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So I've been checking up on Tim Quarterman in the D-League and he's been totally overshadowed by ex-Blazer Cliff Alexander. Here's his latest performance. Is it just me or does he (a) look a lot skinnier, and (b) have more moves (and a three point shot!)?


Somebody's going to give him another chance soon.
(Quarterman has looked better than RJ Hunter, which makes me sad. From NCAA hero to out-of-the-league in pretty short order.)
 
He would fit nicely with Nurk. We will need some more size with Davis out and Meyers .....out of it.
 
Who did we cut Cliff for last time? I don't recall off the top of my head.

Shabazz Napier seems to have improved. I would not have much of a problem of cutting Quarterman to sign Cliff. In fact, I would probably do that one if I was in charge.
 
Pat C is on the roster for whatever reason. Tell this kid to go play baseball before it is too late. Meyers should go play volleyball too, that way we won't have to watch him half jump for rebounds that don't happen. Fake jumps fit in volleyball.
 
KeepOnRollin said:
Who did we cut Cliff for last time? I don't recall off the top of my head.

Shabazz Napier seems to have improved. I would not have much of a problem of cutting Quarterman to sign Cliff. In fact, I would probably do that one if I was in charge.
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They still thought Ezeli would play this season before they cut Cliff.....he played well in the last D league game but actually I watched him play earlier in D league and he didn't do much.
 
riverman said:
They still thought Ezeli would play this season before they cut Cliff.....he played well in the last D league game but actually I watched him play earlier in D league and he didn't do much.
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Yep. Cut him over the summer to sign Ezeli. Will still be a good idea if we can trade Ezeli during draft. Otherwise it sucks.
 
I was a fan of Alexander. Young guy with a ton of talent.

Next year I believe the new CBA allows teams to keep 17 players under contract, with 2 in the D(G)-League. Who to cut to make room?

Here's our current roster:
(G) Damian Lillard, 6-3, 26 yrs
(G) CJ McCollum, 6-4, 25 yrs
(G) Allen Crabbe, 6-6, 24 yrs
(G) Shabazz Napier, 6-1, 25 yrs
(G) Tim Quarterman, 6-6, 22 yrs (non-guaranteed)
(G) Pat Connaughton, 6-5, 24 yrs (non-guaranteed)

(G-F) Evan Turner, 6-7, 28 yrs

(F) Mo Harkless, 6-8, 23 yrs
(F) Al-Farouq Aminu, 6-10, 27 yrs
(F) Noah Vonleh, 6-9, 21 yrs
(F) Jake Layman, 6-9, 22 yrs

(F-C) Meyers Leonard, 7-1, 25 yrs

(C) Jusuf Nurkic, 6-11, 22 yrs
(C) Ed Davis, 6-10, 27 yrs
(C) Festus Ezeli, 6-11, 27 yrs ($1M guaranteed)

1st Round Draft Choice (#13)
1st Round Draft Choice (#23)
1st Round Draft Choice (#28)

We've got 15 guys under contract, with 3 1st round draft choices. We really only need to make two cuts to make room for Alexander.

I'd cut Connaughton (non-guaranteed), and Ezeli (Lux tax issues) and look to draft one guard and 2 bigs.

Keep in mind that Alexander is still only 21 years old.
 
Bring him back pls. He can be that junkyard dog either off the bench or next to Nurk.
 
Some of you as fans need to start thinking of adding better talent to our bench rotation than guys like Alexander.

I'm fucking tired of being this team. Suck or be great. This shit isn't getting it done. NO needs to figure out a way to take the next step. So far he has failed miserably
 
Mediocre Man said:
Some of you as fans need to start thinking of adding better talent to our bench rotation than guys like Alexander.

I'm fucking tired of being this team. Suck or be great. This shit isn't getting it done. NO needs to figure out a way to take the next step. So far he has failed miserably
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Don't tell me what to think. Keep your negative energy, I don't want it.
 
He was traded to Long Island for a 3rd round pick.....says something...word is he lacks footwork and finesse but is fast and strong. He did nothing for us in summer league....I think Vonleh would school him. Layman might school him....I don't see a rotation player in Cliff Alexander yet..
 
riverman said:
what...you don't like Nurkic? C'mon....moved my needle
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I lobbied for a Nurk trade and he has surprised me how fast he has fit in and frankly how good he has been. Now we have to either dratf or trade for a PF that will fit well with him and a better backup C than Meyers (that should not be difficult)
 
Scalma said:
Don't tell me what to think. Keep your negative energy, I don't want it.
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Assuming i was speaking to you is quite bold.

So me wanting to win a championship instead of getting excited to sign a d league scrub like Cliff Alexander is being negative?

Interesting. Its like your way of thinking or the highway, right?
 
