2013 Official NBA Off-season Movement & Rumors (Merged threads)

I like Igoudala a lot as a player. His all around game is exciting to me.

However, he will be paid a LOT of money to play that super-deluxe glue guy role; we already have a highly compensated 3 and don't need 2 of them; and his lack of outside shooting is a problem at his position. He also can't reliably hit free throws anymore. Once was at 80%, now can't crack 60%.

We need shooters on this team.

We want LaMarcus to post up more and roll more than he has. We are looking to get a paint defender and rebounder. With those two on the team, they need to be surrounded by guys that can shoot over the top.

If the team is looking to get a wing defender, I prefer a Bruce Bowen / Danny Green type who knocks down open threes. And if we can't get that, I prefer Tony Allen as cheaper alternative to Iggy.

 

For all you guys crapping your pants the second a player is linked to Portland, here is some reality check from Quick.

Jason Quick @jwquick
Keep in mind, there's a big difference between inquiring about a free agent and signing one. Blazers are likely doing their due diligence

 

They went from being a decade long dynasty to an early 90's Jazz type of team in a few months.

 

This is my nightmare and my expectation.

Which is why I hope Howard stays.

Howard and LA deserve each other.

 

It's a work in progress right? That isn't the opening day roster.

But, we still need a good, veteran center who rebounds and defends: 25mpg if we keep Leonard and Withey, 30+mpg if we ship out Leonard.

PF is good.

At SF, we could use a wing stopper bigger than Matthews.

SG is good.

PG we need a solid vet backup. McCollum looks to me like a combo guard. He turns the ball over and I don't think he will be ready to run the bench this season if ever. I see him as a shooter in the 3-guard lineups. And Lillard is a bad defender. So the vet we bring in should first and foremost be a solid defender. After that, it would be nice if they were a decent set-up and dish guy to help develop all these damn young players.

 

Clowntown, lot's of smoke and mirrors and no actual substance to keep him. Offering him a show and talking to celebrities?

 

..it says here.

 

he was improving towards the end of the season. he's smart and quick enough where he probably will ultimately be better than average.

 

And.... Gary Payton is working with him this summer on his defensive game.

 

First free agent signing.

CJ Watson has signed with Pacers.

 

Neil Olshey's biggest move in the Thomas Robinson deal being overlooked, #Blazers monitoring Rockets C Omer Asik csnnw.com/blog/blazers-t…

 

That's very good news!

 

One source who is tuned-in with how things could develop, tells CSNNW.com that the Trail Blazers are in the Rockets' good graces, and that could have an influence on where they choose to ship Asik when it's time to do so.

Link

 

Wow I didn't even think about this!

Hickson, Howard, Lin, Harden and JJ Hickson? YIKES!

 

This toying with my hopes and dreams is just cruel.

 

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 10m
Something interesting to watch in summer league: Orlando's Victor Oladipo getting major run at PG - in mold of young Russell Westbrook.

 

So they wouldn't want Leonard+Wes?

Shit, it gets even better. I'd trade those two if I had to, but Wes is one of my favorites and obviously a good fit here.

 

Yup yup. That was one of my first thoughts. This deal could have a little "wink" in it for us. Since we helped you land Dwight or at least try to, if you do, you can help us by giving us Asik.

 

I think they trot out

Beverley l Harden l Parsons l Terrence Jones l Howard