Next Season: Improvement?

I watched Gordon Hayward in a couple of games recently and he's a guy who would thrive here. I just like the idea of going away from score first power forwards and going for the defenders that rebound like madmen at the 4. I watched Anderson with the Magic but haven't seen many Pelicans games where he was in the lineup

 

You could very well be right about this Harry...good thread. Anderson is a character guy too. I think I mentioned, Hayward in Utah is a similar player who fits Stotts schemes. Have to watch a few Pelicans games

 

Anderson would fit perfect in Stotts offense and not bad rebounder. His defense is subject at times but overall be good third scorer for the blazer but I would wait to go after him in FA.

 

He fits offensively. Lacks defense though, basically an older/better Leonard.

Personally I think what could make us a lot better is drafting Sabonis and going balls to the wall after Harrison Barnes in the offseason.

 

Should we have gone after Kevin Love last Season??????

Im wondering if Love wouldnt be the best answer in the league right now for what would be best for this team and make the most impact. The PF is the position of greatest need and would Love fit this offense perfect.

 

I think what most people mean to say is that he is a good on ball defender, which is spot on.

 

Love is the best offensive fit possible for this team, and seeing how we play now.. his offensive impact would far outweigh is defensive general terribleness. We'd be a playoff team with Love, probably one and done but a playoff team nonetheless.

 

Yeah, Im thinking so now, but we would get better and improve beyond the one and done with the right moves in the next year. Only thing is Im not sure of his age, Is he a bit old for Lillard? 28 already?

 

Due to GS said money no option to sign there players so Barnes properly off the table.

 

28 and has injury issues but his game should last him into his mid 30s as a decent contributor.

 

Thad Young is available, and he could help this team.

 

Unfortunate. It would cost way top much to trade for him now, but we had the money to sign him...sign him. Go after after Brook lopez to put next to him and bring plums off the bench with Crabbe and Harkless and Davis?

That would do some damage I think...

 

I think what we need is a center, a young Marc Gasol. Somebody who is really big, tough, good defender, but has some offensive moves and a good mid-range shot. Neither Plumlee nor Davis are really big enough for some of the players they go against. I think Davis might be better as a power forward. Vonleh is not big enough either. It's possible that Olshey was hoping Leonard could be that kind of player but that hasn't worked out. I looked through all the free agents, couldn't find anyone close. Is there anyone international or anyone off the radar who might develop quickly like Whiteside?

 

I could agree with this...

Rasta... step up man!!!

 

I think Al Horford would be a great signing...at least in the short term. His age is an issue, as you never quite know how well a guy will play into his 30s. He doesn't seem to have hit his decline yet though. Maybe a max 3 year contract?

 

Horford is not a back-to-the-basket type PF/C. He's a duplicate of MPlumlee.

We need a third scorer. Love is water under the bridge, time has expired on that signing. We don't have assets to trade for him now.

What about signing RAnderson and trading for Faried from Nuggets as rebounding monster SF?? He might be available for little return or picks.
Lillard - McCollum - Faried - Anderson - Plumlee?? A bit soft on D, but we'd score like GSW on the other end.

 

I think it's crucial that this team acquires another scoring threat this offseason, most likely a low post banger. Whether that's through the draft or with FA I don't know. I would bet that Olshey already had his plans ready. The Blazers have to "win" this offseason. And I don't mean in a Charlie Sheen kind of way.

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Not quite a Mason Plumlee duplicate. He has a nice jump shot for a PF, but he's also a top notch finisher inside, unlike your run of the mill soft stretch 4.

I think Crabbe is a talented 3rd scorer, but just not inside. Ryan Anderson....he's a good spot up shooter, but I"m tired of soft shooting PFs. WE have Dame CJ and Crabbe, we need a big that's an offensive threat.

That's probably what Neil had in mind when he went after Kanter. There's a rumor that OKC would like to trade Kanter and get rid of his contract. Though I hate no defense centers as well.

 

No to Kanter, but I agree with you on what you think NO is looking for.

 

If only we could pry Okafor from Philly... Ugh low post scorers are so hard to find :/