Options declined: Babbitt, Smith, and Williams

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Jason Quick ‏@jwquick

Blazers decline options on Eliott Williams, Nolan Smith and Luke Babbitt according to GM Neil Olshey

 

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Jason Quick ‏@jwquick

Decisions to decline options motivated by cap flexibility, Olshey says. He figures Blazers will have between 11 and 13 million in summer

 

[mook]

Good. I like it when management doesn't behave incompetently.

 

[tlongII]

A wise move considering Williams injury history. The other two are no brainers.

 

[Sedatedfork]

It would be funny if we used that $$ to throw at Pekovic. Not saying we should do it, but Kahn Olshey part II would be entertaining, no?

 

[Wizard Mentor]

I think that when Nolan get comfortable, he'll be a fine NBA player. Hopefully, we'll do well and re-sign him after using our cap space.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

I think it's a good business move.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Fodder.

An obvious decision.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

It would be funny if we used that $$ to throw at Pekovic. Not saying we should do it, but Kahn Olshey part II would be entertaining, no?

I have thought about this same senario. If Blazers need a starting big man for next year, next summer we get to do to Minny, with Pek, what they did to us this summer with Batum.

I could see Allen love that kind of situation.

 

[Mediocre Man]

now, who is out there next summer worth the money?

 

[noknobs]

Jason Quick ‏@jwquick

Decisions to decline options motivated by them sucking ass, Olshey says. He figures Blazers will have between 11 and 13 million in summer

Fixed

 

[Nikolokolus]

now, who is out there next summer worth the money?

Probably no one that would sign on to a small market team coming off what will likely be a pretty subpar season ...

 

[3RA1N1AC]

I have thought about this same senario. If Blazers need a starting big man for next year, next summer we get to do to Minny, with Pek, what they did to us this summer with Batum.

I could see Allen love that kind of situation.

i think pek is unrestricted next offseason

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Fake Canzano's headline: "Blazers running out of options"

 

[Hobbesarable]

Jason Quick ‏@jwquick

Decisions to decline options motivated by cap flexibility, Olshey says. He figures Blazers will have between 11 and 13 million in summer

Good. Babbit hasn't shown much other than shooting the long ball. Nolan sucks as a pg. And Elliot took over Oden's injury suite next to the Blazers bench.

Keep the flexibility and become a player in the next FA period.

 

[Sinobas]

Pekovic looks like the most realistic target after Harden. It will be interesting to see how he does this year. We could sign him instead of JJ Hickson.

 

[Hobbesarable]

Pekovic looks like the most realistic target after Harden. It will be interesting to see how he does this year. We could sign him instead of JJ Hickson.

I expect Hickson to start the first half of the season for our team as a way of driving up his value. Then get something for him at the trade deadline while keeping our cap flexibility. Possibly sign Pekovic during FA.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I'd look hard at dealing Wesley for an exp. contract.

 

[Hobbesarable]

I'd look hard at dealing Wesley for an exp. contract.

I believe Hollinger mentioned that suggestion during his win/loss prediction for our team.

http://www.blazersedge.com/2012/10/...lazers-to-win-27-games-finish-tied-13-in-west

 

[BrianFromWA]

I'd look hard at dealing Wesley for an exp. contract.

JJ Redick?

 

[CupWizier]

I expect Hickson to start the first half of the season for our team as a way of driving up his value. Then get something for him at the trade deadline while keeping our cap flexibility. Possibly sign Pekovic during FA.

Hickson can't be traded hobbes without his permission as he's on a one year contract.

 

[Charcoal Filtered]

JJ Redick?

With Afflalo on the Magic roster, I doubt they would be interested. Not seeing a good fit for his contract anywhere.

 

[mook]

Jason Quick ‏@jwquick

Blazers decline options on Eliott Williams, Nolan Smith and Luke Babbitt according to GM Neil Olshey

Management followed Dwight's golden rule:

 

[Mediocre Man]

Hopefully the Blazers realize no high end FA will come here, and trade for an elite type player in a lopsided salary trade this deadline

 

[Blazinaway]

Hopefully the Blazers realize no high end FA will come here, and trade for an elite type player in a lopsided salary trade this deadline

we are only 2.6 mil under the cap, , we will have 11-13 mil in capspace this summer, it will be hard to do a big lopsided deal at this year's deadline. We have some small expirings but that will likely not get it done.

 

[Mediocre Man]

we are only 2.6 mil under the cap, , we will have 11-13 mil in capspace this summer, it will be hard to do a big lopsided deal at this year's deadline. We have some small expirings but that will likely not get it done.

I knew that. I'm an idiot.

Maybe if we aren't top 3 or 4 in the lottery we deal that pick for an older established player from a team looking to deal salary?

 

[Blazinaway]

I knew that. I'm an idiot.

Maybe if we aren't top 3 or 4 in the lottery we deal that pick for an older established player from a team looking to deal salary?

from memory next summer will not be all that good a FA pool, especially at positions we might go after. So perhaps a lopsided trade, with our pick, would be an avenue Olshey will explore. Much will depend on how guys like Wes and Batum perform this year, I assume Lillard will have a good rookie year. Amd Meyer's progression this year will IMO be important as well

 

[CupWizier]

I knew that. I'm an idiot.

Maybe if we aren't top 3 or 4 in the lottery we deal that pick for an older established player from a team looking to deal salary?

Well, I have now come to understand why you're just mediocre, lol. We already dealt the pick and it's top 12 protected.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Well, I have now come to understand why you're just mediocre, lol. We already dealt the pick and it's top 12 protected.

So as I said, if the pick is top 4, we should use it. If it is 5-12 it's still ours, and we can still deal it, or deal the player we select for another team there.