Rumor: Blazers interested in Rubio?

[Rastapopoulos]

I don't think Portland would give up any assets for Rubio. But we might be interested in just taking on his contract. Dude has 4 years left on a contract averaging about 13 mil per year. So if the Timberwolves want to move on, I can see why they'd want to just ditch his contract.

Are they in luxury tax territory? It's too early to ditch him yet - he'll make the young'uns look good and there's no serviceable replacement. Maybe in a year if Tyus Jones develops, but not now.

 

[BigGameDamian]

What's a past-first point guard and why would we want one?

I remember hearing something similar before the Blazers got Andre Miller.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I remember hearing something similar before the Blazers got Andre Miller.

Really? I've never heard of a basketball player being called past-first. I have heard people say some baseball players are good at getting past first... base.

 

[PCmor7]

I'm not totally against this. What else would the Wolves give us to get us to take Rubio?

 

[RR7]

I am 99% sure this will not happen and has not been discussed, but if you want a comparison, the Suns tried a 2 PG backcourt with Kidd and KJ.

Didn't work, as I recall.

They played one full season together, and Phoennix went 56-26.

 

[Chris Craig]

I didn't event get all the way through the article....the title states the blazers want rubio....then he starts by assuming Minnesota wants to get rid of rubio...and then says oh a good team would be the Blazers. It all lies from a writer who has nothing and is trying to spin something.

Besides Blazers aren't interested...period

 

[KingSpeed]

I am 99% sure this will not happen and has not been discussed, but if you want a comparison, the Suns tried a 2 PG backcourt with Kidd and KJ.

Didn't work, as I recall.

Nash was on that team too. They started the season 0-13 and still made the playoffs. Almost upset the Sonics in the first round.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

They're high on Tyus and LaVine is beimg groomed to be a combo guard.

I'd say the deal would most definitely include CJ going to Minny.

Is Rubio 100% healthy? He wasn't cleared for normal bball activities until July iirc.

 

[WillG]

This better be just an ugly rumour.
We shouldn't be trading young assets for Rubio.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

Fuck Ricky Rubio

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Well, maybe the main 'asset' was absorbing his contract.

Neil's core according to his podcast with Lowe:

Lillard/McCollum/Aminu/Leonard/Plumlee

 

[BigGameDamian]

Really? I've never heard of a basketball player being called past-first. I have heard people say some baseball players are good at getting past first... base.

Haha...Well what I'm trying to say is, Not a lot of people wanted Andre Miller before he came to the Blazers either. And I believe they are for some similar reasons.

 

[THE HCP]

Portland.......where Spanish players come to die........

 

[BigGameDamian]

Portland.......where Spanish players come to die........

The insider's here to shed some light on the subject!

 

[THE HCP]

Nope! I love being able to pay my bills and take care of my family.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Well, maybe the main 'asset' was absorbing his contract.

Neil's core according to his podcast with Lowe:

Lillard/McCollum/Aminu/Leonard/Plumlee

That's actually an interesting point. We have two combo guards as part of our core. Would adding a pure point guard to our core really be the worst idea? All three potential pairings could work together.

Could be an effective gamble, but the potential reward probably wouldn't be worth the cap risk.

 

[jlprk]

Nope! I love being able to pay my bills and take care of my family.

Denny pays you? I knew it!

 

[jlprk]

If there really was talk between the Wolves and the Blazers, I think it's a lot more likely that it was about Anthony Bennett, because (as I said in another thread), he's exactly the kind of player (high draft pick who's disappointed) that Olshey has been acquiring, he's looked good for Canada in the FIBA Americas, and Jay Triano is his coach.

The rumor must be for Bennett, not Rubio. Triano praised Bennett, Minny noticed, and offered him to us.

 

[Blazers Roy]

NOBODY wants to move to Minnesota because of the cold. But he did, no complaints, and has signed an extension.



So you're the xenophobe but he's the one with questionable character?

The European part was said in humor... relax.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Portland.......where Spanish players come to die........

That's a bit of a sore point.

 

[Denny Crane]

Please no.

Cap space today is great. Using it to have a big cap hit for years into the future on a loser makes no sense.

 

[blue32]

Interesting, that the "Brain trust" doesn't want him at PG, where he literately has played the last three or so years..... Sure he can't get out of his own way in the trap defense, but that's more team coaching than anything.

 

[Blazer4ever]

I think what's interesting about this rumor is that the Blazers want Damian playing the 2 alongside a more traditional PG. I share the same thinking myself and I personally have a lot of faith in Frazier, based on his performance in SL, to be able to play this role.

 

[BlazerWookee]

Why would a rebuilding team, overflowing with young, cheap, high-upside players, want to bring in a player who is injury prone, can't hit the side of the barn from inside the damned barn, and is overpaid?

 

[Schilly]

I like the idea of Rubio in the backcourt with Dame. It enables Dame to play the same role he always has, but instead of Nico running the offense we would have a far better ball handler and creator doing so, plus guys who can finish. Rubio at 6'5" is a decent defender too so we don't end up with a height issue in the backcourt.

 

[riverman]

I like the idea of Rubio in the backcourt with Dame. It enables Dame to play Tue same role he always has, but instead of Nico running the offense we would have a far better ball handler and creator doing so, plus guys who can finish. Rubio at 6'5" is a decent defender too so we don't end up with a height issue in the backcourt.

but what about the other days of the week? Good to see you posting again Schilly!

 

[BonesJones]

If we really wanted someone like Rubio we would've just traded up to draft Delon Wright.

Dame is not a SG. He's a PG that can score with the best of them and who's ability to pass will be showcased more this year. That being said, it wouldn't be bad to get a 2 gaurd that can handle the ball and create for others. But those are hard to find.

Instead I want a tall (6'5ish) backup PG that can play 20min a game and bump Dame to the 2 for 8 to 10 of those minutes. Those guys can be found for a lot cheaper than Rubio and can still make the same impact.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Why would a rebuilding team, overflowing with young, cheap, high-upside players, want to bring in a player who is injury prone, can't hit the side of the barn from inside the damned barn, and is overpaid?

Andre Miller couldn't shoot well either.

 

[MarAzul]

can't hit the side of the barn from inside the damned barn

Sound like a spot on description of our prime three point taker.

 

[BlazerWookee]

Andre Miller couldn't shoot well either.

But he wasn't injury prone, and he most certainly wasn't overpaid. He just didn't fit alongside Brandon Roy.