Layman to T-Wolves

[andalusian]

I really liked Jake, so bummed to see him go, but I am sure there is a reason for that - good luck Jake - hope this does not come to bite Portland in the rear.

 

[PDXFonz]

Meant Minny

Well they were Portland 2.0 before Brooklyn was Portland 3.0!

 

[Scalma]

Seems like we could have paid Jake this. I really thought he was on the rise.

“Lol you thought” -Stotts

 

[StumptownHoliday]

His numbers last year say otherwise bra bra

hey man, if thats the case then im all for it. i feel like hed be the toast of the town in portland. hes born to play in this city lol

 

[BoomChakaLaka]

Cousins?

 

[BrianFromWA]

To be clear, we can do the same thing MIN did. If there was a FA we wanted at that number, their rights-owning team could sign and trade them to us for the exception plus cash or a top 55-protected or something.

 

[wizenheimer]

His numbers last year say otherwise bra bra

yeah, except they say it loudly

he averaged 16.5 minutes and per36, he averaged 15.5 pts, 12.4 rebs, and 4.6 asts. And he still was playing solid defense. You can't ask for more from a vet minimum C

 

[Scalma]

If we did just get a TPE back it’s like “Trade-Only Cap Space.” Can’t sign someone with an exception. But you can use the TPE for anyone 3.7M (if that’s the TPE #) or below.

Oh great time to browse player contracts again

 

[BonesJones]

Seems like we could have paid Jake this. I really thought he was on the rise.

Yeah I don't understand. Less than $4M per year and we send him to another team in the division for apparently nothing. It's a bad move unless we're using it to make something else happen (which is what I'm guessing).

 

[CupWizier]

I believe @Scalma had a list of Bartlestein clients.

Here's a link to Bartlestein and his players and their contracts. All agents are listed there with players contracts they represent as well.

https://hoopshype.com/reps/mark-bartelstein/

 

[e_blazer]

Smart move again. The last thing Olshey wants is an end of the bench wing player on a multi year contract. Use the open slot for a vet big or PG on a one year contract, and retain maximum flexibility for next summer.

Good luck to Layman. He’s a good kid with reasonable talent, but he’s not right for the Blazers at this point in time.

 

[noknobs]

Here's a link to Bartlestein and his players and their contracts. All agents are listed there with players contracts they represent as well.

https://hoopshype.com/reps/mark-bartelstein/

Yuck

 

[GhostOfPGA]

Bye Jake, happy travels.

 

[Blazers Roy]

So we can afford 2.6 mil to Anthony Toliver who is a hundred years old but we can't afford to pay Jake 3.8 mil ?!

Why are you guys so happy about this? Jake might not be best player in the league, but for that money? a tall athletic guy who scores in double figures every other night?

 

[DDolla]

so the question is... are we better than last year team?

 

[GhostOfPGA]

so the question is... are we better than last year team?

Easily lol

 

[CupWizier]

Gosh, look who can't take a joke.

 

[Hoopguru]

Smart move again. The last thing Olshey wants is an end of the bench wing player on a multi year contract. Use the open slot for a vet big or PG on a one year contract, and retain maximum flexibility for next summer.

Good luck to Layman. He’s a good kid with reasonable talent, but he’s not right for the Blazers at this point in time.

It sure seems the trend is get guys on 1 year deals. It makes since with role players.
I could actually see Leonard signing a one year deal or two with an option with Raptors.

 

[e_blazer]

so the question is... are we better than last year team?

Undoubtedly.

 

[riverman]

Loved his talent...wish him well....this means Little will play to me

 

[CupWizier]

Seems like we could have paid Jake this. I really thought he was on the rise.

It was a matter of too many similar players. Jake showed some potential, but he was also inconsistent as later in the season he couldn't hit the ocean with a shot.. We will be fine.

 

[StumptownHoliday]

wha... what if olshey is playing the long game, expecting kawhi to sign a 1 and 1 and making room for him next year...

olshey you brilliant, crazy bastard

 

[lamlor]

 

[DDolla]

Jake for....

 

[CupWizier]

so the question is... are we better than last year team?

Talent wise definitely, but we have to do it on the floor still, but I like what Olshey has done to fill in the blanks and build this roster.

 

[Haakzilla]

@Rastapopoulos what's the story on this guy Bojan Dubljevic??

 

[Hoopguru]

 

[Blazers Roy]

so the question is... are we better than last year team?

The healthy version before Nurk got hurt? no. But it depends on how Simons and Hassan will look.

 

[lamlor]

 

[Hoopguru]

Think he's a friend of Nurks & the new guy..