All honesty... is this team ever getting 5 games OVER 500???

[MIXUM]

I mean i thought they would we be well under after that tough stretch. However all i hear was the home game stretch we are currently on and are now 0-2 and again 1 game over 500.

Im just curious what you guys think but i dont see it. Way too streaky.

And no way this team wins 26 more games. Just cant see that.

 

[craigehlo]

With out a trade or a healthy Roy? I don't see it.

 

[Blazinaway]

I mean i thought they would we be well under after that tough stretch. However all i hear was the home game stretch we are currently on and are now 0-2 and again 1 game over 500.

Im just curious what you guys think but i dont see it. Way too streaky.

And no way this team wins 26 more games. Just cant see that.

if the team stays the same I don't think our streaky ways will change, as has been said many time this team will go nowhere in the playoffs, I prefer to try to move the vets and do some trading

 

[MIXUM]

only way it happens is if.... we beat 90% of teams we should like sac, bobcats, wiz, nets etc.

 

[Natebishop3]

I know that's a milestone that I've been waiting for..... the magical "five games over 500". I think it's a true indicator of a great team. When you're "5 games over 500" you've really made it.

 

[THE HCP]

I know that's a milestone that I've been waiting for..... the magical "five games over 500". I think it's a true indicator of a great team. When you're "5 games over 500" you've really made it.

That was awesome!

 

[MIXUM]

problem is they wont trade vets as long as we are likely in playoffs

for this team... 5 games over 500 is like 10-15. major accomplishment

 

[Natebishop3]

problem is they wont trade vets as long as we are likely in playoffs

for this team... 5 games over 500 is like 10-15. major accomplishment

Won't trade vets as long as they are likely in the playoffs? Those bums! I can't believe they aren't in a rush to get back into the lottery.... What kind of a GM wouldn't actively try to dismantle their team when they're in the playoff hunt?

 

[Blazinaway]

Won't trade vets as long as they are likely in the playoffs? Those bums! I can't believe they aren't in a rush to get back into the lottery.... What kind of a GM wouldn't actively try to dismantle their team when they're in the playoff hunt?

Perhaps one with an eye on the future as opposed to another futile playoff attempt?

 

[MIXUM]

ask the other posts. i have said retool all along.

with that said get what we can for joel. hes done and frankly marks looks better. thats really insane i just typed that but true.

 

[Nate Dogg]

Maybe this team is closer to a 32-50 record?

 

[oldmangrouch]

I know that's a milestone that I've been waiting for..... the magical "five games over 500". I think it's a true indicator of a great team. When you're "5 games over 500" you've really made it.

Yep, a meaningless milestone. Which makes it all the more pathetic that the Blazers can't get there.

 

[Chuck Taylor]

I mean i thought they would we be well under after that tough stretch. However all i hear was the home game stretch we are currently on and are now 0-2 and again 1 game over 500.

Im just curious what you guys think but i dont see it. Way too streaky.

And no way this team wins 26 more games. Just cant see that.

I don't get this post. You're saying the team has surprised you with their decent play during our "tough stretch", but that you don't think we'll ever get to this magical 5 games above .500 mark after losing to the Heat & Knicks?

You seem more "streaky" than the Blazers.

 

[Chuck Taylor]

Yep, a meaningless milestone. Which makes it all the more pathetic that the Blazers can't get there.

Well, my meaningless milestone is 1 game over .500. Which means, so far the season is a raging success!!!! Plan the parade!!!

 

[KingSpeed]

We could easily win our next 8 games. If we lose 3 or more, I will begin to lose faith.

 

[yenniedn]

I know that's a milestone that I've been waiting for..... the magical "five games over 500". I think it's a true indicator of a great team. When you're "5 games over 500" you've really made it.

*Deleted*

Double reppage. I couldn't have phrased either of those thoughts any better.

 

[MIXUM]

Nate, i think they are better the 32... but 38 is possible.

with that said.... all depends who gets traded but this team as is..... i dont see going 5 games over 500. I expect to be 1-3 games over/under for the rest of the year.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Won't trade vets as long as they are likely in the playoffs? Those bums! I can't believe they aren't in a rush to get back into the lottery.... What kind of a GM wouldn't actively try to dismantle their team when they're in the playoff hunt?

So are you saying Denver shouldn't trade Melo? Afterall, they will likely make the playoffs with him, but not make the playoffs without him. They should make the playoffs this season and then lose him for nothing? That would be a stupid GM.

 

[e_blazer]

So are you saying Denver shouldn't trade Melo? Afterall, they will likely make the playoffs with him, but not make the playoffs without him. They should make the playoffs this season and then lose him for nothing? That would be a stupid GM.

The major difference being, of course, that Anthony is a superstar and a team can't afford to lose a guy like that without getting some value in return. Second, other than Joel, the Blazers don't have any players on ending contracts. Miller's has an option for next season. Cho doesn't lose much trade flexibility by waiting for the summer. Sure, the CBA is a wildcard, but I don't think that it's going to prevent teams from making moves prior to whatever portion of next season is played.