Mediocre Man said:
Assuming i was speaking to you is quite bold.

So me wanting to win a championship instead of getting excited to sign a d league scrub like Cliff Alexander is being negative?

Interesting. Its like your way of thinking or the highway, right?
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You were speaking to the people in the thread that wanted cliff Alexander, right? So, I'm included in that. Feel free to clarify who you were speaking to though.

Saying Olshey has "failed miserably" after he acquires a guy like Nurkic? Now THAT is quite bold.
 
riverman said:
He was traded to Long Island for a 3rd round pick.....says something...word is he lacks footwork and finesse but is fast and strong. He did nothing for us in summer league....I think Vonleh would school him. Layman might school him....I don't see a rotation player in Cliff Alexander yet..
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You're probably right: I remember thinking he was pretty BBIQ-challenged. HOWEVER, he does have ridiculously long arms, and he is just 21 still.

Here's his player page: http://dleague.nba.com/player/cliff-alexander/
 
The D-League is the 6'8" and below rat ball league. Also, why does it always seem that our guys that we send to the D-League are putting up their highlights while being blown out by 20?
 
Scalma said:
You were speaking to the people in the thread that wanted cliff Alexander, right? So, I'm included in that. Feel free to clarify who you were speaking to though.

Saying Olshey has "failed miserably" after he acquires a guy like Nurkic? Now THAT is quite bold.
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Failed miserably in getting us to the next level
 
Mediocre Man said:
Failed miserably in getting us to the next level
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Did he though? The addition of Nurkic has proven him correct on not giving someone like biyombo or Mozgov 70m in the summer. Everyone complains about Turners contract but he's a better play than either one of those guys. Or do you blame Olshey for not getting Whiteside to leave money on the table and life in Miami?

As for actual play, I'd argue that with Nurk, we are about to get to that next level. Wait until Turner gets back as well. That's our most consistent defender and another ballhandler.

Season ain't over yet.
 
Mediocre Man said:
Some of you as fans need to start thinking of adding better talent to our bench rotation than guys like Alexander.

I'm fucking tired of being this team. Suck or be great. This shit isn't getting it done. NO needs to figure out a way to take the next step. So far he has failed miserably
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No inconsistency - Make consolidation trade, sign a beast who's gained some experience, is familiar with our system, and is cheap.

Of course, even if we traded Biebs for a first rounder in 2050, and signed Cliff, we'd be better right away!
 
LuckyShot said:
The D-League is the 6'8" and below rat ball league. Also, why does it always seem that our guys that we send to the D-League are putting up their highlights while being blown out by 20?
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The name D league is an oxymoron...everybody there is trying to showboat and get theirs and it's a revolving roster door. Glad they named it the G league..G for get yours
 
riverman said:
The name D league is an oxymoron...everybody there is trying to showboat and get theirs and it's a revolving roster door. Glad they named it the G league..G for get yours
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I'm going to call it the G spot.

barfo
 
Mediocre Man said:
Assuming i was speaking to you is quite bold.

So me wanting to win a championship instead of getting excited to sign a d league scrub like Cliff Alexander is being negative?

Interesting. Its like your way of thinking or the highway, right?
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Would you rather Leonard play than Cliff Alexander. I mean, dude, it'd be cool if we could get LeBron but we can't. NO has done great with what he has to work with. Drafted Lillard and CJ, signed Aminu on cheap, turned a non-lottery pick into Plumlee and flipped him for Nurkic, one of the best young centers in the league. I'm happy with how NO is doing.
 
KingSpeed said:
Would you rather Leonard play than Cliff Alexander. I mean, dude, it'd be cool if we could get LeBron but we can't. NO has done great with what he has to work with. Drafted Lillard and CJ, signed Aminu on cheap, turned a non-lottery pick into Plumlee and flipped him for Nurkic, one of the best young centers in the league. I'm happy with how NO is doing.
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Cant count Lillard. That was PAs pick. Olshey said that himself
 
I really like Alexander. I remember his High School highlights; people were talking about him being the next LeBron James.

It didn't quite work out like that though, did it?

Send Meyers to D-league, and pick up Alexander. I wanna see what he does.
 
Mediocre Man said:
Some of you as fans need to start thinking of adding better talent to our bench rotation than guys like Alexander.

I'm fucking tired of being this team. Suck or be great. This shit isn't getting it done. NO needs to figure out a way to take the next step. So far he has failed miserably
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Mediocre Man said:
Assuming i was speaking to you is quite bold.

So me wanting to win a championship instead of getting excited to sign a d league scrub like Cliff Alexander is being negative?

Interesting. Its like your way of thinking or the highway, right?
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Ummm.....those two don't quit ego together....just sayin'
 
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