Jamal Crawford

[Brock]

Ken Berger @KBergCBS
The Indiana offer Crawford turned down would've allowed him to opt out after this season, making it essentially a one-year deal.

 

[RoyToy]

He would get half of what he would in PDX if he went to NY (given we amnesty Brandon).

If $ mattered he would go to Indiana

 

[Brock]

John Canzano @JohnCanzanoBFT 20s Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Jamal Crawford to PDX? Not a free agent who would help Blazers more. Tune into 750-AM.

 

[illmatic99]

I don't think it's that black and white.

In Indy: he gets 5mil/yr, and is on a +.500 team
In NY: he gets 2.5mil/yr, is on a +.500 team, and gets to be IN NY (!).
In POR: he gets 5mil/yr, is on a +.500 team, and gets to be close to home.


I think it comes down to Home + 2.5mil vs. NY

 

[Ed O]

Unless he wants to Win. May be a good landing spot, but he's still young, he doesn't need to be the star just yet. Plus with Portland being so close to home...

You think that the Blazers are going to win more games than the Knicks this year?

Ed O.

 

[Brock]

and his buddy la and roy are here

 

[B-Roy]

I'm doing my best to get @JCrossover to Portland Rip City.

LA tweeted.

 

[Brock]

watch him go to the f-king kings!!!!

 

[RoyToy]

I don't think it's that black and white.

In Indy: he gets 5mil/yr, and is on a +.500 team
In NY: he gets 2.5mil/yr, is on a +.500 team, and gets to be IN NY (!).
In POR: he gets 5mil/yr, is on a +.500 team, and gets to be close to home.

I think it comes down to Home + 2.5mil vs. NY

It sounds like his goal is to have a great year and test FA next year. If that's the case, I can definitely see NY being a better fit for him with D'antoni's offense

Hoping he come to Portland though

 

[RR7]

I would think more opportunity here to put up numbers than NY with Carmelo and Amare.

 

[Brock]

indiana gave him the opt out though..... so i think iys gotta be knicks or pdx.

i doubt la tweets that if it isnt close!

 

[RoyToy]

I would think more opportunity here to put up numbers than NY with Carmelo and Amare.

After Amare and Melo they have nothing. They desperately need another scorer.

Next closest thing is Bibby, but that's not saying much

 

[HailBlazers]

I don't think it's that black and white. I think it comes down to Home + 2.5mil vs. NY

Great Breakdown, Thanks.

He'd be young for a Politician, but not for an NBA player. He's 31.

oops, I knew I should have looked that up. So from the PT/Attention stand-point nod goes to the Knicks.

You think that the Blazers are going to win more games than the Knicks this year?

Maybe, maybe not. But without a doubt the Blazers are a better squad overall, just in a better conference.

That said, when Oden comes back for the playoff's we'll be much better poised to make a run than the Knicks IMO.

 

[HailBlazers]

And Don't forget, Jamal Crawford already had a long stint in NYC, and they traded his a$$ away.

After hearing that he rejected the Pacers offer (a solid up and comer), I'd say he's homeward bound.

 

[Draco]

After Amare and Melo they have nothing. They desperately need another scorer.

Next closest thing is Bibby, but that's not saying much

Yes, as an objective observer I think he would have more PT and larger role in NY. He has to compete with Batum and Wes for minutes and may be a backup. On NY he would start and probably get over 30mpg. But NBA players are very overconfident of themselves, so he probably just assumes he’ll get plenty of PT since he thinks he’s such a bad ass stud.

 

[illmatic99]

Gotta say, it's pretty cool to have LA openly recruiting for us. Really taking ownership of the team now.

 

[illmatic99]

He speaks: @JCrossover

wanna send s/o to all my true Atl fans, u guys really supported me and made me feel like family over the last 2 yrs...thank u!!!!!!!!!!

Well, he's going somewhere.

 

[ironcrotch]

jquick: Agent Andy Miller confirms Portland's interest in guard Jamal Crawford. They have offered 2 years, $10 million. Crawford considering

nice

 

[illmatic99]

Quick:

Agent Andy Miller confirms Portland's interest in guard Jamal Crawford. They have offered 2 years, $10 million. Crawford considering

So Roy will be amnestied as per this.

 

[illmatic99]

or a "medical exception?"

What is this now?

 

[RR7]

Jason Quick @jwquick 2m
Agent Andy Miller confirms Portland's interest in guard Jamal Crawford. They have offered 2 years, $10 million. Crawford considering

 

[ironcrotch]

 

[RR7]

Jason Quick @jwquick Close
Blazers are operating as if they have full MLE, which means Brandon Roy will either be amnestied or the team receives a medical exception

 

[RR7]

Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA Close
All three teams - Blazers, Kings and Knicks - are offering Crawford a one-year deal. He wants to test free agency again next summer.

 

[Carlito]

Excellent!!! C'mon Crawford come home!!!

 

[HailBlazers]

I'm doing my best to get @JCrossover to Portland Rip City....LA tweeted.

Oh We Got This.

 

[Carlito]

The 1 year thing kinda makes me think NY?

 

[Blazinaway]

Come on Jamal, git er done!

 

[Blazinaway]

The 1 year thing kinda makes me think NY?

but he give sup 2.5 mil for that?

 

[Pinwheel1]

As I recall Crawford started his NBA career as a PG. Not a good one, but certainly could be used in a pinch if everyone else got hurt. And you know with us that could happen.