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Matt Moore CBS @MattMooreCBS
Report: Cavaliers set to offer Gordon Hayward $63m max offer shee

HUH? Did I miss something last season? Was Hayward amazing and I totally missed it? A max contract?!?!?!

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Agreed - always loved his sneaky offense. And on defense, as Rice would say, "he'll whack ya"

He is also a vet that would probably come fairly cheap. He may smell like bad cologne but he is the perfect backup big in Stotts offense.

 

[Eastoff]

Scola would be MONEY. He was one of the only good things on that team last year. He kept them in games.

I vaguely recall picking up a waived player involves bidding on them against other teams. Or do they just become a free agent?

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

HUH? Did I miss something last season? Was Hayward amazing and I totally missed it? A max contract?!?!?!

16/5/5 on .413. Decent defender though. Probably patted stats.

 

[Natebishop3]

I vaguely recall picking up a waived player involves bidding on them against other teams. Or do they just become a free agent?

The rules on waived players are kinda funky. Something like, the teams under the cap get the first crack? Or is it the teams with the worse record? I honestly can't remember anymore.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

I vaguely recall picking up a waived player involves bidding on them against other teams. Or do they just become a free agent?

Nah, I think you're thinking of amnesty.

I believe when picking up a waived player you just get their contract.

 

[Eastoff]

16/5/5 on .413. Decent defender though. Probably patted stats.

padded stats. As in there is padding in that push up bra or padding in his underwear. It's meant to fake something.

 

[Eastoff]

Nah, I think you're thinking of amnesty.

I believe when picking up a waived player you just get their contract.

Ah yes! Amnesty is what I was falsely recalling.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

padded stats. As in there is padding in that push up bra or padding in his underwear. It's meant to fake something.

Lol thank you... I've gone many years confused on this one. I know that sounds dumb, but idgaf.

 

[PDXFonz]

HUH? Did I miss something last season? Was Hayward amazing and I totally missed it? A max contract?!?!?!

16 ppt 40% shooting. Either Cleveland really is the worst run team in all of sports, or some one in that organization wants to be friends with Hayward's agent.

 

[Pinwheel1]

HUH? Did I miss something last season? Was Hayward amazing and I totally missed it? A max contract?!?!?!

63 for 4 years? That is crazy. I would give him Batum money based on potential. But an average of 16 mil a year?
I guess they figure it is the only way to get him without the Jazz matching. You got to over pay.....

 

[Boise Blazer]

Has anyone seen anything on what Pau Gasol is projected to be offered?

 

[PDXFonz]

Has anyone seen anything on what Pau Gasol is projected to be offered?

Well if Hayward is going to get 16 mil a year then who's to say he shouldn't get 14 lol

 

[Boise Blazer]

Well if Hayward is going to get 16 mil a year then who's to say he shouldn't get 14 lol

Then Im confused:

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
ESPN sources say Pau Gasol and Mike Miller are indeed among free agents that Oklahoma City has engaged with since market opened

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
OKC at present limited to roughly $5 millon in spending room below tax line, so remains to be seen if they can compete, especially for Pau

 

[B-Roy]

63 for 4 years? That is crazy. I would give him Batum money based on potential. But an average of 16 mil a year?
I guess they figure it is the only way to get him without the Jazz matching. You got to over pay.....

Hayward already turned down 4/48 from the Jazz before FA started. You would have to think that his camp knew he could get more on the open market.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Hayward already turned down 4/48 from the Jazz before FA started. You would have to think that his camp knew he could get more on the open market.

Agreed that was the plan before the year, but I am not sure his year warranted more than what the Jazz offered. He showed glimpses, but nothing max worthy.

 

[Boise Blazer]

Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Jason Maxiell appears likely to be waived on or before July 10. If isn't waived before July 11, his 2014-15 salary becomes guaranteed.

 

[B-Roy]

Agreed that was the plan before the year, but I am not sure his year warranted more than what the Jazz offered. He showed glimpses, but nothing max worthy.

Well he's about to be validated. Nobody thought Batum was worth 11 million a year but he's earning that cash now. There are certainly deals that look bad at first glance but turn out to be just fine. Derozan at 9 million a year comes to mind.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Scola would be a nice pickup.

Damn right.

 

[Boise Blazer]

Has anyone seen anything on what Pau Gasol is projected to be offered?

In an attempt to answer my own question:

Bleacher Report NBA @BR_NBA
VIDEO: @HowardBeck ranks the most likely landing spots for Pau Gasol bit.ly/1mlEVxq

Beck estimates upward to 10 mil/per. Top candidates Heat, Rockets, Mavs, Suns and Lakers

 

[Boise Blazer]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
Bulls and Thunder have emerged as two new top-flight teams in the hunt for Gasol, who has predictably been drawing considerable interest

Im still not getting this, if the Thunder get him for the MLE Im going to be pissed

 

[Natebishop3]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
Bulls and Thunder have emerged as two new top-flight teams in the hunt for Gasol, who has predictably been drawing considerable interest

Im still not getting this, if the Thunder get him for the MLE Im going to be pissed

Just our luck, that's exactly what will happen. I'm hoping Chicago picks him up.

 

[craigehlo]

Im still not getting this, if the Thunder get him for the MLE Im going to be pissed

He's going to follow the money, so I wouldn't be worried about the MLE from OKC. He's already got his rings so he's just going to chase one last big contract before retirement.

 

[Schilly]

Ok so, heres the issue here about people getting pissed about a player signing elsewhere for what we can offer. I think it's safe to say OKC is a better team than the Blazers and more of a legit title contender. With money being the same and Roles being similar as starting center, why would he choose Portland over OKC?

 

[Boise Blazer]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
RT @ramonashelburne: In a surprising twist, OKC has come on strong with Pau Gasol, and described as a "frontrunner" for the Spaniard.

 

[Boise Blazer]

Ok so, heres the issue here about people getting pissed about a player signing elsewhere for what we can offer. I think it's safe to say OKC is a better team than the Blazers and more of a legit title contender. With money being the same and Roles being similar as starting center, why would he choose Portland over OKC?

That's valid and understandable .... but it still pisses me off. Its another sign that we arent yet contenders in the eyes of free agents.

 

[Hobbesarable]

That's valid and understandable .... but it still pisses me off. Its another sign that we arent yet contenders in the eyes of free agents.

That or they hate the weather here. Personally, I love the Pacific NW.

 

[Schilly]

That's valid and understandable .... but it still pisses me off. Its another sign that we aren't yet contenders in the eyes of free agents.

I get being pissed that way, I just don't get the people who get pissed becasue they perceive it to be a failure on behalf of the GM.

 

[ripcityboy]

If we got Gasol. Wow, instant contenders.

 

[Boise Blazer]

I get being pissed that way, I just don't get the people who get pissed becasue they perceive it to be a failure on behalf of the GM.

No, I do trust in Olshey as long as he made the effort then thats all I can ask. And if Gasol makes the wrong decision then thats on him.