Watch for our interest in D Jordan and G Monroe!

[Harry's Raincoat]

Olshey has done a great job of creating cap space. Yes, we still have some holes but we also have some very versatile players. I am very happy with additions of Henderson, Plumlee and Vonleh. GH is the kind of slasher/driver we've needed for a season or three.

I think we'll see some real activity toward DeAndre Jordan and Greg Monroe. Both, should LMA walk.

 

[BigGameDamian]

That's what I'm hoping for.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Jordan is meeting with 4 teams his agent says and we are not one of them. Monroe is almost a lock to go to NY according to reports.

 

[Pinwheel1]

If Jordan leaves the Clippers, it will be for the Lakers IMO. They want him badly.
Monroe to the Knicks seems likely if rumors are true.

 

[Tunchi]

I GUARANTEE you we will not get either of those. Monroe is headed to NY, and Jordan doesn't even have has listed as teams he will talk too..

Olshey is preparing to build around Dame, Cj, Meyers, Plumlee core.. Then spend the money he has on role players and what have you

 

[Schilly]

I have a gut feeling that we are in fact going to push hard and fast for Monroe, he can get same money here as NY, and the team is better suited for a guy his age. The nice thing is it could be enough to change Lamarcus' mind and stay, or even if he left Monroe is the right age to be a solid foundation piece for this team going forward with Lillard.

 

[Scalma]

Can't pretend I've watched Monroe that much but isn't he a bad fit next to LA?

 

[BonesJones]

Can't pretend I've watched Monroe that much but isn't he a bad fit next to LA?

Yes. He's a bad defender and his biggest strength is scoring on touches within 15 feet, which he wouldn't get many because that's where LMA gets his, and Aldridge would be a top option.

 

[ThugginPaulyGAllen]

Can't pretend I've watched Monroe that much but isn't he a bad fit next to LA?

Offensively they'd mesh find. Monroe has a really good back to the basket game and midrange face up game.

Defensively...

Yikes.

I wouldn't go after Monroe WITH LA...

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I say:
make toxic offer sheets to all the interesting RFAs, one after the other - Kawhi Leonard, Draymond Green, Khris Middleton - and watch them all be matched at the last minute. Then throw up your hands and say "gave it a shot" and sign Andre Miller.

 

[Rhal]

Lets not overpay Monroe the 5th best PF in FA who isn't worth a max and I shudder at the thought of giving Jordan a max. If it takes giving Jordan a max to keep LA then i'd do it otherwise I'm not giving him a max contract unless it has a stipulation that he loses 500k every game he shoots under 60% from the line in!

 

[BrianFromWA]

I say:
make toxic offer sheets to all the interesting RFAs, one after the other - Kawhi Leonard, Draymond Green, Khris Middleton - and watch them all be matched at the last minute. Then throw up your hands and say "gave it a shot" and sign Andre Miller.

you forgot "just say that you're going to make a toxic offer to an RFA, then when the other team says 'nah, we'd match that', withdraw it." Then go to part two of your plan.

 

[BigGameDamian]

I GUARANTEE you we will not get either of those. Monroe is headed to NY, and Jordan doesn't even have has listed as teams he will talk too..

Olshey is preparing to build around Dame, Cj, Meyers, Plumlee core.. Then spend the money he has on role players and what have you

If that's our future core we're in trouble!

 

[OneLifeToLive]

Jordan is meeting with 4 teams his agent says and we are not one of them. Monroe is almost a lock to go to NY according to reports.

I don't see how he fits into what NY is trying to do. Yes, he is talent but still, Other than rebounding, his skill set is better suited for a different offensive system.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

I don't see how he fits into what NY is trying to do. Yes, he is talent but still, Other than rebounding, his skill set is better suited for a different offensive system.

Really? I not a huge fan of his overall game but he is probably in the top 3 of best passing PFs in the league. And of course you know that NY runs the Triangle now.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

I GUARANTEE you we will not get either of those. Monroe is headed to NY, and Jordan doesn't even have has listed as teams he will talk too..

