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

[Mediocre Man]

Barton is gonna be real good IMO

Barton is Wes Matthews on steroids

 

[maxiep]

Is LMA/Batum a good enough combo to win in this league?

No.

 

[Rhal]

Barton is Wes Matthews on steroids

Would love it if he was that hard working on the defensive end. Offensive end Wes really only has his ability to slash and 3p shooting, Barton already has a better offensive game in regards to everything but 3p shooting.

 

[Nikolokolus]

No.

You're probably right. It's probably not entirely fair, but a lot is riding on Lillard developing into a guy worthy of his draft position.

 

[maxiep]

Barton is Wes Matthews on a starvation diet

FIFY

 

[maxiep]

You're probably right. It's probably not entirely fair, but a lot is riding on Lillard developing into a guy worthy of his draft position.

Everything is riding on it. Batum needs to be the 4th best guy on this team for us to be a top 4 seed in the West.

 

[Blazinaway]

You're probably right. It's probably not entirely fair, but a lot is riding on Lillard developing into a guy worthy of his draft position.

yep that's what this draft was about for POR, high rish and maybe high reward, only way we have a chance to get very good is if these guys pan out

 

[Blazinaway]

and a guy like Ewill IF he can develop would be a huge plus

 

[Nikolokolus]

Actually I take it back, it's completely fair for there to be high expectations on Lillard ... I just hope people give him a chance to grow into it.

 

[Rhal]

Actually I take it back, it's completely fair for there to be high expectations on Lillard ... I just hope people give him a chance to grow into it.

he is going to turn it over a lot his first year, just hope he gets a ton of assits too.

 

[Duckhook]

Haynes seems pretty sure his info is accurate...

Chris Haynes ‏@ChrisBHaynes
‪#Blazers‬ fans, you could have had this guy... pic.twitter.com/j775km0h


At least according to Kahn....

 

[Rastapopoulos]

So Haynes is not a Blazers fan?

I'm a Blazers fan, and may I say with total sincerity: "PHEW!"

 

[Natebishop3]

Haynes seems pretty sure his info is accurate...

Chris Haynes ‏@ChrisBHaynes
‪#Blazers‬ fans, you could have had this guy... pic.twitter.com/j775km0h


At least according to Kahn....

I'm guessing that's Derrick Williams.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Haynes seems pretty sure his info is accurate...

Chris Haynes ‏@ChrisBHaynes
‪#Blazers‬ fans, you could have had this guy... pic.twitter.com/j775km0h


At least according to Kahn....

We will never know the truth... but I'd be pretty mad if we did in fact pass up on Williams and first round picks for Batum.

 

[Duckhook]

I'm guessing that's Derrick Williams.

Yeah sorry -the hyperlink didn't carry over.

 

[Duckhook]

We will never know the truth... but I'd be pretty mad if we did in fact pass up on Williams and first round picks for Batum.

I thought it was D Will OR 2 first rounds picks? Not both... <shrug>

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

He's development is being stunted in MN because he's not playing his natural position -- PF.

The situation in Portland is no different.

 

[Natebishop3]

I think it's all bullshit anyway. Khan will say anything to make us look bad, and whether Williams was offered or not, it makes no difference now. I think things got personal between PA and Khan and now it's a match or nothing.

 

[OregonHuskerMan]

Really hope it's not true - I'd much rather have D-Will (who dropped 15 pounds or whatever) than Batum at 12m/year. Think he can be a legit SF at his current weight. Amazing athleticism, gets to the rim, has a decent shot, but only 2x% from 3. Definitely has potential though.

 

[Natebishop3]

I"m guessing Olshey was holding out for Williams + picks and not one or the other. But who really knows at this point. There's so much bullshit out there, it's impossible to wade through it and figure out what's real and what's fake.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Give it a couple of years, you won't be sorry.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

He's development is being stunted in MN because he's not playing his natural position -- in the Pac-12

Fixed it.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Well thank God Kahn is making it public knowledge that he tried to ditch his 2nd overall pick, after just one year; that must be doing wonders for his confidence.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Really hope it's not true - I'd much rather have D-Will (who dropped 15 pounds or whatever) than Batum at 12m/year. Think he can be a legit SF at his current weight. Amazing athleticism, gets to the rim, has a decent shot, but only 2x% from 3. Definitely has potential though.

He's not.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Chris Haynes ‏@ChrisBHaynes
#Blazers tell Nicolas Batum's agent to make sure Batum is in town for physical. Set to match. http://www.csnnw.com/pages/landingb...wn-for-physical-=1&blockID=741152&feedID=5212

 

[Nikolokolus]

Chris Haynes ‏@ChrisBHaynes
#Blazers tell Nicolas Batum's agent to make sure Batum is in town for physical. Set to match. http://www.csnnw.com/pages/landingb...wn-for-physical-=1&blockID=741152&feedID=5212

Wow. Didn't see this coming.

 

[Sedatedfork]

Assuming they match are there any moves you think the Blazers make before they match?

 

[Mediocre Man]

Begs the question. If Nic doesn't get back here by Wednesday to take physical, can the Blazers ask the league for more time?

 

[Sedatedfork]

What happens if Batum doesn't show up for the physical? If the Blazers match and he is damaged goods, then what? Maybe they could sue Batum for breach of contract?

 

[magnifier661]

Assuming they match are there any moves you think the Blazers make before they match?

I think it's too late since once the offer sheet is signed; our cap hold is the entire amount until we decide to match or let go.