Blazers RFA/UFA targets?

[Schilly]

I have a hunch we will use the MLE that's available to us. While on the surface it seeens like a bad idea financially it could be a very smart pickup.
A: It adds another eventual trade asset with a reasonable contract
B: It likely would improve our bench and depth
C: it also would give us the flexibility to do a consolidation trade

Worst case situation we end up waiving a player like Pat C but I think there will be a lot of roster shuffling around the NBA this summer.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

ZBO would not be a good idea. He is the kind of guy you sign if you think you have a chance to win it all and just need that one extra role player. Even if we traded Davis, having a ZBO would cut back on time for Collins and Vonleh to improve their games.

 

[riverman]

What is Lawson's baggage? That he sucks?

alcohol problems...multiple DUIs ..etc...haven't heard of him slipping up in a year though so maybe he's got it under control. Just noticed Fonz has already addressed this...missed the post when I posted it

 

[GDiama]

A little out of the box. Edwin Jackson. Played in Spain. Was one of the best scorers.

He is going to China.

 

[craigehlo]

I'd target CJ Miles if he has any interest with our MLE. Some vet leadership and he can still hit a 3.

 

[GDiama]

As I watch a lot of Euroleague I think a good solution for our backcourt would be Brad Wanamaker. Great defender and has improved a lot offensively too. Really aggressive player.

http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=005838&seasoncode=E2016#!currentstats

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

For post padding purposes....

If our cap wasn't so anchored down my #1 target in this FA class would be Otto Porter.

Elite role player/glue guy.

 

[Reep]

I honestly hope we don't add anyone. We have plenty of talent, just need to get them more minutes and maybe cull a couple if they don't produce more this year.

 

[PDXFonz]

Bucks signed Tony Snell.

Haven't checked up on the other 3 yet but I know Zbo is still out there

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

Would Tyreke be a good sign at 5M per for two years? Would he sign?

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

Jeez these Crabbe and Turner contracts are looking worse and worse every passing day. Really decent players still available for SIGNIFICANTLY less money

 

[Scalma]

Here's a stupid question

Say we get below the luxury line, would giving someone the full MLE put us right back over?

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

Here's a stupid question

Say we get below the luxury line, would giving someone the full MLE put us right back over?

Yes? Im not sure how else it would work

 

[bradk8605]

We could bring back a fan favorite free agent ex-blazers at a good price: Dante Cunningham

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

We could bring back a fan favorite free agent ex-blazers at a good price: Dante Cunningham

Rather see Swanigan play than Dante. Plus i think Ed davis is better than him.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I would be looking for a guy who is athletic and known for his defense, maybe some problems in his offensive game that we would take a chance that we could fix. I only see two guys that are UFA that we might be able to afford for $5 million. KJ McDaniels and Justin Holiday. McDaniels is 24 and Holiday 28 so would go for the younger guy.
Since even the Nets have dropped him, would try to get him on the Vet's minimum, because I don't think it would be worth tying up more money on a gamble.

 

[tester551]

Would Tyreke be a good sign at 5M per for two years? Would he sign?

Yes - good signing.
No - he'll get more than that

 

[Scalma]

Yes - good signing.
No - he'll get more than that

We have enough players that can't shoot.