Notice Melo or Ariza?

[James lamphear]

The reason is that the Blazers replace with another player to fill that roster spot. If they didn't replace him that would be a different story.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

This was from Haynes two weeks ago: https://sports.yahoo.com/report-trail-blazers-tried-persuade-190456369.html



With Rondo suddenly landing in the bubble, Lou Williams going in and out, and Mike Conley doing the same, it's kinda annoying that the league isn't giving our request a consideration

Its the Blazers and Ariza fault they had his status set as opt out instead of the same status as Conley, Lou, Rondo, etc.

Ariza could have opt in, but reported late or just flown in then fly out for excused leave.

He opted to have no involvement at all, and this was a condition that he could not rejoin under any circumstance. Ariza and the Blazers agreed to this.

Lakers can't bring Avery Bradley in either. If you opt out your out.

 

[Orion Bailey]

The reason is that the Blazers replace with another player to fill that roster spot. If they didn't replace him that would be a different story.

it could be said we brought in someone to fill Swannigans spot and we should still be allowed on more?

 

[James lamphear]

it could be said we brought in someone to fill Swannigans spot and we should still be allowed on more?

I don't think that how it works due to swanigan and Ariza still belongs to the Blazers. So they only can replace them with someone outside the organization like G- league player or someone not sign with another team.

 

[blazerkor]

The reason is that the Blazers replace with another player to fill that roster spot. If they didn't replace him that would be a different story.

We didn't necessarily replace him. Biggie opted out too. In fact the NBA added an extra spot to the bubble roster therefore we actually had two roster spots that went unused. I was livid about that at the time since we already had very little depth and there were free agents out there that could be helping us. I don't know why Olshey didn't go out and get more help for the minimum (that's all these free agents were getting from other teams) and I don't know why the team didn't convince Ariza to opt-in but not show up so he could join us should he have wanted to since we did leave those roster spots open.

 

[LayneStaley]

If we woulda drafted MPJ last year this wouldn’t even matter

 

[CupWizier]

If we woulda drafted MPJ last year this wouldn’t even matter

Minor detail Porter was drafted 14th and our pick was 24th. Also, i can imagine what you and some of the other posters would have said finding out he was going to essentially miss last years season.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

Dame is clicking with Melo...CJ loves Melo...Melo will be a Blazer as long as we'll have him...that's my take...for Melo money isn't the deciding factor....Chief and Ed Davis played here for 7-8 mill a season...that's what I see Ariza and Melo doing..if anybody is gone next year it'll be Hassan....if he goes I'd consider bringing back Ed Davis as a backup

Ed Davis has knee injury.

 

[ehizzy3]

If we woulda drafted MPJ last year this wouldn’t even matter

and we would be reading pages of posters complaining about his defense

he got torched today, they couldn’t play him in the clutch

 

[oldmangrouch]

Does Melo's wife still work in NY? Wasn't that a key reason for his going to the Knicks originally?

 

[Tince]

and we would be reading pages of posters complaining about his defense

he got torched today, they couldn’t play him in the clutch

Half would be blaming MPJ's defense, the other half would be blaming the scheme.

 

[BoomChakaLaka]

How bout neither? Melo's like Enes Kanter: a flawed guy who's playing great in a playoff run, but you can do better. The only reason to keep Ariza (and have him take minutes that should be used developing Nas) is because he has a useful contract for a trade.

A flawed guy?

Try keeping both. But Ariza opted out - DONT want the guy.

 

[LayneStaley]

Minor detail Porter was drafted 14th and our pick was 24th. Also, i can imagine what you and some of the other posters would have said finding out he was going to essentially miss last years season.

It was a joke hence the , you and some other posters should realize that.

 

[LayneStaley]

Minor detail Porter was drafted 14th and our pick was 24th. Also, i can imagine what you and some of the other posters would have said finding out he was going to essentially miss last years season.

It was a joke hence the , you and some other posters should realize that.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Ariza opted out - DONT want the guy.

Do you have kids?

 

[BoomChakaLaka]

Its the Blazers and Ariza fault they had his status set as opt out instead of the same status as Conley, Lou, Rondo, etc.

Ariza could have opt in, but reported late or just flown in then fly out for excused leave.

He opted to have no involvement at all, and this was a condition that he could not rejoin under any circumstance. Ariza and the Blazers agreed to this.

Lakers can't bring Avery Bradley in either. If you opt out your out.

Ariza is done

 

[BoomChakaLaka]

Do you have kids?

i have three daughters. And I’m a very responsible Dad. Guessing Ariza had not been...but that’s not my point.

his month-long visitation is over and he could have rejoined the team - we are not hearing the entire story!

we won’t see Ariza in a Blazer uniform again

 

[CupWizier]

It was a joke hence the , you and some other posters should realize that.

Smiley face equals joke? Definitely not an emoji expert but would have never guessed that a smiley face means what you are saying is a joke.

 

[CupWizier]

i have three daughters. And I’m a very responsible Dad. Guessing Ariza had not been...but that’s not my point.

his month-long visitation is over and he could have rejoined the team - we are not hearing the entire story!

we won’t see Ariza in a Blazer uniform again

what's the entire story?

 

[Rastapopoulos]

what's the entire story?

LeBron paid Ariza off.

