What will Neil do with Aminu?

[oldmangrouch]

Why let him walk? Makes no since

It's not ideal, but it's not like Olshey hasn't done it before! IMHO, letting him walk is still better than keeping him, over-paying, and locking him into the rotation for the next 3-4 years.

It would be great to trade him for value - but given Olshey's track record, that seems like the least likely outcome.

 

[James lamphear]

Why let him walk? Makes no since

Your right it doesn't make sense. But how many players has he let walk with no return.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Somehow find a way to give him the supermax

 

[handiman]

I simply singled out the one part he was very wrong about. I know he shoots better during the post-season. But to say he's "clutch" couldn't be further from the truth. That's something he's said before this year. Now if he said he's been "clutch this season", that would've made sense.

I think it was pretty clear that "Aminu is clutch and always ups his game in playoffs" refers to a single thing, e.g. clutch because he ups his game in the playoffs, not two separate things. If they were stated as multiple sentences, I could buy your interpretation.

 

[kjironman1]

Either trade him or re-sign him. But i really don't care as long as he is out of the starting unit.

 

[Chris Craig]

Somehow find a way to give him the supermax

10 -17 mill will do

 

[illmatic99]

Layman's emergence probably makes it less likely that Neil brings back Aminu-- I think the past month has changed my prediction a bit. If we want even some value for him instead of letting him walk, the time to trade him is now.

 

[Scalma]

Layman's emergence probably makes it less likely that Neil brings back Aminu-- I think the past month has changed my prediction a bit. If we want even some value for him instead of letting him walk, the time to trade him is now.

Aminu is Olsheys boy and Stotts trusts him. Sticking to my prediction that they re-sign him. Layman’s emergence makes it more likely they use a pick to dump Meyers (or the less likely Turner/Harkless) imo.

 

[hoopsjock]

As much as I want this to not be true...

I can't see Olshey trading his starting PF while in mix for a top-4 seed in the west. The only hope for it would be that his love for Collins is so strong that he sacrifices Aminu so that Collins is pretty much forced into more minutes with the starters.

The only other scenario I can envision is if they acquired Melo then I could see Aminu being shown the door. Something like this:
http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=yaf9u8z7 Plus our lottery protected 1st to Sacramento

 

[e_blazer]

Aminu is Olsheys boy and Stotts trusts him. Sticking to my prediction that they re-sign him. Layman’s emergence makes it more likely they use a pick to dump Meyers (or the less likely Turner/Harkless) imo.

You honestly would waste a pick to dump Meyers? He’s only got a year left on his contract and he’s actually contributing this season.

 

[e_blazer]

Unless there’s a trade out there that actually moves the needle in a positive direction, I see Neil standing pat. Most of the trade rumors we’ve heard have been “meh” on the value scale. Some have been out and out stupid (CJ for Gordon comes to mind).

 

[hoopsjock]

You honestly would waste a pick to dump Meyers? He’s only got a year left on his contract and he’s actually contributing this season.

It depends on what we get back. @Scalma has mentioned several times trading Meyers and a 1st to Atlanta for Dedmon and Prince. In that scenario we upgrade Leonard for the rest of this year and add a potential young rotation player so the pick wouldn't be wasted.

 

[Scalma]

You honestly would waste a pick to dump Meyers? He’s only got a year left on his contract and he’s actually contributing this season.

It’s not wasting a pick. It’s using a pick to free up money for a better player in the summer, as well as possibly adding an upgrade to the rotation now. We need proven players more than we need a late first that may or may not turn into a player three years from now.

 

[e_blazer]

It depends on what we get back. @Scalma has mentioned several times trading Meyers and a 1st to Atlanta for Dedmon and Prince. In that scenario we upgrade Leonard for the rest of this year and add a potential young rotation player so the pick wouldn't be wasted.

That wouldn’t be a dump. It’s a worthwhile trade.

 

[Scalma]

That wouldn’t be a dump. It’s a worthwhile trade.

Trading a first and Meyers for Terrence Ross would be a dump AND a worthwhile trade though.

 

[e_blazer]

It’s not wasting a pick. It’s using a pick to free up money for a better player in the summer, as well as possibly adding an upgrade to the rotation now. We need proven players more than we need a late first that may or may not turn into a player three years from now.

