OFFICIAL Around The NBA Thread...... August

[PtldPlatypus]

 

[Irish Trader]

Seems like we could have made a better offer than New Orleans made for Okafor without breaking the bank. The summer of discontent continues

 

[Scalma]

Can’t wait until Portland signs Chris McCullough, Neil always pulls through for me

 

[Hoopguru]

Seems like we could have made a better offer than New Orleans made for Okafor without breaking the bank. The summer of discontent continues

Okafor is discontent!

 

[Scalma]

Seems like we could have made a better offer than New Orleans made for Okafor without breaking the bank. The summer of discontent continues

How? We have 15 guaranteed contracts, no cap space, no MLE. All we could’ve offered was either the minimum, or a two way.

 

[Boob-No-More]

Now that NOP has cornered the market on Okafors, I believe they currently have 18 players on their roster, but 5 of those are non-guaranteed or partially guaranteed - including Emeka.

Talk about a bizarre coincidence, not only are Jahlil and Emka Okafor currently on the same roster, both also played exactly the same number of minutes last season (353). The 35-year old Emeka was actually more productive than the 22-year old Jahlil.

Emeka isn't much of a scorer, but has always been a plus defender (unlike his younger cousin). If NOP cuts him loose, he wouldn't be a bad pick up on a vet min deal. Nothing to get excited about, but he's a good locker room presence and still a solid defender and rebounder. You could do worse in a 15th man.

BNM

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Now that NOP has cornered the market on Okafors, I believe they currently have 18 players on their roster, but 5 of those are non-guaranteed or partially guaranteed - including Emeka.

Talk about a bizarre coincidence, not only are Jahlil and Emka Okafor currently on the same roster, both also played exactly the same number of minutes last season (353). The 35-year old Emeka was actually more productive than the 22-year old Jahlil.

Emeka isn't much of a scorer, but has always been a plus defender (unlike his younger cousin). If NOP cuts him loose, he wouldn't be a bad pick up on a vet min deal. Nothing to get excited about, but he's a good locker room presence and still a solid defender and rebounder. You could do worse in a 15th man.

BNM

I like the idea of bringing him in to mentor the bigs too. Kind of a Kamen type of role.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Seems like we could have made a better offer than New Orleans made for Okafor without breaking the bank. The summer of discontent continues

Olshey already said his plan is to just sit and do nothing.

 

[Orion Bailey]

Olshey already said his plan is to just sit and do nothing.

Yeah, thats exactly what he said....

 

[jlprk]

Olshey already said his plan is to just sit and do nothing.

We already knew that it is, without him admitting it. Doing nothing is Olshey's 5-year plan.

I check this board about every 5 years, waiting for Paul Allen's earthquake, when he finally becomes as bored as I am.

 

[BonesJones]

Seems like we could have made a better offer than New Orleans made for Okafor without breaking the bank. The summer of discontent continues

Okafor is straight garbage though...

 

[riverman]

We don't need Okafor..would be a waste of a roster spot. We have 3 7ft players..4 bigs over 6'8

 

[H.C.]

We don't need Okafor..would be a waste of a roster spot. We have 3 7ft players..4 bigs over 6'8

So height is how Portland should look to ad to their roster?
Will forward this to NO. Then he'll stop targeting players over 6'8

 

[riverman]

So height is how Portland should look to ad to their roster?
Will forward this to NO. Then he'll stop targeting players over 6'8

no need...got em already.. .the game has changed from lumbering 7 fters….Chief at 6'9 has the same wingspan as Nurk...you must really miss that Pappa G on the bench..Nurk, Collins, Meyers....that's our center rotation without playing small ball...get yourself prepared...Meyers will play this season

 

[riverman]

So height is how Portland should look to ad to their roster?
Will forward this to NO. Then he'll stop targeting players over 6'8

We had 5 centers last year...paid two to waive towels...this season we have 7 bigs...8 guards/SFs

 

[Boob-No-More]

Olshey already said his plan is to just sit and do nothing.

Link?

BNM

 

[riverman]

So height is how Portland should look to ad to their roster?

we once had Rolo Kaman and Meyer....we were in the mix in the west....we now have Nurk, Collins and Meyers....it ain't changing...if we get another player it'll be a SF

 

[Boob-No-More]

Olshey already said his plan is to just sit and do nothing.

If the alternative is trading for Ryan Anderson, I prefer nothing.

BNM

 

[H.C.]

we once had Rolo Kaman and Meyer....we were in the mix in the west....we now have Nurk, Collins and Meyers....it ain't changing...if we get another player it'll be a SF

But the SF can't be over 6'8.

