Blazers interested in Spencer Hawes

[santeesioux]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine now
Stretch big man Spencer Hawes drawing interest from clutch of contenders already (Blazers, Clips, Rockets, Mavs) on top of incumbent Cavs

 

[Natebishop3]

Sounds like we have our fingers in a lot of cookie jars.

Monroe.

Hawes.

Frye?

 

[Draco]

I assume we are offering him a max MLE deal? 4 years just about $21 million total? That would be a lot less than a Monroe sign and trade while letting us keep all our current assets. Not as interesting of a player but might be more beneficial to the team in the long run.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

So much for Olshey keeping his hand close to his chest . . . and I love it.

 

[Scalma]

Meh

 

[Natebishop3]

I assume we are offering him a max MLE deal? 4 years just about $21 million total? That would be a lot less than a Monroe sign and trade while letting us keep all our current assets. Not as interesting of a player but might be more beneficial to the team in the long run.

Could be another sign-and-trade scenario as well.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Marc Stein thinks we are contenders

 

[Draco]

Sounds like we have our fingers in a lot of cookie jars.

Monroe.

Hawes.

Frye?

I'm glad they are targeting a big man.

There are tons of good backup PG's available but almost no bigs.

 

[Natebishop3]

I'm glad they are targeting a big man.

There are tons of good backup PG's available but almost no bigs.

Yeah, we need a backup big in the worst way. I'm fine with Hawes or Frye as a backup. They fit Stotts system very well, and I think they would compliment Robinson in the second unit.

 

[Draco]

Could be another sign-and-trade scenario as well.

Could be... but he is an unrestricted free agent so if we can convince him of taking an MLE deal the Cavs get jack shit!

 

[Natebishop3]

Could be... but he is an unrestricted free agent so if we can convince him of taking an MLE deal the Cavs get jack shit!

MLE would be perfect, but that would leave us with limited options to sign a PG or wing.

 

[ehizzy3]

back up if we don't get monroe?

 

[noknobs]

Given the sellers market and the year he had I have to believe Hawes will make more than the MLE, which means sign and trade, unless he'd just really like to come back to the Northwest and play for the best team in the NBA.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

MLE would be perfect, but that would leave us with limited options to sign a PG or wing.

Yep. Sign and trade is best here.

I like this target.

 

[Draco]

MLE would be perfect, but that would leave us with limited options to sign a PG or wing.

How about Earl Watson sign and trade then cut to match salary along with Meyers Leonard for Thaddeus Young? Philly is holding out for that first round pick so if we give them that they'll definitely take the deal.

Resign Mo as a non Bird free agent or use the BAE on a Luke Ridnour.

 

[Draco]

Yep. Sign and trade is best here.

I like this target.

Ok lets say we give Cleveland Meyers, Wright, Crabbe and a first round pick. I wonder what wing we'd target with the MLE? Marvin Williams?

 

[OneLifeToLive]

Ok lets say we give Cleveland Meyers, Wright, Crabbe and a first round pick. I wonder what wing we'd target with the MLE? Marvin Williams?

Not incredibly high on Starvin. But like the idea.

 

[KingSpeed]

Told you guys we are contenders.

 

[jlprk]

Meh

Affirm.

 

[Draco]

Told you guys we are contenders.

The west is basically the NFL of pro basketball. A ton of parity and over half the teams have some sort of a chance of winning it.

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 8s
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Portland GM Neil Olshey met with free agent Spencer Hawes and his agent, Greg Lawrence, tonight in Los Angeles, sources tell Yahoo.

 

[Natebishop3]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA · now
Portland GM Neil Olshey met with free agent Spencer Hawes and his agent, Greg Lawrence, tonight in Los Angeles, sources tell Yahoo.

 

[Natebishop3]

Sounds like Neil is pretty serious about Spencer Hawes then.

 

[Scalma]

U gotta be kidding me. Hawes is our #1 target? Goodnight

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

U gotta be kidding me. Hawes is our #1 target? Goodnight

You cant talk to other teams players.....

 

[Natebishop3]

U gotta be kidding me. Hawes is our #1 target? Goodnight

I don't think it's a horrible target. He isn't an RFA. We might be working on Monroe but it's better to work through Detroit on that one.

 

[santeesioux]

Have you seen his political views? MarAzul and the rest of the off topic board would love him!

 

[Natebishop3]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 2m
There's serious market for Hawes' ability to shoot and stretch floor, beginning with Cavs who are determined to keep him. Perfect for Blatt.

 

[santeesioux]

Terry was with them, they must be serious.

 

[Natebishop3]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 35s
Blazers are intriguing suitor for Hawes, who still lives in his native Seattle. Terry Stotts laid out how he'd use Hawes in meeting.