Haynes full of shit (no Nic 4 years, 46.5 Million) (confirmed) (1 Viewer)

[Draco]

If they sent out Ellignton or something I think they might have the necessary cap room to sign Batum. Then they can tell Roy we have your salary spot secured when Martell clears waivers.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

TWolves are gonna do it! Watch out!

THey need to realize the gun is pointed at their own head... the only person they're holding hostage is themselves.

 

[NorthBayBaller]

Watch it be a $50mil deal just to piss PA off.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Watch it be a $50mil deal just to piss PA off.

Pocket change, Farmer.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Watch it be a $50mil deal just to piss PA off.

PA would match anyway... all that does is make Khan look like a chump.

 

[Reep]

Kind of an expensive way to cover up the fact you should have waived Miller a week ago.

 

[NorthBayBaller]

PA would match anyway... all that does is make Khan look like a chump.

And you know this how again?

 

[BlazerCaravan]

And you know this how again?

Homer senses tingling... plus Allen loves long lanky fast SF's. He's been known to overpay for them in the past (Cliff Robinson, Scottie Pippen, Darius Miles...)

 

[ironcrotch]

And you know this how again?

You don't go through a 2 week long pissing match and then back down.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

And you know this how again?

The direct quote from Olshey (relayed from PA) is pretty clear, yes?

"We will match any offer, S&T will not be an option."

 

[ironcrotch]

JWQuick: David Kahn is going to be on a media conference call in 10 minutes. Im in traffic but @BlazerFreeman will be on it

this goin be gud

 

[NorthBayBaller]

Homer senses tingling... plus Allen loves long lanky fast SF's. He's been known to overpay for them in the past (Cliff Robinson, Scottie Pippen, Darius Miles...)

I could see that. A deal like that with a huge trade kicker...one of them will come out looking like a bufoon. Probably the one that ends up with it.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

The direct quote from Olshey (relayed from PA) is pretty clear, yes?

"We will match any offer, S&T will not be an option."

I don't trust a word that comes out of Olshey's mouth (which is a good thing; the man is doing business, not running a clergy). But it does jibe with the past actions of Allen and his known love for guys like Batum.

 

[craigehlo]

Kahn conference call in 10 minutes. This will be good.

 

[DaLincolnJones]

And you know this how again?

Really? You are going to bring this weak shit? pffft

 

[BrianFromWA]

4m Brian FromWA ‏@brianfromwa
@dwightjaynes what this means is that MIN doesn't have to waive Miller and wait (like they will with Webster) for his $$ to come off cap

Brian FromWA ‏@brianfromwa
@dwightjaynes ...they did it with trade, so instantaneous. This plus Darko (immediate) means that NOW they can offer 9.5M to start or 4/40M

Brian FromWA ‏@brianfromwa
@dwightjaynes ...if they can move Ellington they can get over 10.9M starting salary they'll need for 4/46.5, and when Webs clrs Roy can sign

Brian FromWA ‏@brianfromwa
@JerryZgoda I'm pretty sure it's still 7-day period per CBA, but with Miller trade they don't need Webster's cap space. @dwightjaynes

 

[noknobs]

So I just want to make sure I understand...

Minnesota has used their amnesty, waived Webster and traded two 2nd round picks just to make Batum this offer that they know we're going to match?

 

[ironcrotch]

So I just want to make sure I understand...

Minnesota has used their amnesty, waived Webster and traded two 2nd round picks just to make Batum this offer that they know we're going to match?

HAY THEY ARE SERIUS

 

[THE HCP]

THE HCP is working....... Please post updates

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I could see that. A deal like that with a huge trade kicker...one of them will come out looking like a bufoon. Probably the one that ends up with it.

A trade kicker on a player we plan to build around is totally irrelevant. Especially when you consider it's only a four-year deal. How is this supposed to sway the Blazers from matching? There is no problem with a 15% kicker.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

So I just want to make sure I understand...

Minnesota has used their amnesty, waived Webster and traded two 2nd round picks just to make Batum this offer that they know we're going to match?

They win too if the point is just to clear cap space and make Portland pay dearly for Batum. Maybe Ndiyae has a long memory like Falk and will thank Minny later in Human Capital.

 

[Wheels]

So I just want to make sure I understand...

Minnesota has used their amnesty, waived Webster and traded two 2nd round picks just to make Batum this offer that they know we're going to match?

yep... and we are the ones "Kahn'ed" at least according to our resident dipwits

 

[BrianFromWA]

If they trade Nic in 2 years, they have to pay 3M. PA pays 3M for 2nd-round picks.

 

[Wheels]

If they trade Nic in 2 years, they have to pay 3M. PA pays 3M for 2nd-round picks.

ding ding ding ding. Its not like they are trying to poison pill Utah or something.

 

[Pinwheel1]

So I just want to make sure I understand...

Minnesota has used their amnesty, waived Webster and traded two 2nd round picks just to make Batum this offer that they know we're going to match?

Well like our visitors have pointed out, they would have done that anyway.......

 

[NorthBayBaller]

I think you guys are talking yourself into Batum. Read some of your earlier posts about how much you claimed he was worth. It's comedy gold! I really am hoping Kahn has a huge offer out there for Batum and you guys match...for a guy who doesn't even want to play there. Let's go!

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I think you guys are talking yourself into Batum. Read some of your earlier posts about how much you claimed he was worth. It's comedy gold! I really am hoping Kahn has a huge offer out there for Batum and you guys match...for a guy who doesn't even want to play there. Let's go!

I gotta admit, there's more people coming around to Nic being worth it out of spite... but there's a lot of us here who were always of the opinion that Nic was worth 10-11 a year.

 

[noknobs]

They win too if the point is just to clear cap space and make Portland pay dearly for Batum. Maybe Ndiyae has a long memory like Falk and will thank Minny later in Human Capital.

Doesn't seem like they needed to trade picks in order to clear cap space for other FA's.

 

[Wheels]

I think you guys are talking yourself into Batum. Read some of your earlier posts about how much you claimed he was worth. It's comedy gold! I really am hoping Kahn has a huge offer out there for Batum and you guys match...for a guy who doesn't even want to play there. Let's go!

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I think you guys are talking yourself into Batum. Read some of your earlier posts about how much you claimed he was worth. It's comedy gold! I really am hoping Kahn has a huge offer out there for Batum and you guys match...for a guy who doesn't even want to play there. Let's go!

He'll be matched. You can interpret this however you want.

Deal with it.

Live with it.

Embrace it.