I think the odd man out who can play multiple positions, defends well and can shoot the 3 is DWright...nobody seems to mention him but he's a good lockerroom guy and a versatile bench vet
For a rebuilding team that's looking 2-3 years ahead, that's too old. If we were bringing back the whole gang and going for the WCF's next season, that's not as big a deal. I'd still rather pay a person closer to Dame's age than LMA's.
There definitely is at least one other trade coming. I have no inside sources. It's just that this roster is too unbalanced and most of the free agents are off the board.
I actually look at it this way: Young roster with some high-ceiling players who will come into their own in 1-3 years, a probable lottery pick next year and an unbelievable amount of cap room ... if you can find a top free agent who will give Portland a serious look.
I'm warming to the idea; he's a decent shooter (50% 2P 32% 3P career, with a big jump in 3P% last season)... good rebounder. We'll miss a bunch of shots, so that'll be nice.
We're definitely in the lottery next season. Problem is there's one great player in the next draft. The 2nd best prospect would've been picked 11th this year. The 2017 draft is much deeper; and if we're again in the lottery we get to keep both years picks. Denver only gets second rounders. So I think thats the plan; play a fun style of basketball and aim to make the playoffs in 2018. The west is such a bloodbath we could even be a 45win team and we are in the lottery the next two years.
FA isn't over. Because 2016 is a shit show past the top 5 (at the moment) I think we are gonna put together the best team possible. We have a lot of cap space and trade bait. I truly believe we will be competing for a playoff spot.
Seems to me some of the teams in the West also got worse. The Clippers lost Jordan. Who is the Mavericks' point guard now? They also lost Monta Ellis. The Spurs are a year older, and lost Belinelli.
yeah, we have no idea where we're at. For example, the following is very possible: give Tobias Harris the Max, trade for Derozan who is on the block. Lillard, Derozan, Harris, Davis, Plumlee is a very intriguing team that's probably leapfrogged Utah as an up and coming young team.
Have you seen the free agents available? The only starter level player left is Kosta Koufus. Then its players like Wesley Johnson, Carlos Boozer and Jeremy Lin. They couldn't do anything for the Lakers last year; no thanks. The playoffs are out of reach. Sure we can hold out hope we play like the 2013 Suns and shock the league. But I'm going to keep my expectations realistic. We should be well into the lottery.
