Zombie Derrick Jones to Portland

[Natebishop3]

As I said earlier.... some people were setting themselves up for some real disappointment (not directed at you).

What are you Talking about???? We got the big name!

 

[illmatic99]

The same people that wanted Crowder are bitching about Jones. Makes no sense.

Crowder shot 45% from 3 in MIA on 6.4 attempts per game.
Jones shot 28% from 3 in MIA on 2.2 attempts per game.

 

[TBpup]

What are you Talking about???? We got the big name!

Neil's valet likes him.

 

[blazedanugz]

The same people that wanted Crowder are bitching about Jones. Makes no sense.

crowder can shoot

 

[TBpup]

Unless there is a S&T with Whiteside, that is about it except maybe for some small contract with the BAE.

 

[calvin natt]

Maybe we couldn’t get Crowder? Ever think that maybe Neil wants guys and can’t get them all? Insanity.

 

[TBpup]

Maybe we couldn’t get Crowder? Ever think that maybe Neil wants guys and can’t get them all? Insanity.

Then he isn't very good at his job. Salesman is part of it.

 

[Chris Craig]

Maybe we couldn’t get Crowder? Ever think that maybe Neil wants guys and can’t get any of them ? Insanity.

FTFY

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Will let others rage before I worry too much, however.....

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jonesde02/gamelog/2020/

looks like quite a few DNP-CD in the playoffs (9 playoffs games where he played less than 1 minute)

I am also unsure about his role, why an SF when we re-signed Hood?

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/fansided.com/2019/01/08/whiteboard-derrick-jones-jr-potential/amp/

6’7” with a 7’0” wingspan — only 23 years old

 

[illmatic99]

the opportunity cost is my big issue. We coulda spread that 9.5 mil on multiple players who are better. gamble like this is unnecessary.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

 

[Ripcity4life77]

I have not seen this deal confirmed anywhere yet so it is possible this could be someone jumping the gun -- hell even Woj does not have it at least not that i have seen and no other media has confirmed this story as i am typing this up

 

[HailBlazers]

Neil is just not very good with FA money....

Or Porland just isn't a FA destination...

 

[Scalma]

The reaction to this is identical to Aminu. Bump that thread

 

[julius]

Then he isn't very good at his job. Salesman is part of it.

I don't think this is something (Portlands reputation) that you can pin on Neil.

 

[riverman]

Millsap was leaning towards re-signing with the Nuggets I read today...he probably wasn't on the table...this was a move for a defensive player...not a 3 pt shooter. Miami tried to re-sign him but lowballed him. Riley likes defense. I honestly don't know that much about him but am curious to learn what he'll bring...so far I've read he's a defender and I like that we have a few of those guys.

 

[illmatic99]

I have not seen this deal confirmed anywhere yet so it is possible this could be someone jumping the gun -- hell even Woj does not have it at least not that i have seen and no other media has confirmed this story as i am typing this up

shams doesn't make mistakes

 

[MickZagger]

I like it. A cheap version of Josh Smith.

now do we have money leftover for a PG?

 

[HailBlazers]

We need Length and Strength, so far so good.

 

[Mr. Robot]

jones jr is not signed to shoot 3 pointers, but to defend and hes good at that

blazers needed wings that can defend and olshey signed covington and jones jr, whats not to like

 

[MickZagger]

Why was everyone so fascinated with Wood? He’s a modern day Channing Frye.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I like it! This team is being built to beat on motherfuckers!

We don't need 3pt shooters at every position. We need toughness, defense, and attitude.

We're getting that!

 

[Tince]

I was ready to tip my cap to Olshey, but this move prevents that.

Come playoff time, teams will force a 28% 3pt shooter to beat them and take away Dame.

 

[B-Roy]

Now that I have thought about it for a bit, it’s not bad. Low usage role player that will play his role without complaints. And the contract gives us something to match salaries with.

Player wise I’d rather have Harkless or Crowder or something, but whatever, he’s young.

 

[B-Roy]

Why was everyone so fascinated with Wood? He’s a modern day Channing Frye.

Even if that were true, prime Channing Frye in today's league is a 15 million per year player.

 

[Hoopguru]

Good lord

Sometimes, it comes down to where a player wants to live. Just like anyone else.

 

[BlazerBeav]

I was ready to tip my cap to Olshey, but this move prevents that.

Come playoff time, teams will force a 28% 3pt shooter to beat them and take away Dame.

But Jones isn't going to be a starter....

 

[e_blazer]

I like it! This team is being built to beat on motherfuckers!

We don't need 3pt shooters at every position. We need toughness, defense, and attitude.

We're getting that!

 

[illmatic99]

Is Jones even healthy? Last we saw of him was when he got stretchered off the floor in the bubble