[ official ] 2016 summer moves

[dviss1]

Crabbe is an RFA. You can't trade him if resigned for months.

Shit that's what I meant for Crabbe RFA.

 

[Eastoff]

@Boob-No-More is right for wishing for an ATL front line in Portland. We'd be good. No great. We'd be GREAT with that front line.

I say we swing for the fences. Look to land Whiteside in FA. Then, look to trade for Milsap as I believe Atlanta will surely blow that team up.

That would be the best line to I've seen for Portland.

Damian
Cj
Harkless
Millsap
Whiteside

 

[BBert]

Don't show your cards too early CJ.

I'm not the biggest fan of Whiteside but I am of the opinion that the Blazers need to get someone, anyone that is an upgrade at one of the front court positions this off-season. If Neil can secure a commitment from Whiteside I will support it. We can't afford to waste this off-season.

That's me. I'm not on the Whiteside bandwagon but we desperately need a starting center and I'll take the best we can get, and preferably at a cost that doesn't force us to give up assets. The idea is to get better, not go laterally.

 

[BBert]

Kind of funny everyone talks about Dame should be able to recruit a star free agent, but it may turn out CJ is the one who gets it done.

 

[Sarni]

How about this?

It would be contingent upon signing our FA Center.

Is that type of deal even possible with Crabbe being UFA?

Not sure, I want to keep Aminu. Could be no other way though. For that price we are getting Okafor + maybe even another part from Philly though. Younger than Millsap and a good upside (yeah I like him).

 

[Nate]

That would be the best line to I've seen for Portland.

Damian
Cj
Harkless
Millsap
Whiteside

I really like that lineup. I like millsap, but then I started looking at his numbers... I was kind of surprised, but aminu is actually better than millsap right now at multiple things. Most importantly are 3pt shooting, defense, age, and salary. So basically I don't want millsap to take minutes away from aminu. My top 3 guys I wanna see have a lot of minutes are Aminu, Harkless, and Crabbe. If all 3 of them can take another step, and we can get whiteside. Bitches better watch the fuck out in the western conference.

 

[Scalma]

I think Portland will try to secure Whiteside, trade Plumlee for a non lottery first, and then bringing back all their RFAs. I don't think that leaves any money for much else, but it wouldn't surprise me if Montero carved out a role. The intriguing part of his game is his ability to handle the ball. Would take pressure off CJ in that second unit.

 

[42N8Bounce]

I think Portland will try to secure Whiteside, trade Plumlee for a non lottery first, and then bringing back all their RFAs. I don't think that leaves any money for much else, but it wouldn't surprise me if Montero carved out a role. The intriguing part of his game is his ability to handle the ball. Would take pressure off CJ in that second unit.

The challenge with that scenario is that the draft is on June 23, and we can't sign free agents until July 7th. Trading away our starting center for a non-lottery pick is a risk if we aren't sure we're getting Whiteside.

 

[Trackjack]

We can do 3 way trade that includes Portland Atlanta Philly. Plum goes to Atlanta and Teague goes to Philly and we get Okafor. Trade works if Atlanta don't sign Horford then Plum replace him and Philly need a point guard and Teague would fit there needs and we get young starting center in Okafor that has more offense upside then Plum.

 

[BonesJones]

We can do 3 way trade that includes Portland Atlanta Philly. Plum goes to Atlanta and Teague goes to Philly and we get Okafor. Trade works if Atlanta don't sign Horford then Plum replace him and Philly need a point guard and Teague would fit there needs and we get young starting center in Okafor that has more offense upside then Plum.

It's gonna take more for ATL to give up Teague, and PHI would need to get more back as Teague is expiring

We'd have to give up at least this much IMO
PHI Gets: Noah Vonleh, Jeff Teague,
ATL Gets: Mason Plumlee, Al-Farouq Aminu
POR Gets: Jahlil Okafor

Probably too much for us to give up, but we do save $8M-$9M in the deal. We'd have $34M in cap space.