 

[oldmangrouch]

LeBron paid Ariza off.

Bloody Lakers!

Is there nothing they won't stoop to?

 

[blazerkor]

i have three daughters. And I’m a very responsible Dad. Guessing Ariza had not been...but that’s not my point.

his month-long visitation is over and he could have rejoined the team - we are not hearing the entire story!

we won’t see Ariza in a Blazer uniform again

This isn't meant to be an insult but you're talking out your ass. You have no fucking clue what the whole story is or if we will bring Ariza back. If you do have some true insider info please make me look like a fool and share it, if not you shouldn't make guesses about people that are so negative and insulting. Ariza played really well for us this year and I would be cool if we bring him back next year unless we have some moves to make that would upgrade that position.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

i have three daughters. And I’m a very responsible Dad. Guessing Ariza had not been...but that’s not my point.

his month-long visitation is over and he could have rejoined the team - we are not hearing the entire story!

we won’t see Ariza in a Blazer uniform again

Bold and cruel statement to guess and post that Ariza is an irresponsible dad. It tells more about you, that you would make such an assumption.

Ariza cannot rejoin the team per the NBA rules as he opted out, same as Avery Bradley and others.

 

[BoomChakaLaka]

Bold and cruel statement to guess and post that Ariza is an irresponsible dad. It tells more about you, that you would make such an assumption.

Ariza cannot rejoin the team per the NBA rules as he opted out, same as Avery Bradley and others.

what do you know? He opted out! He used his child custody matter as an excuse. He could have opted IN and asked the team for a month long absence because of his situation...but no, he opted OUT completely!

We don’t need him. Bye bye Ariza.

bump this post in a few months from now when his ass is traded before he puts on the black and scarlet

 

[BoomChakaLaka]

This isn't meant to be an insult but you're talking out your ass. You have no fucking clue what the whole story is or if we will bring Ariza back. If you do have some true insider info please make me look like a fool and share it, if not you shouldn't make guesses about people that are so negative and insulting. Ariza played really well for us this year and I would be cool if we bring him back next year unless we have some moves to make that would upgrade that position.

I was responding to the following crap

“Melo's like Enes Kanter: a flawed guy who's playing great in a playoff run, but you can do better.”

By Rastapoopulous

saying Melo is a flawed guy.... give me a break.

melo over loser-Ariza any day

 

[blazerkor]

what do you know? He opted out! He used his child custody matter as an excuse. He could have opted IN and asked the team for a month long absence because of his situation...but no, he opted OUT completely!

We don’t need him. Bye bye Ariza.

bump this post in a few months from now when his ass is traded before he puts on the black and scarlet

This assumption is an incredible jump from what you know to what you imagine. It should honestly embarrass you as a human being and especially as a father. Imagine if someone accused you of using time with your child (who you only have partial custody of) as an excuse to get out of work. Now imagine that you've spent the last 15 years of your life proving that you are and being recognized as a consummate professional only to have people question your work ethic. What part of how he played for the Blazers this year showed a lack of professionalism or work ethic because from where I was watching he looked to be one of the hardest workers on the team. This is worse than some take that Skip Bayless would sputter out of his worthless mouth and you are operating with even less context than that fool.

 

[BoomChakaLaka]

This assumption is an incredible jump from what you know to what you imagine. It should honestly embarrass you as a human being and especially as a father. Imagine if someone accused you of using time with your child (who you only have partial custody of) as an excuse to get out of work. Now imagine that you've spent the last 15 years of your life proving that you are and being recognized as a consummate professional only to have people question your work ethic. What part of how he played for the Blazers this year showed a lack of professionalism or work ethic because from where I was watching he looked to be one of the hardest workers on the team. This is worse than some take that Skip Bayless would sputter out of his worthless mouth and you are operating with even less context than that fool.

he was given a month, right? BUT he chose to opt out completely! To each his own, but good riddance. And the point of this thread was “Melo versus Ariza” - and I’ll take the guy that WANTS to play - and I was responding to another post whereby the poster was equating Melo to Cantor....

but you go on with your bad self rook

 

[wizenheimer]

This isn't meant to be an insult but you're talking out your ass.

I like that...I'm going to use it

 

[Labinot41]

Ariza in his short time with Portland was averaging 11/4.8/5 while shooting 49%FG and 40%3pt while guarding the best player. I've seen many times that people say that he's old (34 years) but he's still a good defender with good length and can hit the 3. Neil better take the option if he doesn't have a 3nD player who replace him. Ariza is exactly the type of player we miss in the Playoffs. I also think Hood will have a good Comeback, he doesn't relly on athleticism, he still knows how to shoot the basketball and he's a solid defender at 6.8
We're missing 3 forwards we desperately could need now, but it is what it is.
My plan for next season if i was Neil:
Let Whiteside go if he doesn't accept less salary, same for Melo if he doesn't accept the minimum.
If both are gone, use the pick to trade for a player who can create offense, use the MLE for a Backup Center, someone like Aaron Baynes

 

[Buffalo Custard]

As I understand it, Ariza had a choice. He could have taken leave from the bubble, as other players have, or he could "opt out" and abandon the team for the rest of the season. His choice speaks volumes. He COULD help the team, but he doesn't want to be here.

Why would anybody want him back?