Olshey is preparing to build around Dame, Cj, Meyers, Plumlee core.. Then spend the money he has on role players and what have you

So you're calling NO a liar?

 

[OneLifeToLive]

Really? I not a huge fan of his overall game but he is probably in the top 3 of best passing PFs in the league. And of course you know that NY runs the Triangle now.

I just dont remember too many of Phil's offenses being run from the four.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

I just dont remember too many of Phil's offenses being run from the four.

He is normally blessed with truly great SGs but they aren't getting one this time. When Jordan was gone he ran it through Pippen and Kukoc. Basically he just runs it through his best player. He tried to do that with Melo though but he isn't the best passer and it went horribly. He really just needs to scrap it but he won't.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

He is normally blessed with truly great SGs but they aren't getting one this time. When Jordan was gone he ran it through Pippen and Kukoc. Basically he just runs it through his best player. He tried to do that with Melo though but he isn't the best passer and it went horribly. He really just needs to scrap it but he won't.

I just think there are better options for Greg and maybe even this one. He should keep his options open.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

I just think there are better options for Greg and maybe even this one. He should keep his options open.

Agree with that one. He should....

 

[Scalma]

Why the FUCK would monroe choose NY over Portland? The ONLY reason would be for the limelight.

Ps I'm assuming he's getting the max wherever he goes

 

[BrianFromWA]

Olshey might be a great guy, but I don't trust a single effing thing a GM says between the Finals and when contracts are signed in FA. Especially not one that doesn't like giving out info anyway and who doesn't want fans questioning his moves.

 

[Rhal]

Olshey might be a great guy, but I don't trust a single effing thing a GM says between the Finals and when contracts are signed in FA. Especially not one that doesn't like giving out info anyway and who doesn't want fans questioning his moves.

This is pretty accurate but it should also be expanded to include media. GMs and execs are lying left and right to try and gain any advantage and the best way to spread misinformation is through the media that is prone to overreacting and will blow up a vague tweet into a story about how a player is leaving as long as it gets clicks or radio play

 

[Schilly]

Everyone saying Monroe is a lock to New York, it was reported yesterday (I know bleacher report) that he will meet with 4 or 5 teams.

 

[Scalma]

Everyone saying Monroe is a lock to New York, it was reported yesterday (I know bleacher report) that he will meet with 4 or 5 teams.

I'd bet that Portland is one of them.

 

[PDXFonz]

I'd bet that Portland is one of them.

I'd bet that we are in for an extremely rough free agency if we can't even get a meeting with Greg Monroe.

 

[Scalma]

This whole "blazers can't sign a FA" crap ends this summer. Nobody is even talking about the blazers right now unless it has to do with aldridge and that's just how olshey wants it. He bout to ball out.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Everyone saying Monroe is a lock to New York, it was reported yesterday (I know bleacher report) that he will meet with 4 or 5 teams.

His agent put that out there early in order to drum up interest in his client - it worked.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

With rumors of David west and ny being interested in each other, and that they want to resign jason smith..... Maybe Monroe to ny isn't as clear cut as some think? Kristaps, west, smith, bargnani, Melo as some of their bigs.

I think Monroe to Portland is very Much a possibility. He seemed to want to play for uslast year, so I think his agent likes Olshey, and that they will try to get a deal done

Edit: looks like bargs might not be back with them.

 

[magnifier661]

With rumors of David west and ny being interested in each other, and that they want to resign jason smith..... Maybe Monroe to ny isn't as clear cut as some think? Kristaps, west, smith, bargnani, Melo as some of their bigs.

I think Monroe to Portland is very Much a possibility. He seemed to want to play for uslast year, so I think his agent likes Olshey, and that they will try to get a deal done

Who's monroe's agent? Does Olshey have ties?