Sign Bynum!

[BoomChakaLaka]

Bynum is now a free agent. Sign him! If we can get him on the cheap - it is a no-lose scenario. In fact, he might be that extra big that we need to win it all.

I know, I know.....but if he can keep his head straight and realize he has a chance to win a ring and potentially revive his career in Portland, PDX just might be the City to show this guy the love he needs to turn it around.

????

 

[HailBlazers]

To the RipCity Rollers Bowling team?

 

[Strenuus]

Nope. I can understand the occassional bonehead moment... but he's had a bonehad last 3 seasons. No thanks.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Bynum is now a free agent. Sign him! If we can get him on the cheap - it is a no-lose scenario. In fact, he might be that extra big that we need to win it all.

I know, I know.....but if he can keep his head straight and realize he has a chance to win a ring and potentially revive his career in Portland, PDX just might be the City to show this guy the love he needs to turn it around.

????

Only thing we have to offer is the vet minimum. If he's down with that, then by all means, give it a shot. If he becomes a problem, then you cut him.

 

[riverman]

No thank you on signing Bynum. Right now he couldn't tie Joel Freelands shoelaces as far as I'm concerned. Let the guy get out of the game, that's what he really wants, he's already got his nest egg. Also not a fan of serious knee injury problems being anywhere near a Blazer uniform anytime soon.

 

[Natebishop3]

Bynum is now a free agent. Sign him! If we can get him on the cheap - it is a no-lose scenario. In fact, he might be that extra big that we need to win it all.

I know, I know.....but if he can keep his head straight and realize he has a chance to win a ring and potentially revive his career in Portland, PDX just might be the City to show this guy the love he needs to turn it around.

????

It could definitely be a "lose" situation. If he causes problems he could damage our chemistry.

 

[BlazerWookee]

Fuck Andrew Bynum.

I question his sanity as well as the sanity of anyone who thinks signing him is a good idea.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

Normally I'd say no but this team is a perfect 1-0 after a scrum and he's great at causing scrums.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

That guy needs a veteran lead locker room. We simply do not have that, the Spurs, Clippers, and Heat are the only real destinations for him.

 

[Strenuus]

Normally I'd say no but this team is a perfect 1-0 after a scrum and he's great at causing scrums.

No. We want scrums against the other team. There's a difference.

 

[donkiez]

It only takes one turd in the pool for everyone to stop swimming.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

For 10-12 minutes a game (only) then I am down.

 

[e_blazer]

Given that Miami has their full MLE to offer him, I think you can be pretty sure that's where he's going to end up.

Oden and Bynum on the same team. Do they have a pair of good knees between the two of them?

 

[Natebishop3]

Given that Miami has their full MLE to offer him, I think you can be pretty sure that's where he's going to end up.

Oden and Bynum on the same team. Do they have a pair of good knees between the two of them?

Bynum might actually see the court. Oden most likely will not.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

I am interested in Bynum.
Bynum is not interest in us.

 

[donkiez]

Bynum might actually see the court. Oden most likely will not.

You think?

Oden got a minute in the preseason and he's looked pretty mobile in pre game work outs that were posted here before the Miami game. Also he seems to be the forgotten man, I wouldn't be surprised to see him appear around playoff time and surprise people.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

You think?

Oden got a minute in the preseason and he's looked pretty mobile in pre game work outs that were posted here before the Miami game. Also he seems to be the forgotten man, I wouldn't be surprised to see him appear around playoff time and surprise people.

For how many games? He got 1 min in the preseason game and hasn't been able to play since.

 

[Natebishop3]

You think?

Oden got a minute in the preseason and he's looked pretty mobile in pre game work outs that were posted here before the Miami game. Also he seems to be the forgotten man, I wouldn't be surprised to see him appear around playoff time and surprise people.

He played a couple minutes in a preseason game and hasn't been able to see the court since then. I think his knees swelled up and he has been trying to work back ever since. The guy is done.

 

[donkiez]

For how many games? He got 1 min in the preseason game and hasn't been able to play since.

How many games does Miami really need him for? One good series out of him could be all Miami needs.

 

[donkiez]

He played a couple minutes in a preseason game and hasn't been able to see the court since then. I think his knees swelled up and he has been trying to work back ever since. The guy is done.

you might be right but I hope not. Wouldn't it be ironic if he was the difference against us in the finals though. I would just give up basketball forever.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

How many games does Miami really need him for? One good series out of him could be all Miami needs.

That might be all they need but he hasn't shown he can play in two games let alone one good series.

 

[cmeese47]

Given that Miami has their full MLE to offer him, I think you can be pretty sure that's where he's going to end up.

Oden and Bynum on the same team. Do they have a pair of good knees between the two of them?

Just a FYI Miami is over the tax threshold which means they do not get a full MLE. If they do have any MLE it would be around 3 million max, which would likely still be enough to that that cancer.

 

[Draco]

How many games does Miami really need him for? One good series out of him could be all Miami needs.

He hasn't played basketball in four years. Did you see how bad Derrick Rose's timing was after missing one year? It took him months to regain his form and he was still shooting horrific percentages. Oden is not going to have the reactions necessary to help a team on both ends of the court. The Heat will be better off with Birdman or Joel Anthony playing center. Now if Oden had a few months to play in the regular season maybe he could get used to a role that would help the team. If he can't play until the playoffs he will not be of any benefit on the court.

 

[Draco]

Just a FYI Miami is over the tax threshold which means they do not get a full MLE. If they do have any MLE it would be around 3 million max, which would likely still be enough to that that cancer.

The problem is they are well into the luxury tax, so that $3 million MLE would cost them around $10+ million. When they are title favorites anyways and its debatable if Bynum would even be a postive to the team I highly doubt they pay him that type of money.

 

[santeesioux]

Again, Greg Oden isn't a Blazer anymore, we don't have to pretend hype him up still.

 

[Pinwheel1]

I am interested in Bynum.
Bynum is not interest in us.

Exactly. This guy has south beach written all over him. Remember when the Lakers were frustrated that he was taking so long on his rehab and he was partying at the Playboy mansion while his teammates were on a road trip? That life style (which albeit sound pretty good to me) is what he wants. But without putting in the work.

The part he doesn't get is that once he is out of basketball, the fame goes away and so do the invitations to the big parties. At that point he will want back in the game. Right now he is lazy, and he needs somebody like Lebron and Wade to light a fire under him. Regardless of where he ends up.....it won't be in Portland.

 

[Boob-No-More]

Again, Greg Oden isn't a Blazer anymore, we don't have to pretend hype him up still.

Sure we do. We need vindication for passing on Kevin Durant.

And, personally, as much as I dislike the Heat, I dislike OKC even more. So, if it comes down to MIA vs. OKC in the finals, I'll be rooting for Kevin Pritchard's prediction to come true: Durant will win scoring titles, but Oden will win rings.

BNM

 

[Draco]

If Bynum accepted a vet minimum contract and if he was fine with no guarantee of minutes, role or touches I'd be fine with bringing him in. We could cut Watson but hire him as an assistant. I don't think Bynum is a knucklehead like JR Smith he's just a guy who isn't interested in a sport he has one of the most gifted bodies on the planet to play. Thats got to be such an odd position. If he wants to be part of a team like the Blazers then I'd give him an interview but I highly doubt there is any way he'd want to spend time up here in the winter on a minimum salary deal.

 

[Reep]

Yeah, we need him.

I do think we could deal with one knucklehead on the team, but I question his ability to contribute meaningfully on defense, his desire to play basketball and his self awareness that he isn't a starter in the NBA anymore.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I'd sign him to do HCP's job.