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Who will be the first call for Olshey in free agency?

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With free agency starting tomorrow night Olshey has stated that the team will target someone that will "move the needle". He's not looking at guys in the 5, 6, 7 million range. He has also stated that he wants people in the age range of Aldridge and the other core players. So do you believe any of this or is he trying to blow smoke?
 
There was no "I have no freaking idea" choice, so I almost randomly went with Hibbert.
 
Mediocre Man said:
Batum is the obvious answer here
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It's not really the obvious answer.

The agent for restricted free agent Nicolas Batum told Blazers GM Neil Olshey not to contact his client during negotiations.
CSNNW's Chris Haynes has done an excellent job tracking this story, which needless to say hasn't gotten nearly enough attention. Batum's agent, Bouna Ndiaye, has been at odds with Blazers management ever since they reportedly low-balled the rising star on an extension last season. We've cautioned folks not to set it in stone that Batum will stay, and with each passing report his once favorable odds head toward a coin flip.
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FWIW I think looking at the roster we have enough wings and guards. We seem to be lacking Bigs.
 
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Hibbert.

We have an all-star PF. Neil views Batum as our second cornerstone at one of the wing spots. We just drafted Lillard to be the PGOTF. So our main open spots are for a starter at SG or C. I think the team views Leonard as being a long-term project, Hibbert would be a great starting center today. I could also see us offering a max deal to Eric Gordon.

I think both Gordon and Hibbert will be matched even at a max offers, so I think we'll need to go in a different direction. I don't think we'd be interested in Dragic or Lowry since we got Lillard. That's another reason I really wanted to get Barnes, there are much better free agents at PG then at the wing spots.

The more I think about it the more I get really confused about free agency. There just doesn't seem to be any great options even with us having room for a max offer.
 
Philadelphia to try to get Andre Igoudala.

All star.
Same age as LA (one year older).
Great Defender.
Rumored to be on the outs in Philadelphia.
Team Nike!

If we can't retain Batum, he's an upgrade at the position. If we can play Batum, he can play the 2 guard as well.
 
EL PRESIDENTE said:
Philadelphia to try to get Andre Igoudala.

All star.
Same age as LA (one year older).
Great Defender.
Rumored to be on the outs in Philadelphia.
Team Nike!

If we can't retain Batum, he's an upgrade at the position. If we can play Batum, he can play the 2 guard as well.
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Nah, he's paid like a franchise player but is clearly a 2nd/3rd wheel.
 
Fez Hammersticks said:
Nah, he's paid like a franchise player but is clearly a 2nd/3rd wheel.
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That's fine. I think he'll fit better than Gordon or any other Free Agent. He'll take the clutch shots.

like I said, just stockpile allstars and get the role players later.
 
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Fez Hammersticks said:
Nah, he's paid like a franchise player but is clearly a 2nd/3rd wheel.
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He has such a long contract; an expiring deal if he opts out or one extra year if he doesn't...

Is some team just going to hand us a franchise player on a cheap reasonable contract??? I think a player who is clearly a 2nd or 3rd wheel on a second round playoff team would be a great addition.

I have my doubts Philly would be willing to just dump Iggy on us, but if they did I'd gladly jump on that deal.
 
well he's selling his house, but its unrelated.

#oden
#pritchard
 
The answer is, nobody. We are tanking this season to have another lottery pick, and we'll keep our cap room until next summer.

barfo
 
barfo said:
The answer is, nobody. We are tanking this season to have another lottery pick, and we'll keep our cap room until next summer.

barfo
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and the summer after that and the summer after that. and the summer after that.
 
I voted Hibbert only because that's who I hope it would be, but honestly it's probably Batum's agent ... assuming he'll take Olshey's call.
 
Please not Eric Gordon. He will be way over paid and he's very injury prone.
 
He's healthy now. Healthier than LMA at the moment! :devilwink:

I think he'd be our best scorer from day 1.
 
Aren't you supposed to have at least 250 posts to be able to start a poll?
 
Unless I was already assured by Williams' agent that he absolutely won't consider Portland, then he would be my first call.

Same with Dragic.

Chasing restricted free agents like Gordon or Hibbert seems to me to be a waste of energy.

To tell the truth; I don't see how Portland is going to get a high impact free agent this off-season.
 
HCP said:
Aren't you supposed to have at least 250 posts to be able to start a poll?
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I would have more posts but you never leave your computer home when I come to visit the Mrs. HCP.
 
I voted for Deron Williams just because he's the only sure fire guy available. You gotta make that call even if you think it will be short and negative.

I think the second call should be to OJ Mayo.
 
I'd consider a "Plan B" strategy with Batum:

Assume he receives an offer that is plus $8 million per year - - -

Pursue a double sign and trade with NOH for Gordon and Kaman? Monte most likely covets Batum - - so force them to sweeten the pot and give us back a bit more than Gordon.

And if this could be orchestrated - first go sign the best possible wing out there....although there isn't many wings available now.
 
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