Our new roster - Questions abound

[Further]

help me fill it any blanks I'm missing.
Also, who starts, 2nd and third sting?
Likely targets for gaping holes?
Which new players are you looking forward to most?
Who do you think won't make opening day roster?
Thoughts moving forward?



Damian Lillard
Tim Frazier

Gerald Henderson
C.J. McCollum
Allen Crabbe
Pat Connaughton

Al-Farouq Aminu
Alonzo Gee
Dani Diez

Ed Davis
Meyers Leonard
Noah Vonleh

Mason Plumlee
Chris Kaman

 

[Darkwebs]

I don't think we're bringing Gee back.

 

[DaLincolnJones]

Well, the easiest to answer question is the "gaping hole". Same as last year I believe Lillard has a firm grasp on that.

 

[Further]

I don't think we're bringing Gee back.

And I'm not sure if Diez has anything either. Meaning, at SF, all we have right now is Aminu, a good backup.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

My first question is: "that can't be it, can it?"

 

[Chris Craig]

Yeah I think Olshey is waiting to decide about whether to bring Diez over or not depending on who we can get...Gee is gone...Connaughton can play the 3 right?

 

[Darkwebs]

And I'm not sure if Diez has anything either. Meaning, at SF, all we have right now is Aminu, a good backup.

True. But Crabbe could easily slide to SF. He has a huge wingspan. In fact, I think he's better as a SF because his handles and ability to create seems limited right now.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

True. But Crabbe could easily slide to SF. He has a huge wingspan. In fact, I think he's better as a SF because his handles and ability to create seems limited right now.

Agreed, but we still need a starter at SF.

 

[Darkwebs]

Agreed, but we still need a starter at SF.

I think Aminu is good enough to start. He's ready to break out.

 

[Further]

Here is a Diez clip for others like me who haven't watched him yet.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I think Aminu is good enough to start. He's ready to break out.

If we're rebuilding and okay with education over wins (I am, and I hope FO is too), then sure let's go for it!

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Damian Lillard/CJ
Gerald Henderson/CJ
Al-Farouq Aminu/Crabbe
Ed Davis/Meyers Leonard
Mason Plumlee/Meyers Leonard

8-man rotation

Probably will give spot minutes to 2 more guys:
probably Frazier, Vonleh

Out of Rotation:
Connaughton, Kaman, Diez

Of course, we have $$ to spend, probably on players that make the rotation

 

[Further]

I think Aminu is good enough to start. He's ready to break out.

I really hope so. I think it's a matter if increasing his shooting percentages, especially behind the arc by a few points. If he can shoot 36% from the corner, I think all the other things he brings will become that much more useful.

 

[Chris Craig]

Is Diez the next Rudy?

 

[Darkwebs]

If we're rebuilding and okay with education over wins (I am, and I hope FO is too), then sure let's go for it!

I don't think Paul Allen would want a total rebuild, but I think Olshey could talk him into maybe a one-year dip into the lottery to collect more assets. Also, if we rebuild, Damian may want it to take too long either since he's about to enter some of his prime years.

 

[Further]

True. But Crabbe could easily slide to SF. He has a huge wingspan. In fact, I think he's better as a SF because his handles and ability to create seems limited right now.

And Crabbe is great at chasing around the speed demons, but not so good against big solid post up players or ISO guys. But Amino excels there, so it might be a good pairing.

 

[Chris Craig]

Watched the Diez clip, not bad but this isn't the ABC league its the NBA

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I don't think Paul Allen would want a total rebuild, but I think Olshey could talk him into maybe a one-year dip into the lottery to collect more assets. Also, if we rebuild, Damian may want it to take too long either since he's about to enter some of his prime years.

The conspicuous hole at SF makes me think that Plan C is Durant next summer. Or starting Meyers at SF.

 

[Chris Craig]

You really think they are gonna use Meyers at the 3

 

[Further]

Watched the Diez clip, not bad but this isn't the ABC league its the NBA

Agreed, it's hard to make comparisons, but two things Diez does translates well, rebound and shoot. Hopefully he is fast enough to get to his spots, he doesn't seem too quick. And I have no idea about his D at all.

 

[magnifier661]

It doesn't seem like we are done. If Aldridge leaves, we have $35 mil in cap space. But who's left?

 

[Further]

The conspicuous hole at SF makes me think that Plan C is Durant next summer. Or starting Meyers at SF.

I'm hoping the first thing we do when LMA signs elsewhere is offer a max to Tobias Harris.

 

[riverman]

I think the odd man out who can play multiple positions, defends well and can shoot the 3 is DWright...nobody seems to mention him but he's a good lockerroom guy and a versatile bench vet

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I'm hoping the first thing we do when LMA signs elsewhere is offer a max to Tobias Harris.

Nice that he wouldn't have to change his number.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I think the odd man out who can play multiple positions, defends well and can shoot the 3 is DWright...nobody seems to mention him but he's a good lockerroom guy and a versatile bench vet

Yeah but he's pretty old... I'd rather pay that money to a young guy instead.

 

[riverman]

Yeah but he's pretty old... I'd rather pay that money to a young guy instead.

He's the same age as Lamarcus

 

[BlazerCaravan]

He's the same age as Lamarcus

For a rebuilding team that's looking 2-3 years ahead, that's too old. If we were bringing back the whole gang and going for the WCF's next season, that's not as big a deal.

I'd still rather pay a person closer to Dame's age than LMA's.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

I think the odd man out who can play multiple positions, defends well and can shoot the 3 is DWright...nobody seems to mention him but he's a good lockerroom guy and a versatile bench vet

He doesn't want to come back to a rebuilding situation.

 

[santeesioux]

Nice that he wouldn't have to change his number.

That would be hilarious, and a nice "fuck you" to him.

 

[PCmor7]

There definitely is at least one other trade coming. I have no inside sources. It's just that this roster is too unbalanced and most of the free agents are off the board.