Merged: blazers linked to serge ibaka

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  1. Boob-No-More

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    uh....wrong forum.....#.legstohump.kennel
     
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    OK since it seems unlikely (or less likely anyway) that Noel is available do you still like Ibaka without Noel?
     
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    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    Yes, we still need 2-way players and Ibaka with his 3-point range would be a plus on both ends of the court in Stotts' system.

    He would be a good fit next to Plumlee. His range would create lanes for cutters/slashers like Harkless and Turner and would also draw a defensive big out of the paint, which would make it easier for Dame and C.J. To finish at the rim.

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    bottom line he appears to be in decline and who knows his "real age"? no guarantee he would re-sign here as he is a UFA and I would not want to give up much at all. It has to say something that Orlando trade Oladipo for him and now is looking to trade him?
     
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    read about it on Hoopshype. Cuban was saying he is pleased with Matthews recovery from Achilles surgery, and sees him as a cornerstone for the future. He said that they would be looking for a star in return, but aren't shopping him. Said, they got calls about Matthews, but turned everyone down.
     
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    I wish you fine folks would quit messing with my delusions that Biebs and his contract is a valuable trade asset!!!!!

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    The Congolese community here sucks.
     
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    Is he married? ☺
     
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    Correct. This is not a good town for a young Congolesion.
     
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    Why do you think he is in decline?
     
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    I hear he would drink like a fish if he moved here.
     
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    Exactly the question I had with age. He looks in his 30s and that explains his decline. Maybe in Congo they all look more mature who knows.
     
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    I don't know, but for a couple late firsts, I'd bet on him wanting the most money.
     
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    I'll believe it when it happens. All I see now is a whole lot of developing that will lead to building out of the draft... AGAIN!!
     
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    FWIW, Checked in with an Orlando forum.

    The Orlando fans are ready to dumb Ibaka for one mid first round 2017 pick. Or a good young player or two on a rookie contract. Unless they get a better offer.

    They believe Ibaka is leaving this off season. No indication which team Ibaka wants to go to, just not returning to Orlando. The fans want to auction Ibaka to the highest bidder, probably not making a trade until Feb 23rd.

    The O fans would rather let Ibaka walk for nothing than take on Crabbe's contract. They like Crabbe's game, but not his contract and how it would affect their future cap space.

    They also want to fire their GM.

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    Cap space for Orlando doesn't mean anything. They are like Portland, not a FA destination. Their best way to acquire talent is the draft/trades.

    Btw Crabbe for Ibaka wouldn't work straight up anyway since Orlando is over the cap.

    This trade however, does: Ibaka and Jeff Green for Crabbe and Leonard. Green is a FA after this season so we don't have to worry about him being here long term. Orlando gets two young players. Getting Crabbe for Ibaka at this point would be a coup for Orlando because if I was a betting man, if/when he eventually does get traded, the return will probably be very underwhelming if you're a magic fan.

    Or we could even do something like Ibaka and hezonja for Crabbe and the Cleveland pick.
     
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    He does look about 30 to me.
     
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