What Centers around the league would you go after?

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We're pretty weak up front right now. What realistic centers would you go after in the off season this year or even before march 1? I like Marc Gasol a lot, he's a restricted free agent this summer, I'd love to see paul allen throw a boatload of money at him to try to steal him from Memphis.

What else?
 
jaspitzer said:
We're pretty weak up front right now. What realistic centers would you go after in the off season this year or even before march 1? I like Marc Gasol a lot, he's a restricted free agent this summer, I'd love to see paul allen throw a boatload of money at him to try to steal him from Memphis.

What else?
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We have zero cap room, that means we're restricted to the BAE and MLE (roughly 2 million or 6 million per year). At best we might be able to get Joel back for the MLE for a couple of years this summer.

EDIT: assuming there is a "this summer," a lockout is looming.
 
Tony Battie would be nice to buyout from Philly if it all possible...rebounds and plays solid D!
 
I'd throw the money at Greg Oden. He has the most potential.
 
There's no way Joel is worth the MLE, not even for a couple years. I like the idea of throwing a toxic offer at Marc Gasol. Fuck the Grizzlies after the shit they pulled with Miles. I'd happily waste some of their money.
 
DeAndre Jordan too. He's about to be a restricted FA that we need to make a lot richer next year :D
 
If Nene is still unsigned, we should either throw a toxic offer at him or explore a S&T.

And Greg.
 
Anyone over 6'10" that can run without falling over should be signed ASAP
 
I guess that depends on the team's position on Oden. If they are more or less convinced he can still play then we already have Camby and LA if need be. We also might look at Joel. Maybe we should concentrate on a bruising backup instead.
 
with our salary the MLE would be all we could offer under the old CBA. What the new new CBA brings is anyone's guess
 
e_blazer said:
Joel might be worth the money, as long as the last name is Freeland.
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Mr Freeland isn't worth a 10 day right now. Let's let him prove himself before we dump a MLE (or a MLE type contract) on him.
 
julius said:
Mr Freeland isn't worth a 10 day right now. Let's let him prove himself before we dump a MLE (or a MLE type contract) on him.
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Feeling testy this morning?

My general impression is that Freeland has been playing well this season, but I'll be the first to admit that I don't know much about him. I'm sure the Blazers' scouting staff has a pretty good idea if he'd be worth a shot next year. Given our shortage of big men, I certainly wouldn't mind seeing him get a chance at fall camp.
 
julius said:
Mr Freeland isn't worth a 10 day right now. Let's let him prove himself before we dump a MLE (or a MLE type contract) on him.
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Agree, and I believe his last game in the round of 16 in Euroleague playoffs is March 3 and his team will not advance - why not? From my understanding he has a contract buyout this year and next at 500k which is very reasonable. It would let him and the Blazers get a chance to figure out if he is good enough, and he's gotta know the minutes are available.
 
julius said:
Mr Freeland isn't worth a 10 day right now. Let's let him prove himself before we dump a MLE (or a MLE type contract) on him.
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Huh, he's being considered as a top 10 Euroleague player based upon his play this yr - WTF do you want? And is there any better way to find out then a 10-day contract?
 
Blazinaway said:
Huh, he's being considered as a top 10 Euroleague player based upon his play this yr - WTF do you want? And is there any better way to find out then a 10-day contract?
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I'd bring him over for the rest of the year and see how he does.
 
timkawakami

NBA source: Warriors and Troy Murphy have reached agreement on a buy-out. I'm still confirming the details. Finalized tomorrow.
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now or offseason? In the offseason, it's unlikely, but you ask about Perkins, Jordan, Gasol, Big Baby, Landry, Tyson Chandler, Kris Humphries, Spencer Hawes
 
Channing Frye is probably the perfect Center for this team now that LaMarcus is our inside guy.

I believe trades can be made during the off-season.

But we really should be going after Blake Griffin ASAP.He could be a pretty effective guy alongside LaMarcus.
 
MARIS61 said:
Channing Frye is probably the perfect Center for this team now that LaMarcus is our inside guy.

I believe trades can be made during the off-season.

But we really should be going after Blake Griffin ASAP.He could be a pretty effective guy alongside LaMarcus.
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I dont think blake griffin is a realistic possibility. We had frye and he still lives in oregon but he never played. i dont think i'd want him im thinking more big defensive minded center would be perfect. God please let Oden get healthy!
 
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That site also says that joel freeland is 20 years old. Makes me think that the stats might be a little out of date. He is really 24.
 
VanillaGorilla said:
Uhh.. why?
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If the Blazers sign him to a 10 day, they lose their rights to him.

I just find it odd how many people are convinced the guy is such a great prospect. If he was any good, he'd be here. Most players who wait, wait for a reason.
 
One that is actually willing to come play in Portland, and has a huge insurance policy on his knees
 
julius said:
If the Blazers sign him to a 10 day, they lose their rights to him.

I just find it odd how many people are convinced the guy is such a great prospect. If he was any good, he'd be here. Most players who wait, wait for a reason.
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Yes, and his reason was that he wanted to play and gain experience. The Blazers were supposed to have a lot of 4s and 5s on their roster until injuries took Joel and Greg out of the lineup. The Blazers agreed that he should play rather than sit at the end of their bench and were involved with the contract discussions with his current Euro team. The contract reportedly has a reasonable buyout. I don't know that Freeland is the savior at the 4/5 spot, but he's certainly worth a look at this point. I doubt that he can join the team this year, but I'd definitely get him over here over the summer.
 
ESPN is saying that it is indeed Earl Barron that we are after...also, we are cooling on Ford and Bibby for chemistry related concerns...
 
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