FINDING A PF: Number 1 offseason priority

Philly could have some roster/positional issues when all there guys come back healthy next yr and there high draft picks as well

 

Probably, but we also do have a third first. And Saric may be worth that.

 

honestly don't think Philly would want that many picks as they will have enough and have enough young guys

 

Minny probably won't trade him, but I would like to have Gorgui Dieng in the frontcourt with Nurkic.

And possibly trade for Montrezl Harrell as a backup PF/C.

 

What if LA wanted to come back to where it all started in 2019. Would you be on board assuming he is still producing and that he was willing to sign at an amount that allowed us to keep our core and be able to afford solid rotational vets? My money is on him retiring with the Spurs, and probably for more money than he might be worth at that point... So, I don't think this would ever be a reality, and since it's fantasy then why not assume the Blazers have been to the finals the current year.

Would you say a seasoned s5 consisting of
Dame
CJ
Moe
LA
Nurk

Is better or worse than

Dame
Wes
Batum
LA
Rolo

Prime Dame > Young Dame
Prime CJ > Wes
Prime Moe =< Prime Batum
LA < Prime LA
Nurk > Rolo

- Overall the 2019 lineup is stronger than the previous LA roster
- Aldridge is asked to do much less than previous time here, but does what is asked with efficiency.
- Nurk plays a bigger role on the offensive end than Aldridge.
- Don't think CJ has the tools to become the defender Matthews was at his peak for us, but he's an improvement in every other category.
- Moe would play that Nic roll of do everything player. Assuming the time for development I figure Moe would be comparable to what we had with Nic.
- Aldridge on the outside of his prime at this point but at that sweet spot where they are still reliable yet not always demanding a max contract.
- Nurk already has his own TV station in Bosnia where they play his highlights 24/7. If we had a player like him instead of Rolo we are having serious discussions about who advances out of the Spurs/Grizzlies series.

 

He's my #1 target for a draft pick after 20. I don't understand why so many aren't higher on him. Instead of Draymond, I think a better comp would be a Memphis version of ZBo (from 2-3 years ago).

Holmes would be a great target. I don't think Philly will trade Saric. He's off the table... but a Crabbe trade for Holmes might be very good for both teams.

 

Rather try to sign Z-Bo this summer than ever see LA in a Portland uniform.

 

I think this draft is loaded, in the range we will be drafting, with guys that would fit nicely. I know it's a bit of a gamble to rely on draft picks. We should be looking at draft picks to come in and make our current backups more expendable to use in a trade for a PF that will fit.

 

ZBO on a vet contract would be nice. Spot minutes off the bench, he would bring a great veteran presence to our team as well.

All that age and experience in Memphis right now, lot of smart vets. Shame all the knowledge is being wasted on the Chandler Parsons Project.

 

I'd sorta like trading for on guy like Holmes and then drafting a player or two, and if Philly does not want a pick this yr we could always trade them a future pick

 

Saric is very good. but again I think Colangelo likes him. Who wouldn't? I doubt he is going anywhere.

I tell you who reminds of him is TJ Leaf. Saric is 3 years older, you give TJ 3 years of adding 18 pounds of muscle and you have a similar skill set and size.

But regardless of which PF we draft, we still need to trade for someone to fill the hole for 2-3 years while that player develops.
But I am not sure who is better than Vonleh? I would have thought Marvin Williams would be a good option. Can you believe this is his 11th year? He is not having a very good season, so I guess he would be available. But he is shooting 42% from the field.

 

Marvin Williams would be perfect

 

Patrick Patterson is so much better than a backup.

 

What I really don't want to see is being so focused on finding a defensive guy that we end up playing 4 on 5. I'd rather have a well rounded guy who is just average at everything ala Shane Batier, unless of course you somehow end up with a modern Rodman. Decent rebounder capable of 8rpg, mid range game out to 19 feet or so but also able to score in the paint a bit, capable of help defense, and also slowing down his own guy. Mostly need good BBall IQ, and motor.

 

I think the story of ZBo coming back would be very good, seeing him retire where he started. Hes still productive too, give him 15-20 minutes a game and he will still get you his trademark offensive rebounding put back game.

 

I'm a fan of Taj Gibson. Kind of guy you know what you are going to get. He will be an UFA, but coming off of a 4 yr 33m he will be looking to get paid. I think we are definitely looking for cheap productive vets at this point, so BDSFs suggestion of ZBO make much more sense.

I also think he has strong potential to break out in the playoffs as the second option for the Thunder along side Westbrook and could end up cashing in. I can also see him giving the business to Draymond... I really hope the Dubs slip because I'd love to see Thunder/Warriors in the first round.

 

I think it's far from out of the question. My prediction is that we are very active on draft day with those picks to try and free salary. If for no other reason then to prepare for Nurk. Those 3 first round picks offer the best chance to shed what some GMs in the league might consider bad contracts.

 

I think it's safe to say the Blazers likely aren't going to be in the buyers market in free agency this summer. I suspect they will be trying really hard to move Crabbe for a player of lesser $$$ value. We will use the draft picks to pre-fill in the blanks left by anticipated consolidation moves IMO.

 

Fuck the off season. We can burn that bridge when we come to it.