Blazers after Greg Monroe

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RR7 said:
Not at all intending to mock Nate with this commment, so hope no offense is taken Nate, generally with a lot of theories and conspiracies, people begin to see links and connections where there really isn't, or read far to much into a connection because it fits with their underlying belief, and generally disregard anything to the contrary.
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No offense taken. I'm not saying Aldridge wants out. I just thought the timing of that story was strange, and now we're supposedly interested in Monroe (who I always thought would be a nice replacement for Aldridge if he was dealt.)

I'm not saying it's going to happen. I'm not saying it could happen. I'm merely saying that some of the information that was leaked strikes me as unusual. If I was a true conspiracy theorist, would I be convinced that Aldridge is being traded?
 
BlazerCaravan said:
SF is easy. Are you 6'5" - 6'10"? Can you hit a three? Are you not the slowest man on the court? You're a SF.
There are no SGs so it literally doesn't matter what you put on the court. Another PG? A skinny SF? Who the fuck cares anymore?

Besides, we have Barton, in whom I have some faith.
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That was true in the 90's but modern basketball is a very different dynamic. Batum is a great 3 point shooter, can initiate an offense, can guard multiple positions, and possibly most importantly has half a decade experience playing with LaMarcus and Wes. Haven't we seen with the Spurs how important years of familiarity among teammates is?
 
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Trail Blazers, Hawks, Magic have interest in Greg Monroe dlvr.it/69l7wM
 
Natebishop3 said:
I never said I believed it. I was hypothesizing. Why do you feel the need to attack me personally over this?
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Just pointing out an odd observation. Didn't intend for it to be personal. Although I admit I might be a tad harsher on mods because I feel they can handle the criticism.
 
RoyToy said:
Every player gets pissed at a demotion
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I've been thinking about it, and I think any trade for Monroe would have to include Robinson. It's the only way we could keep Monroe AND Lopez happy.

There are 96 combined minutes between the PF and C positions. Rolo averaged around 31 mpg last season. Monroe averaged 32. LMA averaged 36. That's roughly 99 minutes total.

If Rolo averaged 30, Monroe averaged 32, and LA averaged 34 mpg, that would put us at 96. I think all three could be happy with that.
 
santeesioux said:
Here's what a Detroit fan wants

McCollum, one of Lopez/Leonard and first rounders?
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I'd say goodbye Meyers, CJ, and a pick for Monroe.

32 for each of LMA, Robin, Monroe (maybe a few less for Robin and a few more for LMA). What does that do for TRob, though? Except if we want to go big....
 
Natebishop3 said:
I've been thinking about it, and I think any trade for Monroe would have to include Robinson. It's the only way we could keep Monroe AND Lopez happy.

There are 96 combined minutes between the PF and C positions. Rolo averaged around 31 mpg last season. Monroe averaged 32. LMA averaged 36. That's roughly 99 minutes total.

If Rolo averaged 30, Monroe averaged 32, and LA averaged 34 mpg, that would put us at 96. I think all three could be happy with that.
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trob for monroe would be a steal. we could also get jermaine for insurance or keep freeland for that. now that would bolster our bench quite a bit. i would hate to see trob go, but he is faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar from untouchable.
 
BLAZINGGIANTS said:
I'd say goodbye Meyers, CJ, and a pick for Monroe.

32 for each of LMA, Robin, Monroe (maybe a few less for Robin and a few more for LMA). What does that do for TRob, though? Except if we want to go big....
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That's why I think Robinson would be gone. No way to keep him happy while trying to play LA, Monroe, and Robin.
 
ehizzy3 said:
trob for monroe would be a steal. we could also get jermaine for insurance or keep freeland for that. now that would bolster our bench quite a bit. i would hate to see trob go, but he is faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar from untouchable.
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I just feel bad for Robinson. The guy deserves some stability.
 
Natebishop3 said:
I've been thinking about it, and I think any trade for Monroe would have to include Robinson. It's the only way we could keep Monroe AND Lopez happy.

There are 96 combined minutes between the PF and C positions. Rolo averaged around 31 mpg last season. Monroe averaged 32. LMA averaged 36. That's roughly 99 minutes total.

If Rolo averaged 30, Monroe averaged 32, and LA averaged 34 mpg, that would put us at 96. I think all three could be happy with that.
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As much as I like TRob, I would give him up for Greg Monroe. He's an upgrade. And probably long term.

