Exclusive Wesley Mathews or Arron Afflalo

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They can re-sign Afflalo, Wes and Lopez with the understanding that Batum only has one year left. Can't see him getting a similar contract next time around. If Paul Allen gives him that he's crazy.
 
Honestly, I love Wes, but I believe that hes going to want to much. Which is why we got AA. With AA here, and his skills, I believe we're set. AA can plug in and replace Wes no problem.

I'd love to keep both, but I just don't see it happening. I mean, unless Wes doesn't get any good offers on good teams. I don't see him leaving for more money to a shitty team.... Well, unless he wants more sneakers for his collection. :)
 
Natebishop3 said:
I'm really hoping AA doesn't opt out, actually.
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He really shouldn't, anyway. He'll get so much bigger a contract playing out his existing one than trying to get a new one this summer. Honestly, the more I look at it, I think he'll get barely more MLE if he opts out.
 
PtldPlatypus said:
He really shouldn't, anyway. He'll get so much bigger a contract playing out his existing one than trying to get a new one this summer. Honestly, the more I look at it, I think he'll get barely more MLE if he opts out.
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If I was him, I would wait until next summer when Durant is a free agent. There should be more than a couple teams that miss out on KD and have some cash left over to spend.
 
I have a better idea. If Afflalo ends up looking like a keeper here, how about we keep he and Wes and find a new home for Batum? We'd still need a new small forward, since I don't think you'd want either of those guys at 3 full time, but based on what we've seen from Nic this year he doesn't look irreplaceable.
 
A lot of you ripping BGD for this, but it is honestly a very valid question and could quite possibly end up playing out like that. It could possibly even been a factor in why the front office valued Afflalo over anyone else. I mean think about it, how similar he and Matthews are. Down to the fact they are 2 of the best post up 2 guards, and better defenders at their position.

Somebody has to ask the questions too real for most.
 
I think Afflalo would be more consistent than Wes if we moved on but Afflalo won't have those nights where he hits 6-7 threes.
 
BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94 said:
I think Afflalo would be more consistent than Wes if we moved on but Afflalo won't have those nights where he hits 6-7 threes.
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He's had a couple in the past. 8-11 from three against Milwaukee 11/13/13; 7-9 from 3 against Miami a week later.

But it's really not a fair comparison, because he's never been in an offense that encourages the 3 ball like this one. Wes shoots 8 threes per 36 minutes; Arron's never averaged more than 5. If the volumes were comparable--and they definitely could be--Afflalo absolutely could have multiple games like that.
 
rasheedfan2005 said:
Exactly, but the deals will be good for 4-5 years and only 1 year of luxury tax before wed be back under cap. Im far from an expert in this field but im just basing this guess on what ive seen from posters here, it sounds like olshey looked into the future and came up with a genius plan to either blow it up or keep it in tact. Afflalo is exactly what we needed in a 6th man, why would we look to lose matthews for him and be back in the same predicament?
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Its more luck than anything Neil planned. They didn't know the terms of the new TV deal years ago so there isn't any way he could've completely orchestrated this.

I do think he avoided long term contracts which does give us more flexibility than most GMs would have done.
 
Can't do it Can't do it. Hate to be the GM and make that choice.
 
Nikolokolus said:
I have a better idea. If Afflalo ends up looking like a keeper here, how about we keep he and Wes and find a new home for Batum? We'd still need a new small forward, since I don't think you'd want either of those guys at 3 full time, but based on what we've seen from Nic this year he doesn't look irreplaceable.
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I remember hearing a little rumor that the raptors might be interested in Batum & would still be thrilled to get Terrence Ross here!
 
BigGameDamian said:
I remember hearing a little rumor that the raptors might be interested in Batum & would still be thrilled to get Terrence Ross here!
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Your rumor mill also said something about Dame, too. So, there's that....
 
If they have to, Would you be upset if Olshey & Allen choose to go with Arron Afflalo over Wes Mathews? Which is a possibility they will have to decide.
 
i'm trying to figure out how how this is exclusive...
 
I don't think they "have to"...but...I don't have enough information to answer the question. I need more facts.

I'm confused by so many saying Afflalo = Wes. Frankly, I don't see the similarity.

Aside from that, Wes (Healthy) > Arron. Period. Arron wasn't brought here to replace Wes, but to come off the bench and to compliment him.

We won't know which to feature until we know how Wes is doing in February. So, just as we did when we traded for Arron, we need both. It will be up to the coaches during the season to decide who starts and who comes off the bench.
 
If we bring back both, then I guess you move McCollum fot something. Theres no wag that kid deserves to sit any longer
 
powpowlongchow said:
everyone is leaving so it doesnt matter
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The Blazers are going to let each poster from S2 pick a scapegoat to get rid of.

After an hour, we'll be left with HCP as our starting PF, Sly will be our SF, I'll be the shooting guard, Wookie will be our Center, and Lanny will play PG.

Careful what you wish for, Blazers fans.
 
BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94 said:
I think Afflalo would be more consistent than Wes if we moved on but Afflalo won't have those nights where he hits 6-7 threes.
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That is a valid point . As we see in these playoffs the 6-7 clip is missing. (along with other defeciencies) Keeping both and dumping Blake & Crabbe to free payroll space.
 
Neither honestly. This team needs a SG that can slash. I'm sick of seeing dudes jack up jumpers and not get to the FT line at the SG spot.
 
craigehlo said:
Neither honestly. This team needs a SG that can slash. I'm sick of seeing dudes jack up jumpers and not get to the FT line at the SG spot.
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We have that in CJ, 6th men are usually slashers anyway now. The starting SG should usually be a 3andD guy in today's nba unless you have an elite talent at the position.
 
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