Notice 2023 Blazers Free Agency

[KeepOnRollin]

KAT I could stomach (even though I hate the contact) but we better not be making a play for PG or Harden.

 

[illmatic99]

Considering the guys they let go today (or yesterday?) and not signing any new guys yet today, my guess is that Cronin is working on something big. Possibly has to wait to see what team got left out in free agency bidding and also where Harden goes and who he gets traded for. If somehow things go well, then I think there might be a good trade that might make us happy. If things don't go well, then the team will probably look much the same and they will pick up a few minimum players to fill out the roster. And then try again at the trade deadline....

hope springs a turtle

 

[SharpesTriumph]

Considering the guys they let go today (or yesterday?) and not signing any new guys yet today, my guess is that Cronin is working on something big. Possibly has to wait to see what team got left out in free agency bidding and also where Harden goes and who he gets traded for. If somehow things go well, then I think there might be a good trade that might make us happy. If things don't go well, then the team will probably look much the same and they will pick up a few minimum players to fill out the roster. And then try again at the trade deadline....

LMAO been hearing this for 2 years ever since the Clippers trade was announced.

Cronin is a more conservative Olshey with a bigger love of short guards. I'll give it to him he is quite good at tanking though.

 

[wizenheimer]

gotta hand it to you for sticking to your guns

as time goes on, obviously Ant's contract will look 'better' when compared to many of the newer deals. The salary cap is 34% larger now than when Ant entered the league. Ant's first year salary as a 24th pick was 1.8M. Kris Murray's 1st year salary as a 23rd pick will be close to 3M.

Ant can do some things at a pretty decent level, but he does have some major limitations. To my eyes, and to many other's, Ant ideal role is as a 6th man where defense isn't critical; or maybe as a 3rd-4th option as a PG on teams that have solid facilitators in the front court (like Toronto). His 26M/year salary is starter money though, and he's an awkward fit on most starting units, especially one with Dame (& Scoot)

 

[maxiep]

What do you guys expect? Fans haven’t changed in the 25 years that I have been on forums. I don’t understand what you think this place should be like.

I expect less douchebaggery.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

I expect less douchebaggery.

you’ve clearly come to the wrong place

go home. you’re lost.

 

[Natebishop3]

I expect less douchebaggery.

Sports fans are douchey max. That’s just part of the game.

 

[inconceivable]

Ant's looking very valuable now. Young sniper on a bargain

 

[Natebishop3]

Ant's looking very valuable now. Young sniper on a bargain

I wonder if all this makes him more tradeable.

 

[wizenheimer]

Sports fans are douchey max. That’s just part of the game.

Max Douchey, Private Eye

 

[SharpesTriumph]

I wonder if all this makes him more tradeable.

Well even if it does, if we don't have anyone to negotiate a trade why does that matter?

 

[wizenheimer]

Ant's looking very valuable now. Young sniper on a bargain

his value goes up if he starts playing good defense and grows a couple of inches. It won't go up because Bane makes 40M or Grant makes 30M

 

[maxiep]

Sports fans are douchey max. That’s just part of the game.

No, idiots are.

 

[blazedanugz]

Not even signing a vet min guy just seems odd at this point

 

[inconceivable]

I wonder if all this makes him more tradeable.

very much so. his salary as a percentage of the cap is lower relative to other options out there. it allows teams flexibility. OG for Ant and 2nds more realistic now

 

[BonesJones]

Not even signing a vet min guy just seems odd at this point

I don't think Cronin is dedicated to Dame like he says.

 

[Whyachi]

I don't think Cronin is dedicated to Dame like he says.

maybe we got it backwards? Lillard calls the shots.

 

[illmatic99]

Hey Joe, make some calls about this.

4 team idea before i call it a night.

To POR (balances rotation):
Ayton
Kuminga

To SAS (adds the perfect young guard for Wemby on a reasonable contract locked in long term):
Simons

To GSW (adds a big and addresses Kuminga's trade request):
Collins
Protected first from SA via CHA

To PHX (instantly saves them close to 10 mil/yr while adding depth):
Nurk
Nas
2 seconds from POR

We are left with:

Dame / Scoot
Sharpe/ Scoot
Kuminga / Thybulle
Grant / Murray
Ayton / ?

A team for the future with Scoot/Sharpe/Kuminga/Ayton is enticing.

 

[Whyachi]

Remember Cronin is the GM but billups has his hands in it too. If that's true then we need evaluate our head coach.

I've never seen a head coach make so many in-game mistakes, while having an outcry of support from the local fanbase. "Well, he's better then Stotts!"

Ummmm.... no

 

[Mote]

I expect less douchebaggery.

As do I... but alas, ’tis not to be.
Good to see you back in good form maxiep! I was having a good laugh thinking about the good old days on OLive when you had a troll that logged in with the moniker rnaxiep and got things stirred up. Hope things are going well for you.

 

[Tince]

I've never seen a head coach make so many in-game mistakes, while having an outcry of support from the local fanbase. "Well, he's better then Stotts!"

Ummmm.... no

In general, the current coach is often considered to be an awful coach by a sub-group of the fans. Make note of who is in that group and weight their other opinions/takes accordingly.

 

[BrianFromWA]

his value goes up if he starts playing good defense and grows a couple of inches. It won't go up because Bane makes 40M or Grant makes 30M

Jerami grant is a few inches taller and plays defense and shoots 40% from 3 as well…and his contract value (3M/yr more than Ant) is being crushed in here for some reason.

 

[PCmor7]

I don't think Cronin is dedicated to Dame like he says.

Not sure it's fair to draw that conclusion. I think it's more a case that he's dedicated to the team and the organization more than he is to Dame -- which he should be -- but that doesn't mean having Dame be part of that isn't a big priority, too.

 

[Natebishop3]

There's still a lot of dudes out there.

 

[RR7]

There's still a lot of dudes out there.

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No, haven't you read the forum? Off season is done. We did less than nothing

 

[Mote]

No, haven't you read the forum? Off season is done. We did less than nothing

Ooooh wait... the castigation of wanna be gm's has only begun!

 

[Natebishop3]

No, haven't you read the forum? Off season is done. We did less than nothing

I like Plumlee or McDaniels.

 

[Natebishop3]

There's a few shoes that haven't dropped. Harden is a big one.

 

[perkinsfor3]

I like Plumlee or McDaniels.

Jock Landale >>> Plumlee

 

[illmatic99]

Is twitter down? If so, this makes my day a lot easier