So is a Maynor a keeper if he plays well the rest of the season?

It's all about the money. If they can keep him on a cheap deal and keeping him doesn't ruin a shot at a signing or trading for a really good center (lopsided deal of course) then I'm fine with them keeping him based on being a competent backup ... if he's able to be a competent backup.

 

Dalembert would be a fine pick up for us. It would be immediate help at the starting 5; plus we would still have money available to keep maynor and hickson (if we want to)

 

why would we want to keep Hickson?

 

The ability to keep and keeping him are two separate issues,IMO. If we can retain hickson; then we can use him in a sign and trade. It's the ability to have more flexibility. I could see using hickson at a 7 million sign and absorbing a 10-12 million player in return. I'm hoping its trading with Denver that may want to shed luxury tax.

 

You gotta go after the big piece first. JJ Hickson and Eric Maynor might be a problem with their respective cap holds.

Here's something to consider (Maynor's career stats):
MPG 14.4
PPG 4.2
APG 2.9

http://www.nba.com/playerfile/eric_maynor/career_stats.html

Hopefully management will go with a similar priority list:
a. Center (interior defensive stopper)
b. Team wide defensive changes, players and/or coaches
c. Back-up 1
d. Back-up Wing (preferably a scorer for the bench)

 

I would rather sign Nikola Pekovic than keep JJ Hickson. Pekovic plays more like a true center on defense.

 

Pek is actually a bad choice IMO. He is just a slower bigger version of hickson. He doesn't play defense well and isn't much of a defensive presence.

 

When was the last time a Blazer back-up PG had even 10 assists, let alone 12?

Then again, Rubio and Ridnour are sieves in terms of perimeter defense.

 

When was the last time we went against a JV squad similar to last night's game with the T'Wolves?

 

Any random Bobcat or Wizard game over the last 13 years?

 

Has any other reserve on any other team got more than 12 assists against the tpups?

 

I kind of am flip flopping on this subject. I wonder how big Pekovic is? NBA.com says 290 and Hoopshype still has him at 243. Big difference. I assume NBA.com is closer.

Anyway I think having someone with some bulk helps us. (as long as that player has skills and Pek does have some skill) So I now think Pek is a better option. However getting Pek means we would have to over pay. Do we really want to do that?

How much would those of you who are sold on Pekovic pay for him, and if he is not the big prize then who is? I think we can write off Dwight Howard. We talk about not signing Maynor if it effects us getting a starting center. I can agree with that, but I am still unclear what type of money we are talking about. We just can't say the more the better. There has to be a realistic target.

I also agree a unbalanced trade is our best option, but again what type of money do we need to clear up?

 

Well, Steve Blake had 6 assists in 25 minutes in the previous game.

And Jarrett Jack had 8 assists a couple of games before that.

 

That's the thing. He will be at least a 11-12 mil player. Basically we blow our entire load on him. I just think we would be better off getting a few players than banking on one.

 

The best thing about Maynor is that he allows Lillard to play off the ball in spurts during the game. A different dimension.

 

And time for rest.

 

15 others since 1985, including one Blazer.

http://bkref.com/tiny/hvDmn

 

How do you do that shit?! You da man!!!

 

It's your inspiration! I wilt without your praise!

Like a cup of broccoli that I put in the microwave for 5 minutes!

 

Hahahaha well I reppd you