Available Centers?

[McNicholicious]

I have been trying to come up with some centers we can go after for depth. Of course there is Leon Powe, but he has been dealing with knee injuries. There is Troy Murphy, but it is looking like he is going to Miami/Boston. Any other ideas?

I came across an article that was written in December talking about available centers. He lists a few guys that have been overlooked. Maybe we should take a look at some of these guys?

"Josh Boone - He's only 6-foot-10, but surely meets the standards of being a backup center in the league.

Chris Hunter - He didn't make the NBA 'til he was 25 last season with Golden State, but played 60 games, starting nine. Over 13.1 MPG, he scored 4.5 PPG, shooting 50.2% from the field and 75.4% at the FT line.

Randolph Morris -24-year old, 6-foot-10 guy who played four seasons -- two with the Knicks and two with the Hawks."

None of these guys sound great, but maybe there is a different gem in the D-league. Is there any guys out there you think we should go after? We clearly need some depth at Center. I am thinking we go after Powe or someone from the D-league.

 

[andalusian]

The Mtn. Man is probably out there somewhere.

 

[Loyalty4Life]

Maybe we can get Robert "Tractor" Traylor out of retirement.

 

[craigehlo]

I was going to throw out the name Chris Johnson, who we signed to a 10-day contract earlier in the season, but he just got a call up by Celtics.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

1. Chris Hunter
2. Josh Boone

 

[illmatic99]

If the Bobcats waive Marks instead of Joel, will you take SM back?

 

[VanillaGorilla]

If the Bobcats waive Marks instead of Joel, will you take SM back?

NOT IN A MILLION YEARS.

 

[craigehlo]

If the Bobcats waive Marks instead of Joel, will you take SM back?

Hell no. I thought Chris Johnson was a better player honestly.

 

[e_blazer]

I wouldn't mind giving this guy another shot:

http://www.hoopsnotes.com/teams/portland/obertos-opened-to-a-possible-return/

 

[Nikolokolus]

Maybe there's some D-league call-up worth pursuing? But honestly, whomever we get would be a 5-10 minutes per night guy.

 

[McNicholicious]

I wouldn't mind giving this guy another shot:

http://www.hoopsnotes.com/teams/portland/obertos-opened-to-a-possible-return/

Oberto might be worth a look if he is able to return.

 

[B-Roy]

Sean Marks is available. Bobcats waived him today.

 

[barfo]

I wouldn't mind giving this guy another shot:

I think I’ll keep trying to see how I feel.

He's an ambitious bastard, I'll give him that.

barfo

 

[julius]

He's an ambitious bastard, I'll give him that.

barfo

Whats him being able to shoot with both hands have to do with anything?

 

[brooklynballer]

Anyone know what Joel Freeland's buyout status is? He would seem like a logical choice and, by all accounts, appears to be developing well overseas.

 

[Mediocre Man]

A name just recently waived that isn't a center, but a big is Leon Powe. I think he could give us some decent minutes

 

[illmatic99]

A name just recently waived that isn't a center, but a big is Leon Powe. I think he could give us some decent minutes

Didn't know he was available. I'd take him here in a jiffy.

 

[andalusian]

A name just recently waived that isn't a center, but a big is Leon Powe. I think he could give us some decent minutes

I think it would be cruel to introduce Leon Powe's limbs to the Blazers training staff.

 

[B-Roy]

Didn't know he was available. I'd take him here in a jiffy.

Powe's had like 2000 knee surgeries. You're asking for disaster signing him.

 

[MickZagger]

Kevin Pittsnogle, anyone?

Beuhler?

 

[e_blazer]

Anyone know what Joel Freeland's buyout status is? He would seem like a logical choice and, by all accounts, appears to be developing well overseas.

In KP we trust? At the time Freeland's deal was signed, he said they were in on the negotiations and that a buyout wouldn't be a problem. Hope he was accurate.

http://www.blazersedge.com/2009/7/28/966931/the-latest-on-joel-freeland

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Darius Songalia

 

[McNicholicious]

D-League Centers (All stats from 2010-2011 D-league):

-Christopher Ayer - Height: 6-10. Weight: 230 lbs. College: Loyola Marymount PPG 8.6 RPG 3.4
-Eric Boateng - Height: 6-10. Weight: 257 lbs. College: Arizona StatePPG 4.6 RPG 4.9
-*Marcus Cousin - Height: 6-11. Weight: 255 lbs. College: Houston PPG 14.3 RPG 8.3
-Bamba Fall - Height: 7-1. Weight: 230 lbs. College: Southern Methodist PPG 5.3 RPG 4.0
-Mickell Gladness - Height: 6-11. Weight: 230 lbs. College: Alabama A&M PPG 4.0 RPG 4.0
-*Chris Johnson(10 day contract from Celtics) - Height: 6-11. Weight: 210 lbs. College: Louisiana State PPG 16.9 RPG 9.6
-Anthony Kent - Height: 6-10. Weight: 225 lbs. College: Ball State PPG 5.4 RPG 4.0
-Byron Mullens (sent down from OKC i believe) - Height: 7-1. Weight: 258 lbs. College: Ohio State PPG 16.7 RPG 8.2
-Drew Naymick - Height: 6-10. Weight: 250 lbs. College: Michigan State PPG 6.7 RPG 6.7
-*Courtney Sims - Height: 6-11. Weight: 245 lbs. College: Michigan PPG 17.1RPG 9.8
-Patrick Sullivan - Height: 6-9. Weight: 215 lbs. College: S.E. Louisiana PPG 8.7 RPG 4.3
-Scott VanderMeer - Height: 7-0. Weight: 260 lbs. College: Illinois-Chicago PPG 2.5 RPG 2.8
-Luke Zeller - Height: 6-11. Weight: 245 lbs. College: Notre Dame PPG 6.9 RPG 4.0
*All-stars

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Sign Marcus Cousin and tell Nate we signed Demarcus Cousins... see if he notices the difference.

 

[e_blazer]

From Kerry Egger's column on the trade:

The Blazers will likely soon sign another post man, mostly for insurance purposes, from a long list of candidates out of work. There is also the possibility that they’ll eventually add Jeff Pendergraph, who is rehabbing from preseason knee surgery in Portland and says he could be ready for the playoffs.

http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story_2nd.php?story_id=129860914903709500

 

[PapaG]

So ... is McNichilocious Nik's non-mod alter ego?

27 posts in one day is a hell of an introduction to the board. Plus, if he isn't Nik, they should hang out, because their posts are similar in content.

 

[illmatic99]

Hmm. I'd be fine with Pendy. Wonder where he's at with his rehab.

 

[Dirty_F_Baby]

Courtney Sims' numbers look decent enough to get him a shot... we already know marks isnt worth 8 mins a game

 

[Nate Dogg]

A name just recently waived that isn't a center, but a big is Leon Powe. I think he could give us some decent minutes

Yeah, he was mentioned on the Denver/Boston game tonight. He could work.
However, I am glad that Pendy has been staying in the PDX area for rehab and he still shows up on "Talkin Ball" and shows up to Blazer games still.

 

[Run BJM]

Chris Hunter blew his ACL or MCL or something and hes done for a while. Hes not bad though.

Troy Murphy and Darius Songaila could be available via buyout soon. Przybilla too.