Blazers/Bynum Rumors and news

[Mediocre Man]

Chris Haynes ‏@ChrisBHaynes 20m
#Blazers have interest in free agent C Andrew Bynum, reports @YannisHW. What you think about that?

Fuck YES.

Go big or go home. If it works we expedite our rebuild. If it fails we probably get a high pick in loaded 2014 draft

 

[Chuck Taylor]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

I posted the following in another thread, but this topic does deserve a thread of it's own:

YES on Bynum!!!

I don't want to overpay for mediocrity. Our team, in our situation and in our city, needs to roll the dice to become a contender.

I could care less if we compete for the playoffs with a Pek or a Splitter. You are going to have to overpay them and who knows if Aldridge sticks around. Give Bynum a contract guaranteed for the next 2 years.....maybe with a team option after that. If he holds up, we just may compete for it all. That scenario would also allow us to keep Aldridge. If he doesn't hold up, we can shed his salary in a couple years and move Aldridge if need be and blow it up.

It's risky, but I care about titles, not one-and-done's. At least this gives us a chance. Bynum was the 2012 All-Star starter. He's got the talent. And maybe...just maybe, we are due some better luck with injuries.

 

[Natebishop3]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

So does it eat up all our cash?

 

[Blazinaway]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

Chris Haynes ‏@ChrisBHaynes 20m
#Blazers have interest in free agent C Andrew Bynum, reports @YannisHW. What you think about that?

Fuck YES.

Go big or go home. If it works we expedite our rebuild. If it fails we probably get a high pick in loaded 2014 draft

IF we can structure a contract like I think Roy had with Minny, where it's short and has "knee" related exit clauses then we could take a flier I guess, not really very excited about it frankly

 

[RR7]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

Have read terrible things about his knees, but depending on the protection you get on his deal, I'm all for it. I thought heading into the offseason, we needed a starting C, and a 6th man scorer. I think landing McCollum in the draft made it so we didn't need to spend that money at that position come free agency, which makes it a much better pick than another project C like Adams would have been. If you throw most your money at Bynum, and still look at minimum signings or trdaes to fill other spots, I'd be happy with the offseason.

Lillard/McCollum
Wes/McColum/Barton/Crabbe
Batum/Claver
Aldridge/Claver
Bynum/Leonard/Withey

get a vet 3rd string PG and PF.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

Have read terrible things about his knees, but depending on the protection you get on his deal, I'm all for it. I thought heading into the offseason, we needed a starting C, and a 6th man scorer. I think landing McCollum in the draft made it so we didn't need to spend that money at that position come free agency, which makes it a much better pick than another project C like Adams would have been. If you throw most your money at Bynum, and still look at minimum signings or trdaes to fill other spots, I'd be happy with the offseason.

Lillard/McCollum
Wes/McColum/Barton/Crabbe
Batum/Claver
Aldridge/Claver
Bynum/Leonard/Withey

get a vet 3rd string PG and PF.

Could we afford Landry or Corey Brewer as well?

 

[Pinwheel1]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

I hate the dude, but I am not opposed to trying. I am not willing to give up too much in a trade to create more cap room for him though. He does not deserve much more than 10-11 million. Of course he will want much more.

 

[RR7]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

Could we afford Landry or Corey Brewer as well?

All depends on Bynum's deal, but I doubt it. Am assuming he'd be eating up the majority of our cap space, or very close to it. Leaving us with the 2.6 room exception. Landry, at least, is bound to get more than that. Unless we worked a S&T with GS. But, if they can't afford Landry, doubt they pay the same for JJ or someone.

 

[RR7]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

Chris Haynes ‏@ChrisBHaynes 12s
#Blazers fans you can relax. GM Neil Olshey isn't interested/pursuing Andrew Bynum, according to well-placed source. Not going there!

boo

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

Some might relax but some think we have to take a risk to get out of the 1st round of the playoffs. I think we need to take a risk.

 

[Blazinaway]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

Chris Haynes ‏@ChrisBHaynes 12s
#Blazers fans you can relax. GM Neil Olshey isn't interested/pursuing Andrew Bynum, according to well-placed source. Not going there!

boo

+1 Neil

 

[Blazinaway]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

Some might relax but some think we have to take a risk to get out of the 1st round of the playoffs. I think we need to take a risk.

