Tank, or mediocrity?

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Rastapopoulos, Jun 30, 2015.

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What shall we do with our cap space assuming LA's gone?

  1. Re-sign our beloved free agents (Wes and RoLo) and see what's left

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    3.8%

  2. Try to sign DeAndre Jordan

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. Try to sign Monroe

    8 vote(s)
    30.8%

  4. Try to sign Tobias Harris (RFA)

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    15.4%

  5. Try to sign Khris Middleton (RFA)

    9 vote(s)
    34.6%

  6. Try to sign Danny Green

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    7.7%

  7. Let other teams know "you can unload your unwanted contracts on us in return for picks"

    7 vote(s)
    26.9%

  8. Blow it all on penny whistles and moon pie

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    19.2%
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  1. RoyToy

    RoyToy Clown Town

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    Feels like this team is fucked going forward next season

    Aldridge is most likely gone and the Blazers just don't attract the best free agents.
     
    RoyToy, Jun 30, 2015
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  2. Pinwheel1

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    "If you build it, he will come" theory is our best option. Right now there is too much "unknown" about the team's future. It is a harder sell. Our best chance is to put together the best team we can and fill that missing piece with a FA. If a players sees himself as that missing piece he will land in Portland. Just like Charles wanted to do in the 90's.

    LMA would help, but if we lose him then we better hope either Vonleh or Meyers impresses everyone.
     
    Pinwheel1, Jun 30, 2015
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  3. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

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    can't tank, we lose our pick next year unless we are one of the worst teams in the league
     
    EL PRESIDENTE, Jun 30, 2015
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  4. Wizard Mentor

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    This.
     
    Wizard Mentor, Jun 30, 2015
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  5. BrianFromWA

    BrianFromWA Editor in Chief Staff Member Editor in Chief

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    We just need to not make the playoffs to keep our pick. And frankly, that's a non-zero possibility from today's vantage point.
     
    BrianFromWA, Jun 30, 2015
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  6. Rastapopoulos

    Rastapopoulos Well-Known Member

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    Wow - don't sugar-coat it!
     
    Rastapopoulos, Jun 30, 2015
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  7. BlazerWookee

    BlazerWookee UNTILT THE DAMN PINWHEEL!

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    "Most likely," lol...
     
    BlazerWookee, Jun 30, 2015
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    The pick is lottery protected next year and the following year, so unless you're envisioning a "tank, but somehow make the playoffs scenario", then yes, we can tank...
     
    glazeduck, Jun 30, 2015
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  9. Rastapopoulos

    Rastapopoulos Well-Known Member

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    Tristan Thompson seems to be something of a forgotten man in free agency. He was a big part of the Cavs' run.
     
    Rastapopoulos, Jun 30, 2015
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  10. KeepOnRollin

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    Because he is Restricted and seems like a stone-cold lock to resign with the Cavs. LeBron wants him more than Love.
     
    KeepOnRollin, Jun 30, 2015
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  11. HailBlazers

    HailBlazers RipCity

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    A wise man once said, feelings are not a accurate barometer of reality.
     
    HailBlazers, Jun 30, 2015
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    Go after Khris Middleton, Tobias Harris and Greg Monroe. You get one of them they're young enough that you can still classify it as a "tank" if you want, but they're another young piece that will get you somewhere. Plus, the draft next year sucks, so there's no point in tanking anyway.
    and why would we trade Dame???? So we can "tank" for years hoping for someone just like him? That's dumb.
     
    BonesJones, Jun 30, 2015
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  13. 3RA1N1AC

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    Try to grab one of the rfa youngsters and absorb as many one year deals as you can with pick compensation. Draft a stud and go for a quick rebuild next year with the cap space and hopefully a bright outlook.
     
    3RA1N1AC, Jun 30, 2015
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