Zombie Blazers Pursuing Pau Gasol

[BBert]

That's an odd kind of hope. The hopeless hope.

The good thing about us going for divisive figures in free agency is that when we fail to get them there's a substantial section of the fan base who can feel relieved. It's an odd source of happiness, but it's probably the best we Blazers fans can hope for.

The hopeless hope of the hopeless.

We be Blazers.

 

[Hobbesarable]

More of the free agent dominoes will fall after the Durant signing. Next up: Pau Gasol.

 

[Ripcity4life77]

Gasol go to Toronto not cause i do not want him atleast MAYBE he can lead the Raptors over the Cav's and then get destroyed by the Warriors in the Finals -- LOL -- He would at least have a shot at the Finals in Toronto . If he goes West he has NO CHANCE in HELL of getting to the Finals and that is almost a fact barring a injury bug for the warriors.

 

[0-Our!]

The hopeless hope of the hopeless.

We be Blazers.

Ah, THE Blazer credo... stamped on Blazer jerseys/Moda Center; THIS WILL make big-time players flock to our team, they'll be dying to join!

 

[B-Roy]

There is now a less than 0% chance Gasol comes here, which is a good thing.

 

[Blazinaway]

There is now a less than 0% chance Gasol comes here, which is a good thing.

Maybe Pau reconsiders and heads to EASTERN conference! Boston?

 

[Ripcity4life77]

OK -- I would never ever say do this 99% of the time but maybe Olshey should send out feelers to Barnes camp and see if they would want to sign Offer sheet with PDX instead . I like Turner and while i think Barnes is overrated to a degree he still has more potential then Turner. It's very possible Olshey never reached out to Barnes cause he NEVER EVER thought in a million years Durant would choose the Warriors over the Thunder so do not want to waste time. It would suck for Turner and the Blazres might take some heat if they did this but who cares.

Would you rather have a nice player in Turner and i will admit it ( prolly 10m ) more then he should have gotten OR Barnes who could blow up in the right situation but could also be exposed too ???

and ask Gasol to wait or take offer off table if this were to happen.

 

[riverman]

So you're telling me he's not coming to Portland? What will I do with my Trail Blazers Gasol jersey?

Hold onto it...we may get the other Gasol someday

 

[B-Roy]

Actually maybe there's a better chance now. Gasol knows he can't win so might as well take a huge payday.

 

[Natebishop3]

Actually maybe there's a better chance now. Gasol knows he can't win so might as well take a huge payday.

I thought about that too. The Spurs have no shot. LOL @ LMA as well

 

[B-Roy]

What about Gasol to GSW for the room exception? Like why not at this point right?

 

[Mediocre Man]

If I was Neil, I'd pull my offer. No reason for us to get Gasol

 

[e_blazer]

Seems like Bogut at $12 mil would be a better play than Gasol at $18.

 

[Natebishop3]

Seems like Bogut at $12 mil would be a better play than Gasol at $18.

Except Bogut is ALWAYS injured.

In 11 seasons he has played 82 games a total of one time.... his rookie season.....

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bogutan01.html

 

[Schilly]

Best thing IMO is to stay youngish and keep taking steps forward. Position the team to make a big trade in the next year or so.

 

[Natebishop3]

Best thing IMO is to stay youngish and keep taking steps forward. Position the team to make a big trade in the next year or so.

And THAT is why we need to keep our RFA players.

 

[Schilly]

And Henderson

 

[B-Roy]

Spurs are lasered in on signing Gasol now. According to Stein.

 

[Natebishop3]

Spurs are lasered in on signing Gasol now. According to Stein.

They'll still be the second best team in the west..... but Gasol is really only a marginal upgrade for them. I guess it lets them move LMA to the power forward spot.

 

[santeesioux]

I still say we should be going after Monroe.

 

[B-Roy]

How much can the Spurs offer Gasol?

 

[Sinobas]

Do the Cavs or Spurs have any cap space? It seems Gasol would want to try and join them...or hell, maybe he'll take the vet minimum to sign with the Warriors. Don't know how much of a ring chaser he is.

 

[Schilly]

They'll still be the second best team in the west..... but Gasol is really only a marginal upgrade for them. I guess it lets them move LMA to the power forward spot.

I kind of think Gasol might think Toronto gets a better chance at the finals than Spurs.

 

[Natebishop3]

How much can the Spurs offer Gasol?

I thought it was something like 14 million.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

This is why OKC has Kanter.
They should definitely trade RW, he's walkin' next year, for sure.

 

[santeesioux]

So wtf is this guy waiting for? Duncan to officially retire?

 

[Natebishop3]

Good god let go of this pipe dream Neil.

Come ON dude!

 

[Chris Craig]

They'll still be the second best team in the west..... but Gasol is really only a marginal upgrade for them. I guess it lets them move LMA to the power forward spot.

Now they will have two pussies in their front court

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Wonder if Sixers/Celtics are on the phone to Presti right now gauging what it would take to get Westbrook. Both of them could offer pretty good packages. If Boston threw in Brooklyn's 2017 pick...

 

[Nikolokolus]

OK -- I would never ever say do this 99% of the time but maybe Olshey should send out feelers to Barnes camp and see if they would want to sign Offer sheet with PDX instead . I like Turner and while i think Barnes is overrated to a degree he still has more potential then Turner. It's very possible Olshey never reached out to Barnes cause he NEVER EVER thought in a million years Durant would choose the Warriors over the Thunder so do not want to waste time. It would suck for Turner and the Blazres might take some heat if they did this but who cares.

Would you rather have a nice player in Turner and i will admit it ( prolly 10m ) more then he should have gotten OR Barnes who could blow up in the right situation but could also be exposed too ???

and ask Gasol to wait or take offer off table if this were to happen.

Harrison Barnes should take his magic act to Vegas. Anybody who can make a 6'8" black man disappear right in front of your eyes with multiple cameras trained on him could be a big draw.