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congrats to your mental healthI have resigned myself to us keeping Grant.
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congrats to your mental healthI have resigned myself to us keeping Grant.
salary savings in a much worse player than Grant is
again....at this point I do not think Grant's salary is the burden many apparently think it is
what’s your thought process on that? Honestly curious not trying to hate.
I think it will be when we have to extend tou, scoot and sharpe
what’s your thought process on that? Honestly curious not trying to hate.
I think it will be when we have to extend tou, scoot and sharpe
ok then...Camara, Sharpe, Scoot
When all three will be on new deals that will be 2027-28. At that time assuming the 10% mandated increase, the salary cap would be around 187M and the tax line would be around 228M. So, those are the two numbers to keep in mind
Camara 22M
Sharpe 35M
Scoot 30M
Avdija 11.8M
Holiday 37M
Grant 36M
Yang 5M
that's around 187M....and that's with fairly substantial numbers for Sharpe and Scoot. The way things are going around the NBA that may be realistic, but it might be high; and if the Blazers pay more....that's on them. That's right around where the salary cap will be, but the cap doesn't matter as much as the tax line. Portland won't have cap-space. And that's 40M below the tax line. It's only for 7 players, but it's entirely possible the Blazers will have added two more cheap first round picks by then.
yeah, it will be tight if the Blazers want to have several MLE-level players. But without knowing who else is on the roster it's difficult to gauge, But I'm not seeing the major squeeze people are imagining. Sure, it would be better if Grant gets moved for a smaller salary. But in that regard, it would have been better if the Blazers had bought out both Simons and Ayton instead of trading Simons for Jrue and his contract
keep in mind that Timelord and Thybulle drop off the ledger next summer. And after 2027-28, Grant and Jrue will drop off the ledger....just in time for the Blazers to pay (overpay?) Avdija and Clingan
All good arguments.ok then...Camara, Sharpe, Scoot
When all three will be on new deals that will be 2027-28. At that time assuming the 10% mandated increase, the salary cap would be around 187M and the tax line would be around 228M. So, those are the two numbers to keep in mind
Camara 22M
Sharpe 35M
Scoot 30M
Avdija 11.8M
Holiday 37M
Grant 36M
Yang 5M
that's around 187M....and that's with fairly substantial numbers for Sharpe and Scoot. The way things are going around the NBA that may be realistic, but it might be high; and if the Blazers pay more....that's on them. That's right around where the salary cap will be, but the cap doesn't matter as much as the tax line. Portland won't have cap-space. And that's 40M below the tax line. It's only for 7 players, but it's entirely possible the Blazers will have added two more cheap first round picks by then.
yeah, it will be tight if the Blazers want to have several MLE-level players. But without knowing who else is on the roster it's difficult to gauge, But I'm not seeing the major squeeze people are imagining. Sure, it would be better if Grant gets moved for a smaller salary. But in that regard, it would have been better if the Blazers had bought out both Simons and Ayton instead of trading Simons for Jrue and his contract
keep in mind that Timelord and Thybulle drop off the ledger next summer. And after 2027-28, Grant and Jrue will drop off the ledger....just in time for the Blazers to pay (overpay?) Avdija and Clingan
The Avdija contract makes all this possible. I almost wonder what we could get for him on the open market right now. With the landscape of deals this off-season, having a starter+ player on that type of contract could be worth 4-5 firsts to the right team.ok then...Camara, Sharpe, Scoot
When all three will be on new deals that will be 2027-28. At that time assuming the 10% mandated increase, the salary cap would be around 187M and the tax line would be around 228M. So, those are the two numbers to keep in mind
Camara 22M
Sharpe 35M
Scoot 30M
Avdija 11.8M
Holiday 37M
Grant 36M
Yang 5M
that's around 187M....and that's with fairly substantial numbers for Sharpe and Scoot. The way things are going around the NBA that may be realistic, but it might be high; and if the Blazers pay more....that's on them. That's right around where the salary cap will be, but the cap doesn't matter as much as the tax line. Portland won't have cap-space. And that's 40M below the tax line. It's only for 7 players, but it's entirely possible the Blazers will have added two more cheap first round picks by then.
yeah, it will be tight if the Blazers want to have several MLE-level players. But without knowing who else is on the roster it's difficult to gauge, But I'm not seeing the major squeeze people are imagining. Sure, it would be better if Grant gets moved for a smaller salary. But in that regard, it would have been better if the Blazers had bought out both Simons and Ayton instead of trading Simons for Jrue and his contract
keep in mind that Timelord and Thybulle drop off the ledger next summer. And after 2027-28, Grant and Jrue will drop off the ledger....just in time for the Blazers to pay (overpay?) Avdija and Clingan
Yeah agreed Deni has the most trade value on the team. Toumani may have great value too if they are able to get him signed onto an extension. Now hopefully the Blazers play great at the start of the year, one or both of Scoot/Sharpe take a big step, and we are dreaming of playoffs.The Avdija contract makes all this possible. I almost wonder what we could get for him on the open market right now. With the landscape of deals this off-season, having a starter+ player on that type of contract could be worth 4-5 firsts to the right team.
