Your 2019-20 Blazers

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Scalma, May 17, 2019.

  1. TorturedBlazerFan

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    Finding someway ET isnt on the roster next year is legit like all Im looking for this summer, that would make me so happy.
     
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    that's such an Olshey generated bullshit tweet. Yeah right, the only reason Portland was a "destination" for Moe, Bazz, and Hood is because they were traded to Portland. And after missing a year, it's very likely that Curry took the best offer last summer. Trying to hype the circumstances of those 4 players into Portland suddenly being a destination is some real wonky spin.

    I'd also like to know how it is the Blazers could "target" players with just a vet minimum deal available to them. The tax MLE will almost certainly be used on Hood or Kanter. Guys like Mirotic and Danny Green will sign for more than the minimum

    now, there are several players that will likely sign for a minimum this summer. Some are on that list
     
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    Think Wilson Chandler could be a good fit, decent defender, inside/out game. Seasoned vet and from everything Ive heard a team player.
    I know he's getting up there in age but he's got miles left. he could be a good 1/2 year contract guy?
     
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    I didn't get that from it. I got that those are the players that revived their careers here, so now others might start looking here to do the same, as it has worked for those four, whether we were there intended destination or not. They revived their careers here and other players see that. And now here is a list of other players who might also want to revive thier careers and see Portland as a possibility to do so.
     
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    I dont like NO and it might just be NO spin, but what would we rather him say...? Portland sucks, no one wants to play here? I mean he’s gotta try to find an angle to convince someone to sign here when we dont have any cap space and were working with MLE’s.
     
  6. Scalma

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    I think Aminu is going to walk. The situation kind of reminds me of Ed Davis last year. I know the whole team sucked, but Davis really did not play well in the playoffs and his inability to be a threat from anywhere offensively was exposed. Many still figured he would be brought back.

    Aminu is in a similar situation now. He had a solid season, but was exposed in the playoffs, mainly by Millsap in the Denver series. His inconsistent offensive contribution also reared its head again. I’m not even sure he should be brought back on the cheap anymore. I think it’s in the teams best interest to find a four with more size and/or a more versatile/consistent offensive skill set.

    I’m also maintaining that Hood, Kanter, and Curry will all leave. Don’t think we’ll afford the first two, and Curry is going to get more minutes elsewhere.

    So if this all plays out, Olshey will have four rotation players to replace. I know we have Simons to potentially replace Curry, but I’m not sure they go into next season depending on him. He’s still young and more importantly, inexperienced.
     
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    A few players from Euroleague that could be worth a look (Ok it will never happen but nevermind I have some free time).
    -Vincent Poirier. 25 years 7ft, very mobile for his size, excellent rebounder and finisher. Serious step up this year in his 2nd Euroleague season.

    -Vasilije Micic. 25 years 6'6 point guard. Made huge strides this year and led his team to the final 4 after 18 years. Great size and court vision.


    -Will Clyburn, 29 years 6'7 wing. He was the f4 MVP this year with 2 huge games. Not a steady shooter but was 7/10 from deep in semifinal and final combined. Very athletic, great rebounder and can put the ball in the basket.

    Ok probably nobody here knows them, but there are many players in Euroleague that would be solid role players for NBA teams, but just nobody takes the chance or they don't want to go back to start from scratch with a minimum contract and no role, but they certainly can hold their own in a league where the Plumlees and the Zellers are millionaires. Clyburn for example would be far superior to Aminu if both were playing in Euroleague as Aminu cannot put the ball on the floor and create his own shot. I once remember Anthony Parker and couldn't believe this guy was not playing in the NBA. He came over late, at 31 but still was a starter for 5-6 years after that.
     
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    If we could bring Matthews back, with Temple and mayyyybe Demare Caroll, that would be very good. Cheap wings with good Defense and can hit the 3. I think that could be realistic
     
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    That's one hell of a dream trade.
     
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    How in the world do we land all three of those guys?...
     
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    Drug their agents!
     
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    Since I don’t believe the tax MLE will be enough to bring back Kanter or Hood, I wonder what/who would be the target. Would they split it up like they did last year? If they throw it all at one guy, who? I think it’d be enough to land Markieff Morris, but does he fit culturally? He’s probably got something to prove after this season, and he’s always played with a chip on his shoulder. His reputation among teammates doesn’t really match up with the narrative the media has pushed either. Sound familiar, cough Nurkic cough cough.

    Morris could start at the four until Nurk came back, and profiles well next to him after he does, alongside Collins as well.

    I also wonder what Teodosic’ plans are because he would be an awesome player to have running the second unit.
     
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    Open up the Full MLE, i expect Curry, Hood and Kanter gone, so Matthews would sign the Minimum and Temple and Carroll the MLE
     
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    Matthews aint signing for the minimum, and you actually think Hood is going to make more than the MLE?
     
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    Who knows? He signed his huge contract 4 years ago, maybe money isn't the priority anymore?. And yes, Hood showed how valuable he can be in the right Team, A wing who can score from anywhere and plays Defense, thats exactly the Player you want, i think one Team will give him something like 35-40/4
     
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    I think you're underestimating the fact that Neil drafted Aminu.

    Hood has been traumatized by playing elsewhere, making it very possible he signs here.
     
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    I dont have Instagram, but if it's true i think Evan Turner is gone. MCW is probably a little upgrade over Turner. I could interpret too much into it, maybe i'm totaly wrong who knows, but it sounds realistic

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    Why would anything happening in May have a bearing on free agency in July?
     
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    Money is a priority for everyone, and if it isn't, then he'd do something like go to New York to be their starting SG if they land Kyrie and KD.
     
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    You're reading far too much into it. MCW is worse than Turner. He's awful. If he's in our rotation next year I'll lose my mind.
     
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