Windhorse: Blazers planning to stand pat

[A$AP Meyers]

Windhorst: "I apologize that I have to qualify this so hard, but I'm gonna have to do it just for aggregation purposes: *RIGHT NOW,* I think the message that the Blazers are putting out there is that they're gonna stand pat. Doesn't mean that that won't change in three weeks, but the word that I've heard is — the position that they're saying is 'we're gonna get Nurkić back and see what we can do.”

 

[Scalma]

So Nurkic’ return is imminent? I’m ok with seeing how the team plays with him, but I don’t see how his return changes the teams needs either, specifically on the wing.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Windhorst is an idiot, we don't even have Pat Connaughton so we can't stand on him.

 

[B-Roy]

So Nurkic’ return is imminent? I’m ok with seeing how the team plays with him, but I don’t see how his return changes the teams needs either, specifically on the wing.

Or it could be Jody Allen not wanting to sink more money on this broken ship until she sees some sort of potential from this current group.

 

[Neil O. Shyster]

Windhorst: "I apologize that I have to qualify this so hard, but I'm gonna have to do it just for aggregation purposes: *RIGHT NOW,* I think the message that the Blazers are putting out there is that they're gonna stand pat. Doesn't mean that that won't change in three weeks, but the word that I've heard is — the position that they're saying is 'we're gonna get Nurkić back and see what we can do.”

So that means Whiteside and Bazemore will walk at end of season with nothing in return... so next season we are looking same roster but Nurk coming off major injury instead of Whiteside... with no resources to get better... yuck

 

[wizenheimer]

Windhorst is an idiot, we don't even have Pat Connaughton so we can't stand on him.

it was a misspell, it's not "the Blazers are going to stand pat"...it's "the Blazers are going to stand fat"; they are re-signing Shawn Kemp

 

[HailBlazers]

Pretty much what I expected.

 

[wizenheimer]

is it this?

or is it this?

or is it this?

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Its probably the Blazers trying to drive trade value up

 

[KSF-ERIC]

This means nothing. He actually qualified his qualification.

 

[Shaboid]

Windhorst is an idiot, we don't even have Pat Connaughton so we can't stand on him.

 

[Reep]

Windhorst is an idiot, we don't even have Pat Connaughton so we can't stand on him.

You misread it. Stand PAT. As in Powerforward Anthony Toliver.

 

[RipCityWarrior]

It didn’t come from Olsheys pal Woj so I don’t buy it.

 

[Reep]

I believe it. CJ’s value is lower than ever and what are you going to get in return that is a sure deal?

I’m still in the camp to let Trent Jr and Simons fight for SG and play Little as much as you can.

 

[GDiama]

So that means Whiteside and Bazemore will walk at end of season with nothing in return... so next season we are looking same roster but Nurk coming off major injury instead of Whiteside... with no resources to get better... yuck

Well I don't think we would get a good player for cap relief so together with Hassan and Bazemore also the 1st round pick is standing pat. I would like it to become Otto Porter though.

 

[beast blazer]

We would have 20 mil in cap space if they walk right? Sign kanter to be our backup at 8 mil. We should be getting a lotto pick as well.

I think that team could be a force.

 

[Labinot41]

 

[Hoopguru]

Windhorst: "I apologize that I have to qualify this so hard, but I'm gonna have to do it just for aggregation purposes: *RIGHT NOW,* I think the message that the Blazers are putting out there is that they're gonna stand pat. Doesn't mean that that won't change in three weeks, but the word that I've heard is — the position that they're saying is 'we're gonna get Nurkić back and see what we can do.”

Im sure that Dame & CJ have met with JA & Neil and recommend standing pat. No since in panicking as the team and some will be back eventually. As they sip on a glass of vino.

 

[Wade Garrett]

I would have no problem with this.
I still believe Dame, Nurk, Zach, CJ and Rodney are a very capable championship core.
And most in here seem to feel Simons, Little and Trent can play and it would be awesome if Melo would stay....
Bag this year.
They are relying too much on guys like Whiteside, Bazemire, Tolliver and Mario who have never demonstrated a winning culture in their entire careers.
Reload Relax Recommit.
Turn the calendar page.

 

[Hoopguru]

I would have no problem with this.
I still believe Dame, Nurk, Zach, CJ and Rodney are a very capable championship core.
And most in here seem to feel Simons, Little and Trent can play and it would be awesome if Melo would stay....
Bag this year.
They are relying too much on guys like Whiteside, Bazemire, Tolliver and Mario who have never demonstrated a winning culture in their entire careers.
Reload Relax Recommit.
Turn the calendar page.

right on...no need to panic! Besides its a business and just a job.

