Minnesota wants Batum @ 11.25M a year

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    You're way late on that.
     
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    Really, really hope Portland S&T him
     
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    As for the MIN scenario waiving Webster and Miller--they better get hot on that, unless the new CBA got rid of this rule:
    http://www.nba.com/.element/mp3/2.0/sect/podcastmp3/PDF/CBA101.pdf
     
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    Are we balking to get more? Batum for iggy is a no brainer
     
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    Batum for Turner?
     
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    Even a bigger no-brainer. The dilemma for me would be if I had to choose between Turner and Williams.
     
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    Williams. Based on age and upside.
     
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    Im curious how Dilly and Turner would play together!
     
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    Blazers hold the cards. Play hardball. Send out Wes and Batum, and something else enticing.

    Bring back Iggy and ET!!! :clap:
     
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    I really want Williams. The guy's mid range game needs improvement, but I would like a big physical SF for other teams to have to match up with. Assuming we do not get Hibbert. If we got Hibbert then I would want to keep Batum. But I could live with a LMA, Leonard, and Williams from line.
     
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    You gotta go with Turner or Williams, I'd make that trade in a heartbeat, even more capspace and acquiring good young assets with some significant upside. I think I go for a Wlliams/Ridnour deal
     
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    Heard that "Option C" for Batum via his agent is to just play one year on the Q.O. and do it over again next year w/out the Blazers being able to interfere.

    Now THAT would be a "fuck you!!", unlike what's been said to this point.

    It's really the only leverage Nic has, and it's the only leverage Oden ever had.

    I think "Option C" makes a Sign and Trade a likely ending to this, if the Blazers find the right player in return.
     
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    I'd love that trade. Rid's turned out to be a steady/average pro who can still drive and dish, and isn't going to kill you like a Felton, and Williams has a ton of potential and didn't get any opportunity or coaching last year in Minnesota with Love dominating that team.
     
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    His agent knows Minny doesn't have the money for the contract they offered Batum. Only way he gets that contract is forcing a S&T.
     
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    It would be interesting to see what the Blazers do if Batum doesn't sign an offer sheet with anyone, and just decided to accept the Q.O. That won't make for an awkward season at all!

    There are some decent S and T options out there, and the Rid/Derrick Williams one is very intriguing, no?
     
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