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Good news. He shot the 3 much better after his injury.
 
Not surprised in that he wasn't going to get that money elsewhere. Though, I was wondering if he wanted to stay. He wanted to sign with Dallas a season or two ago and we stopped it from happening.
 
B-Roy said:
11M for an 8th man that soaks up RS minutes is on par.
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Thybulle was 15th in terms of minutes played for the Blazers last year.

I mean it's not the #1 #2 #3 biggest problems with the Blazers. But the franchise would have been better off years ago if they let him walk then. Theyd be better off next season if he wasn't on the cap or using up a roster spot.
 
I do not think he is as over paid as you think .. he is overpaid but not by much cause if healthy he is a solid player. I think he should be paid more like 8.5 to 9m but not a massive overpay like some believe but also his contract is tradable for a team looking to contend.
 
Chris Craig said:
Not surprised in that he wasn't going to get that money elsewhere. Though, I was wondering if he wanted to stay. He wanted to sign with Dallas a season or two ago and we stopped it from happening.
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He did sign with Dallas. We stupidly matched. Dallas luckily didn't add him and had the flexibility to add far more useful players ultimately ending up in the Finals.
 
SharpesTriumph said:
Thybulle was 15th in terms of minutes played for the Blazers last year.

I mean it's not the #1 #2 #3 biggest problems with the Blazers. But the franchise would have been better off years ago if they let him walk then. Theyd be better off next season if he wasn't on the cap or using up a roster spot.
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Yeah....because he was hurt. My point doesn't change. He's also expiring and the money doesn't affect us at all this season, so why do you care?
 
B-Roy said:
Yeah....because he was hurt. My point doesn't change. He's also expiring and the money doesn't affect us at all this season, so why do you care?
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Why do you care?

I'm just stating facts and observations.

If we didn't have his contract we could use the full MLE or add an asset in trade. So him here might have an opportunity cost.

I actually saw him at a Pickles game and he a nice guy so I have nothing against him personally.

Just was a mistake to match his contract, and that's a mistake hurting the Blazers flexibility this next season. It's obviously a mistake as he would've declined the option if he was worth more than his contract.
 
B-Roy said:
Yeah....because he was hurt. My point doesn't change. He's also expiring and the money doesn't affect us at all this season, so why do you care?
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Affect or Effect?
 
Does the timing of this mean anything? Was today the deadline. Just curious if 30 hours before the draft? Did prospective teams that would be interested in acquiring him need to know his contract status before they make a move?
 
By the way I really think he could be a major part of our rise here. I love his game.
 
He fits right in with the Blazers’ defensive emphasis, great teammate, played well the end of the season, is on a reasonable contract…so, of course, some people are displeased. OTOH, all of these factors make him attractive in trade dealings, so there’s still some hope for the disgruntled.
 
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Matisse is a bargain for the player and teammate he is.
The man id a dominate defensive player that can take on a scoring 4-5 option.
 
THE HCP said:
Does the timing of this mean anything? Was today the deadline. Just curious if 30 hours before the draft? Did prospective teams that would be interested in acquiring him need to know his contract status before they make a move?
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He would have to be opted in to be traded. That's the only thing significant about it because he could have waited until June 29th... that's the deadline.
 
Chris Craig said:
Not surprised in that he wasn't going to get that money elsewhere. Though, I was wondering if he wanted to stay. He wanted to sign with Dallas a season or two ago and we stopped it from happening.
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I'm not so sure about that. Three and D guys are valuable and with defense being the presumed future cornerstone to winning, i think his value increased after his last showing at the end of the season. Remember how his return debut went?

He is a glue guy in the lockerroom as well. A leader off the court. I think most teams looking to compete would be happy with him for 11 mill.
 
SharpesTriumph said:
Why do you care?

I'm just stating facts and observations.

If we didn't have his contract we could use the full MLE or add an asset in trade. So him here might have an opportunity cost.

I actually saw him at a Pickles game and he a nice guy so I have nothing against him personally.

Just was a mistake to match his contract, and that's a mistake hurting the Blazers flexibility this next season. It's obviously a mistake as he would've declined the option if he was worth more than his contract.
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So you'd rather overpay some other 8th man with the FMLE? We're not in the tax because of his contract. We're not approach any apron. Him being on this deal makes literally no difference except we could use his expiring salary in a trade.
 
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