Marc Spears: Crawful opting out!

[PapaG]

I wish him the best.

When things are going good as Blazer player, things are real good. When things go bad as a Blazer player, they are real bad.

I felt Jamal came in here and did the best he could given the circumstances . . . hell they asked him to play PG at one time. A down year for him career wise, but he tried to bring what he has done all his career, which is score. He didn't and gets the wrath of being the only game in town. I thought he got bad rap, but glad to see him move on.

I think he received a lot of undue criticism on this board, at least compared to Ray Felton. Those two were lumped together in a blame burrito, but Crawford actually had a somewhat productive season. He was over a 17 PER when Nate was fired, and slumped badly afterward when the offense was rolling the ball on the court and having Coach Canales run around flailing his arms on the sideline.

 

[PapaG]

So it looks like we'll have about 25 million in cap space next year after factoring in cap holds for Batum and Joel Freeland. If we re-sign Batum to 8 mil a year, that number goes down to 22 mil with 7 players under contract. Our 2 rookies would take about 6 million total, leaving us with 16 mil and 9 players. That would be enough for a max deal. Or get Dragic for 10 mil and Hickson for 5-6.

What about Hickson's cap hold of $5.8 million?

I assume the Blazers will extend him the Q.O., and if they can't make a huge early splash in FA, keep his RFA right. Deron Williams will be one of the first to make his decision, and after that, Dragic could easily be had even with Hickson's cap hold.

 

[THE HCP]

I love Blame Burritos!

 

[Sinobas]

What about Hickson's cap hold of $5.8 million?

I assume the Blazers will extend him the Q.O., and if they can't make a huge early splash in FA, keep his RFA right. Deron Williams will be one of the first to make his decision, and after that, Dragic could easily be had even with Hickson's cap hold.

They'll either have to renounce him or sign him to that amount. I think other teams will offer him that amount this off season.

 

[PapaG]

They'll either have to renounce him or sign him to that amount. I think other teams will offer him that amount this off season.

Right. That's what I'm saying. When Deron Williams re-signs with Brooklyn, Hickson will most likely end up in Portland. The Blazers don't have to sign him to his cap hold, though.

 

[magnifier661]

With Crawford opting out; we should just go this route. #1, trade our best pick and Matthews to Philly for Igs. #2 Offer QO for Batum. #3 On July 1st, send an offer for Dragic for 10 mil per. #4 Resgin Batum and Hickson.

 

[Mediocre Man]

With Crawford opting out; we should just go this route. #1, trade our best pick and Matthews to Philly for Igs. #2 Offer QO for Batum. #3 On July 1st, send an offer for Dragic for 10 mil per. #4 Resgin Batum and Hickson.

It's not a bad plan other than Iggy is starting to trend downward in his career.

 

[magnifier661]

It's not a bad plan other than Iggy is starting to trend downward in his career.

Well I just compare Iggy to Matthews. I think Iggy is more of a "go to guy" than Matthews. But you do have a point.