OKC just committed 140M per year to their big 3, and have a buttload of picks. Avdija also fits that team like a glove. Would they pay 5 firsts?
In regards to OKC - they don't have any salary issue until 2027-28 as SGA extension won't kick in until then. I think they run the team back as is the next two years since they are the favorites theres no urgency to do anything.The Avdija contract makes all this possible. I almost wonder what we could get for him on the open market right now. With the landscape of deals this off-season, having a starter+ player on that type of contract could be worth 4-5 firsts to the right team.
OKC just committed 140M per year to their big 3, and have a buttload of picks. Avdija also fits that team like a glove. Would they pay 5 firsts?
Summer League just predicted that the starting unit will be Jrue/Sharpe/Deni/Grant/Clingan.
If Tou doesn't start I might riot.
mostly correct, Tou in Grant out. We hoping Scoot plays himself into the starting 5 at some point, not because Jrue is injuredSummer League just predicted that the starting unit will be Jrue/Sharpe/Deni/Grant/Clingan.
If Tou doesn't start I might riot.
Not starting an all-nba defense guy is inconceivable
Hey, if you were ever bored, I’m wondering if you could put something together for me. These are who I consider foundational pieces, what does our cap look like, say, ‘26-‘27.
There is no way in HELL Shaedon is getting $200M lol. He's an RFA next season, and Jabari just got $125/5 from the same draft class. If you are not a clear cut star, made an all-star/all-nba/all-defense those contracts are going to be much harder to get with teams wary of the CBA. Scoot also isn't getting $30M either at the moment.Hey, if you were ever bored, I’m wondering if you could put something together for me. These are who I consider foundational pieces, what does our cap look like, say, ‘26-‘27.
So we know Deni will make $13.125m that year, with one more year left on his deal.
Shae, I’m hoping will accept a contract around 5 yrs/$200m this summer. What would that be in ‘26-‘27?
Scoot, depending on how he progresses, I’m hoping to retain for 5 yrs/$150-175m. But he’s also a rookie scale contract this year.
Camara would be in year 1 of his extension, probably around $24m I’m guessing?
Clingan would be eligible for extension but still on his rookie scale.
Yang will still be on his rookie scale.
I’ll assume we keep Holiday if he doesn’t build enough value to warrant a 1st, but could still be a Gary Payton type of player during his Heat years. $34.8m in ‘27-‘28.
And while I know we won’t have a 1st if we make the playoffs, I’m going to project that Cronin finds a 1st for Schmitz and we have another rookie scale contract.
That’s like eight guys that I can see being on a championship run after 3-5 years together like how OKC has been. Can you let me know how much of the cap that year is left assuming Grant is gone? I am curious to know how much available cap space there is left to land a star two years out. Would that even be feasible? Very little money would be tied to both our wings (between Deni, Toumani, and I’m assuming at least one or two more guys down the line) and Clingan/Yang both being on rookie deals that I would have to assume that we could realistically fit a guy like Scottie Barnes or a player of his archetype on this team?
Somewhere between 20 and 25 mil a year for Sharpe and Camara seems appropriate 120 mil for 5 years with year 5 team option would be fairThere is no way in HELL Shaedon is getting $200M lol. He's an RFA next season, and Jabari just got $125/5 from the same draft class. If you are not a clear cut star, made an all-star/all-nba/all-defense those contracts are going to be much harder to get with teams wary of the CBA. Scoot also isn't getting $30M either at the moment.
I think the Blazers would likely offer Shaedon ~$20M-$22m for 5 or the same as Jabari and see if he'll take it ahead of RFA. If he doesn't we let the market dictate.
Camara we are lucky with him being a second round pick, I believe the max we can offer him is 4/$89M which if his offense continues to develop will be a steal of a contract. He might not take it, but as a second rounder I'd think he'd take the guaranteed $90M and a contract that allows him to be a FA again around 30 to cash out again.Somewhere between 20 and 25 mil a year for Sharpe and Camara seems appropriate 120 mil for 5 years with year 5 team option would be fair
Did you help Olshey in 2016?Hey, if you were ever bored, I’m wondering if you could put something together for me. These are who I consider foundational pieces, what does our cap look like, say, ‘26-‘27.
So we know Deni will make $13.125m that year, with one more year left on his deal.
Shae, I’m hoping will accept a contract around 5 yrs/$200m this summer. What would that be in ‘26-‘27?