 

[H.C.]

no need...got em already.. .the game has changed from lumbering 7 fters….Chief at 6'9 has the same wingspan as Nurk...you must really miss that Pappa G on the bench..Nurk, Collins, Meyers....that's our center rotation without playing small ball...get yourself prepared...Meyers will play this season

Stop making assumptions.
I never wanted the Sac player in the first place.
I've said multiple times Nards will get minutes this year and rightfully so.
I even told someone who you go after regularly for no reason. That Nards will more than likely get the first look at the backup 5.

Insert @riverman claiming I just made this personal.

If you don't realize I was mocking your post about saying Portland will no longer target players 6'8 or taller.
Knowing the height of KD, LBJ, Freak, etc. Then I don't know what to tell you.
Get a sense of humor.

 

[BonesJones]

It's weird, I haven't come into a season feeling this resigned about us being "one of a pack of many" in recent years.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

It's weird, I haven't come into a season feeling this resigned about us being "one of a pack of many" in recent years.

I had the same feeling last year... I think it gets better knowing it's not that long until we don't have to pay ML and ET even if they don't get traded.

 

[BonesJones]

Stop making assumptions.
I never wanted the Sac player in the first place.
I've said multiple times Nards will get minutes this year and rightfully so.
I even told someone who you go after regularly for no reason. That Nards will more than likely get the first look at the 5.

Insert @riverman claiming I just made this personal.

If you don't realize I was mocking your post about saying Portland will no longer target players 6'8 or taller.
Knowing the height of KD, LBJ, Freak, etc. Then I don't know what to tell you.
Get a sense of humor.

You baited me and now I'm triggered.

(That's not what she said, don't even go there you nasty ass!).

 

[BonesJones]

I had the same feeling last year... I think it gets better knowing it's not that long until we don't have to pay ML and ET even if they don't get traded.

All it'd take is one James Johnson level player to get me feeling good, which is kinda sad haha.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

All it'd take is one James Johnson level player to get me feeling good, which is kinda sad haha.

At this point in the off-season, I either want a trade or for Neil to make sure he's as far away from a microphone as possible...

 

[H.C.]

It's weird, I haven't come into a season feeling this resigned about us being "one of a pack of many" in recent years.

Eh. I assume with a healthy Lillard. Portland will overachieve. I mean it's what the man does.

Reminds me of when I was a kid watching the Pacers in the playoffs.

Spoiler

little known fact, when I was a kid and the adults needed a body. They'd always say Miller come run. Because I'd hit 3's like nobodys business.

Anyway.
Reggie said in an interview a few times. 'We'll go as far as Jermaine takes us'.
To me that meant. You know what you'll get from Reggie in the playoffs.
But if Jermaine dominates inside Reggie knew that was their best chance to advance.

Nurk is that guy imo.
If he becomes the Center he has the potential to be. Portland will make some noise. If he's not, Portland will most likely face another potential first round exit.

 

[BonesJones]

Eh. I assume with a healthy Lillard. Portland will overachieve. I mean it's what the man does.

Reminds me of when I was a kid watching the Pacers in the playoffs.

Spoiler

little known fact, when I was a kid and the adults needed a body. They'd always say Miller come run. Because I'd hit 3's like nobodys business.

Anyway.
Reggie said in an interview a few times. 'We'll go as far as Jermaine takes us'.
To me that meant. You know what you'll get from Reggie in the playoffs.
But if Jermaine dominates inside Reggie knew that was their best chance to advance.

Nurk is that guy imo.
If he becomes the Center he has the potential to be. Portland will make some noise. If he's not, Portland will most likely face another potential first round exit.

Except we were .500 and barely an 8th seed in 2016-2017...

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Except we were .500 and barely an 8th seed in 2016-2017...

He's getting better.

 

[BonesJones]

He's getting better.

Yet we got worse in 2016-2017... So we've gotten better for exactly one year.

What are y'all sayin man haha. This is the type of thinking that I always fall into in some sort of biased excitement, and then get pissed when the team doesn't meet my expectations.

 

[H.C.]

Except we were .500 and barely an 8th seed in 2016-2017...

Yeah.
I know you aren't a huge fan of Aminu(neither am I). But I also know you understand continuity.
Portland really didn't have that in 16-17.
They'd get a player back, only for another one to go down.
Especially Aminu. Felt like he was never healthy that entire season. Went down early in the Clipper game and always had a nagging injury.

Edit - I don't want to talk about the other players who played like ass.