Breaking News: Blazers will not use Amnesty Clause on Brandon Roy

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  1. craigehlo

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    On tonight's Courtside Miller sounded like they were going to take a wait and see approach with Roy in the preseason. This tweet seem to confirm that.

    The real question is what the Blazers will consider an "injury."
     
    craigehlo, Dec 5, 2011
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    LOL and good night, whatever happens GO BLAZERS!
     
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  3. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    Well ... he can't tear his meniscii anymore, so I guess severe arthritis would have to be the only other alternative?
     
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  4. craigehlo

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    I guess he's still got the hyaline cartilage to go.

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    craigehlo, Dec 5, 2011
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    $17 million for a guy who can only play 1 out of every 3 nights....

    Ridiculous....
     
    Blaze01, Dec 5, 2011
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    Somewhere, Canzano is drinking heavily.
     
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  7. BBert

    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    We already have. Ad infinitum. ;)
     
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    From a PR standpoint, this is a good move.

    Gives Roy once more shot to prove he can play, and it gets the fans off their back a little bit.

    Once there's no doubt Roy can't handle the pounding on his knees(it'll happen), the organization can point to that and at this point the fans won't be able to blame them. Roy would know it's over too.

    I guess I'm fine with one more year. Roy is one of my favorite athletes ever and I'm sure he'll provide us with some heroic moments. Enjoy them, Blazer fans.
     
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    This isn't just a PR move.

    The only bball benefit from waiving him now would be the chance to sign a full MLE player (all that stuff about him hindering others' development is bullshit). Chad probably explored those full MLE options over the past few days and came out with an idea that BRoy at less than 100% is more valuable.
     
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    I buy that as well
     
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    Holy cow this could be the worst decision the Blazers have made since passing on Durant!
     
    Brock, Dec 5, 2011
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    If I recall right a few contracts are coming off the books next year and combine that with Roy and we'll be able to go after some FAs in a year that suppose have a lot of top rank FAs. So this doesn't surprise me and I expected it to happen. As I said you can't believe a word Crapzona says.
     
    mgb, Dec 5, 2011
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  13. julius

    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    No reason to dwell on the what if?! Are you mad? you're taking away 95% of what this and every sports fan driven message boards thrive on!!
     
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  14. craigehlo

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    I'd argue there would be value in moving on with this team and not postponing the inevitable. We need to spend time developing talent, not living in the past.
     
    craigehlo, Dec 5, 2011
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    I think it's prudent to give Roy one last shot. If he does not return to all-star level, they reallly should cut him though. He's a liability on defense.

    Next offseason could be a huge for the Blazers! Amnesty Roy, Felton, Camby and Oden will be free agents. Wallace could opt out(though I don't think he will), and Batum will be up for his QO.

    But if the Blazers wanted to make a run at a FA....
     
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    I put this in another thread, but I guess I'll post this where it belongs, LOL:

    If Brandon wanted to bail on the Blazers and go ring shopping, this was his perfect opportunity. He could have 'not' sold himself to Larry, Curly and Mo, they could have chosen amnesty, he still would get paid and could sign for the minimum someplace else. The bazillion dollar man seems to want to play in Portland, and he wants to play to best of his ability. I've been pretty rough on Roy for certain aspects of his attitude (deservedly so in my opinion) over the last two years, but the guy did not just mail it in once he got his contract, even though the injuries gave him the perfect 'out'. I'll give him credit for that.
     
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  18. Brock

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    so....

    Felton/Smith
    Roy/Wes
    Wallace/Batum
    LA/Wallace
    Camby/Oden/Johnson

    yuck
     
    Brock, Dec 5, 2011
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    Weav Blazer homer & proud 2 b!

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    I like that lineup a lot
     
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    That's not how it works for amnestied players. Other teams bid and Roy would get no choice in where he goes unless there are no bids. He would likely be playing for a team like the TWolves.
     
    craigehlo, Dec 5, 2011
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