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  1. Orion Bailey

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    Great post but you got me here. LOL

    Isn't that true for any team in any sport in history? If you cant outscore your opponent, you will lose.
    I get what you're saying, but this was worded funny to me. :)
     
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    I hate to admit it. But that guy was one of the greatest frontmen in rock history though. He was just crazier than s shit house rat. Now he looks fat meth head who switched back to Guinness.
     
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    Last year at this point in the season, the Blazers were 4-7 and had suffered two blowouts at the hands of the Suns, and one each to Detroit, SAN Antonio, and Charlotte. This year, the Blazers are 7-4. The 4 losses have been to the two best teams in the West (LAC 2x and GSW 1) and to a really good Bulls team. The team isn't playing well, but I'm not ready to panic.
     
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    I'm content with this team. Right about exactly where I had them. On pace for 46 wins? Only asking because that's what I predicted. NOT 64 WINS AND THE #1 SPOT OUT WEST!!!!!!
     
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    Because we now have the 2nd highest payroll in the league, so the hope of adding another big piece is gone. We'd have to strike gold in the draft.
     
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    That's because you're playing on pro. Bump it up to the highest level under Hall of Fame (I think that's Superstar).
     
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    We wouldn't have had cap room next year regardless. Signing everyone at least gave us trade pieces.
     
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    Those "trade pieces" would have NEGATIVE value in a trade. Vonleh, Plumlee, and Layman's contracts are also going to expire while our 3 dark horses are still on the books, and we'll still likely be right up against the luxury tax threshold.
     
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    Axl got woke:

     
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