Blazers Off-Season Grade?

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  1. Stevenson

    Stevenson Old School

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    C+

    And that's generous.
     
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  2. Stevenson

    Stevenson Old School

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    The bench is marginally better than last year. Hence my "+"
     
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  3. JFizzleRaider

    JFizzleRaider Yeast Lords Global Moderator

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    What were you guys expecting this off-season? LeBron to come walking throught that door?
     
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  4. RoyToy

    RoyToy Clown Town

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    C-

    Kaman is meh but is better than Freeland and Leonard

    Blake is terrible

    The Blazers didn't get better
     
    RoyToy, Jul 10, 2014
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    A+ for not being dumb like a lot of other teams and signing average player "A" to a terrible contract.
     
    PDXFonz, Jul 10, 2014
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    craigehlo Elite Wing

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    If we had the cash, I bet the Blazers would have mad a terrible signing.

    Honestly, I don't think anyone expected any large moved with next years cap flexibility looming.

    B-
     
    craigehlo, Jul 10, 2014
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  7. e_blazer

    e_blazer Rip City Fan

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    I guess I didn't get the memo where July 10 is both the beginning and end date for off-season moves.
     
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    A trade (like last year)? A signing of a player for less than they were expected to receive (like last year)? A player choosing us over someone else (like last year)?
     
    PtldPlatypus, Jul 10, 2014
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    I put it at a D. Mo & Blake are about equal. I don't like giving Kaman that much money & limiting the flexibility.

    Don't see the team being better or worse. The D is because I think there were missed opportunities to do something better.
     
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    For the Blazers to get better

    That didn't happen
     
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    Blazers have used up both their exceptions & have 15 players under contract. Portland is done unless it is cutting Claver & signing a vet minimum.... So they ARE done for this off-season.
     
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  12. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

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    Incomplete.

    Deal coming soon.
     
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    I give it a C+ because it was about all we could realistically do, what I would like to see is a trade of 2 or 3 of our bench guys for a player like Thad Young or a Henson from the Bucks.
     
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    Have you heard of a thing called a "trade"? I'd be surprised if the Blazers don't make an additional move to improve the backup SF spot over Wright.
     
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    I'd give it a D but neither Kaman or Blake play it

    oOoOoOoOoOoOoooooooooooooo
     
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    Are we trying to catch the Twolves for the team with the most white guys? :)
     
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  17. HailBlazers

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    Yea yea yea, we heard the same story last year.

    "Marginally?" We got a former All-Star Center and a PG who actually is one, addressing two of our most glaring deficiencies. Both with very reasonable and flexible contracts I might add.
     
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  18. KeepOnRollin

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    I am not convinced it is over so I would wait to grade this.
     
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  19. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    We addressed needs. All we had to work with was the MLE and BAE. Obviously there were sexier options out there than Blake and Kaman, but they're solid guys. They're not flashy, but they get the job done. These are the kinds of moves that the Spurs make on a consistent basis. They bring in vets who know how to play and don't make waves.

    Obviously the grade is incomplete because the offseason is over, but right now I'd give Neil a B-.
     
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    B+, we added players that want to be here and they fit the roster well with their styles of play all while not overpaying.
     
    BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94, Jul 10, 2014
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