And our front office doesn't seem to have any leaks outside of Neil leaking stuff to Woj once in a while.
I think he intentionally keeps things quiet, but tells Woj what's happening, so Woj can break the news first when there's actually something to report - like signing Whiteside.
I still think Olshey will try his hand at Horford and Whiteside before Howard. As we get closer and closer to July 1st, and the Blazers aren't mentioned as having a meeting set with any of these three players, I find myself wondering what Neil is up too...At first there seemed to be a large inclination by analysts for Horford, then Whiteside, and now the resignation that is Howard
After Biyombo, I'd probably just keep what we got. Even Plumlee's better than Biyombo, but he brings things we desperately need in shot blocking and rebounding. I'm also a proponent of resigning Leonard if its not at a ridiculous price. He's 3rd on my priority list behind Harkless and Crabbe though.
I think he's better than our current Centers, does a very good job defensively, a very team player, smart, moves well without the ball, does the little things, setting screens, etc. I heard criticism about his game in the finals and maybe he still wasn't ready but from what I've seen of him he makes his team better, a good plus/minus player, and would enable us to move our other bigs somewhat down the rotation and make them more effective
Man, I hope to Holy Goodness it's not Whiteside. He's like if Biyombo was as old as people think he is, except without the track record of not being a knucklehead. ANd the small matter of his team being worse defensively when he's on the floor. Or leading the league in goaltending. I don't think Dwight will come here, and I don't want to pay a 10yr max for him, but I'd absolutely think he was a better fit than Whiteside. Frankly, I'd like to see us spend money on a shorter-term, smaller deal for Pau Gasol. But if he says no, Biyombo is likely the best fit of he, Howard and Hassan.
My biggest fear is that Whiteside has beasted for a contract, then will turn into JJ Hickson...I would hope our staff and roster could get him on the same page but he has that vibe about him. I'd almost rather give a shot to Larry Sanders on an affordable contract and see if it wasn't less of a risk
Old data. HW is no longer a knucklehead. He's been upgraded to moron. He'll improve as least to idiot, and maybe even average, in his 1st year as a Blazer.
This... I love the Plumbster and want him back! Every time he does something good I look over at Mr. Spud and say, "He's got gigantic Plums doesn't he?" It just makes the NBA experience that much more enjoyable for me.
I would rate him pretty high. Once you get past Whiteside, Howard (not even going to mention Horford) and possibly Aldrich then I would take Boban. Plus it would be great to steal someone from the Spurs. If they don't get a big time free agent this summer though (and I don't expect them to this time around, honestly) then I think there is no way they let him go.
