Exclusive Official Buyout Thread (Aka Neil's dumpster dive for bargains)

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  1. KSF-ERIC

    KSF-ERIC Well-Known Member

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    Dude. Injuries happen. Every year, people think we're too deep and every year, we barely have any healthy bodies at some point in the season. YOU CANNOT HAVE TOO MUCH TALENT.
     
    KSF-ERIC, Mar 25, 2021
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    The Blazers were on Harden's list. Dame can't force the trade to happen though.Melo definitely came to play with Dame. We might get buy out candidates who want to play with Dame. Enes wanted to play with Dame.
     
    KSF-ERIC, Mar 25, 2021
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    None of these guys would get minutes, the best way our team can improve is if Ant and Nas step up.
     
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    Actually there are some other players that appear like decent prospects. I'd prefer to target a PF or C.

    Alize Johnson (PF) - Currently on a 10-day contract with the Nets. Appears to makes quick decisions and is a willing passer.


    Tyler Cook (PF) - Currently on a 10-day contract with Detroit. Is quick and has good reaction to the ball.


    Freddie Gillespie (PF) - From Baylor and has some nice defense.


    Louis King (SF) - Played at Oregon, but is young with a lot of potential still
     
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    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    yeah, injuries happen. And thats why getting Mo is dumb, since he's not going to play.
     
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    Can someone tell me the timeline on Collins? Will he be back this season? Will he ever suit up for Portland again?
     
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    there was an article by Quick that cited a possibility of him returning before the playoffs. it's a 4-6 month recovery and he had surgery in late december.
     
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    yoooo i forgot Boogie Cousins is also available probably
     
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    Olynyk for sure. He fits a need. A big with range.
     
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    yeah, Dame's a bad recruiter. In fact, Dame is such a bad recruiter Portland could not attract any good free agent for years before Dame arrived. Reverse butterfly effect
     
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    Who knows....but, Tuesday night in the Brooklyn game he still had a boot on. Regular season ends in less than 7 weeks
     
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    Breaking News: All buyout players will sign with the Nets
     
    DDolla, Mar 25, 2021
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    The buyout players are banding together to form their own expansion team.
     
    PCmor7, Mar 25, 2021
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    I like how Aldridge is taking meetings like this is his free agency while in his prime. He doesn't realize he's gonna be a 10th man on a team and barely get off the bench in the playoffs. This dude has no realization of how much his game has fallen
     
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    thanks for proof that the blazers aren’t interested in him.
     
    Scalma, Mar 26, 2021
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    James Johnson is another name I’ve seen as a possible buyout candidate. I would take him over most of the other names I’ve seen thrown out there. Very good defender. Big body. Can pass it.
     
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    Leaning in heavily on the "who knows" bit, cuz I sure as hell don't, but worth mentioning that a boot isn't always indicative of progress or lack there-of. Often guys with dings don boots for a couple days to maintain swelling, protect those dings, add stability, etc., it's a common occurrence in the NFL for a guy to be seen in a boot on Thursday and play with little/no affects on Sunday.

    Again, I have ZERO insight into ZCo's recovery, just saying that him still being in a boot doesn't tell us much other than he's not all the way back, which, duh.
     
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    There is the overly optimistic hope he could return just before or during the playoffs. He probably won't return till next season, if he isn't traded in the offseason.
     
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    he’s a restricted free agent who hasn’t really played in two seasons. Doubt there’s a market for him, and he should be affordable to retain. Kanter and Giles are both free agents. And for all the good Kanter does and how great of a guy he is, I would still take a healthy Collins over him. We miss Collins more than some think.
     
    Scalma, Mar 26, 2021
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