The real question is should Portland retire #16 for Gasol? I mean he does have 6 all-star appearances.
I was wondering if this was done to open up another roster spot for a trade. That's more your expertise than mine.
It's quite possible, no one that signed this summer is eligible to be traded until December 15th so it would have to be something like the one I suggested.
Yeah just like the Blazers won't trade Bazemore or Whiteside this year. They might not sign someone immediately but I don't believe it past a few days.
Other names to watch besides Joakim Noah... John Leuer Amir Johnson Miles Plumlee Zaza Pachulia Jason Smith Tyler Zeller Channing Frye Before you kill me, I'm just trying to be realistic.
Pau specifically said they had an opt out in case they needed his roster spot to sign someone who could actually play. I'd find it hard to believe they'd cut him without filling his spot.
Lets also wave Tolliver, and we can sign Crawford and Joe Johnson PG Lillard SG CJ SF Crawford PF Johnson C Melo Lmaoo
I hope they work out a coaching contract for him...we need a big man coach and he's seen everything there is to see in his career...guy has a lot to share
We can trade Whiteside or Baze for Love. None of them were signed this summer. Griffin too. Gallo too I think.
I'm well aware of what we can or can't do but for example Bazemore for Love or Griffin doesn't come close enough to working. We still have 25 days until we can use Hezonja and Tolliver as salary filler in a trade.