2015-16 Roster - Is it finished?

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by magnifier661, Jul 25, 2015.

  1. barfo

    barfo triggered obsessive commie pinko Staff Member Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2008
    Messages:
    32,643
    Likes Received:
    22,674
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Blazer OT board
    This. Just this.

    barfo
     
  2. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2008
    Messages:
    31,952
    Likes Received:
    40,230
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I'm not. Like I said initially, I was just answering the question that was asked previously. I'm on record previously as saying that I'm excited about rolling with the crew we currently have, with the exception of possibly dealing for McLemore if Sacramento wants a more proven commodity.
     
  3. oldmangrouch

    oldmangrouch persona non grata

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2008
    Messages:
    12,402
    Likes Received:
    6,323
    Trophy Points:
    113
    This is the way far too many fans approach free agency.

     
    BBert likes this.
  4. Draco

    Draco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2008
    Messages:
    9,315
    Likes Received:
    3,003
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Yes in 2005 when contracts could be 7 years and few teams had cap room. Expiring contracts aren't worth beans in 2015 when a third of all contracts are expiring and every team has $20+ million of cap room.
     
  5. Pinwheel1

    Pinwheel1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 13, 2008
    Messages:
    21,008
    Likes Received:
    13,564
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I think we should roll with what we have as well. Mostly because I want to see what we do have. The wings that may be available may be good, but are not "great" enough to make a difference. Lets see what we have until at least the trade deadline. I want to see what Plumlee, Aminu, Vonleh, Harkless, and even Crabbe have to offer with more playing time.

    I think Henderson's play will also be interesting to watch. Will he be good enough that we want to try to re-sign him, or good enough that contending teams want to trade for him? (Or not good enough for either)
     
  6. Draco

    Draco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2008
    Messages:
    9,315
    Likes Received:
    3,003
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Its basically the opposite side of the Batum trade. Why would we want to buy something very similar to what we were very happy to sell?

    If the price to get Batum was Vonleh, and DeRozan has more value than Batum; wouldn't we have to surrender assets above the value of Vonleh? Sounds like a horrific move for a rebuilding team.

    The CHA/POR trade worked because one team traded away a known veteran for another teams mystery box potential. One team was building with youth and the other building around veterans. A DeRozen trade might make a bit of sense for a team trying to contend next season. But for a team aiming to miss the playoffs its asinine.
     
    oldmangrouch likes this.
  7. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

    Joined:
    May 7, 2015
    Messages:
    44,368
    Likes Received:
    38,405
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Vancouver, WA
  8. Wizard Mentor

    Wizard Mentor Wizard Mentor

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2008
    Messages:
    13,835
    Likes Received:
    13,631
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Master of Xen Foro
    Location:
    La Grande, OR
    Sweet, I'll take one or more of those expirings/expireds.
     

Share This Page