Free Agent Blazers sign Marquess Chriss to training camp deal

[Scalma]

I wanted him two years ago. Sounds crazy but he does a lot of the things Nurk does, so I liked the idea of him as his insurance. But he’s had an injury since then so idk. I know he’s friends with Dame tho, so that helps him. Lolz

 

[wizenheimer]

Olshey had so much success with Hezonja, and Tolliver he decided to double down with scrubs this season

 

[Scalma]

Olshey had so much success with Hezonja, and Tolliver he decided to double down with scrubs this season

when you’re whining about camp invites it’s time to go outside.

 

[Haakzilla]

Very much dislike this dude ever since I watched him play in Corvallis vs the Beavers...total head case and poor sport back then (in one game he got into it with refs, teammates, opponents, and even an assistant coach who was trying to reign him in), but maybe he's matured since? Injuries and bouncing around thru multiple teams in a young career has a way of humbling a person. Hope he kicks ass

 

[crandc]

How many teams have two centers with broken legs?

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Can you jump really high?
Were you taken with a high pick but then showed you can't really play?
Here's your camp invite!

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Can’t hurt.
Far as I’m concerned invite as many players as you can to camp.
Look at them and make a good decision.

 

[BigGameDamian]

LoL…Missing peace?

 

[riverman]

and there we go...back up pt guard in Smith Jr and back up big in Chriss...could even be a two way contract for one of them or even both ....I think you can carry 3 two way deals on the roster...correct me if I'm wrong ...I know we've had two before..

 

[Scalma]

and there we go...back up pt guard in Smith Jr and back up big in Chriss...could even be a two way contract for one of them or even both ....I think you can carry 3 two way deals on the roster...correct me if I'm wrong ...I know we've had two before..I wonder if Mudiay will get an invite or Beasley or Manimal....I"m not that interested in either but Mudiay could challenge Smith Jr for a spot

I dont think either guy is eligible for a two way. They’re probably fighting for one spot on active roster.

 

[DDolla]

So who are we signing for the real team? Chriss and DSJ are only for training camp? Any other cheap scrub out there?

 

[riverman]

So who are we signing for the real team? Chriss and DSJ are only for training camp? Any other cheap scrub out there?

training camp can be like tryouts for a roster spot

 

[Aussie Blazer!]

I like the invite. Another young defender and lob threat that can be had on the cheap and worth a look. At least he is taller then 6'7", we need another big body. Reminded me of a Ed Davis type without the rebounding.

Wiki also provided this fact I didn't know of him:
On January 31, in a 102–88 win over the Dallas Mavericks, Chriss reached 100 career steals, three-pointers and blocks at 20 years, 213 days old. He became the third youngest player ever to reach 100 of each with only LeBron James and Kevin Durant doing so younger.[34] On April 1, Chriss scored a season-high 22 points against the Golden State Warriors.[35] He topped that mark on April 6 with 23 points against the New Orleans Pelicans.[36]

 

[AldoTrapani]

Very much dislike this dude ever since I watched him play in Corvallis vs the Beavers...total head case and poor sport then, but maybe he's matured since then? Injuries and bouncing around thru multiple teams in a young career has a way of humbling a person. Hope he kicks ass

He’s trash. Nothing but another body for practice

 

[SlyPokerDog]

 

[SlyPokerCat]

I somehow came across his wifes tiktok today. It was on my fyp.

 

[BigGameDamian]

At least we beat the Lakers in this sweepstakes! They can have DJ.

 

[Scalma]

hahahahhaa olshey will wait until Labor Day to announce his invite

 

[Scalma]

 

[RonBrewer]

Olshey had so much success with Hezonja, and Tolliver he decided to double down with scrubs this season

Meh. He was all rookie second team his rookie year. I wouldn't call him a scrub.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Very much dislike this dude ever since I watched him play in Corvallis vs the Beavers...total head case and poor sport back then (in one game he got into it with refs, teammates, opponents, and even an assistant coach who was trying to reign him in), but maybe he's matured since? Injuries and bouncing around thru multiple teams in a young career has a way of humbling a person. Hope he kicks ass

Yeah, I agree. I never liked him either. Probably has a little to do with his one year at UW. But like you said...maybe he has matured.
I say bring in as many cheap contracts as you can who have "potential". Maybe you get lucky. Although I am a little surprised he is healthy already.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

It was on my fap.

FTFY

 

[wizenheimer]

when you’re whining about camp invites it’s time to go outside.

lol...who the fuck was whining? I was snarking

 

[Scalma]

 

[calvin natt]

He did a lot of very good things for Golden State. He can play.

 

[GDiama]

Before GS he was a mess because he thought very highly of himself. When he accepted he is a role player he was a really good role player. I think he can help.

 

[Ripcity4life77]

There are a couple people on this forum who are so doom and gloom will not call them out by name but I swear they should go see if Blazers ( Hate ) Edge needs another writer so they can help spread the contempt and hate they seem to be good at doing lately.

I mean the last 2 moves are solid low risk / high reward type moves but some are so waist deep in NeO hate that unless he brought Kobe back from the dead and put him on the team they have very little positive to say about the Blazers.

All i have to say to these type of fans and anyone who agrees with the BS Blazers Edge writes then maybe it's time you decide IF you really want to be a Blazers fan or not cause this constant negativity is getting F'ing old and that is why sometimes I go off and tend to be a complete A-Hole to people cause this type of attitude pisses me off. I am not saying this team is perfect or Neo is perfect but if as a fan all you can do is bitch and moan maybe it's time you look at WHY your a fan of this team and decide IF maybe it's time to move on. --- just my 2 cents

I know this might not be a popular opinion but the truth is the truth and for better of worse I say things how I see them even if I am a blunt A-hole about it at times.

Also this is a general rant not aimed at this topic but more this forum in general -- Go Blazers

 

[illmatic99]

Same agent as dame

 

[BonesJones]

Olshey had so much success with Hezonja, and Tolliver he decided to double down with scrubs this season

Except Chriss is better than those two ever were.

 

[FlashWad]

Happy with this pickup hopefully he makes the roster. Warrior fans seem to really like him. Way more excited form this pickup over the snell or mclemore ones.
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