Blazers after Wes Matthews

[Mediocre Man]

I think I'd rather have Ronnie Brewer (now a UFA). Pros: bigger, more proven, only 1 year older, higher production (even last year, his worst season). Cons: got injured last year, worse than Miller at shooting 3s.

Nate wants shooters that can hit a 3 when his ISO offense breaks down. Matthews fits that way more than Brewer.

Matthews is also a pretty good perimeter defender too.

 

[axs88]

On second thought, I think I'd be a bit wary of going after Utah role players. They have a great system that makes them look better than they would be in a worse system (especially ours).

 

[Pinwheel1]

How can we think about signing anyone without a GM in place?

Why wouldn't we? I trust our scouts as much I would trust some of the GM candidates on personnel decisions. We won't be getting someone that will come in and know our needs more than those who are already with the organization.

 

[craigehlo]

How can we think about signing anyone without a GM in place?

We had a GM + cap space last summer and still couldn't sign anyone for weeks. I'm not worried.

 

[Nikolokolus]

On second thought, I think I'd be a bit wary of going after Utah role players. They have a great system that makes them look better than they would be in a worse system (especially ours).

I had the same thought cross my mind ...

 

[jwhoops11]

Why do we hate Utah so much?

We already made them lose Maynor and Brewer. LOL

Speaking of Brewer... (sorry if this has been posted)

http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/06/30/grizzlies-shoo-away-ronnie-brewer/

Ronnie Brewer is a better version of Wes Matthews in my eyes. He'd look really good as a role player off the bench and is known as a solid defender.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Speaking of Brewer... (sorry if this has been posted)

http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/06/30/grizzlies-shoo-away-ronnie-brewer/

Ronnie Brewer is a better version of Wes Matthews in my eyes. He'd look really good as a role player off the bench and is known as a solid defender.

Not a bad idea. Brewer is a solid role player. He does a lot of things. No 3 pt shot, but he can get to the basket.

 

[LameR]

Not a bad idea. Brewer is a solid role player. He does a lot of things. No 3 pt shot, but he can get to the basket.

Gets steals like crazy.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Why wouldn't we? I trust our scouts as much I would trust some of the GM candidates on personnel decisions. We won't be getting someone that will come in and know our needs more than those who are already with the organization.

Apparently my green font didn't show up to you or Ehlo?

 

[Pinwheel1]

Apparently my green font didn't show up to you or Ehlo?

Sorry what does that mean? Does green font mean you are being sarcastic?

 

[BGrantFan]

12.3 PER, average shooter in college, 38% FG/35% 3pt in playoffs ... there have to be better options.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Sorry what does that mean? Does green font mean you are being sarcastic?

I think in general that green font means sarcasm

 

[RR7]

12.3 PER, average shooter in college, 38% FG/35% 3pt in playoffs ... there have to be better options.

PER isn't going to show defense. Check Bruce Bowen's PER through his career. I'm guessing in his prime, you'd whine about getting him, too. We're not looking for a starting SG. He'd be targeted as a guy who can come in, hit open shots, and play good defense off the bench.

 

[BGrantFan]

PER isn't going to show defense. Check Bruce Bowen's PER through his career. I'm guessing in his prime, you'd whine about getting him, too. We're not looking for a starting SG. He'd be targeted as a guy who can come in, hit open shots, and play good defense off the bench.

Drtg of 108 for Matthews in the regular season, Drtg of 115 in the playoffs, and Kobe Bryant destroyed him for 32 ppg and 52% FG in the LA series.

How is that even close to being Bruce Bowen?

 

[RR7]

I didn't say he's close to Bruce Bowen. I said PER doesn't show defense, and used Bowen as an example of someone who was a very good contributor, but whose PER sucked.

Batum had a 107 Drtg, and 121 in the playoffs. Guess he's a shit defender too.

 

[BGrantFan]

I didn't say he's close to Bruce Bowen. I said PER doesn't show defense, and used Bowen as an example of someone who was a very good contributor, but whose PER sucked.

Batum had a 107 Drtg, and 121 in the playoffs. Guess he's a shit defender too.

Batum was a shit defender in the playoffs. I'm just trying to figure out when Wesley Matthews became a defensive stopper. Sorry if I'm not filled with joy at the prospects of giving Matthews $4 million. He's a "meh" IMO.

 

[Cake]

I think in general that green font means sarcasm

Yeah, I've heard that before.

 

[Tortimer]

Batum was a shit defender in the playoffs. I'm just trying to figure out when Wesley Matthews became a defensive stopper. Sorry if I'm not filled with joy at the prospects of giving Matthews $4 million. He's a "meh" IMO.

Batum shoulder was really bad and probably shouldn't have been even playing. So, that is probably the reason for his bad defense in the playoffs.

 

[BGrantFan]

Batum shoulder was really bad and probably shouldn't have been even playing. So, that is probably the reason for his bad defense in the playoffs.

I though about that after I posted, but then again, the poster comparing Batum to Wes Matthews threw me off my game. Utah almost would have to match, but is Matthews going to want to go from starter as a rookie in Utah to bench player behind a 3-time All-Star? I'd hate to see the MLE tied up for a week even if Matthews sigend while Utah takes its time matching, like with Millsap.

 

[Tortimer]

I though about that after I posted, but then again, the poster comparing Batum to Wes Matthews threw me off my game. Utah almost would have to match, but is Matthews going to want to go from starter as a rookie in Utah to bench player behind a 3-time All-Star? I'd hate to see the MLE tied up for a week even if Matthews sigend while Utah takes its time matching, like with Millsap.

I agree not sure Matthews will want to go to a backup from a starter.

 

[LittleAlex]

Nate wants shooters that can hit a 3 when his ISO offense breaks down. Matthews fits that way more than Brewer.

Matthews is also a pretty good perimeter defender too.

You know this isn't true.

Nate wants the team to push the ball every possession.




At least, that's what he is always yelling on the sidelines.

 

[Nikolokolus]

You know this isn't true.

Nate wants the team to push the ball every possession.




At least, that's what he is always yelling on the sidelines.

If that's true then they aren't listening.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Personally I don't think we should be targeting 6'1" guys who are 50 years old...

But this guy is listed as a SF.

 

[maxiep]

http://twitter.com/christomasson

San Antonio has called to express interest in Restricted FA Wesley Matthews. Matthews seems like a perfect Spur if he doesn't return to Utah

 

[Ed O]

But this guy is listed as a SF.

He played SG for the Jazz almost exclusively. He might have been a SF for Marquette, but Miles tended to play the SF when the two played together from what I saw when I watched them play.

82games.com, fwiw, agrees with me. http://www.82games.com/0910/09UTA5.HTM

Maybe he would be slotted into the 3 spot in Portland, though...

Ed O.

 

[Idog1976]

He played SG for the Jazz almost exclusively. He might have been a SF for Marquette, but Miles tended to play the SF when the two played together from what I saw when I watched them play.

82games.com, fwiw, agrees with me. http://www.82games.com/0910/09UTA5.HTM

Maybe he would be slotted into the 3 spot in Portland, though...

Ed O.

An awful lot of rumors that we are going after SF's...Batum you're only allowed to leave if you are passing Chris Paul at the airport. I would probably excuse you for passing DWade or LeBron as well.