Finding Neil a backup SG/SF

[Pinwheel1]

What's your point?

My point is Dallas is going nowhere this year, with or without Wes. And if I am Mark Cuban I would be hoping to be a player in the big free agency targets this next summer. Getting rid of Wes' contract would be helpful. And every time Wes has a bad shooting night.....might be the time to try to get him.

Although Portland does not have enough ending contracts to make that work.

 

[MickZagger]

If you want scoring in bunches Kirkpatrick isn't a bad target. I'm good on Matthews. At SF? Really?

 

[Nikolokolus]

And we don't need a backup SF. We have Aminu, Harkless, and Turner.

Yup. Three backup level forwards for sure.

 

[riverman]

Yup. Three backup level forwards for sure.

Layman makes it 4

 

[tester551]

Layman makes it 4

He's not good enough be considered a backup level SF

 

[riverman]

Wes tonight...5pts...0 boards...1 assist...-26.....end of 3rd qtr....whew

 

[Scalma]

He's not good enough be considered a backup level SF

And that's based off what? I learned after CJ not to judge a player too early, and when it comes to Jake, it's too early.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Bump.

Dario Saric's role has dramatically changed with Simmons.

Saric is a facilitator who needs touches.

He's my #1 target.

 

[Strenuus]

Bump.

Dario Saric's role has dramatically changed with Simmons.

Saric is a facilitator who needs touches.

He's my #1 target.

I think Saric is part of their plan... So you may want him, but it'd be good to be realistic too.

 

[Mr. Robot]

I can easily see Hezonja coming to POR
he needs change of scenery like Nurk and we need something else at SF, hes young player with upside

Id say thats low risk, high reward type of deal and hes white (Olshey likes white players, doesnt he)

 

[illmatic99]

We need a starter, not a backup

 

[Sinobas]

Hello, My name is zero points, 1 rebound and 3 turnovers. I'm Harkless' stat line from last night.

 

[jlprk]

I've only seen Saric last year on TV when playing against the Blazers. Everyone in the game thread said he was a big star. I said he's a clunky effort player, the opposite of smooth as silk. Overrated.

 

[Strenuus]

I've only seen Saric last year on TV when playing against the Blazers. Everyone in the game thread said he was a big star. I said he's a clunky effort player, the opposite of smooth as silk. Overrated.

I've watched several Philly games this year - he's much better.

 

[jlprk]

I've watched several Philly games this year - he's much better.

That's what all you guys said the last time I saw him. I bet we'd still differ.

He's like a horse with its mouth wide open. I think he'll have a heart attack on the floor during a game.

 

[Mr. Robot]

We need a starter, not a backup

great, bring Hezonja as backup and trade for starting SG/SF
Id rather watch Hezonja than Harkless, Aminu od whoever at SF position

 

[Labinot41]

We already have Hezonja, his name is Pat Connaughton

 

[Labinot41]

I would trade Harkless in a heartbeat for a SF who can shot.

 

[Strenuus]

That's what all you guys said the last time I saw him. I bet we'd still differ.

He's like a horse with its mouth wide open. I think he'll have a heart attack on the floor during a game.

You mentioned one game. I mentioned several..... did that get lost in the translation of "I saw him in several games THIS season" which would have more of an impact than "I saw him in one game against us last year"....

 

[GrandJury]

I think Saric is part of their plan... So you may want him, but it'd be good to be realistic too.

I agree I think they value him a lot

 

[Blazinaway]

I agree I think they value him a lot

especially as they have to start payin guys like Embid and Covington. he's on a rookie contract and only in his second yr

 

[BigGameDamian]

I can easily see Hezonja coming to POR
he needs change of scenery like Nurk and we need something else at SF, hes young player with upside

Id say thats low risk, high reward type of deal and hes white (Olshey likes white players, doesnt he)

Ehh....Typical Blazers gig. Young, low risk high potential type of player. Saying what if....We all know how this story goes.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Hezonja's highlights sure show a lot of potential. But I would give Jake a shot first. He would be cheaper to keep, which I wish was not a factor but it is. Plus I am guessing Jake brings less drama. We need to know how he can play with the starters.

I said earlier to give Harkless 20 games. We should know by the end of the road trip

 

[Mr. Robot]

Ehh....Typical Blazers gig. Young, low risk high potential type of player. Saying what if....We all know how this story goes.

you forgot that players dont want to come here
we cant bring good UFA, but some of you are acting like we can

but ok, lets see what happens...

 

[Mr. Robot]

Id take him over Harkless everyday day of the week and twice on sunday
hes not looking like himself right now, he just needs change of scenery, talent and upside are there

 

[jlprk]

You mentioned one game. I mentioned several..... did that get lost in the translation of "I saw him in several games THIS season" which would have more of an impact than "I saw him in one game against us last year"....

Your impression of several games < my impression from 1 game.

Now do you get it? Good, now we understand each other.

 

[jlprk]

In fact, now you owe for stooping to talk to you. These shoes need shining. Take care of them while I have a sec. You're just a half-moderator, right?

 

[jlprk]

Just toying with you. Don't worry, I really like you.

 

[riverman]

Just toying with you. Don't worry, I really like you

 

[BigGameDamian]

you forgot that players dont want to come here
we cant bring good UFA, but some of you are acting like we can

but ok, lets see what happens...

So you agree that the Blazers along with other small market teams are better suited to be development teams for larger market franchises?