Next summer is going to suck

[Fez Hammersticks]

Next summer this fanbase will go through what the Knicks/Heat fans are going through. LMA is by far and away the #1 FA in 2015.

We can offer him the most money but for the first time LA is going to have the freedom to stay or go.

Last summer, where he had the Chicago Bulls #1 on his list, he wanted out but no offer came close. He revealed that the team tried to trade him "for an older guy" in 2007. How much of this will come into play?

Do you take the risk of losing him and getting nothing but cap and a TPE or do you look at trading him before the All-Star break? I think the risk is huge regardless if they're winning.

 

[Strenuus]

WCF or bust! :MARIS61:

 

[Pinwheel1]

Do you take the risk of losing him and getting nothing but cap and a TPE or do you look at trading him before the All-Star break? I think the risk is huge regardless if they're winning.

We don't know because we have not been included in the private conversations with Neil and LA.
But certainly things can change by the All Star Break. So at that time you have to ask the question again. I mean if we are 10 games under 500, what is the reason? If we are 10 games over 500 then I would assume we gamble and try to resign him.

 

[magnifier661]

You honestly think Aldridge will bolt?

 

[Eastoff]

I think the summer after, when Damian and Nicolas and Robin are all up for contracts, that will be the worst.

 

[magnifier661]

I think the summer after, when Damian and Nicolas and Robin are all up for contracts, that will be the worst.

Damian is guaranteed to stay with us. Even if he would want to bolt.

 

[PDXFonz]

WCF or bust! :MARIS61:

 

[Strenuus]

Damian is guaranteed to stay with us. Even if he would want to bolt.

That's a bold statement. It's one I tend to agree with, given what he has said... but still a bold statement.

 

[magnifier661]

That's a bold statement. It's one I tend to agree with, given what he has said... but still a bold statement.

It's not bold bro. If Portland wants him, we can keep him. He will be a restricted free agent. We can match anything offered.

 

[PDXFonz]

Damian is guaranteed to stay with us. Even if he would want to bolt.

I think that greatly depends on who we retain next year.(desire to be here long term)

 

[Charcoal Filtered]

I think the summer after, when Damian and Nicolas and Robin are all up for contracts, that will be the worst.

Wesley, Lopez, and LA are all free agents next summer.

 

[magnifier661]

I think that greatly depends on who we retain next year.

No, Portland won't let him walk. Simple as that. He is a restricted free agent, meaning we can match any offer and he must stay with us.

 

[Pinwheel1]

You honestly think Aldridge will bolt?

I don't think he will bolt, but I do keep an eye on what Dallas does. They always make me a little nervous.

One thing, we don't know if LA will be the biggest FA until LeBron signs his new contract. What if he does a one year contract?

 

[PDXFonz]

No, Portland won't let him walk. Simple as that. He is a restricted free agent, meaning we can match any offer and he must stay with us.

Sorry I was late in editing for clarification. I was addressing you and strens comments on him being here ling term or deciding to bolt.

 

[PDXFonz]

If we lose LA and gain Love I would be content.

 

[MARIS61]

As an NBA Champion with The Blazers next summer, Aldridge will be looking forward to repeat, not to start over.

 

[magnifier661]

I don't think he will bolt, but I do keep an eye on what Dallas does. They always make me a little nervous.

One thing, we don't know if LA will be the biggest FA until LeBron signs his new contract. What if he does a one year contract?

That would be awesome if LBJ signs a one year deal with Pdx!

 

[magnifier661]

As an NBA Champion with The Blazers next summer, Aldridge will be looking forward to repeat, not to start over.

I like the way you think!!!

 

[Pinwheel1]

That would be awesome if LBJ signs a one year deal with Pdx!

I was thinking more on the lines of a 1 year deal with Miami to see what Riley can do. (and maybe to see how Cleveland performs this year)

 

[Eastoff]

Wesley, Lopez, and LA are all free agents next summer.

I didn't ralize Lopez was next year, I thought he was the following.

 

[illmatic99]

That's a bold statement. It's one I tend to agree with, given what he has said... but still a bold statement.

It's not bold at all. When was the last time you saw a first round pick (much less an All Star, All NBA, and major face of the franchise) leave his team after a rookie contract? The system in place with the CBA allows teams to retain their draft picks for at least 6-7 yrs.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Wesley, Lopez, and LA are all free agents next summer.

Next summer is the big summer. I think it will shape the Blazer roster for the next 3-4 yrs

 

[Strenuus]

It's not bold at all. When was the last time you saw a first round pick (much less an All Star, All NBA, and major face of the franchise) leave his team after a rookie contract? The system in place with the CBA allows teams to retain their draft picks for at least 6-7 yrs.

Yeah. I jumped the gun before thinking. Egg, meet face.

 

[Eastoff]

Next summer is the big summer. I think it will shape the Blazer roster for the next 3-4 yrs

I wonder if there will be any injuries that make decision making "easier."

 

[KingSpeed]

Is it true that LMA is restricted? Also, isn't KD a free agent next year too?

 

[BlazerWookee]

He revealed that the team tried to trade him "for an older guy" in 2007.

Link?

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Is it true that LMA is restricted? Also, isn't KD a free agent next year too?

LA is unrestricted. KD is UFA in summer 2016

 

[e_blazer]

Man, is this an insecure fan base or what? If Olshey takes care of business this summer, there's not going to be any reason for LA to want to go somewhere else next year.

 

[magnifier661]

Man, is this an insecure fan base or what? If Olshey takes care of business this summer, there's not going to be any reason for LA to want to go somewhere else next year.

Exactly!

 

[Rhal]

Man, is this an insecure fan base or what? If Olshey takes care of business this summer, there's not going to be any reason for LA to want to go somewhere else next year.

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