HYPOTHETICALLY, itd be good enough to sign Horford (Or Gasol) and Jared Dudley

Lillard (36) / CJ (12)
CJ (24) / Crabbe (24)
Harkless (26) / Dudley (6) / Crabbe (6)
Davis (20) / Horford (14) / Leonard (14)
Horford (18) / Okafor (30) /

 

[dviss1]

HYPOTHETICALLY, it'd be good enough to sign Whiteside. Montero can get development mins at the SF spot.

FIFY

Lillard (36) / CJ (12)
CJ (24) / Crabbe (24)
Harkless (34) / Montero (12)
Okafor (30)/ Davis (18)
Whiteside (30) / Leonard (18)

Crabbe could get minutes at the 3 if Montero isn't playing well.

EDIT: That's a fuckin' SQUAD...

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

We gotta keep Harkless. Saw enough of him this year to feel like his future is full of bright days. I like his potential in the right system, and I think that system exists with Stotts.

 

[BonesJones]

FIFY

Lillard (36) / CJ (12)
CJ (24) / Crabbe (24)
Harkless (34) / Montero (12)
Okafor (30)/ Davis (18)
Whiteside (30) / Leonard (18)

Crabbe could get minutes at the 3 if Montero isn't playing well.

EDIT: That's a fuckin' SQUAD...

I love Montero. If he's good enough to crack the rotation next year that'd be dope.

Playing Harkless, Okafor, and Whiteside together would be a problem though. Not enough spacing and Okafor would struggle checking 4s

 

[Trackjack]

It's gonna take more for ATL to give up Teague, and PHI would need to get more back as Teague is expiring

We'd have to give up at least this much IMO
PHI Gets: Noah Vonleh, Jeff Teague,
ATL Gets: Mason Plumlee, Al-Farouq Aminu
POR Gets: Jahlil Okafor

Probably too much for us to give up, but we do save $8M-$9M in the deal. We'd have $34M in cap space.

HYPOTHETICALLY, itd be good enough to sign Horford (Or Gasol) and Jared Dudley

Lillard (36) / CJ (12)
CJ (24) / Crabbe (24)
Harkless (26) / Dudley (6) / Crabbe (6)
Davis (20) / Horford (14) / Leonard (14)
Horford (18) / Okafor (30) /

One thing Philly don't need power foward and I really don't think Horford will be coming to us anything Philly being giving back more than us maybe a draft pick and we throw Cleveland first round draft choice in there to make it more complete. I wouldn't have Aminu in this trade.

 

[oldfisherman]

This plan is if Olshey does not sign a major FA such as Horford or Whiteside.

Crabbe, Henderson & Leonard all sign big contracts with other teams.
Roberts & Harkless re-sign with Blazers
Vasquez signed to vet minimum
Trade Davis & Cavs future 1st for Monroe
Sign FA Ryan Anderson
Probably buy a second round pick, but that player will be the end of the bench project.


Dame, Roberts/Vasquez compete for BUPG minutes
CJ, Connaughton, Montero
Aminu, Harkless
Anderson, Harkless, Vonley, Alexander
Monroe, Plumlee


Defense? We don’t need any stinking defense. We are going to be a fun team to watch, and win by outscoring every other team.

 

[BonesJones]

One thing Philly don't need power foward and I really don't think Horford will be coming to us anything Philly being giving back more than us maybe a draft pick and we throw Cleveland first round draft choice in there to make it more complete. I wouldn't have Aminu in this trade.

Embiid, Vonleh, Noel and Saric would be their big man rotation.

Philly wouldn't give up a 1st round pick and a future all star Center for a one year rental and Vonleh..

Youd pretty much have to throw in Aminu if you wanted Okafor.

 

[Trackjack]

Embiid, Vonleh, Noel and Saric would be their big man rotation.

Philly wouldn't give up a 1st round pick and a future all star Center for a one year rental and Vonleh..

