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  1. Scalma

    Scalma Well-Known Member

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    Who saw it?

    My takeaway is nobody in the league outside of Dwight got traded and we still have our tools to use. Tonight was just about the draft, for every team. Neil straight up said they’re looking for veteran wings and these two rookies won’t be expected to fill an immediate role. Said they’ll work on it the next two weeks. He also mentioned they’re looking to target rebuilding teams.

    The rest was the usual. But I do think they really see something in Anfernee. Olshey mentioned that he talked to Rick Pitino and he told him that he’s as good of a talent he’s ever recruited and is built for the big stage. Also brought up Zach’s situation last year so I don’t think they’re gonna completely dismiss the idea of him earning minutes next season.
     
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    Scalma, Jun 21, 2018
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    "Working on it on the next two weeks" sounds like using the Crabbe TPE before it expires.
     
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    I still think Courtney Lee checks the most boxes. Did the Knicks draft any wings? Doesn’t matter. They have Dotson who they’re high on.
     
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    Scalma Well-Known Member

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    If anyone cares the press conference is up on the Blazers Facebook page.
     
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    Olshey had a secret press conference? Can I watch it anywhere? Is he in hiding?

    Oh, you answered that while I typed.
     
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    Ten bucks says Neil has no clue what he's doing. Probably has next to no communication with the team, Stotts, or Allen.
     
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    TPE last until July 20ish, but salaries go up for most players on July 1 and TPE is for less than $13M. Hope they find a way to use it affectively.
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    That source I was talking about in the draft thread.... Well here is Neil making phone calls to other GM's

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    R.I.P Koko
     
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    COURTNEY LEE ALERT
     
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    Huh
     
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    I’ll take that bet.
     
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    Probably what Neil meant by his two weeks comment.
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Dammit

    "Really high ceiling"

    I knew I should have included that in my list of things Neil would say!!!!

    :biglaugh:
     
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    Denver is near NORAD's Cheyenne Mountain Complex. He could trade the TPE for cash considerations and a hideout to be named never. From there he could issue his demands and communiqués about getting more experience.
     
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    The TPE is this decade's Raef LaFrentz contract, isn't it?
     
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    I honestly can’t see why people would complain about not getting a vet tonight. Those targets are literally all still available.

    Now taking a dump on who we actually drafted? That’s fair. But also you’re wrong and I hate you.
     
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    Isn't two weeks just the duration from now until the end of the moratorium?
     
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    Neil's hot.
     
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