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like i posted before, the blazers could dump enough salary to offer a near max without touching the starters
 
I haven't read anything about Oshey being a genius in anything..... just a failed actor.
 
I'm sure i'll say this again but just because there are no rumors out there of what Portland is doing doesn't mean Olshey isn't working the phones. Olshey has been great about working things both in Portland and the Clippers without the deal getting leaked before it pretty much happened.
 
I think Oshey will make his move after the next 24 hours. He is going to let the draft pass, and try to get some deals.
 
Rhal said:
I'm sure i'll say this again but just because there are no rumors out there of what Portland is doing doesn't mean Olshey isn't working the phones. Olshey has been great about working things both in Portland and the Clippers without the deal getting leaked before it pretty much happened.
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I'd take it a step further and point out that it's usually the deals that aren't talked about that end up getting done.
 
Rhal said:
I'm sure i'll say this again but just because there are no rumors out there of what Portland is doing doesn't mean Olshey isn't working the phones. Olshey has been great about working things both in Portland and the Clippers without the deal getting leaked before it pretty much happened.
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Let's hope he's doing something that will make a real impact

The roster right now just isn't a contender. If it's not a contender soon the Blazers will either waste the remaining 3-4 years of Aldridge's prime, or he gets fed up and bolts next offseason.

A meaningful move must be made.
 
3RA1N1AC said:
like i posted before, the blazers could dump enough salary to offer a near max without touching the starters
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We could open up around 14 million if we were able to trade every single player not currently a starter, that won't sign Melo or Lebron that might be enough though to sign PJ Tucker Spencer Hawes and Anthony Morrow
 
RoyToy said:
Let's hope he's doing something that will make a real impact

The roster right now just isn't a contender. If it's not a contender soon the Blazers will either waste the remaining 3-4 years of Aldridge's prime, or he gets fed up and bolts next offseason.

A meaningful move must be made.
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We aren't a contender now unless a few key players improve but realistically I don't see any big moves being made next year, I think it'll be that summer that the Blazers try and make significant upgrades.
 
RoyToy said:
Let's hope he's doing something that will make a real impact

The roster right now just isn't a contender. If it's not a contender soon the Blazers will either waste the remaining 3-4 years of Aldridge's prime, or he gets fed up and bolts next offseason.

A meaningful move must be made.
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Well said.

This really is the most important time for this franchise in a while. Was a great point about wasting LA's prime. I'm glad we have Neil as our GM for these next few (hopefully a lot) seasons.
 
I won't bet on the Blazers making the Finals until the Spurs age out, which gives us a few years to build the team. Aldridge is what, only 31?
 
ripcityboy said:
I won't bet on the Blazers making the Finals until the Spurs age out, which gives us a few years to build the team. Aldridge is what, only 31?
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He's 28. 29 next year. Dirk Nowitzki was 36 last year, and made $22m for an 8th seed. Yet, according to posts I've read here, LMA isn't worth $20m/year on what will be an expanding cap, and even a new CBA at the upcoming opt-out in 2017. Which may actually be a good reason for owners to take on a big contract starting next summer. An amnesty clause is basically automatic at this point. Owners love it because they can basically buy out a bad contract. Players love it because it opens up a bunch of cap space for a new contract, while the amnestied player also gets waived.

I hope they do 2 amnesty clauses next CBA. Hell, why not 5? Both sides win, as long as your team's owner is rich enough to buy out players.
 
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For Jeff Withey fans:

This HOU/N.O. trade Woj reported may involve (to make trade legal) at least a couple of expirings New Orleans has that allow these contracts to be waived before certain early to later July dates. This could get complicated but Jeff Withery could be one of those guys that gets traded to the Rockets and then waived as they clear capspace for Melo/LBJ
 
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@MarkHeisler: Way I hear it (cont.): #Celtics want Sac's No. 8 for Rondo. If they get it, Ainge takes Payton/Smart at No. 6.
 
I don't want to read this whole thread. Can someone give me an overview in one post? All I know is Chandler to Mavs and Asik to Pelicans. What else is happening? Are Melo and LeBron really going to Houston? Any shot we make a trade tomorrow? Thanks in advance.
 
KingSpeed said:
I don't want to read this whole thread. Can someone give me an overview in one post? All I know is Chandler to Mavs and Asik to Pelicans. What else is happening? Are Melo and LeBron really going to Houston? Any shot we make a trade tomorrow? Thanks in advance.
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Rumor Rockets are trying to make a play for Lebron, then trade Melo to NY for Harden in sign and trade (sounds like a long shot). Rockets can also clear cap space by trading Lin and then sign Melo as FA.

All quite on Blazer front. Lots of teams talking about selling draft picks. Blazers can spend up to 3 mil to buy a pick.

My guess is draft will go by without Blazers making a move.
 
Also, how low is Emblid falling in the draft? Is he still top 10?
 
KingSpeed said:
Also, how low is Emblid falling in the draft? Is he still top 10?
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Celtics will reportedly take him at 6 if he falls there.

But on the eve of the draft, several league sources said that Embiid could fall to the Celtics at the sixth pick — and that the Celtics are expected to grab him if he’s there.
 
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