Agreed, we have enough guys that aren’t gonna get minutes, especially if we trade Ayton or Grant(im assuming multiple guys will be coming back in one of those deals).
Minot interest any of you? Recall liking him when he was drafted. Interesting back up pg option, not sure on his defensive prowess but the passing is very nice.
Defense and passing are his calling cards. At least they were when he got drafted and when he was in Orlando early in his career. I only think we need to worry about signing a backup PG if we end up flipping Jrue or trading Scoot.
Minot looks really interesting. I haven't watched him play much, but his statistical profile is encouraging. Very much a slasher (either at the rim or 3pnt shot). Id be willing to take a swing on him
Are we keeping Kris over Bari just because we have to pay him money? Why can't we do like OKC just did and offload him with a second-rounder?
see a lot of people advocating for Nickell Alexander-Walker as a FA target. But Dorian Finney-Smith is also a free agent. Who would be the better addition:
both are good shooters though. Blazers need that. UFA's that might be availabe for part, or all, of the MLE: Precious Achiuwa Santi Aldama Nickeil Alexander-Walker Chris Boucher Thomas Bryant Alec Burks John Collins Torrey Craig Dorian Finney-Smith Markelle Fultz Quentin Grimes Luke Kennard Jake LaRavia Caris LeVert Trey Lyles Kelly Oubre Jr. Chris Paul Bobby Portis Taurean Prince Duncan Robinson Gary Trent Jr. Trendon Watford Ziaire Williams
If we get Aldama, I'd be super happy with the offseason. He is perfect for what we are trying to do here, and has low key been my favorite Griz last season.
The MLE can be used in a trade scenario as well to acquire a player from a team looking to shed salary.
any chance boston would allow us to absorb hauser's contract into our fresh MLE on the cheap? his shooting would be very appealing in added floor spacing IMHO.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but can we use the full MLE as a trade exception? I think we can in this new CBA. Could we take Sam Hauser in for free?
yeah....that's kind of important. It might also be a reason to save it till the deadline. Some team that expected to contend may be having a disappointing season and reverses course into shedding salary. Being able to take a 14M salary free and clear could be good leverage the free agent crop isn't very impressive
