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[Scalma]

Why would they do that?

Because he’s not going to settle for the QO. He was making $3M in Europe. If he gets an offer close to that, I think he’ll take it. I guess I should’ve just said Toronto won’t match. Only way they “keep” him is if he stays in Europe imo.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Because he’s not going to settle for the QO. He was making $3M in Europe. If he gets an offer close to that, I think he’ll take it. I guess I should’ve just said Toronto won’t match. Only way they “keep” him is if he stays in Europe imo.

If you're Toronto, why wouldn't you match an offer sheet?

 

[Scalma]

If you're Toronto, why wouldn't you match an offer sheet?

Because I already have $40M+ invested in point guards.

 

[hoopsjock]

Because I already have $40M+ invested in point guards.

De Colo can play off the ball too though. I don't know what Toronto would do but I don't get letting him walk if he's as good as you think he'll be.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Because I already have $40M+ invested in point guards.

Eh, he can play the 2 as well. Or he can be dealt for value later. Or Van Vleet could.

Unless he gets an exorbitant offer, it seems it'd be silly to just let him walk for nothing.

 

[hoopsjock]

He did shoot 36% from three last year on three attempts/game (and 33%, 38%, 37% the three years before that). He isn't the bricklayer he was when he first entered the league.

This is true, but I look at those percentages like I do Aminu's shooting where teams are sagging off and daring him to shoot. They are decent percentages but in my opinion all NBA guards should be able to shoot 35% from 3 if wide open and that doesn't necessarily make him a shooter now but definitely respectable.

I actually think Rondo would have a Marcus Camby type effect on this team. Camby came in and completely changed Aldridge into a more alert and aware offensive player because Camby was a master at getting him the ball differently than simply posting up on the left block every time. Andre Miller did it too. I'm picturing Rondo pushing the ball up the floor with guys like Simons, Layman?, Little, Skal, Collins, and even Meyers filling the lanes. I think those young guys would really benefit from that.

 

[Scalma]

Rondo is another guy like Morris that doesn’t have a great reputation but is actually well respected by his peers as a teammate. I’d take him any day. We need more spice anyway.

 

[TBpup]

Rondo is another guy like Morris that doesn’t have a great reputation but is actually well respected by his peers as a teammate. I’d take him any day. We need more spice anyway.

In addition to him imparting a little knowledge to the younger players...we would also get 'Playoff' Rondo. That I would enjoy quite a bit.

 

[hoopsjock]

Rondo is another guy like Morris that doesn’t have a great reputation but is actually well respected by his peers as a teammate. I’d take him any day. We need more spice anyway.

Would you use the Tax-MLE on him? That's probably what it's gonna take to get in the ball park.

 

[Scalma]

Would you use the Tax-MLE on him? That's probably what it's gonna take to get in the ball park.

Yeah. I’d consider ourselves lucky to be able to land someone like rondo, Taj, or Markieff for that. I’m totally expecting us to overpay someone to come here instead (like a Hezonja) or to split it among meh players like last year.

 

[Reep]

Less nice more spice

 

[hoopsjock]

Yeah. I’d consider ourselves lucky to be able to land someone like rondo, Taj, or Markieff for that. I’m totally expecting us to overpay someone to come here instead (like a Hezonja) or to split it among meh players like last year.

I know it worked out last year but splitting it isn't much more than vet minimum contracts anyway so I'd rather just get guys for that and sign one guy to the Tax-MLE.

Would you sign any of those guys over Kanter or Hood?

 

[Scalma]

I know it worked out last year but splitting it isn't much more than vet minimum contracts anyway so I'd rather just get guys for that and sign one guy to the Tax-MLE.

Would you sign any of those guys over Kanter or Hood?

Taj, Markieff, and Rondo? If I could get Kanter or Hood for the tax MLE I’d take either one over the other three.

 

[hoopsjock]

Taj, Markieff, and Rondo? If I could get Kanter or Hood for the tax MLE I’d take either one over the other three.

Me too. I'd immediately offer Hood first then Kanter then Rondo then Taj. I'd probably wait a bit after that.

 

[TBpup]

Less nice more spice

This! That is one reason I like Collins even though he is a foul-prone hacker, he brings some 'nasty' to the floor when he plays. Most of the Blazers are a little too nice for the most part.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

Hello Kyle O’Quinn

Would O'Quinn really not get any more than the vet minimum?

 

[ABM]

Is it poor form to copy/pasted subscription-based articles here? In this case, The Athletic. Quick has a list of potential FA's.

 

[Scalma]

Is it poor form to copy/pasted subscription-based articles here? In this case, The Athletic. Quick has a list of potential FA's.

No but he’s clueless when it comes to who Portland should target. He literally lists javale McGee and Nerlens Noel. If they were looking at such players they may as well just bring back ed Davis. He’s dumb.

 

[kjironman1]

Tim Frazier would probably be someone we could get for the minimum and would fit right back in considering his friendship with Dame still seems pretty good but he's not secure enough in the NBA to transform a 2nd unit on his own and would just try to not screw up rather than take command, plus he can't shoot either.

Was reading your post and i immediately went back to Napier. He has a year left on his contract at 1.8 mil. Had some hamstring problems last year and he limited to 56 games but his numbers aren't bad. The one thing i have noticed is most players shoot worse from 3 point when they leave the Blazers? Like others he went from around 37% to 33%. I think some of that has to do with the offense but you can't really say it's because the attention Dame got because they were not on the court together most of the time?
I really think this team is one SF or PF that has to be guarded at the Arc away from being really good.

 

[kjironman1]

Is it poor form to copy/pasted subscription-based articles here? In this case, The Athletic. Quick has a list of potential FA's.

It's not poor form if you give the article it's due. The thing with the Athletic is it's subscription and the fact people do not want to give Quick any clicks.

 

[ABM]

https://www.blazersedge.com/2019/6/...free-agency-taj-gibson-minnesota-timberwolves

According to KTSP’s Darren Wolfson, the Trail Blazers are interested in veteran power forward Taj Gibson.

 

[TBpup]

https://www.blazersedge.com/2019/6/...free-agency-taj-gibson-minnesota-timberwolves

Well....he is a Bartelstein client.

 

[Scalma]

My choice if Portland is on the market for a PG, behind de Colo of course.

 

[Hoopguru]

How about Austin Rivers as a FA pg.
Tough, can shoot and dish, decent D.
We need a legit bu pg.

 

[Scalma]

How about Austin Rivers as a FA pg.
Tough, can shoot and dish, decent D.
We need a legit bu pg.

He’s pretty garbage. We can do better.

 

[Hoopguru]

He’s pretty garbage. We can do better.

In what respect? that he played for his Dad and got ridiculed for being given special attention. Primarily by Big Baby - the big baby

 

[Scalma]

In what respect? that he played for his Dad and got ridiculed for being given special attention. Primarily by Big Baby - the big baby

In the respect that he’s objectively below average. He has a career PER of 10 and has graded out as a below replacement level player for his career. Beyond that he’s a below average shooter and passer. He’s not good.