We got Aminu!!!

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  1. noknobs

    noknobs Well-Known Member

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    We're losing four fifths of last years starting five and our first target in free agency is Aminu, that's why.
     
    noknobs, Jun 30, 2015
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    I like it. Good signing for a good value.
     
    BlazerCaravan, Jun 30, 2015
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  3. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Not a fan of that contract tbh
     
    PDXFonz, Jun 30, 2015
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  4. 42N8Bounce

    42N8Bounce Red Hot And Rebuilding

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    That's above the MLE. If they're planning on using CAP space, they'll have to renouncing the rights to quite a few players.
     
    42N8Bounce, Jun 30, 2015
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  5. BlazerCaravan

    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    He's the first one to sign.
     
    BlazerCaravan, Jun 30, 2015
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  6. Mediocre Man

    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    30 for 4 years
     
    Mediocre Man, Jun 30, 2015
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  7. Scalma

    Scalma Well-Known Member

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    Thats a good deal in today's market.
     
    Scalma, Jun 30, 2015
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  8. BlazerCaravan

    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    That's nearly half the price (per year) that Batum was going to charge next year, iirc.
     
    BlazerCaravan, Jun 30, 2015
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    I would have rather the Blazers gone after Carroll instead. To me, this is a sign Blazers are going into semi tanking mode. $30 million for a guy who averaged 18.5 minutes,5.6 PPG and 4.6 Reb. What a waste of cap space on a BENCH PLAYER.
     
    bradk8605, Jun 30, 2015
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    Scalma Well-Known Member

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    He's 24 years old. You haven't seen the best of him yet
     
    Scalma, Jun 30, 2015
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    That is fair value for him. Trying to low ball him would not have landed him in the first 15 minutes of free agency. He was one of my targets. We need
    a defensive minded wing. Good start.
     
    Pinwheel1, Jun 30, 2015
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    As I stated in the other Aminu Thread: Blazers Should have gone after Carroll instead. $30 million for a guy who averaged 18.5 minutes,5.6 PPG and 4.6 Reb. What a waste of cap space on a BENCH PLAYER.
     
    bradk8605, Jun 30, 2015
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  13. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    Now think about the pitch to Aldridge if we get Hibbert? That's a damn good team bro
     
    magnifier661, Jun 30, 2015
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    If we truly wanted Aminu, I'd much rather pay him this long term than what he could command in 2 years. I think of the last 2 years in his contract as a bargain.
     
    Duckhook, Jun 30, 2015
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  15. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    This is an extremely valid point. Thanks.
     
    PDXFonz, Jun 30, 2015
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    I'll say this... I was never impressed with aminu until his play in the playoffs this year for Dallas. He looked like the only guy trying to win at times
     
    blazedanugz, Jun 30, 2015
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  17. santeesioux

    santeesioux Just keep on scrolling by

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    Shit, this is totally going to be their biggest signing, isn't it?
     
    santeesioux, Jun 30, 2015
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  18. KingSpeed

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    Is Aminu his first or last name? Can he play SF? Will he start?
     
    KingSpeed, Jun 30, 2015
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  19. SlyPokerDog

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    Can we add an L to his name so it sorta sounds like Lebron?

    Laminu!
     
    SlyPokerDog, Jun 30, 2015
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  20. BLAZINGGIANTS

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    Yeah. I agree.
     
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