Post draft/Pre FA Roster

[Scalma]

Guard

Lillard
McCollum
Simons
Trent Jr.

Forward

Harkless
Turner
Layman
Little
Labissiere

Center

Nurkic
Collins
Leonard

Two Way

1. Hoard
2.

I included Layman since he’s restricted. So that’s 12. We have the tax MLE. Do we split it? Use it on one player? Who you targeting now that the roster is a bit more clear headed into free agency?

Personally, I think Hood, Curry, and Kanter are all gone. I’m 70-30 on Aminu leaving as well. Seems like we could use some beef up front. Kyle O’Quinn remains my choice, and I think he could be had for the vet minimum. Another option? Greg Monroe. He’d be a cheap replacement for Kanter. Muscala is another. That would leave the tax MLE. Would it be enough to land Ariza or Carroll? How about Markieff or Taj Gibson?

 

[SIeepwalker]

Why have we not yet kidnapped Hood family to blackmail him into staying ?

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Why have we not yet kidnapped Hood family to blackmail him into staying ?

My somewhat irrational belief is that Hood will stay. Neil used 2 2nd rounders to get him, and likely has some
plan to keep him.

 

[HailBlazers]

Kanter stays.

 

[oldmangrouch]

Kanter stays.

Kanter is more likely to become the new Turkish Minister of Sports than to be a Blazer next season.

 

[GhostOfPGA]

MLE on Kanter

Bring in Bender and Sefolosha, re-sign Aminu and Layman.

 

[GhostOfPGA]

My somewhat irrational belief is that Hood will stay. Neil used 2 2nd rounders to get him, and likely has some
plan to keep him.

Hood still on his rookie deal, doubt he will stay for less than 7-8 mil. He proved himself in the playoffs, he will be a sought after third tier free agent.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

I am unsure of the merits of bringing back Layman.

With all of the FAs, there will be better players available for vet. min.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Hood still on his rookie deal, doubt he will stay for less than 7-8 mil. He proved himself in the playoffs, he will be a sought after third tier free agent.

By who?

 

[GhostOfPGA]

By who?

I could see the Knicks, Kings, or Mavs going for him.

 

[Reep]

I thought maybe Olshey made a rare slip in his media session last night. He mentioned that they were limited due to limits on roster spaces. They only way I see that being true is if you keep Layman and Aminu.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Guard

Lillard
McCollum
Simons
Trent Jr.

Forward

Harkless
Turner
Layman
Little
Labissiere

Center

Nurkic
Collins
Leonard

Two Way

1. Hoard
2.

I included Layman since he’s restricted. So that’s 12. We have the tax MLE. Do we split it? Use it on one player? Who you targeting now that the roster is a bit more clear headed into free agency?

Personally, I think Hood, Curry, and Kanter are all gone. I’m 70-30 on Aminu leaving as well. Seems like we could use some beef up front. Kyle O’Quinn remains my choice, and I think he could be had for the vet minimum. Another option? Greg Monroe. He’d be a cheap replacement for Kanter. Muscala is another. That would leave the tax MLE. Would it be enough to land Ariza or Carroll? How about Markieff or Taj Gibson?

I didn't realize we had so much room. I sure wish Olshey had traded into the second round and got Bruno Fernando.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I thought maybe Olshey made a rare slip in his media session last night. He mentioned that they were limited due to limits on roster spaces. They only way I see that being true is if you keep Layman and Aminu.

And he thinks he is going to somehow retain Kanter and Hood?

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Tacko!

Did anyone pick up Porter?

 

[GhostOfPGA]

I just want Tacko so we can get Taco Time as a sponsor for 100 pt games

 

[noknobs]

Question for all you smart people... Is there a way to get another team to sign and then trade Kanter to us? Really want him back but I'm sure the MLE isn't going to do it.

 

[Scalma]

I didn't realize we had so much room. I sure wish Olshey had traded into the second round and got Bruno Fernando.

Evidently they explored it but thought the asking price was insane. Did we even have three second rounders to trade?

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

Kanter is way more important than Hood. I actually think Curry is higher on my list than Hood, but it sure feels like we're not retaining either of them

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

Evidently they explored it but thought the asking price was insane. Did we even have three second rounders to trade?

2020 - 31-55 Own; 56-60 to BRK (via ORL to CLE to ATL)

2021 - To CLE

2022 - Own

2023 - To CLE

2024 - Own

2025 - Own

2026 - Own

 

[noknobs]

Question for all you smart people... Is there a way to get another team to sign and then trade Kanter to us? Really want him back but I'm sure the MLE isn't going to do it.

Okay, given the lack of response, I'll open this up to dumb people as well.

 

[Pinwheel1]

"Question for all you smart people... Is there a way to get another team to sign and then trade Kanter to us? Really want him back but I'm sure the MLE isn't going to do it."

Okay, given the lack of response, I'll open this up to dumb people as well.

Well in that case......No

 

[Pinwheel1]

Simply a joke.

So was mine.

 

[noknobs]

So was mine.

Just realized and deleted my post, but I guess I was too late.. haha

 

[Dougnsalem]

Okay, given the lack of response, I'll open this up to dumb people as well.

"Question for all you smart people... Is there a way to get another team to sign and then trade Kanter to us? Really want him back but I'm sure the MLE isn't going to do it."



Well in that case......No

So was mine.

Just realized and deleted my post, but I guess I was too late.. haha

Lmao.... That was some funny shit right there!

 

[RonBrewer]

Hood is kind of an enigma. he's done well in systems that utilized him the correct way. He may want a pay day or he may want to remain with a team and fanbase that love him where he excels. I'm hoping for the latter.

 

[STOMP]

Hope Portland is looking to bring in Louis King

STOMP

 

[Scalma]

I have a question: how much would Portland save if they rescinded Layman’s QO?

 

[wizenheimer]

I have a question: how much would Portland save if they rescinded Layman’s QO?

not sure what you mean?

his QO is around 1.9M. That's not nearly enough margin to accomplish anything. I sure do hope the Blazers don't end up paying him more than 3-4M a year; even that might be too much

 

[Scalma]

not sure what you mean?

his QO is around 1.9M. That's not nearly enough margin to accomplish anything. I sure do hope the Blazers don't end up paying him more than 3-4M a year; even that might be too much

How much do the blazers have to clear to open up the full MLE? Isn’t it around 2M? Or is Layman’s QO not part of Portland’s payroll

 

[hoopsjock]

How much do the blazers have to clear to open up the full MLE? Isn’t it around 2M? Or is Layman’s QO not part of Portland’s payroll

Remember we did the math the other day with your Wiggins trade. Saving $2 million wasn't enough. We need to find a way to cut at least $3 million but the more we can cut from that the better. Not offering Layman the QO only saves us about $1 million because his hold is $1.9 million and a minimum roster hold is expected to be just under $900,000.