I don't think Durant would want to come here, but I do think Durant may would want to go home to DC if they stay relevant and he decides to leave the Thunder. Maybe the Wizards have to let Beal go in order to get Durant. Would be a crazy thing to see after what happened in OKC with Harden. Edit: Also we don't have a shot at Drummond because Detroit will give him a Max contract similar to what Dame got, and if they don't there are about 20 or so other teams in the league who would.
You don't think we should try to upgrade the starting unit or 2nd on the depth chart at any position? Keep in mind there 7 Blazer free agents on that list. I promise you not all of which will be back next season.
Well of course but I also agree a bit with Nate that the list doesn't really let you do that at any and every position. We are going to have to look at trades imo.
Honestly, this summer will be nothing special for big signings (for us). I think we are gonna ride with this current roster for the foreseeable future. I mean, if a sexy trade came along, (like George or Cousins) do it. Other than that stay put and make smart moveable signings.
That's true and I think we will probably end up having to do a little of both if Neil feels a change is needed. It's early to really get into this too much but it could be fun to keep an eye on it as the season progresses. 5/7 Blazers are RFA (Meyers, Harkless, Crabbe, Frazier, Alexander) the 2 UFA are Kaman and Henderson. I'd wager that at most 5/7 free agents are still around next season. I guess until that time of the year its up to you to speculate which of our free agents Neil will keep, and then who on that list he could be looking to bring in as a substitute. For me I feel like he will be looking for a 2/3 guard, or a solid backup point guard. Mike Conley is an interesting name off of that list. If Memphis doesn't pick it up this season they could go into rebuild mode and look for a new identity. Conley being known for his defense likely wouldn't be part of a change like that. I can also promise you that Jeff Green will not be a Memphis Grizzly next season. He's getting traded 100% unless he finds a way to make it work in Memphis. If they don't trade him he walks. The whole experiment has been a train-wreck from the start, but Green is still a talented athlete. However to be honest I'm not sure I wan't to be the team who takes him in.
Whiteside would be very, very good. That being said, I think the next long term prognostications should really go toward the trade deadline.
This all hinges on if were a playoff team or near the bottom. If were a borderline playoff team I wouldn't mind bringing in Joe Johnson as a third guard. We can overpay him for a one year deal. I would also like to pursue Horford as another versatile big man that can pass next to Plumlee.
I think about the only thing I truly hate about this year's team is that we're going to fall so very hard in love with so many of these guys and then too many of them are going to be traded or let walk for another fling next summer and we're going to take it so very f**king much harder than we did with Allbitch, Wes, et al. And that sucks....enjoy this group while we can....But I wish Neil would add just enough seasoning and then let it all simmer for another season or two...,,
With the cap increase, demand is going to out-run supply. Solid players like Aminu or Davis will be getting Wes Matthews type deals. Buyers' remorse will be rampant. I know some people don't want to hear it, but trades and the draft are the more realistic option.
Mike Conley is not going to be a backup point guard anywhere. He will go somewhere and start if he leaves Memphis. Jeff green is not better than Harkless or Aminu. Greivis Vasquez is probably very getable as a backup point guard. I think he would fit very nicely. Bottom line is we will probably be looking at trades instead of the free agent market.
You're probably right, he will get paid big and start somewhere. But you never know what the demand for somebody is going to be, great players sometimes get undervalued. I agree on Jeff Green, I was mentioning him more to show that Memphis has a legit dysfunctional situation on their hands. Vasquez has had a very average career. If we are replacing any of these guys for somebody else I've got to think its for somebody better than average.
Vazquez is a huge upgrade from Frazier IMO. He's also a big guard who can play solid D. He's a pass first point guard that I can get everybody involved in the 2nd unit. He's a much better player then Frazier
So then you are agreeing with Rollin in the sense that you think we need to upgrade the 3rd string for depth, not the starters or bench? Frazier is basically the 3rd string PG with the depth chart showing 1. Dame 2. CJ, wouldn't you say?
