Lowe: Nurkic is taking qualifying offer

I'm not sure how I feel about this. I'd feel better if Nurk were locked up on a reasonable deal. I get that some suspect once he gets paid he'll stop beasting. I also get that Nurk probably doesn't want a reasonable deal; he wants a bigger payday. I guess I'll leave the strategy alone and let someone else explain to me which is better for the Blazers.

 

If Nurk wants to play games we should explore Turner, Nurk, and Biggie for Whiteside and Winslow.

 

I think the $4.75M number is right. This article discusses how it's calculated depending upon when a player was drafted and whether he's achieved starter status:

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2018/04...ers-will-be-impacted-by-starter-criteria.html

One thing that this would do for the Blazers would be to enable them to avoid going into LT for at least another year. That's good because that would avoid repeater status until ET's and Meyers' contracts expire.

 

I don't see this as him playing games. I'd be surprised if the Blazers weren't 100% in favor of this approach.

 

As someone married to Mrs. HCP, you'd be well aware of the disadvantages of glass houses.

 

It just makes him look money hungry. He certainly hasn’t earned anything close to more than 12 mil a season. Also doesn’t make him look committed to the team long term. I don’t like this, the only reason he is even remotely relevant is because we have him a chance to play.

 

Yeah he's a free agent...so is Will the Thrill

 

What NBA player worth a damn isn't money hungry? I saw an interview where Dame said his bank account was his most important possession. Money, beyond its intrinsic value, is a measuring stick for players in the NBA. And as far as not earning anything more than $12M per year, all he's asking for by this move is another year to prove that he is worth more than that. He's taking the risk of a career-altering injury changing his chances at achieving that. I think some of you guys just are looking for reasons to bear a grudge against our players.

 

well means he will be trying to prove something in 18-19.
Lets see if he can show without question he's worth a max deal.

 

Honestly, I don't think his salary will be based solely on how he plays.

Blazers force game 6 in conference finals: Nurk gets Max
Blazers flame out in the 1st round: Nurk gets Biebs $$, or is let go.

 

If the Blazers postpone the repeater tax for another year because of this, and Nurk earns a fat payday after next season, I just hope the Blazers go all-in in 2019 and pay the man.

 

I don't think there is a difference between winning 48 games, only to grab the 7th seed and face GSW is round 1....
Or
Getting 49 games, winning a playoff series or two in 6 or 7 games.
Only to be eliminated by GSW in the WCF.

Now yes if Portland gets swept by a team not named GSW. Yes that would be a huge disappointment. But...

If we learned anything from the 2018 playoffs is that HCA in the West doesn't mean what it does in the East.
In the East if you get HCA you're all but guaranteed 8 games at least.
In the West however... HCA only guarantees you 4 games.
(Yes I'm still salty about Stotts' gameplan against the Pelicans)

 

Unless he learns to sack up around the basket and finish strong he can go imo. I don’t understand Seven footers who shoot lay ups and hooks from ONE foot away.

 

If he doesn't sign an extension before he's unrestricted I'd do something this.

 

Good point.

 

Me too bro, me too

 

This would be a best case scenario for us. Get him cheap for one year and see what he is truly worth. We still have his bird rights and could offer more than anyone else.

Lots of bigs out there. Hoping we can get Davis back on an affordable deal too.

 

Not that it means anything, who knows, but my ex-girlfriend works for a commercial moving company and they're packing Nurk's house up today and putting his stuff into PODS.

 

He’s movin on up, to the east side.

 

Holy fucking shit, if Nurkic see this he want's a Max too