The team is looking for ways to improve and if Monroe gives them that ability any emotional attachment to a player needs to be set aside.
 
Natebishop3 said:
I've been thinking about it, and I think any trade for Monroe would have to include Robinson. It's the only way we could keep Monroe AND Lopez happy.

There are 96 combined minutes between the PF and C positions. Rolo averaged around 31 mpg last season. Monroe averaged 32. LMA averaged 36. That's roughly 99 minutes total.

If Rolo averaged 30, Monroe averaged 32, and LA averaged 34 mpg, that would put us at 96. I think all three could be happy with that.
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I think that 34-35 min mark is perfect for Aldridge

Totally different player when he's rested.
 
Does anyone have the link to Falks comments when Hibbers resigned with Indy?

Something along the lines of "they're a class organization and I'll remember this in the future."
 
I don't really see how this would affect trobs minutes. Monroe is a center. ROLO wouldn't play 30 minutes anymore and you won't see aldridge and trob together. Aldridge could use more rest as well and that's where trob can increase his minutes.
 
What about Wes/CJ/TRob/Meyers then sign Avery Bradley/Vince Carter, take a flier on Ed Davis as well.

OR

Lopez/CJ/TRob/Meyers then sign Hawes/Kaman, Ed Davis

Those both equate to approximately 15 mill in salary for a S&T Greg Monroe

Monroe/Lamarcus/Batum/Bradley/Dame
 
lets not forget about lopez injury past. not trying to jinx him or anything but if he or lma ever went down monroe could step in and we wouldnt miss too much of a beat (maybe more so if aldridge was hurt).
 
Scalma said:
I don't really see how this would affect trobs minutes. Monroe is a center. ROLO wouldn't play 30 minutes anymore and you won't see aldridge and trob together. Aldridge could use more rest as well and that's where trob can increase his minutes.
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and if we could get Monroe I could care less whether Trob stays or goes - immaterial
 
OregonHuskerMan said:
What about Wes/CJ/TRob/Meyers then sign Avery Bradley/Vince Carter, take a flier on Ed Davis as well.

OR

Lopez/CJ/TRob/Meyers then sign Hawes/Kaman, Ed Davis

Those both equate to approximately 15 mill in salary for a S&T Greg Monroe

Monroe/Lamarcus/Batum/Bradley/Dame
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I think that's too much for him.
 
ehizzy3 said:
lets not forget about lopez injury past. not trying to jinx him or anything but if he or lma ever went down monroe could step in and we wouldnt miss too much of a beat (maybe more so if aldridge was hurt).
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He's been healthy two full years. I could be wrong in 6 months, but health-wise, he's trending in the right direction.
 
Greg Monroe looks a lot like Meyers Leonard on D. Guy is as clueless as Harden. Not a fan of this move unless especially if it means were trading LMA
 
Fez Hammersticks said:
Does anyone have the link to Falks comments when Hibbers resigned with Indy?

Something along the lines of "they're a class organization and I'll remember this in the future."
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I think there is something else but Quick tweeted this:

Jason Quick: Agent David Falk said Blazers and GM Neil Olshey may have lost RFA Roy Hibbert, but they gained "human capital"

If Blazers get Monroe, his nickname should be Human Capital. :)
 
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So lets say Detroit want TRob, CJ, Meyers, Wright and a future first round pick. Do we do that? Its an awful lot to give up, I'd try to first hold out for only one of CJ or the pick. But even if we have to give up all of that I still like our roster more afterwards than what we got now. We'd retain the MLE. With the lack of bigs in this league I think even on a max contract Monroe is tradeable down the road if need be. People also have to remember as Monroe is coming off a rookie contract a max contract for him is about $8 million a season less than Carmello.

Rolo/Freeland/ vet min
LMA/Monroe/Clavier
Batum/MLE / BAE
Wes/Barton/Crabbe
Dam/Mo/ vet min
 
If they trade for Monroe and he gets near the MAX, Aldridge has to be gone, right?

Lillard/Aldridge/Monroe/Batum

Um, that's a lot of big contracts
 
RoyToy said:
If they trade for Monroe and he gets near the MAX, Aldridge has to be gone, right?

Lillard/Aldridge/Monroe/Batum

Um, that's a lot of big contracts
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It ain't my money. if Paul and Neil wanna do it, I'm on board.
 
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