Youd pretty much have to throw in Aminu if you wanted Okafor.

You forgot Ingram or Simmons in that rotation.

 

[BonesJones]

You forgot Ingram or Simmons in that rotation.

Ingram isn't a big he's a SF, Lu's Simmons is a combo Forward. So those 4 Bigs isn't too many especially when Embiid is always hurt

 

[PDXFonz]

Damn dude

Dame
CJ
Aminu
Horford
Whiteside

Best S5 in the league!

 

[PDXFonz]

Is Tim Frazier going to be a Blazer again at some point?

 

[JDC]

Is Tim Frazier going to be a Blazer again at some point?

Not likely. Performed well for NO and they offer a better opportunity for him to play.

 

[WillG]

Lillard (36) / CJ (12)
CJ (24) / Crabbe (24)
Harkless (34) / Montero (12)
Okafor (30)/ Davis (18)
Whiteside (30) / Leonard (18)

EDIT: That's a fuckin' SQUAD...

Beastly squad. Get 'er done Mr Olshey!

 

[oldfisherman]

There are rumors Nando De Colo maybe ready to return to the NBA. He is now 28 years old and in his prime, with two full seasons playing in the Euroleague.

De Colo finished the 2015-16 season as the Euroleague MVP, the MVP of Euroleague’s Final Four, and a member of the All-Euroleague First Team.

 

[tester551]

There are rumors Nando De Colo maybe ready to return to the NBA. He is now 28 years old and in his prime, with two full seasons playing in the Euroleague.

De Colo finished the 2015-16 season as the Euroleague MVP, the MVP of Euroleague’s Final Four, and a member of the All-Euroleague First Team.

He'd be a great replacement for Gerald

 

[Scalma]

There are rumors Nando De Colo maybe ready to return to the NBA. He is now 28 years old and in his prime, with two full seasons playing in the Euroleague.

De Colo finished the 2015-16 season as the Euroleague MVP, the MVP of Euroleague’s Final Four, and a member of the All-Euroleague First Team.

Oh great it's Sergio all over again. I get the draw of the NBA, but these guys in Europe are living the life, making good money, close to home, in beautiful cities..I don't blame them for not wanting to leave, or getting homesick. I'm European myself and I miss it all the time and no ones even offering me money to be there :/

 

[Scalma]

PS I don't want Okafor. Something about him I don't trust. That's my reasoning.

Should try for Noel instead.

 

[Sarni]

PS I don't want Okafor. Something about him I don't trust. That's my reasoning.

Should try for Noel instead.

If you combined Noel with Okafor you'd basically have the perfect NBA center, Okafor's offense is already among the best in the league, Noel's defense is one of the best in the league as well.

 

[oldfisherman]

He'd be a great replacement for Gerald

Oh great it's Sergio all over again. I get the draw of the NBA, but these guys in Europe are living the life, making good money, close to home, in beautiful cities..I don't blame them for not wanting to leave, or getting homesick. I'm European myself and I miss it all the time and no ones even offering me money to be there :/

Or, Nando De Colo could be a poor man’ Manu Ginobili, who he is often compared to. Maybe that is why the Spurs drafted him?

Several teams are rumored to be interested in signing De Colo (Bucks, Nuggets, maybe a Raptors return).

The Blazers have not been mentioned as a possible suitor. I’m just adding a new name to the prospect list to consider. But agree, he would be a good Henderson replacement @ SG, but he can also handle the BU PG duties.

He is projected to be either a NBA starter on a lottery team, or a quality 6th man on a playoff team. His 3 pt shooting has improved greatly. .471/2014 & .460/2015, with a .900+ FT% both seasons. EFG% .551 & .598.

 

[B-Roy]

The Raptors actually have restricted free agency rights on Nando De Colo if he decides to return.

 

[oldfisherman]

The Raptors actually have restricted free agency rights on Nando De Colo if he decides to return.

Thanks for the update, did not know that.