I think Larry Miller is planning to turn in early tonight. After all, he had to work a full day all week long. He's tuckered out.
He should be burning up the phone lines contacting every player that is jumping to accept the same MLE that most every other team has. Every FA out there will be considering Portland. Huge tv market Huge endorsement potential Great weather during the season Incredible tax situation for them The only was Portland is going to get a player worth anything is to trade for them. If the player has other options, Portland is probably not in the mix
Doesnt look like any of the major free agents will make a decision until at least Saturday... after Lebron meets with various teams and makes a decision.
People are acting like everything is going to happen all at once. It's gonna take time, and it will be boring.
there's a guy who got his money's worth for his foulup. Not even on the Rushmore of Fail anymore, though.
2 reasons 1. 10.5 million per season for 2 years. 21 million guaranteed total. This for a 36 year old center with injury history 2. Camby was traded here. He didn't choose to come. Now once here it's different. You see the fan support and the city. He is also 36, not a young player that likes the NBA lifestyle.
We are in somewhat agreement although I would add Ptd has a respectable coach and is a playoff team on the rise . . . which has to come into play with some FA. But yes, Blazers need to go after players with cash and the draw of playing on a winning franchise . . . not the young player looking to party.
On a slightly different note, anyone wonder if there's going to be a Hedo-type Renege, or a Brand-level "Treachery" this year?
I dont think we see to many verbal agreements tonight. We might see a few throughout the next few days though.
