OT - Vince Carter goes to Memphis

Decent contract.

 

Great move for MEM. They had long stretches in the playoffs where they just couldn't score.

 

Field goal percentage doesn't account for three-pointers or free throws. His TS% (which essentially accounts for points per shot attempt) has been solid over the past couple of seasons. He's still a decent offensive player, even if he isn't great.

 

This is likely Memphis's last gasp with the current core. If they don't do anything significant this year (which they likely won't), Carter essentially becomes a 4 million expiring next year. It's nothing impossible to move.

 

I disagree that it would be a waste for Portland. I'd rather have Kaman, as I think another competent big man was a bigger need, but if they had the money to also sign Carter to a deal like that to come off the bench behind Batum, I think it would strengthen their bench a fair amount.

 

This is actually great for Memphis. They don't have that perimeter player.

 

Carter is a guy I would have liked to see the Blazers pursue. The only way it could have worked, give his salary demands, would have been to use the MLE on him. If they could have worked a sign and trade with the Lakers for Kaman, it could have worked. Bottom line, I think Olshey values his cap flexibility next summer more than he does a seasoned scoring wing for next year.

 

Memphis doesn't whine about being a small market. All you need is a magnet. If we had Zach, we could attract beaucoup free agents, too.

 

Should have gone to Toronto

 

That would have been a half-manly and half-amazing way to end his career.

 

Him backing up DerozAn would be awesome

 

I still think the Blazers should have made a pitch to Vince Cater.

 

With what?