Blazers maybe make offer to Matthews?

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    Richard Dumas could fucking play. He just liked the cocaine. :(

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    Wes Matthews and Rudy aren't really comparable players. Matthews is more of a short SF. He was a SF in college and he doesn't really have SG skills. I see him as a hustling defender. That ain't Rudy. Rudy on the other hand is a much better passer and runs around off screens (or at least, if he's used right).

    I see Matthews as basically a Webster replacement. It would be odd if he cost more.
     
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    I would rather have Pendergraf and Rudy than Turiaf. Save Rudy for another trade.
     
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    [video=youtube;X8S9JOngLIk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8S9JOngLIk[/video]
     
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    ^ The biggest highlight in that long video was the D on Kobe. An asset like that coming off the bench adds a lot to this team. Because right now I see that area as a big need on this team. Way more than a banger at the back up PF.
     
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    12.3 PER, got abused by Kobe Bryant in the playoffs, 38% 3pt, gets to the line 3 times per 36/minutes.

    Basically, he's a shorter version of Martell Webster.

    Whoopity-Doo!
     
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    Ideally Portland can convince him to came here and be a back up rather than a starter in Utah. Then when Utah matches our offer to him, we can work a sign and trade with Rudy.

    You guys do realize that Utah will match our offer, right?
     
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    I'm assuming that they will. They almost have to do it. They can't be Prtich-slapped out of three players, can they (Boozer/Brewer after the Millsap signing last summer)?
     
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    I don't see a problem with that considering we don't have Webster anymore. It's not like he is a duplication of anyone on the roster. I agree Utah will match, but I still think we need one wing player that can back up Roy and/or Batum on the defensive end. Udoka would be a nice cheap alternative if available. Is he a free agent?
     
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    If he is a shorter version of Martell and we can get him for 1/2 what Martell was paid - that's a coup!
     
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    Well, I was hoping that the Blazers see Babbit as an upgrade over Martell, which means Matthews is 3rd string, right?
     
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    Wrong IMO. You are intent in making him a sf even though he started last year for the Jazz at SG. I think he plays both positions. But I only see them offering him a contract if they feel Rudy will be gone.
     
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    I think it's about his upside. He's shown flashes and could be that annoying pest down the road like Raja Bell.
     
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    He is more of a SG that can play SF but not against many teams.
     
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    I'm guessing they see it more as Babbitt replacing Rudy, and Matthews replacing Webster.
     
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