For what it's worth, I think they tapped into their potential and then some. Aside from individual improvement from Damian and Nic and perhaps Rolo. Which would result in overall improvement in the starting lineup. I can't imagine it getting any better
There goes all their depth. I would move Lopez in a package with McCollum, Leonard and a pick or two for him. I wouldn't get rid of all that.
What do you think will get offered that's better than that offer? I would think Indy considers themselves in win-now w/George's ability and West's age, so they need a center coming back. Which good ones (who are ready now) could be sent their way? The only ones I can think of are Bogut and Lopez. Maybe Chandler? Varejao? Horford? (who thinks he is a PF). That's fine @ 28mpg. Between Kaman and Robinson it wouldn't be a problem at all, both can go 20 mpg. (which still wouldn't be available)
lol . . . Indy would have to waive 2/3 of the players because of roster spots. But by yr end, that Blazer package would be a huge salary cap dump for some team.
I agree, would be a mistake to get rid of Robinson at this point (unless straight up or something very obvious and unrealistic). His motor is so high I think we'll see big improvements out of him this year.
I guess one way to answer this question is to ask yourself will Roy Hibbert be one of your targets next free agency and if he is who do plan you letting go for good to bring him in. And use those pieces to build a package to bring him in now
Nice to see someone use the RealGM Trade Checker instead of the copycat ESPN Trade Machine. Another reason to get Hibbert is to hurt our future opponent in the Finals.
Agree. I like Thomas. I like CJ and have a feeling about him. But you have to move something to get something. Lopez, CJ and parts. I just wouldn't move Wes for him. It leaves a hole at the two. Something I'm concerned that you and I will be discussing all year if such a deal went through.
Trade machine hipsterism? You do know that RealGM Trade Checker isn't locally sourced, right? I mean, if you like that mass produced garbage, that's fine, but I prefer the smaller, indie trade vetters.
Indy has no use for 7 people in a trade. THey have no use for a ton of "potential" guys that won't see minutes for them. They made the ECF and had the best record in the nBA. One guy like that, sure, they're not dumping him strictly for a package of prospects just because. Which is why I like my Lopez deal. They get a tiny bit younger, get a prospect in Crabbe, and get cap space which they crave./
I'm positive that Olshey will come up with a 3 or 4 team trade that will end up with the Blazers having Hibbert and Lebron. We won't have to give up much so we can use Lebron as 6th man.
They were 18-12 against the west, which is still a .600 winning percentage and better than all but 3 teams in the west against the west.
Sweet beans. Let them play a full schedule of it. It's the same as home/away records. Win just enough on the road (west) and beat the shit out of teams at home (East). Indiana is a fringe playoff team in the west. 30 games out of 82 is never going to convince me otherwise.
