The Small Forward position

If we're only getting one new rotation player, then yes. But, IMO, that's only getting the job half done.

 

Yup, that's what I'm saying - two of the three front-court positions need to be upgraded. So, in that scenario, we'd end up with at least a new PF or a new C...and because there are so few good SFs in the league, we should probably get both PF AND C and stick with Harkless at SF.

 

I really like him. But if he's starting we need a new PF and C - I don't want to see him playing alongside Aminu, Vonleh, or Plumlee.

 

I agree with you guys. Personally I think Hark is fine starting at the three. Davis needs to be our BU PF and PLums needs to go to the bench for a starting C.

But here in lies the dilemma. Who the hell is available that would be an upgrade without getting rid of other core guys?

Gasol as our PF and Whiteside as Center? The C position is what I see will be hardest to fill.

Gasol as PF and Howard at C? This might actually have a small chance of being possible?

 

Marvin Williams at PF and Horford/Gasol/Whiteside/Howard at C

 

There has been some tlak about this Marvin Williams guy. I have no clue who he is. Ill trust ya because you seem to know the league alot better than me. I just know the Blazers alot better than you.

I dont think I want Gasol as Center unless you meant Mark though and he isnt a FA. Pau is.

Is Williams a paint guy or perimeter? If he is paint, maybe Pau would work at C, but if he is not, then Pau would neverwork at C. Dhoward though?

Actually I think if you get a Dhoward, Meyers would be okay at PF. He really bring the bigs out and allow Howard every rebound there is.

 

My prediction. Meyers breaks out with 15/8 next year and solidifies his part as a core moving forward. Now we only need 1 more impact guy.

 

Lol

Williams is a stretch 4 that can play some 3. Started for Charlotte this year. He's a plus defender guarding both positions. 40% 3point shooter. Look him up.

Gasol is more of a 5 then a 4. He doesn't have the footspeed to guard 4s. He's also a solid rim protector...
He would thrive at the 5 next to a stretch 4 like Williams. Would give him tons of room to operate on the block. Gasol can also stretch the floor as a shooter which would bring opposing centers out of the key.

 

time to wake up

 

Whiteside/Horford?
Noah/Horford.....cheaper
Whiteside/Williams
Mahinmi/Horford
Meyers/Horford.......I think any of those make us better.

 

Noah is a NOah. He is old and injured. It would be like adding Kaman to this team. Why sign someone to sit on the bench and possibly become an assistant coach in 2 years?

 

We wont have the money most likely but i'd love to get Batum back as well as add one of Howard/Whiteside/Horford. Batum was frustrating as all hell but he is one gifted player and would fit perfectly in this team that passes as often as we do. Having a rotation at the SG/SF of CJ/Batum/Aminu would be nice. Can also go small with a lineup of Liller/CJ/Batum/Aminu/One of those three bigs from earlier could cause a lot of havoc. Also if we happen to get Batum/Whiteside there ages lineup perfectly with Aminu/CJ/Lillard and we coudl have that lineup for years and watch it get better and better as the players age a little bit more and get more comfortable with each other.

 

IMO, this is the kind of thinking that keeps us as an also ran. We are in desperate need for a star player. Despite what some want to believe, we probably aren't 1 year away. Get as good of a player as possible via FA or trade then figure out what role players best get Dame, CJ and player X to title contention

 

Do I even need to say why Cole Aldrich is an awful idea?

Williams is a 14/8 PF per 36 minutes and had an 18.6 PER this season. Not really sure that's an upgrade over Davis who is 11/13 per 36 minutes with a 18.7 PER. Davis loves the city of Portland and is younger. Both have the same defensive rating FWIW.

Williams is a better shooter from 3 though