
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    Geez I HOPE we can sign him for 10 mil. But I seriously doubt that will happen
     
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    The NY Post writes about opposing teams' players like a 15 year old writing One Direction fanfic.
     
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    I was on press row with the guy who wrote the article. We're buddies.
     
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    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    Your new username should be SlyHumbleBrag.
     
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    Hahahahaha!

    Rep'd!
     
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    Neil has his hands full this summer.
     
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    Only if Nate's new one can be NateBahHumbug
     
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