Free Agent Derrick Jones to Portland

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  1. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    the opportunity cost is my big issue. We coulda spread that 9.5 mil on multiple players who are better. gamble like this is unnecessary.
     
    illmatic99, Nov 20, 2020
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    I have not seen this deal confirmed anywhere yet so it is possible this could be someone jumping the gun -- hell even Woj does not have it at least not that i have seen and no other media has confirmed this story as i am typing this up
     
    Ripcity4life77, Nov 20, 2020
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    Or Porland just isn't a FA destination...
     
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    The reaction to this is identical to Aminu. Bump that thread
     
    Scalma, Nov 20, 2020
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    I don't think this is something (Portlands reputation) that you can pin on Neil.
     
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    Millsap was leaning towards re-signing with the Nuggets I read today...he probably wasn't on the table...this was a move for a defensive player...not a 3 pt shooter. Miami tried to re-sign him but lowballed him. Riley likes defense. I honestly don't know that much about him but am curious to learn what he'll bring...so far I've read he's a defender and I like that we have a few of those guys.
     
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    shams doesn't make mistakes
     
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    I like it. A cheap version of Josh Smith.

    now do we have money leftover for a PG?
     
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    We need Length and Strength, so far so good.
     
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    jones jr is not signed to shoot 3 pointers, but to defend and hes good at that

    blazers needed wings that can defend and olshey signed covington and jones jr, whats not to like
     
    Mr. Robot, Nov 20, 2020
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    Why was everyone so fascinated with Wood? He’s a modern day Channing Frye.
     
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    I like it! This team is being built to beat on motherfuckers!

    We don't need 3pt shooters at every position. We need toughness, defense, and attitude.

    We're getting that!
     
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    I was ready to tip my cap to Olshey, but this move prevents that.

    Come playoff time, teams will force a 28% 3pt shooter to beat them and take away Dame.
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Now that I have thought about it for a bit, it’s not bad. Low usage role player that will play his role without complaints. And the contract gives us something to match salaries with.

    Player wise I’d rather have Harkless or Crowder or something, but whatever, he’s young.
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Even if that were true, prime Channing Frye in today's league is a 15 million per year player.
     
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    Sometimes, it comes down to where a player wants to live. Just like anyone else.
     
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    But Jones isn't going to be a starter....
     
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    Is Jones even healthy? Last we saw of him was when he got stretchered off the floor in the bubble
     
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