I'm glad Neil is GM if this is true

 

[magnifier661]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

So does it eat up all our cash?

I would probably say yes; but it's a good move IMO. We still have a ton of tradable assets if bynum's injured; we can do the proper rebuild and play for the wiggins sweepstakes

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

I think someone like Pek can get you to the 1st round of the playoffs, but out of it? I know we all wear rose-colored glasses but come on guys. We need major luck (like not paying max on a guy who can contribute max - if healthy. Of course big if) to do that.

 

[magnifier661]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

Well that was fast

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

I'd be okay with this if
(a) I could be reassured that he wasn't the colossal asshole he has always appeared to be
(b) we could hire him on a series of ten-day contracts.

 

[Blazinaway]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

I would probably say yes; but it's a good move IMO. We still have a ton of tradable assets if bynum's injured; we can do the proper rebuild and play for the wiggins sweepstakes

"a ton of tradeable assets"? didn't neil just say a few days ago we were bit short on the asset side of the ledger? Hopefully this last draft and some solid FA signings will greatly improve that - I think that is part of the plan, taking a flier on Bynum would set back that plan significantly if it failed which I believe would be likely

use your brains and common sense here Mags not the emotions!

 

[Blazinaway]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

I'd be okay with this if
(a) I could be reassured that he wasn't the colossal asshole he has always appeared to be
(b) we could hire him on a series of ten-day contracts.

lol. good luck with that, he is an ahole and the 10-days gave me a chuckle

 

[BBert]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

I hope Neil listens to his new medical/training staff on Bynum. If he could be healthy, I'd say fuck yeah. But I doubt he's worth the risk.

I suspect Neil has a specific player he's been focused on, and it isn't Bynum. Stay tuned.

 

[Blazinaway]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

I'm glad Neil is GM if this is true

that was quick Neil - THX!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

Chris Haynes ‏@ChrisBHaynes 20m
#Blazers have interest in free agent C Andrew Bynum, reports @YannisHW. What you think about that?

Fuck YES.

Go big or go home. If it works we expedite our rebuild. If it fails we probably get a high pick in loaded 2014 draft

Chris Haynes ‏@ChrisBHaynes - #Blazers fans you can relax. GM Neil Olshey isn't interested/pursuing Andrew Bynum, according to well-placed source. Not going there!

 

[magnifier661]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

"a ton of tradeable assets"? didn't neil just say a few days ago we were bit short on the asset side of the ledger? Hopefully this last draft and some solid FA signings will greatly improve that - I think that is part of the plan, taking a flier on Bynum would set back that play significantly if it failed which I believe would be likely

No I was saying that if Bynum is done; then we would; because we would go to proper rebuild mode. Basically trading Aldridge for draft picks; maybe even getting rid of Matthews too

 

[Blazinaway]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

No I was saying that if Bynum is done; then we would; because we would go to proper rebuild mode. Basically trading Aldridge for draft picks; maybe even getting rid of Matthews too

ok, gotcha

 

[MarAzul]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

No LaCurs.

 

[RR7]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

Steve Kyler ‏@stevekylerNBA 4m
Just so we have the stage properly set... there are two people who talk about where free agents land... agents and teams trying to misdirect

 

[SheedSoNasty]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

Have we not learned enough from Oden and Bowie. No more big men with knee problems! I'm glad we're not interested. Though if it were for 5 mil or less for only a year or two, then I might consider it.

 

[THE HCP]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

Fuck no! Not only are his knees shot, he's 48 years old......you guys seen all his grey hair?


Sent from my baller ass iPad FAMS!

 

[Natebishop3]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

I'm not thrilled at the idea, honestly, but if we were to sign him for the 3 year deal that Mags suggested, I wouldn't be opposed to it.

 

[RoyToy]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

Olshey wants to to tie his cap space up on a guy who won't stay on the court and is a colossal douche

Makes sense

 

[santeesioux]

Re: Blazers interested in Bynum

No way, let's overpay Dalembert or Splitter and be the 8th seed. That'll keep LaMarcus here.