In case the Hibbert thing doesn't work out. I think we actually drafted Asik in the 2nd round then traded him.....typical Blazers....
I think that would only work if no one offered Gordon a contract for the first 3 days. We can't have two max-ish offers out at once if we don't have the cap room.
Not sure what to think when it comes to the question if Hibbard is worth the max. But if these reports are true, here are my thoughts -Any concern that PA was going on the cheap ( selling a draft pick) and maybe even thinking of setting the team up to be sold can be put aside. Our rich owner is committed and as passionate as ever to bring a championship team to Ptd -there were reports of tension between KP and PA which seems to continue (PA quickly lets media know he will not consider KP now or ever for a position with the Blazers again). Is this a vindictive move . . . and before you say that would be stupid business decision know we do have a highly emotional owner who seems to make some decisions based on emotion -KP may be a victim of what he introduced to Ptd in terms of a toxic contract. How good is the new management team and can they disect the new CBA and make the offer even more toxic than in the past -We are doing to Indy what we were hoping will not be done with Batum (making a huge offer as soon as possible). Does this put a big target on the Blazes back? -What if Indy turns around and makes a big offer for Batum at the same time. How would that work? Would that make the Blazers stand down? -Does this send a signal PA is committed and will match any offer for Batum? -We are starting to see the Blazer direction as they don't offer an extension to Hickson and aggressively go after Hibbard. This free agency will be about a big man -I'm a KP fan and wish him the best in Indy. But I'm a bigger Blazer fan by far and hope Blazers get over on Indy
Indy has so little salary on the books right now, there's no way the let him walk. Still, I like this move a lot. Shows they are serious about rebuilding in a hurry and not content with small signings.
But is Nic worth the perhaps close to 12 mil per Minny is offering? I'd much rather have Hibbert starting at 12.9 mil with 4.5% raises then Nic at 11-12 mil if we did decide we had to make a choice, screw Nic if he wants that much
I didn't, just guessing. Indy has said they will match any offer. Ptd sounds like they are being aggressive and if they want to make it a tougher decision for Indy, they put terms in the contract that Indy might not want to do (like front load or pay first year within 10 days or whatever else they can think of that would suck for Indy) KP used this tatic and now I wonder if it will be used against him
It's not offered, it's signed. Like Batum. It doesn't matter when he is offered, it's when he signs the offer
Right. That's what I meant to say. In other words, I don't see Gordon not signing someone's offer sheet in 3 days. No way he's waiting in case Indiana doesn't match Hibbert because he wants to sign with us so badly lol. So we've likely got one shot at a premium FA, and Hibbert looks like he's it. Too bad Indiana is very likely to match. Sam Amico's twitter, 10 mins ago: Source familiar with Pacers' thinking says team likely to match any offer for C
Ken Berger @KBergCBS RFA Roy Hibbert's four-year, max offer sheet from Portland is worth $58.4M. Pacers center leaning that way. Indy has three days to match.
I guess I'm puzzled. I like Hibbert but I like Lopez more. I realize he had an injury but I would still offer him a max contract before Hibbert. Maybe they don't think there's any chance of Brooklyn not matching? I also would not match that offer to Batum and I probably would have drafted Lamb at 11. I guess I'll find out what a piss poor GM I am in a few years. Gotta love the internet. Saves everything you say.
How about this thinking? Hibbert played for Shaw. Shaw is from Oakland like Lillard. Also, Aldridge isn't an elite rebounder, and neither is Lopez. Hibbert would be a better fit with LA
Hibbert at a "cheap" max (i.e. coming off a rookie contract, rather than a veteran's max deal) is not a bad deal. He's young-prime, a good defender and rebounder and has some potential on offense. Big men with that profile are pretty valuable. I expect Indiana to match, and they should. But I'd be pretty happy if they didn't and Portland got him.
Well with this Dwight Howard fiasco I'm sure some kind of sign and trade will happen for the nets involving lopez
