Trade Blazers trade away Noah Vonleh

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  1. Driew

    Driew Well-Known Member

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    Maybe NO got a good offer for Ed Davis but had to pass it up because Dame has made it clear about Ed. So NO decided well if Ed is not an option the next valuable asset for a team is Vonleh :(
     
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  2. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    I am going to miss, "Yes Noah!"
     
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    HIGHLY unlikely but I wouldn't say it is impossible that we don't show interest in Noah in the future.

    Ok, maybe too many double-negatives there. If Noah came cheap, we may consider him again someday.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    At 32 years old he'd better be the Serbian Cyborg
     
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    So you are saying he is our PF Steve Blake.
     
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    Noah Vonlaker.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    I get the people who are upset that the Blazers didn't find a way to make a meaningful trade to improve the team. That's always disappointing.

    However, on it's face the Vonleh trade seems to me to be a good trade. The Blazers didn't trade Noah (and cash) for nothing. They got a trade exception, which may or may not end up having future value. Most importantly, the trade keeps the team under the tax which will make it more economically feasible to go over the cap this summer to keep Nurk, Ed, and possibly Napier, and to potentially use the trade exceptions to sign or trade for another player.

    I get being upset that Olshey got us into contract hell in the first place. I get being hugely disappointed in not making a trade that improved the team immediately. But this specific trade to me looks like a no brainer. Plus, it opens up minutes for fan favorite Biggie ;)

    :cheers:
     
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    Hey remember that 12 million dollar exception we have and wont use consider vonlehs and even more useless asset than that.
     
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    I bet we use one of the two at some point. They last 12 months. We have until late July on one and next Feb on another.
     
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    I'd take that bet.
    I highly doubt either one gets used. 75%-90% of the TPE's league wide never get used.
     
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    Vonleh being traded for Eurotrash is the most Importer/Exporter thing ever.

     
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    I'm excited about the minutes opportunity for Swanigan now that Vonleh is gone and Collins is struggling.
     
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    You know, i COMPLETELY forgot about Swanigan's existence. I think i need to google what's his first name now lol.:biglaugh:



    Is it Noah Swanigan? Jalen Swanigan?
    Boy, i hope Calabro will get some reps on this.
     
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    Noah's best career highlight in Portland:

     
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    needs more likes. This shit is incredible.
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Better quote @TBpup wouldn't want anyone getting credit for something someone else said.
     
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    I don't understand, you mean @TBpup is really George Costanza?
     
  18. barfo

    barfo triggered obsessive commie pinko Staff Member Global Moderator

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    I believe his full name is Swanny McSwanigan.

    barfo
     
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    Let me guess, he is serving at her majesty's navy, research branch, autonomously
     
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    barfo triggered obsessive commie pinko Staff Member Global Moderator

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    I can neither confirm nor deny, as per policy.

    barfo
     
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