2016 Free Agency Thread

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  1. Wizard Mentor

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    OK, thanks (but, if seriously, if he was going to, he probably would have already).
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    To me, CJ is a trade asset. Allen Crabbe is a capable starter, which means CJ can be used to acquire a similar star player at another position of need. Power forward is a weakness right now. If we can sign a quality center, then power forward is the next position that needs to be upgraded. Seems logical to me.
     
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    I completely disagree. When you have an RFA, you almost always extend the QO, because it basically doesn't cost you anything. Always good to retain options for as long as possible.
     
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    You're probably right, but this isn't what the Rockets did with T. Jones.
     
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    Yep, and it's kind of a big deal, because it almost never happens.
     
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    But what PF do you have in mind that is of at least equal value or close to what CJ brings to us?
     
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    If we trade CJ then SG would be a weakness that we would need to upgrade.
     
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    Some examples of Qualifying Offers pulled in the past after extending them to a player:
    Celtics and Jeff Green in 2012 (Heart issue had a lot to do with this though)
    Pacers and Tyler Hansbrough in 2013
    Magic and ETwaun Moore in 2014

    There are others and it is rare but it does happen.
     
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    CJ moved past the trade asset stage and is on the brink of franchise player stage. His value to us is greater than what it is to any other team because of his connection with Dame on and off the floor.
     
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    http://www.csnnw.com/portland-trail...-being-briefed-trail-blazers-plan-free-agency

    "Damian Lillard said Neil Olshey has briefed him on the Trail Blazers’ free agency plan, and the star point guard said it left him feeling “excited.’’

    Lillard said he is “somewhat” in the know of Olshey’s plans when free agency opens Thursday night at 9 p.m. Portland time, but he chose to let Olshey’s actions do the talking.

    “I will keep that in house,’’ Lillard said. “You all will find out soon.’’

    Lillard was coy when asked whether he is scheduled to meet with free agents, saying “maybe … maaaaybe” while smiling and rubbing his chin."

    You get the feeling Dame has a pretty good idea     and that Neil has run at least his fairly specific direction passed Dame to see what he thinks and out of courtesy to the acknowledged Blazer leader.
     
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    I love this kid

    This quote almost sounds like it's aimed at Howard.
     
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    I just saw a report that the mavs are gonna meet with Batum - How the heck are they gonna sign Conley , Batum and Whiteside ?
     
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    Haven't had leadership like this since Pippen. Even that was sort of a wash
     
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    Like him as a backup combo guard.
     
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    I wonder if Dame got some floor mats with that used car Neil sold him?
     
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    I wouldn't mind Andrew Nicholson off that list.
     
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    The name that we were all discussing was Blake Griffin.
     
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    That must have been who Erik had sex with
     
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    Canaan, Ennis, and Rudez are guys I like on that list.
     
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