Trade Joe Ingles - Arrival and Departure

[DDolla]

So how much money did Cronin cleared now? Are we signing Giannis at season end or what?

 

[handiman]

If the team is truly committed to building an entirely new roster around Dame, then I hope this trade was done with the intention of keeping Ingles. He's exactly the type of player you need to surround Dame with. Floor spacer, doesn't need the ball in his hands, capable defender, good size, happy setting screens, etc.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

A new owner could just… do this themselves if that’s what they wanted.

Agreed. CJ only has 2 years and Powell is on a reasonable deal. So selling the team in 2 years could have had a pretty clean cap sheet with the roster we still had last week.

I think we are doing a full on long term rebuild.

 

[B-Roy]

If the team is truly committed to building an entirely new roster around Dame, then I hope this trade was done with the intention of keeping Ingles. He's exactly the type of player you need to surround Dame with. Floor spacer, doesn't need the ball in his hands, capable defender, good size, happy setting screens, etc.

And coming off a torn ACL at age 35.

 

[andalusian]

If the team is truly committed to building an entirely new roster around Dame, then I hope this trade was done with the intention of keeping Ingles. He's exactly the type of player you need to surround Dame with. Floor spacer, doesn't need the ball in his hands, capable defender, good size, happy setting screens, etc.

For this, he (Ingles) wants to play here - and he would only likely do it if Portland chooses to go over the cap to sign him for more than Utah would be willing to - as Portland now has his bird-rights.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

If the team is truly committed to building an entirely new roster around Dame, then I hope this trade was done with the intention of keeping Ingles. He's exactly the type of player you need to surround Dame with. Floor spacer, doesn't need the ball in his hands, capable defender, good size, happy setting screens, etc.

He tore his knee and is going to be 35, doesn't make sense to sign on a rebuilding team.

 

[craigehlo]

Powell is on a reasonable deal.

Not according to the rest of the NBS GMs.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

For this, he (Ingles) wants to play here - and he would only likely do it if Portland chooses to go over the cap to sign him for more than Utah would be willing to - as Portland now has his bird-rights.

Would you sign him for more than the MLE? I wouldn't.

 

[Ripcity4life77]

I am not saying I think she will sell but as some know before a sale happens sometimes the company will try and make the company look better by cutting costs aka salary and other stuff

Now this could just be a rebuilding play and I hope it is cause I would love to see an Allen own the team once it wins a Championship in the next few years ( hopefully ) in honor of Paul Allen but not to be open to the idea this might be a possibility would be silly.

I think the job Cronin has done clearing salary while not ideal and as i have said is a gamble at least he was willing unlike the NeO who played it safe for the most part.

 

[Chris Craig]

Ingles will never re-sign here. Pointless other than to clear more cap. They going after Harden in the summer? Oh and another 2nd rnd pick.

If we didn't want Naw why didn't we take Hayes

 

[SharpesTriumph]

Not according to the rest of the NBS GMs.

Well according to NBA GM's Westbrook is on a reasonable deal since he's been traded 4 times in 4 years?

 

[Wizard Mentor]

He won't see a single minute of PT in a Blazer jersey. He's a FA this summer.

bird rights?

 

[SharpesTriumph]

Ingles will never re-sign here. Pointless other than to clear more cap. They going after Harden in the summer? Oh and another 2nd rnd pick.

If we didn't want Naw why didn't we take Hayes

I'd guess we didn't want him due to legal issues or NOP actually preferred to keep him.

 

[Chris Craig]

For this, he (Ingles) wants to play here - and he would only likely do it if Portland chooses to go over the cap to sign him for more than Utah would be willing to - as Portland now has his bird-rights.

Why would he want to play here?

 

[Chris Craig]

I'd guess we didn't want him due to legal issues or NOP actually preferred to keep him.

Yet we were willing to take a suspended roided out Louzada

 

[illmatic99]

bird rights?

for what? he'll prolly be out til March 2023. We better not waste any capspace on him next yr. It would not surprise me if he retired.

 

[B-Roy]

Why would he want to play here?

He said he's probably retiring if he gets traded. Plus he's 35 years old, terrible defender this year, and coming off a torn ACL. Why would Joe Cronin, the guy who values super athletes, even want to sign this guy?

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Is Joe playing chess?

He seems to have a plan.

Perhaps, Collect draft assets and more guards (?) so we can move up in the draft to select that WABC?

@Mediocre Man

 

[Chris Craig]

He said he's probably retiring if he gets traded. Plus he's 35 years old, terrible defender this year, and coming off a torn ACL. Why would Joe Cronin, the guy who values super athletes, even want to sign this guy?

He wouldn't. It's just more cap space. I fully expect Ingles to retire.

 

[BigGameDamian]

I am not going to say I believe the Blazers will be moved cause I DO NOT but one could say this looks like they clearing salary to make the team more attractive to a NEW Owner so that owner could put his own mark on the team.

I am not saying Jody is selling BUT it would not shock me if this news broke at some point in the near future ( next 2 yrs ) just saying ....

This also has crossed my mind. If Jody is planning on selling hopefully the team will remain in Portland. Merritt Paulson Will need some help.

 

[andalusian]

Would you sign him for more than the MLE? I wouldn't.

I doubt he ever steps in Portland

 

[Chris Craig]

 

[DDolla]

Are we getting Harden next season? Or maybe Lavine?

 

[Chris Craig]

Are we getting Harden next season? Or maybe Lavine?

It appears we may try

 

[BigGameDamian]

Are we getting Harden next season? Or maybe Lavine?

Bradley Beal?

 

[blazerfan11]

If the team is truly committed to building an entirely new roster around Dame, then I hope this trade was done with the intention of keeping Ingles. He's exactly the type of player you need to surround Dame with. Floor spacer, doesn't need the ball in his hands, capable defender, good size, happy setting screens, etc.

Would be a great fit for sure. And we keep tanking.

 

[1 Eye Jack]

If Philly wants to sign Harden in off season we have expiring contracts to make Simmons deal? Plus draft picks?

 

[stampedehero]

Joe Ingles to Blazers, Nickeil Alexander-Walker to Jazz as part of three-team trade (yahoo.com)

 

[illmatic99]

Apparently we are valuing Hughes.

The Blazers value Hughes as a developmental prospect and continued to create financial flexibility by trading for Ingles, who is making $14 million in the final season of his contract.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

It's actually hilarious that the guy who won't play again is the headliner in the trade.