 

[Strenuus]

Meaning they DONT think hes coming? Cause he shouldnt. He sucks.

 

[CupWizier]

Meaning they DONT think hes coming? Cause he shouldnt. He sucks.

You're going to crush BGD's love life with those sort of comments.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Gross.

 

[blazerkor]

I actually do have a problem with this, if accurate. We have assets that we can trade. I think there will be a lot of interest in Whiteside and we should get what we can for him. I know there are a lot of expiring contracts in the league right now but Whiteside's has to be the most attractive given the year his is having, just letting him walk would be a shame. I'd also like to get something for Bazemore but that might prove to be difficult.

If I really had my way I would trade CJ, Baze and our 2020 first rounder to Philly for Harris and Richardson. Then I would trade Whiteside and a second rounder to the Cavs for Love. I know a lot of you aren't high on Love but I think he's still a great rebounder, three point shooter, passer and winner. Our lineup until Nurk and Zach get back would be Dame, Richardson, Harris, Melo, Love. Everyone in that starting lineup can shoot the three our defense can't get much worse (we sacrifice some interior D for much better perimeter D). Our floor spacing would be amazing. When Nurk gets back Melo would go to the bench. Next season the rotation would look something like Dame, Richardson, Harris, Love, Nurk, Zach, Ant, Little and possibly Hood... we'd even probably get someone new with the tax payer's MLE. I know none of this will happen... Neil will never trade CJ, the team doesn't seem to want Love's contract and there are a lot of moving pieces.

With all of that said, I still hold out hope that Neil will wake up and do what he has to do to get some value out of Whiteside instead of just letting him walk.

 

[Scalma]

I actually do have a problem with this, if accurate. We have assets that we can trade. I think there will be a lot of interest in Whiteside and we should get what we can for him. I know there are a lot of expiring contracts in the league right now but Whiteside's has to be the most attractive given the year his is having, just letting him walk would be a shame. I'd also like to get something for Bazemore but that might prove to be difficult.

If I really had my way I would trade CJ, Baze and our 2020 first rounder to Philly for Harris and Richardson. Then I would trade Whiteside and a second rounder to the Cavs for Love. I know a lot of you aren't high on Love but I think he's still a great rebounder, three point shooter, passer and winner. Our lineup until Nurk and Zach get back would be Dame, Richardson, Harris, Melo, Love. Everyone in that starting lineup can shoot the three our defense can't get much worse (we sacrifice some interior D for much better perimeter D). Our floor spacing would be amazing. When Nurk gets back Melo would go to the bench. Next season the rotation would look something like Dame, Richardson, Harris, Love, Nurk, Zach, Ant, Little and possibly Hood... we'd even probably get someone new with the tax payer's MLE. I know none of this will happen... Neil will never trade CJ, the team doesn't seem to want Love's contract and there are a lot of moving pieces.

With all of that said, I still hold out hope that Neil will wake up and do what he has to do to get some value out of Whiteside instead of just letting him walk.

I wouldn’t read too much into this “report.” Windhorst isn’t plugged into Portland’s front office and even if he were, it’s lying season. If there’s something like this out there, there’s a reason behind it. I’d be surprised if Bazemore was still here after the deadline. If Nurk shows he’s good, Whiteside is probably gone too.

 

[Strenuus]

Bad coach bad GM.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

Meaning they DONT think hes coming? Cause he shouldnt. He sucks.

Love is an All Star and NBA Champion. He also once scored 30+ in a quarter. Against us, lol.

 

[e_blazer]

Standing pat on Kevin Love? Great!

Standing pat prior to the deadline? I doubt it. I really can't see Olshey not taking the opportunity to get some value for one of either Whiteside or Bazemore, not to mention signing a vet with the Hood injured player exception (assuming, of course, that the Blazers are still within spitting distance of a playoff berth).

 

[twobullz]

Love is an All Star and NBA Champion. He also once scored 30+ in a quarter. Against us, lol.

Love was a All Star, he is no longer. Love has only scored 30 points in 6 games over the last three seasons. Who cares what he was or did, what can he do in the future, besides sit on the bench for 30 plus games a year injured. He doesn't move the needle for this team.

 

[James lamphear]

I think if we trade anyone it will something very small. Some you guys think Whiteside and some say Bazemore but I would be very suprise if the a lot takers for either one especially for Bazemore. My theory is we got Whiteside for Leonard you would think if Miami had a lot takers for him they could done better. Same with Bazemore and Turner trade both of them need new teams because there wasn't any takers for either one of them with there big contracts.