How could we get Marc Gasol?

[Natebishop3]

Is it even possible? I realize that the odds are that he stays in Memphis, but that team is aging and I have to think that they are nearing the end of their run, whereas we are just beginning to hit our stride (when healthy).

If you put Gasol on a team with Dame and LA, I think we're a legit contender with the Warriors next year.

 

[santeesioux]

I think since Spanish players haven't had a good time here, and now recently with Batum's "we don't lose to Spanish players" thing we don't have a shot at all.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I think since Spanish players haven't had a good time here, and now recently with Batum's "we don't lose to Spanish players" thing we don't have a shot at all.

In an alternate universe where Ariza never ruined Rudy's career, and we kept Sergio, we'd be in the running... we'd also be a much worse team, but we'd be in the running.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I think since Spanish players haven't had a good time here, and now recently with Batum's "we don't lose to Spanish players" thing we don't have a shot at all.

I doubt he's that sensitive. Batum hung out with Claver as much as anyone, and non-Americans tend to stick together united by an outsider's perspective while slagging off each other. (Remember, Nic has a Spanish girlfriend as well.)

No, the reason we'll have no shot is because the only place he'd leave Memphis for is San Antonio.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

In an alternate universe where Ariza never ruined Rudy's career, and we kept Sergio, we'd be in the running... we'd also be a much worse team, but we'd be in the running.

Why assume Gasol even likes Rudy? Do you like every other American? Trust me, sometimes when you're abroad the last person you want to see is someone from your country. (And Gasol has been in America since he was 15 anyway.)

 

[GriLtCheeZ]

I can't fathom a scenario where the blazers could land M. Gasol.

 

[Natebishop3]

I can't fathom a scenario where the blazers could land M. Gasol.

Max we could offer is 20 million, right?

Renounce the rights to Wes and Rolo, trade Nic for a draft pick. That's over 20 million right there.

 

[e_blazer]

Is kidnapping a crime in Tennessee?

 

[Natebishop3]

Is kidnapping a crime in Tennessee?

I prefer the term "liberating."

 

[GriLtCheeZ]

Max we could offer is 20 million, right?

Renounce the rights to Wes and Rolo, trade Nic for a draft pick. That's over 20 million right there.

Is it possible to clear enough cap space to offer him a max contract? Sure, I just can't imagine him choosing to come to Portland over staying in Memphis or going to a large market.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

We'd have to swap out our Mexican community for a Spanish one.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

4 years 60 mil and all the Capri pants in oregon?

 

[handiman]

I think since Spanish players haven't had a good time here, and now recently with Batum's "we don't lose to Spanish players" thing we don't have a shot at all.

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. And if that doesn't work, beg 'em to join you.

 

[BBert]

I think since Spanish players haven't had a good time here, and now recently with Batum's "we don't lose to Spanish players" thing we don't have a shot at all.

Only Americans get their precious panties up there ass over a statement like that. We won't get Gasol but that comment will have nothing to do with it.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Only Americans get there precious panties up there ass over a statement like that. We won't get Gasol but that comment will have nothing to do with it.

Only Americans use the wrong there/their/they're

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Is it safe to say the blazers have a "big 2"? Because it might make some sense for an all star to join up with them.

Whether that's gasol this year, or KD next year, its a possibility.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Why assume Gasol even likes Rudy? Do you like every other American? Trust me, sometimes when you're abroad the last person you want to see is someone from your country. (And Gasol has been in America since he was 15 anyway.)

That's a different alternate universe. The one I'm talking about is the one where what I say is true... because it was a fucking joke you goober.

 

[BBert]

Only Americans use the wrong there/their/they're

My phone has bad grammar

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

We'd have to swap out our Mexican community for a Spanish one.

Where can I sign up for that?

 

[OneLifeToLive]

Renouncing the rights of a few key players or work out a sign and trade.

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

Fill his Bentley with packing peanuts, that'll get him.

 

[Draco]

He's staying in Memphis.

But hypothetically would we be better next year by signing him? We'd have to renounce Wes, Rolo, Kaman, Afflalo and possibly trade away Batum. Who starts at SG and SF for us? It's an odd situation because I think yes you'd absolutely have to bring in Allstar Marc if you had the opportunity and hope you find replacements eventually. But for just next year we might be better off bringing back the previous seasons roster.

The downside of talking to Marc is if Wes, Rolo agree to deals elsewhere, Marc doesn't sign, then we unexpectedly lose Aldridge. We get stuck with Monroe, Kosta Koufus and nobody else.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

Ill get a block of ice, you go to hell and maybe... just maybe

 

[BonesJones]

But hypothetically would we be better next year by signing him? We'd have to renounce Wes, Rolo, Kaman, Afflalo and possibly trade away Batum. Who starts at SG and SF for us? It's an odd situation because I think yes you'd absolutely have to bring in Allstar Marc if you had the opportunity and hope you find replacements eventually. But for just next year we might be better off bringing back the previous seasons roster.

We may be able to keep Wes and make it work, but we'd hypothetically need to trade Batum for the right pieces AND clear some cap space to improve the team by signing Gasol