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  1. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    I'm just worried about our chemistry. I trust Olshey. We have the second best record in the league right now. All the players on this roster all buy into Stotts system.
     
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  2. andalusian

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    It might cost you in the cap plan - which they clearly have given the moves they have been doing. So - I suspect it is a bit more complicated than that...
     
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  3. Mediocre Man

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    If you think you have a chance to win this year, then play and manage for this year
     
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  4. MARIS61

    MARIS61 Real American

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    This thinking has destroyed many a previous title run.

    It's nearly always a fatally bad idea. Any vet that a team is willing to trade mid-season is a vet they couldn't find a way to dump over the summer.
     
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  5. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I'm on board for the right guy. Gerald Green would be awesome. Jeff Green would be great. Wilson Chandler would be good as well.
     
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    Unfortunately, I do not think that any of the obvious targets (the Greens, Chandler) guarantee a title. That's why it is a bit more complicated.

    Do I think an extra bench scorer will be great? Sure. Do I think they must acquire one at any cost(*)? No.

    (*) For me, not giving the top 7 is not enough to ensure a trade. The cap plan is important going forward as well.
     
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    Kyle Singler? Chase Budinger?
     
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  8. Mediocre Man

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    Let it bake then.

    Drexler to Houston
    Sheed to Pistons
    Gasol to Lakers

    It certainly doesn't always work out, but you have to try. Our bench is just not deep playoff run good at this point
     
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  9. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    No? No?
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    All these other western teams moving while Olshey and the Blazers sit with a royal flush.

    Stand pat, no moves necessary.
     
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  11. Mediocre Man

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    Royal flush? LOL
     
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  12. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    Well we are the 2nd best team in the league, only being .5 games from the best. What else would you call it? A full house?
     
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  13. Mediocre Man

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    A complete team? Our starters are incredible, and Blake and Kaman have been great. However, the rest are unproven young guys. That would be nice to upgrade.
     
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    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    In the playoffs, rotations are roughly 9 players. Currently, I think Kaman, Blake, Crabbe, Freeland and CJ cut it.

    The extended bench is to make it through a grueling regular season. I think our current roster has enough players to get through the season with a top 3 seed.
     
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  15. Fez Hammersticks

    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    We started out last year with the same record.

    We're a move away from being real contenders.

    Don't get complacent.

    IMO we're a scoring wing off the bench away.
     
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  16. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I agree. If you add that one guy like a Wilson Chandler, I think we're set.
     
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    santeesioux Just keep on scrolling by

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    Gerald.

    Green.
     
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  18. Mediocre Man

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    Agree
     
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  19. OneLifeToLive

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    I think they think they have everything they need right now. It's a players organization right now. I don't think they will mess with chemistry.
     
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  20. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Green would be awesome, but Phoenix is trying to make the playoffs. Denver is horrible, and they will continue to BE horrible, so why not send them a couple young guys and a pick?
     
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