We already got enough for him the first time!
On how many attempts and on what percentage? How is his play-making for others, defense, etc? We're not looking for a high volume shooter on low...
Agreed.... though this is my answer for every player on the roster, every season.
Which is so much better than having 3 guards who should be playing 24 minutes, but are forced to play more than they're ready for. I think the...
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I agree. The argument that it would be better if we signed him to the minimum is true, but that would be true with any signing. And clearly, Dame...
The market says otherwise
This is what happens when you offer a player who is getting paid by another team a minimum deal: You don't get him... [MEDIA]
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I 100% agree with this. Dame may get hurt in rehab and never play again. That would be a bad deal for Portland and it would be a bad signing. There...
Luck = Preperation + Opportunity
Was Dame open to signing for the minimum? If he was, I'd assume Portland would've taken him up on it in a second. To me, the logical assumption is...
Thanks for the breakdown!
I guess I don't get your point. We've had a 1:1 exchange, so yes, we're equally invested. Your concern with the usage of the MLE to sign Dame is...
Agreed on both takes!
I think I'm following(ish). So did the Dame signing really impact their ability to offer Deni an extension he was likely to agree to this summer?
That's incorrect. You're looking at cap-hit vs actual payment.
Screw Olshey!
Yes, you are correct. Ayton agreed to take less to get out of his contract, but gets the full amount of what was agreed to plus the amount the Lakers...
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