If Wes is out for an extended time who should we fill our roster out with?

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  1. PtldPlatypus

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

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    Sure, but that's a salary exception, not a roster exception. That exception would allow us to pay more than the vet minimum to fill our 15th spot, but it would not permit us to sign a second player in addition to the roster spot we already have.

    Are there any FA's out there for whom this would be an issue? I imagine that anyone who actually wants to play would sign for whatever we'd offer.
     
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    Yeah, that's true. I thought it was understood that we'd have to use the last roster spot. Other than Ray Allen, who apparently said no, I can't think of another 2G that we'd want to waste the money on.
     
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    It's a shame Elliot Williams was just snatched up by the Pelicans.
    Would like to have seen him given another shot with the Blazers.
     
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    BlazerWookee UNTILT THE DAMN PINWHEEL!

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    His was the first name to come to mind for me, too.

    Stupid Pelicans...
     
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    No, that was the basis of yuyuza's question that RR7 replied to. He was asking if we would be eligible for a disability hardship which would permit us to bring in two different players if we were so inclined. Which we're not.
     
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    ripcityboy Well-Known Member

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    Somebody healthy who isn't a complete jerk or have a drug problem.
     
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    The Clippers just signed Nate Robinson to a 10-day contract. So, he's off the table - for now.

    BNM
     
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    Nate Robinson was not a difference maker for the Blazers. There's a reason he can't stick anywhere. My choice would have been Elliot Williams but that's not an option. I trust Olshey to do the right thing and if that's standing pat, there's probably good reason. Allen Crabbe had a terrific 7 game stretch this season on both sides of the court. He can play and has length that CJ lacks. Gee is a good defender. The Spurs keep finding these guys in the D league and that's where I'd look to finish off the season without breaking the bank. Fortunately we have enough regular games left to get AAA into the flow of the team. We'll be fine. It's not the roster that worries me, it's the fans.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    We have time to audition CJ before making a decision.

    I don't want Nate at all but I did want E Will before he got picked up.
     
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    We need guys who can get their own shot without being setup. Knowing this, Crabbe is eliminated since he is more of a set-up guy. CJ can definitely get his own shot. Another guy I'd give a look at is Seth Curry who is ripping it up in the D-League.
     
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    E Will is only on a 10 day contract... can we sign him to a 10 day or is there provisions to that?

    Seth Curry would be nice.
     
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    YES! Listen to this man!
     
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    Nate Robinson was sensational in the 2013 playoffs and a difference maker in the 2010 Finals, riverman.
     
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    bulls_with_booz We're Selfish

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    He also fucked up his knee and can't play defense very well.
     
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    The defense is the problem but he personally won 2 games in the 2013 playoffs. That's more than Taurean Green can say.
     
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    bulls_with_booz We're Selfish

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    I love Nate. Aaron Brooks has been playing some God awful basketball as a starter. Abysmal shooting percentages. We should have signed Nate, Moore has been good but he's an SG so...eh.

    He has declined now though. He isn't Nate "2013" Robinson.
     
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    Because he's still a fan favorite.
     
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    Or that he was ripping up the D league and could have filled a hole.

    But don't let that cloud your judgement and agenda. :)
     
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    Kaponen, Monia, I'm sure they would tear up the D-League also. To bad we can't get one of them back.
     
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