What Centers around the league would you go after?

[Mediocre Man]

I think Barron is a solid choice. Nothing exciting, but a much needed big with NBA experience

 

[jlprk]

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 Makes me think that the stats might be a little out of date.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.

He wasn't first division 4 years ago. He's only been with Unicaja 2 years, so the stats are right and the age is wrong.

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.

The summer we drafted him and the summer after, he wanted badly to be here. Then Freeland said, sign me or I can't turn down the big money anymore. Pritchard wanted more seasoning. So for the last couple of summers, he's turned down our Summer League offer. I think he thinks, "I gave my loyalty to the team who wanted it. But of course, money talks. It'll just cost you a lot more than it would have."

I don't think he's a great prospect, but he's better than the D-Leaguer we'll pick up if Camby takes any longer to return.

 

[jaspitzer]

Why isn't he over here yet. we can't keep starting Batum at the 4 it's ridiculous!

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Earl Barron has signed with the Bucks today.

On to the next one...

 

[jlprk]

Want another big Przybilla (when Joel was healthy), only he can score? Antoine Walker of the Idaho Stampede has slowed down so much, that the 3-time all-star is now Przybilla. He is desperate to make a million bucks, which is all he owes and then he's clear. He'd be very motivated.

Even if I'm wrong, we don't lose anything. Only 2 months left.

 

[B-Roy]

Want another big Przybilla (when Joel was healthy), only he can score? Antoine Walker of the Idaho Stampede has slowed down so much, that the 3-time all-star is now Przybilla. He is desperate to make a million bucks, which is all he owes and then he's clear. He'd be very motivated.

Even if I'm wrong, we don't lose anything. Only 2 months left.

Wait, are you being serious?

 

[jlprk]

Well, look at centers in the D-League. Now, look at the long list of ones so experienced that they wouldn't need a year on the Blazers before McMillan would play them.

The list is so short that I thought I'd suggest him. McMillan won't play just any old Chris Johnson or Tolliver, you know.

Edit: Remember, we're looking for a bandaid who can play immediately, then get out of town a week later when Camby returns, or at least leave at the end of the season.

 

[McNicholicious]

Looks like it's Jarron Collins.

 

[BBert]

We'll get whatever refuse no other team wants. That's what's taking so long.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Eddy Curry is being bought out, even with all his baggage (and there's a lot of it, literally) he's still light years better than either of the Collins twins.

 

[jaspitzer]

Found this new article on Freeland, thought it might be relevant because we've just been discussing him. Sounds like he's doing well overseas.

http://basketball.realgm.com/article/211620/Europe_Interview_Joel_Freeland_Of_Unicaja_Malaga

 

[MickZagger]

Eddy Curry is being bought out, even with all his baggage (and there's a lot of it, literally) he's still light years better than either of the Collins twins.

No he's not. Last report he was nearly 400lbs.

 

[BrianFromWA]

actually, last report was that he's working out with Tim Grover.

But I noticed this quote:

Curry is motivated to get into shape and sign a new contract.

Not "win a ring" or "get back to All-Star level" or even "contribute on the court"...."sign a new contract".

 

[MickZagger]

actually, last report was that he's working out with Tim Grover.

Do you have any kind of link for that? I was listen to a radio show a couple months back and I think it was Doug Gottlieb that mentioned that he saw Eddy Curry and he was nearly 400lbs.

 

[BrianFromWA]

post 43 edited, Mick.

 

[santeesioux]

Earl Barron
@
@Mr_CrimDeLaCrim Chillin bro what's good? Headed to Portland for a workout hopefully they sign me for the playoffs. Keep me in your prayers
20 hours ago

https://twitter.com/#!/earldee/status/57154675505512449

 

[magnifier661]

A phenom named Greg Oden

 

[Harry's Raincoat]

Limited choices. First priority will be Greg Oden. Second may be a 3-yr (standard first round rookie deal) to Joel Freeland for part of the MLE. Third....you got me!! I'd love to throw an offer to Gasol at Grizz, for multiple reasons.

 

[yenniedn]

Still holding out hope for GO but I sure would love me some DeAndre Jordan next year - but I don't think he's going anywhere. After that, I'm all for phucking with Memphis for their Darius antics.

 

[jaspitzer]

Nene is an unrestricted free agent this summer, I say we cut our losses with greg and throw as much money as we can at Nene.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Robin Lopez.

 

[jaspitzer]

Robin Lopez.

I hope your kidding

 

[Draco]

Nene is an unrestricted free agent this summer, I say we cut our losses with greg and throw as much money as we can at Nene.

We can match any offer for Greg, we have no chance of getting Nene since he is much more than an MLE players. Travis Outlaw signed for the MLE, Nene will get double that. The only chance for the Blazers to sign guys like Nene or Marc Gasol is if the CBA is drastically redesigned in a way to give the Blazers cap room. That seems extremely unlikely.

I suppose one could hope there is some amnesty for existing contracts, so the Blazers could cut Roy for salary cap purposes, then have a hard cap that the Blazers could get under. We would probably have to cut Andre and Camby to sign a big name free agent like Nene, which I would be for, but if we also had to cut Greg it becomes mroe of a lateral move than an addition.

 

[Nadia]

Hi..

If such a place exsisted in my area and I could afford the services. I would totally go.


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