Finally announced Melo and Giles here: https://www.nba.com/blazers/forward...n-top-west-impressive-run-signings-and-trades Interesting narration here: Surprised to see the candor about a questionable role for Melo. Also: Come on, bring back Gabriel on a 2 way, and sign Nico. We desperately need a GLeague team.
Theoretical - If CJ were a UFA who would you guess would show interest and what kind of contract would he get?
Dwight was pretty key in the bumping around the Joker. They replaced him the slow-footed Gasol of the bench? Not a lot of shot blocking for LA now.
I said a few months ago that Marc Gasol was going to sign in Spain. That's what some Raps fans were saying and maybe things changed but it was never made official so apologies for that. Looks like he's taking the Dwight Howard role for the Lakers. I think he's limited at this stage in his career and will probably be more comfortable coming off the bench behind AD than he would be starting for the Raptors, who have signed Baynes and Boucher.
actually, Giles is not official, which is backed by the use of the word “reportedly” in the article. should just be a formality, but you don’t score until you score!
If you take Gasol's BBIQ on defense, the way he takes up space along with the way Davis protects the rim could work really well. I think being on the team that is the odds on favorite to win the title may turn back the clock for Gasol but we'll have to wait and see. I feel like Schroder, KCP, Wes, Caruso is better than their back court rotation they had in the bubble, I think Kuzma could be better and I think a re-energized Gasol may be better and a better fit than McGee or Howard since only one of them would actually be in the rotation on any given night.
Elleby signs officially: https://www.nba.com/blazers/news/2020/11/22/blazers-sign-cj-elleby No terms announced, but he will wear #16.
Now Elleby signed to a real contract apparently. Can we get Gabriel on a two way? Don't think he's played too many games.
They’re going to miss Bradley’s defense. Schroeder probably makes up for Rondo leaving. On paper, Gasol should be an upgrade over Howard, but Dwight was surprisingly good last year. Harrell gives them some punch off the bench. Yeah, as long as Davis and James stay healthy, they have to be the favorites to repeat. But it’s a long season (a bit less so than usual) and anything can happen.
Giles is official and announced - he will wear # 10: https://www.nba.com/blazers/news/2020/11/22/trail-blazers-sign-harry-giles
https://www.nba.com/blazers/news/2020/11/22/trail-blazers-sign-harry-giles Official press release for Giles. I can’t find one for Melo....
not official yet. Makes me wonder if they’re still trying to use the BAE, and if not, they’ll give Melo the BAE instead of the minimum.
Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but we can use the BAE during the season right? In that sense, it makes sense for us to keep it and have an upper hand tool to use during mid season buyouts.
