Yes they could match, even after they give Aldridge max money. Problem is, they have 3 days to do this. If Aldridge sees Olshey will build a winner, then why not wait? Take a chance that Spurs won't match because they want Aldridge, then resign with Portland. If SAS doesn't match, then could you imagine how good the team could be? Dame, Henderson, Leonard, Aldridge and Plumlee or Hibbert? That along is a huge upgrade over what the Spurs without Leonard is. I don't care if you have pops as your coach.
I thought Deng and Harris were unrestricted...and I disagree that money doesn't mean anything in Portland. It means something everywhere. I rarley hear anyone talking about Paul Allen's checkbook here either, so I don't get the point you're making.
No, Deng, Harris(rfa but the magic just drafted a 3) and Carroll are totally obtainable. I was talking about guys like Butler and Kawhi. The money in Portland usually isn't meant for open market free agents, just "our guys"
That's what I'm saying. Offer Kawhi the max with the hope that they don't match because they're hoping to sign LA.
And if they don't match and Aldridge goes there, offer Love max. Dame, Anderson, Kawhi, Love, Hibbert is a dame good consolation prize from Dame, Henderson, Kawhi, Aldridge and Hibbert. Love would be a fool not to sign with Portland, if his choices are LA, Dallas or here.
Hibbert for existing contracts. We have 43 mil in cap space. Leonard's max is 15 mil. Loves max is 20. We could even use 5 extra mil to spice up getting Hibbert
Doesn't mean shit! Of course he's going to deny reports. All there doing is just trying to calm the fans & Media hype down.
Olshey also mentioned last night that he talks to aldridge a couple times a week. I'm pretty sure those conversations have more to do with Olsheys plans in free agency and who LA would like to play with rather than contract discussions.
