Which FA center will we end up with?

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Which FA center do we land?

  1. Hassan Whiteside

    22 vote(s)
    30.6%

  2. Dwight Howard

    18 vote(s)
    25.0%

  3. Bismack Biyombo

    2 vote(s)
    2.8%

  4. Festus Ezeli

    4 vote(s)
    5.6%

  5. Cole Aldrich

    7 vote(s)
    9.7%

  6. Ian Mahinmi

    8 vote(s)
    11.1%

  7. Other (specify)

    3 vote(s)
    4.2%

  8. None

    8 vote(s)
    11.1%
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  1. santeesioux

    santeesioux Just keep on scrolling by

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    And our front office doesn't seem to have any leaks outside of Neil leaking stuff to Woj once in a while.
     
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    I think he intentionally keeps things quiet, but tells Woj what's happening, so Woj can break the news first when there's actually something to report - like signing Whiteside.
     
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    I still think Olshey will try his hand at Horford and Whiteside before Howard. As we get closer and closer to July 1st, and the Blazers aren't mentioned as having a meeting set with any of these three players, I find myself wondering what Neil is up too...At first there seemed to be a large inclination by analysts for Horford, then Whiteside, and now the resignation that is Howard
     
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    They are playing hard to get. Just call it a feeling. No Pizza guy thing or anything.
     
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    After Biyombo, I'd probably just keep what we got. Even Plumlee's better than Biyombo, but he brings things we desperately need in shot blocking and rebounding.

    I'm also a proponent of resigning Leonard if its not at a ridiculous price. He's 3rd on my priority list behind Harkless and Crabbe though.
     
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    I think he's better than our current Centers, does a very good job defensively, a very team player, smart, moves well without the ball, does the little things, setting screens, etc.
    I heard criticism about his game in the finals and maybe he still wasn't ready but from what I've seen of him he makes his team better, a good plus/minus player, and would enable us to move our other bigs somewhat down the rotation and make them more effective
     
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    Man, I hope to Holy Goodness it's not Whiteside. He's like if Biyombo was as old as people think he is, except without the track record of not being a knucklehead. ANd the small matter of his team being worse defensively when he's on the floor. Or leading the league in goaltending.

    I don't think Dwight will come here, and I don't want to pay a 10yr max for him, but I'd absolutely think he was a better fit than Whiteside.

    Frankly, I'd like to see us spend money on a shorter-term, smaller deal for Pau Gasol. But if he says no, Biyombo is likely the best fit of he, Howard and Hassan.
     
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    That's what I've been sayin
     
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    My biggest fear is that Whiteside has beasted for a contract, then will turn into JJ Hickson...I would hope our staff and roster could get him on the same page but he has that vibe about him. I'd almost rather give a shot to Larry Sanders on an affordable contract and see if it wasn't less of a risk
     
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    It's what immature players do
     
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    It's gonna be young Whiteside.
     
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    Old data. HW is no longer a knucklehead. He's been upgraded to moron. He'll improve as least to idiot, and maybe even average, in his 1st year as a Blazer.
     
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    I don't mind. :wub:
     
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    The only reason I'd ever want Howard is because he'd wear #12.
     
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    I have no problem with adding Biyombo, but what is your strategy for preferring a smaller deal?
     
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    I sincerely hope we pay BB all that money. He is not worth it IMHO.
     
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    I would rate him pretty high. Once you get past Whiteside, Howard (not even going to mention Horford) and possibly Aldrich then I would take Boban. Plus it would be great to steal someone from the Spurs. If they don't get a big time free agent this summer though (and I don't expect them to this time around, honestly) then I think there is no way they let him go.
     
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