Exclusive Wesley Mathews or Arron Afflalo

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  1. Sinobas

    Sinobas Banned User BANNED

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    They can re-sign Afflalo, Wes and Lopez with the understanding that Batum only has one year left. Can't see him getting a similar contract next time around. If Paul Allen gives him that he's crazy.
     
    Sinobas, Mar 2, 2015
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    Your question was about next year. Obviously that's what I meant. Who do you think I am, you?
     
    Strenuus, Mar 2, 2015
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    blue32 Who wants a mustache ride?

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    Honestly, I love Wes, but I believe that hes going to want to much. Which is why we got AA. With AA here, and his skills, I believe we're set. AA can plug in and replace Wes no problem.

    I'd love to keep both, but I just don't see it happening. I mean, unless Wes doesn't get any good offers on good teams. I don't see him leaving for more money to a shitty team.... Well, unless he wants more sneakers for his collection. :)
     
    blue32, Mar 2, 2015
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    I'm really hoping AA doesn't opt out, actually.
     
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    He really shouldn't, anyway. He'll get so much bigger a contract playing out his existing one than trying to get a new one this summer. Honestly, the more I look at it, I think he'll get barely more MLE if he opts out.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Mar 2, 2015
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    If I was him, I would wait until next summer when Durant is a free agent. There should be more than a couple teams that miss out on KD and have some cash left over to spend.
     
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    I have a better idea. If Afflalo ends up looking like a keeper here, how about we keep he and Wes and find a new home for Batum? We'd still need a new small forward, since I don't think you'd want either of those guys at 3 full time, but based on what we've seen from Nic this year he doesn't look irreplaceable.
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    A lot of you ripping BGD for this, but it is honestly a very valid question and could quite possibly end up playing out like that. It could possibly even been a factor in why the front office valued Afflalo over anyone else. I mean think about it, how similar he and Matthews are. Down to the fact they are 2 of the best post up 2 guards, and better defenders at their position.

    Somebody has to ask the questions too real for most.
     
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    I think Afflalo would be more consistent than Wes if we moved on but Afflalo won't have those nights where he hits 6-7 threes.
     
    BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94, Mar 2, 2015
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    He's had a couple in the past. 8-11 from three against Milwaukee 11/13/13; 7-9 from 3 against Miami a week later.

    But it's really not a fair comparison, because he's never been in an offense that encourages the 3 ball like this one. Wes shoots 8 threes per 36 minutes; Arron's never averaged more than 5. If the volumes were comparable--and they definitely could be--Afflalo absolutely could have multiple games like that.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Mar 2, 2015
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    Its more luck than anything Neil planned. They didn't know the terms of the new TV deal years ago so there isn't any way he could've completely orchestrated this.

    I do think he avoided long term contracts which does give us more flexibility than most GMs would have done.
     
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    Can't do it Can't do it. Hate to be the GM and make that choice.
     
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    I remember hearing a little rumor that the raptors might be interested in Batum & would still be thrilled to get Terrence Ross here!
     
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    Your rumor mill also said something about Dame, too. So, there's that....
     
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    BlazerWookee UNTILT THE DAMN PINWHEEL!

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    Why would the Raptors be thrilled to get Terrence Ross here?
     
    BlazerWookee, Mar 4, 2015
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  16. BigGameDamian

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    If they have to, Would you be upset if Olshey & Allen choose to go with Arron Afflalo over Wes Mathews? Which is a possibility they will have to decide.
     
    BigGameDamian, Apr 26, 2015
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    i'm trying to figure out how how this is exclusive...
     
    Strenuus, Apr 26, 2015
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  18. SlyPokerDog

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    I'm impressed he spelled one of the names correctly.
     
    SlyPokerDog, Apr 26, 2015
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    And it's the one that usually would give people the most trouble. Go figure.
     
    Strenuus, Apr 26, 2015
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    BGD works in exclusive and mysterious ways.
     
    SlyPokerDog, Apr 26, 2015
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