Ed Davis to Portland

[RoyToy]

Ed Davis has a better career PER, TRB% and BLK% than Thompson.

Either Davis is underpaid or Thompson is grossly overpaid

 

[ant]

He's not a bad alternative tbh, but I gotta see the terms. I like his game.

Writing is on the wall, though. See ya, Lamarcus

Not really, we need size even if we bring LMA back but not Rolo. We'll lose Rolo, but can return LMA with Leonard, Plumlee, Vonleh, Davis and Kaman. That's solid depth.

 

[illmatic99]

I can do a S&T of Bledsoe + pick for Aldridge right about now.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I don't like signing more big guys who need minutes. Essentially, this says no minutes for Vonleh.

Why? If Kaman is basically third string, we presently have Leonard, Plumlee, Davis, and Vonleh at the 4/5 spots. I think there's enough minutes to go around.

 

[maxiep]

I've moved to acceptance. I just hope Lillard doesn't become too dispirited. That's the only player I care about now.

 

[magnifier661]

I sure hope we aren't using Von in a deal with Indiana for Hibbert. Could that be JO all over again?!?!

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I've moved to acceptance. I just hope Lillard doesn't become too dispirited. That's the only player I care about now.

He's the leader now, make no mistake. He's used to this situation; leading a bunch of guys his age into battle where nobody thinks they can win? That's his fucking jam.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Maybe we will be making a move for DeRozan now? Like Vonleh+Kaman for him?

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Good signing. People Meyers, Mason and Vonleh can't play the entire game. We were talking about having LaMarcus and Monroe yesterday so now we have 70 minutes of game time that opened up. Ed Davis won't prevent Vonleh from having a backup role.

I guess the question is "who are we?" If we're a 30 win team, Vonleh better get minutes. If we're a 50 win team, we can't afford to throw away minutes. Who are we?

Front Court:
Plumlee, Leonard, Vonleh, Davis, Kaman.

Mmm. Assuming Kaman doesn't play, I suppose there's still minutes for Vonleh.

Believe it or not, I think this means we keep Kaman as a mentor.

 

[RoyToy]

I sure hope we aren't using Von in a deal with Indiana for Hibbert. Could that be JO all over again?!?!

Honestly I see Vonleh as a tweener anyways

Too skinny to guard the big guys

Feet too slow to guard the perimeter guys

 

[Pinwheel1]

Kaman to Indiana in an unbalanced trade.

Hibbert/Plums/Legend
Legend/Mr Ed/Art Von(de)leh
Farouq-a-Loop/King Crabbe
Hendo/3J
Dame/Frazier

I assume Indiana is holding out for a young player or draft pick in the deal. That is why I was thinking Vonleh since he played for Indiana. I hope not though.

I guess we classify Leonard as a stretch 5 so I guess we still had room.
Leonard, Plumlee, Davis, Vonleh.........Kaman

 

[DaLincolnJones]

I dont mind this at all. With or without LMA, we are a far deeper team with far more options of how to play.

 

[TBpup]

Blazers definitely flying in the face of "the NBA is a wing league now" mentality. Just get big and beat people up, I guess?

When everyone is going one way, go the other. Blazer fans would embrace a tough minded team that roughed opponents up.

 

[Scalma]

Lol were not trading Vonleh for fucking roy hibbert.

 

[HailBlazers]

I've moved to acceptance. I just hope Lillard doesn't become too dispirited. That's the only player I care about now.

Hey look at it this way. We'll have lots of good rebounders to recoup all his jacked up shots.

 

[magnifier661]

Honestly I see Vonleh as a tweener anyways

Too skinny to guard the big guys

Feet too slow to guard the perimeter guys

So you would be fine if we traded him for Hibbert?

 

[santeesioux]

I'd trade Vonleh for Derozen, not Hibbert.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Hibbert doesn't have that value.

Not even close.

I'm not sure Neil would want to help Falk either.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Honestly I see Vonleh as a tweener anyways

Too skinny to guard the bug guys

Feet too slow to guard the perimeter guys

Vonleh right now a solid pF size and quickness wise. 240 with a 7'4" wingspan? He could use some weight but he can guard most PF's with a little experience. Especially with all the stretch 4's these days.

 

[RoyToy]

Probably not, but I've never been a huge Hibbert fan

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Read this Woj story peeps:

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/source...illion-deal-with-trail-blazers-190056225.html

The Blazers still have a team option of $5 million on centerChris Kaman's contract that it could waive to clear space.

Kaman part isn't correct is it?

 

[Scalma]

So according to Woj if LA comes back well resign Lopez?

 

[Pinwheel1]

Laker fans are kind of pissed they did not keep Davis. Not as pissed as some of the other players they lost , but they liked Ed.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

So according to Woj if LA comes back well resign Lopez?

Yes.

 

[Scalma]

Yes.

It was just interesting that Woj wrote it like that was the plan all along. Maybe that's what his blazers source is telling him to save face from losing Monroe.

 

[TBpup]

Blazer Brute Squad

Plumlee - 7'0"
Leonard - 7'1"
Kaman - 7'0"
Davis --- 6'10"
Vonleh - 6'9"

Just pound the little small-ball teams into the ground!

 

[0-Our!]

I don't like signing more big guys who need minutes. Essentially, this says no minutes for Vonleh.

We're going to b better/more competitive v. what fans/world thinks; I like this move. Being the underdogs again is good; no1 will c us coming when we beat their asses into the ground! Ed & Vonleh & all the C's & Pf's will play plenty; @ 1st, Vonleh won't play a ton bc he still needs to b brought along a little slower (learn our guys & plays, he's not alone in this of course); should Vonleh start to break out later in the year (or have strong indications of some major leaps), then we can trade Ed mid-season w/ his very friendly contract

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Blazer Brute Squad

Plumlee - 7'0"
Leonard - 7'1"
Kaman - 7'0"
Davis --- 6'10"
Vonleh - 6'9"

Just pound the little small-ball teams into the ground!

 

[RoyToy]

Vonleh right now a solid pF size and quickness wise. 240 with a 7'4" wingspan? He could use some weight but he can guard most PF's with a little experience. Especially with all the stretch 4's these days.

I suppose he is only 19 so naturally he'll fill out a little bit

 

[The Professional Fan]

When everyone is going one way, go the other. Blazer fans would embrace a tough minded team that roughed opponents up.

I certainly wouldn't mind. I think we can all agree that outside of Wes we've been a pretty soft team for quite some time. Not so sure that label can be applied any longer.