The Blazers are so far over the cap that dropping Meyers’ contract doesn’t do anything as far as having more room next summer.

 

[Scalma]

The Blazers are so far over the cap that dropping Meyers’ contract doesn’t do anything as far as having more room next summer.

Yes it does. It’s the difference between the tax MLE and the non tax MLE. That’s a difference of almost $5M.

 

[e_blazer]

Trading a first and Meyers for Terrence Ross would be a dump AND a worthwhile trade though.

Ross would be a decent get if Harkless is going to continue to have knee issues. Trading Meyers would leave the Blazers awfully thin at Center though.

 

[e_blazer]

Yes it does. It’s the difference between the tax MLE and the non tax MLE. That’s a difference of almost $5M.

True, but at this point I’d rather offload Turner than Meyers.

 

[Scalma]

True, but at this point I’d rather offload Turner than Meyers.

Same but his contract and role within the team makes that more unlikely imo.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Neil will re-sign him, hopefully for $6-$7 mil/year, but probably $8-$9 mil/year.

Note:
This summer will be unique: about half the league will be FAs. Will another team offer Aminu big bucks ($10+mil/year) when they have so many choices? Unlikely, but could happen.

Another actually serious thought:
Without Aminu, who guards James, Kawhii, and the other talented players in the league? If you say Turner, I might cry, so please be careful with what you say!

 

[hoopsjock]

Neil will re-sign him, hopefully for $6-$7 mil/year, but probably $8-$9 mil/year.

Note:
This summer will be unique: about half the league will be FAs. Will another team offer Aminu big bucks ($10+mil/year) when they have so many choices? Unlikely, but could happen.

Another actually serious thought:
Without Aminu, who guards James, Kawhii, and the other talented players in the league? If you say Turner, I might cry, so please be careful with what you say!

Are you saying if we trade Aminu we need to bring Ruben Patterson out of retirement?

 

[e_blazer]

Neil will re-sign him, hopefully for $6-$7 mil/year, but probably $8-$9 mil/year.

Note:
This summer will be unique: about half the league will be FAs. Will another team offer Aminu big bucks ($10+mil/year) when they have so many choices? Unlikely, but could happen.

Another actually serious thought:
Without Aminu, who guards James, Kawhii, and the other talented players in the league? If you say Turner, I might cry, so please be careful with what you say!

That’s obvious. Carmelo after we make a trade with the Rockets.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Are you saying if we trade Aminu we need to bring Ruben Patterson out of retirement?

or maybe have Harkless be healthy? Dunno.

 

[tester551]

Neil will re-sign him, hopefully for $6-$7 mil/year, but probably $8-$9 mil/year.

Note:
This summer will be unique: about half the league will be FAs. Will another team offer Aminu big bucks ($10+mil/year) when they have so many choices? Unlikely, but could happen.

Another actually serious thought:
Without Aminu, who guards James, Kawhii, and the other talented players in the league? If you say Turner, I might cry, so please be careful with what you say!

With so many FA this summer, there are going to be a LOT of players who sign for something far below their contribution rate. There really isn't a whole lot of money available on the market.... especially after the 4-5 main guys get their max contracts.

 

[Scalma]

With so many FA this summer, there are going to be a LOT of players who sign for something far below their contribution rate. There really isn't a whole lot of money available on the market.... especially after the 4-5 main guys get their max contracts.

Making the full MLE even more valuable.

 

[oldmangrouch]

or maybe have Harkless be healthy? Dunno.

If Harkless was at all dependable, that would be the right answer. On paper, a Harkless/Layman pairing should be productive - but one is damaged goods and the coach seems to dislike the other.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Neil will give him a 4 year 70 million dollar contract.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Neil will give him a 4 year 70 million dollar contract.

Link?

Just like he gave Nurk?

 

[Hoopguru]

Neil will re-sign him, hopefully for $6-$7 mil/year, but probably $8-$9 mil/year.

Note:
This summer will be unique: about half the league will be FAs. Will another team offer Aminu big bucks ($10+mil/year) when they have so many choices? Unlikely, but could happen.

Another actually serious thought:
Without Aminu, who guards James, Kawhii, and the other talented players in the league? If you say Turner, I might cry, so please be careful with what you say!

He will sign a two contract 7/8 million per year.