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Buchanan is in New Orleans scouting the SEC tourny.

So it's Larry Miller fielding trade offers/proposals.

Think about that.

We're fucked.
 
Either way.

But Larry, a shoe guy, should not be making roster decisions.
 
You guys really think Larry or Chad are making the call? This is all about Allen, otherwise he would have hired a real GM by now.
 
wait, so cell coverage doesn't exist in N.O.? Do all calls go to a land line? come on.
 
I know multi-tasking is above the skill-level of most of the posters on this board, but I would have to think Chad is very much involved even if he is scouting. He even said he's talked to every team recently (not that I necessarily believe it, but I have to believe he's actively talking).
 
Joe Freeman ‏ @BlazerFreeman
One PG I'm hearing #Blazers don't have interest in: Toronto's Jose Calderon. His salary ($10mill+ next season) doesn't jibe w Port's plan
 
*faints* ... *wakes up*

Portland has a plan? Wow, good to hear.
 
I think the plan is to acquire more square pegs for the round holes of this roster.
 
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At least if we trade for Bogut, and he's injured, he won't hurt our lottery chances! :)

I don't want a $10mil Calderon killing our cap this summer. Sorry. I'd much rather have a draft pick and cap room.
 
RR7 said:
Joe Freeman ‏ @BlazerFreeman
One PG I'm hearing #Blazers don't have interest in: Toronto's Jose Calderon. His salary ($10mill+ next season) doesn't jibe w Port's plan
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If their plan is not to take on salary for next year in thinking they can actually sign a big time free agent they are stupid. It also means not a lot of activity at the deadline and they will let guys that are expiring just walk for nothing
 
Mediocre Man said:
If their plan is not to take on salary for next year in thinking they can actually sign a big time free agent they are stupid. It also means not a lot of activity at the deadline and they will let guys that are expiring just walk for nothing
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I highly doubt we get a big time free agent, and doubt we'll go after one.
However, I can see SOME thought to a clearing of the decks before bringing in a new GM. I don't agree totally. I would still like to see us move Wallace, Camby, etc. for young pieces and/or picks. But, the thinking could very easily be, let's get to May, perhaps, get a new GM in here before the draft, and let that GM build his team. He starts with basically Aldridge and Matthews under contract. So you don't bring someone in who has one vision, but you've added salary he just has to look to move. Clean slate in a way.
 
Mediocre Man said:
If their plan is not to take on salary for next year in thinking they can actually sign a big time free agent they are stupid. It also means not a lot of activity at the deadline and they will let guys that are expiring just walk for nothing
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Personally, I wouldn't be shocked if they're pursuing players for the future who are under contract for at least the next season or two. But Calderon isn't much of an upgrade, so why eat up cap space for a marginal upgrade with one year remaining on his contract? If they could get a Rondo, they would, and they would happily sacrifice the cap space. Well, this is my belief as to how they are, or should be, approaching trades right now.
 
Ken Berger says there is nothing 'hot' at the moment for the Blazers but have made it clear to teams that they're listening to offers for Wallace.

Mind = Blown.
 
Cap space is good for more than signing the next Hedo (ducks). :) It can be used to facilitate trades and to sign our own players i.e. Nico.
 
Fez Hammersticks said:
Ken Berger says there is nothing 'hot' at the moment for the Blazers but have made it clear to teams that they're listening to offers for Wallace.

Mind = Blown.
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How could they being listening to offers when it was reported a few days ago that other teams had no clue who to call over at the Blazer office? Good to know that they were assertive enough to just dial the number and ask. Whew!
 
Has anyone posted that Crawford for Sessions/Gibson rumor? I think that would be a good deal.
 
Sinobas said:
Has anyone posted that Crawford for Sessions/Gibson rumor? I think that would be a good deal.
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I don't expect a miracle but it would be a reasonable deal. I've been a moderately enthusiastic fan of Sessions for a few years now ... he's got warts and he isn't likely to ever make an all-star game but he's competent and would give us a player that is youngish and can play a little.
 
Rubio with a torn ACL. I guess they'll be hanging onto their guards, so no Rid, which is good, but they may challenge us for a good draft pick, which is bad.
 
BBert said:
Rubio with a torn ACL. I guess they'll be hanging onto their guards, so no Rid, which is good, but they may challenge us for a good draft pick, which is bad.
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Bummer, but maybe they want Felton? of if Rubio is playin only PG then Jamal does become valuable to then cause who do they have at SG?
 
Blazinaway said:
Bummer, but maybe they want Felton? of if Rubio is playin only PG then Jamal does become valuable to then cause who do they have at SG?
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Jamaal would become more valuable because they often played Rud at SG alongside Rubio. johnson is finally playing good so they might not want Jamaal
 
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