 

[Mediocre Man]

The major difference being, of course, that Anthony is a superstar and a team can't afford to lose a guy like that without getting some value in return. Second, other than Joel, the Blazers don't have any players on ending contracts. Miller's has an option for next season. Cho doesn't lose much trade flexibility by waiting for the summer. Sure, the CBA is a wildcard, but I don't think that it's going to prevent teams from making moves prior to whatever portion of next season is played.

So because Miller, Joel and Camby aren't superstars we can afford to lose them for nothing?

 

[MIXUM]

trading joel now is like trading aarmon johnson. nobody would notice. hes done. all but certain he traded.

trading camby i dont think happens. we have no size as is.

trading miller will happen if we can get harris

 

[e_blazer]

So because Miller, Joel and Camby aren't superstars we can afford to lose them for nothing?

I think if you'll re-read my post, you'll see that I said that Cho has about as much flexibility next summer as he does now as far as getting something in return for these guys. In my view, Cho should wait and see what the Blazers' record is prior to the deadline before deciding to pull the plug on this year. If the Blazers have moved up in the standings, which is certainly possible given their upcoming schedule, then I think he should be looking for minor moves to bolster the roster for the playoff run. If the team is still hovering at the bottom of the playoff bracket, then I'd be looking to scrap this season in favor of making moves for the future. Obviously, if a great deal comes along between now and then, you jump on it.

 

[MIXUM]

thats exactly right eblazer. its also what the blazers will do. people here dont get it. making the playoffs means $$$$$ and thats the bottom line.

 

[Natebishop3]

So are you saying Denver shouldn't trade Melo? Afterall, they will likely make the playoffs with him, but not make the playoffs without him. They should make the playoffs this season and then lose him for nothing? That would be a stupid GM.

Do you really think it's the same thing MM? Anthony will not sign an extension with the Nuggets and he's their superstar. Do you think that Miller, Camby, or Joel fall under that category?

Should we trade those guys? Maybe, if the right deal comes along, but I don't think Cho should wholesale them out for table scraps like he did with Bayless. I think right now the team is trying to decide if the roster is good enough to compete, if they decide that they're not they will probably make a couple of big moves. Notice how the only move that's being talked about right now is for Devin Harris? I'd say that's a move that would keep us in playoff contention.

 

[oldguy]

No way they make to 5 games over 500. I have it on good authority that the season is already over.

Go Blazers

 

[Mediocre Man]

Do you really think it's the same thing MM? Anthony will not sign an extension with the Nuggets and he's their superstar. Do you think that Miller, Camby, or Joel fall under that category?

Should we trade those guys? Maybe, if the right deal comes along, but I don't think Cho should wholesale them out for table scraps like he did with Bayless. I think right now the team is trying to decide if the roster is good enough to compete, if they decide that they're not they will probably make a couple of big moves. Notice how the only move that's being talked about right now is for Devin Harris? I'd say that's a move that would keep us in playoff contention.

Similar more than the same.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Anthouny situation is completely different. The Nuggets have asked their star player to resign with them and he said no. The Nuggets asked again and again and again and Anthony says no. Even with all this Denver is ultra concerned about trading Anthony and is trying to the very end to keep him.

Blazers have a team option on Miller, how is that similar to Anthony's sitaution? If they really want Miller back, they exercise the option.

Canby doesn't even have an expiring contract so what are we talking about losing him at the end of the season?

Joel is about the only one who the Blazers may "lose" at the end of the season . . . so Cho should should get going and trade Joel for all the teams lining up at the door wanting him.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I think if you'll re-read my post, you'll see that I said that Cho has about as much flexibility next summer as he does now as far as getting something in return for these guys. In my view, Cho should wait and see what the Blazers' record is prior to the deadline before deciding to pull the plug on this year. If the Blazers have moved up in the standings, which is certainly possible given their upcoming schedule, then I think he should be looking for minor moves to bolster the roster for the playoff run. If the team is still hovering at the bottom of the playoff bracket, then I'd be looking to scrap this season in favor of making moves for the future. Obviously, if a great deal comes along between now and then, you jump on it.

There may not be a "next summer." Between the lockout and the Mayan calendar thing, things aren't looking so good for Cho if he sits on his ass-ets.

 

[e_blazer]

There may not be a "next summer." Between the lockout and the Mayan calendar thing, things aren't looking so good for Cho if he sits on his ass-ets.

Regardless of whether there's a "next summer", I would presume there will be a period to make trades and sign new players prior to the start of whatever portion of next season is played, just as there was at the end of the last lockout. The Blazers won't be the only team with ending contracts and it certainly wouldn't be in the NBA's best interests to screw over every team in such a situation by depriving them of the opportunity to make trades. I think Cho and other GMs around the league have a pretty good idea by now of how the league is going to handle this.

 

[Natebishop3]

There may not be a "next summer." Between the lockout and the Mayan calendar thing, things aren't looking so good for Cho if he sits on his ass-ets.

Well, if the world is, in fact, ending in 2012... I don't think we'll be getting our championship.