Scoot, depending on how he progresses, I’m hoping to retain for 5 yrs/$150-175m. But he’s also a rookie scale contract this year.
Camara would be in year 1 of his extension, probably around $24m I’m guessing?
Clingan would be eligible for extension but still on his rookie scale.
Yang will still be on his rookie scale.
I’ll assume we keep Holiday if he doesn’t build enough value to warrant a 1st, but could still be a Gary Payton type of player during his Heat years. $34.8m in ‘27-‘28.
And while I know we won’t have a 1st if we make the playoffs, I’m going to project that Cronin finds a 1st for Schmitz and we have another rookie scale contract.
That’s like eight guys that I can see being on a championship run after 3-5 years together like how OKC has been. Can you let me know how much of the cap that year is left assuming Grant is gone? I am curious to know how much available cap space there is left to land a star two years out. Would that even be feasible? Very little money would be tied to both our wings (between Deni, Toumani, and I’m assuming at least one or two more guys down the line) and Clingan/Yang both being on rookie deals that I would have to assume that we could realistically fit a guy like Scottie Barnes or a player of his archetype on this team?
The problem will be how to maintain Deni once/if POR is a solid playoff team? His salary will skyrocket and will POR be able to match the best offer sheet? Joe should be very worried about this and plan accordingly. Are Shae and Scoot worth big paydays?
Deni will surely become an UFA in 2028. Why will he want to stay with POR? If you know he will not then trade him. By then he may well be worth >3x his current salary.
"Because of the nature of Deni’s contract, value vs his worth on open market and descending in value, limits (120% if I recall) on extending from that contract and his years of service (can make up to 30% of cap, approx $56mil) POR will need to be somewhere in that vicinity under the cap in order to sign him
Hard to predict what other salaries will be on the books by then. Camara (if he does not take the 4yr/$89 deal) will be at\north of $30mil, Sharpe (if he doesn't take the Smith Jr 5yr\$122 deal) will also be north of $30, Scoot will be at $30? $35, Yang @ $7.5, Clingan's cap hold will be @ $29m, 1-2 or more draft picks at anywhere from $10-15mil is ikely & it is doubtful they would not have a few other contracts on the books as well 3 years from now
That is roughly $146 or so, not factoring in any other salary on the books 4 years from now, leaving $36+ mil or so, likely not enough. So doable yes, but the big part you are ignoring is that he will be free to go wherever he wants and POR has no sway, that is a huge risk and signing him a year earlier is just as\if not more problematic given the $73+ mil owed to Jrue & Grant"
I know but he's been great. SucksDeni's greatest value is to a team contending to win now, who already has some big salaries. Deni is going to have more value to teams like OKC, Boston, etc. than us. If Cronin were trying to maximize value, I'm thinking he'd trade Deni this season for the reasons you mentioned.
Deni's greatest value is to a team contending to win now, who already has some big salaries. Deni is going to have more value to teams like OKC, Boston, etc. than us. If Cronin were trying to maximize value, I'm thinking he'd trade Deni this season for the reasons you mentioned.
So now Deni is too old for this team?
Hey, if you were ever bored, I’m wondering if you could put something together for me. These are who I consider foundational pieces, what does our cap look like, say, ‘26-‘27.
So we know Deni will make $13.125m that year, with one more year left on his deal.
Shae, I’m hoping will accept a contract around 5 yrs/$200m this summer. What would that be in ‘26-‘27?
Scoot, depending on how he progresses, I’m hoping to retain for 5 yrs/$150-175m. But he’s also a rookie scale contract this year.
Camara would be in year 1 of his extension, probably around $24m I’m guessing?
Clingan would be eligible for extension but still on his rookie scale.
Yang will still be on his rookie scale.
I’ll assume we keep Holiday if he doesn’t build enough value to warrant a 1st, but could still be a Gary Payton type of player during his Heat years. $34.8m in ‘27-‘28.
And while I know we won’t have a 1st if we make the playoffs, I’m going to project that Cronin finds a 1st for Schmitz and we have another rookie scale contract.
That’s like eight guys that I can see being on a championship run after 3-5 years together like how OKC has been. Can you let me know how much of the cap that year is left assuming Grant is gone? I am curious to know how much available cap space there is left to land a star two years out. Would that even be feasible? Very little money would be tied to both our wings (between Deni, Toumani, and I’m assuming at least one or two more guys down the line) and Clingan/Yang both being on rookie deals that I would have to assume that we could realistically fit a guy like Scottie Barnes or a player of his archetype on this team?
Deni's greatest value is to a team contending to win now, who already has some big salaries. Deni is going to have more value to teams like OKC, Boston, etc. than us. If Cronin were trying to maximize value, I'm thinking he'd trade Deni this season for the reasons you mentioned.