Wizards show interest; Olshey to stay with Trailblazers

[SwissBlazer]

This could make a few of you happy.

https://www.nbcsports.com/washingto...s-neil-olshey-warriors-exec-potential-targets

As for the rumor mill, one name stands out: Neil Olshey.

Numerous sources told NBC Sports Washington of the Wizards’ interest in Blazers President of Basketball Operations, the architect behind the Portland squad that reached the 2019 Western Conference Finals.

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Olshey agreed to an extension in 2017 that carries his contract through the 2020-21 season. Sources believe he is open to considering other options including Washington after seven years with the Blazers.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Why would a likely-to-be-successful ploy by Olshey's agent to get him more money/years from the Blazers make anyone in here happy?

 

[BBert]

It doesn't matter if Olshey leaves, so long as his subordinates who do all the research, work and player evaluations stay.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

It doesn't matter if Olshey leaves, so long as his subordinates who do all the research, work and player evaluations stay.

Are you bifurcating Neil's efforts from those of his staff?

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Can we get a draft pick from the Wizards if we allow him to go there?

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Can we get a draft pick from the Wizards if we allow him to go there?

I like it!! I'd give Olshey up for the #9 pick in a heartbeat.

 

[Hoopguru]

Number of teams will have interest in Olshey.
Portland could be looked at as a junior training ground for NBA exec's, players and coaches?

 

[BigGameDamian]

It's uncertain the level of pursuit for Olshey from Washington, but the Wizards could face another uphill climb trying to lure the proven executive considering the similar contractual and team success to Connelly's situation.

The general interest in Olshey began several weeks back, but the Wizards had yet to ask the Blazers for permission to interview Olshey as of Wednesday according to a source. Portland's season ended Monday with the Game 4 loss to Golden State.

 

[Hoopguru]

It's uncertain the level of pursuit for Olshey from Washington, but the Wizards could face another uphill climb trying to lure the proven executive considering the similar contractual and team success to Connelly's situation.

The general interest in Olshey began several weeks back, but the Wizards had yet to ask the Blazers for permission to interview Olshey as of Wednesday according to a source. Portland's season ended Monday with the Game 4 loss to Golden State.

Wasn't it WA? that asked for permission this last summer? Or was it Atlanta? Anyway the team didn't give permission.

 

[hoopsjock]

Wasn't it WA? that asked for permission this last summer? Or was it Atlanta? Anyway the team didn't give permission.

Atlanta

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I like it!! I'd give Olshey up for the #9 pick in a heartbeat.

I'd give him up for their second rounder!

 

[tester551]

This could make a few of you happy.

https://www.nbcsports.com/washingto...s-neil-olshey-warriors-exec-potential-targets

What ever happened to the rumor that Lakers were going to hire a GM that was currently in the playoffs - and was getting his 'unofficial' approval on their coaching hires?

Was thinking that NO was a likely canidant

 

[Scalma]

I’ll take a pick for Neil thank you very much.

 

[B-Roy]

the architect behind the Portland squad that reached the 2019 Western Conference Finals.

Okay, I admit. I chuckled a bit.

 

[Hoopguru]

I’ll take a pick for Neil thank you very much.

wed need at least 2 first rounders, maybe 3! lol

 

[wizenheimer]

Portland doesn't need a pick to give up Olshey. All they need is that Olshey takes Turner with him

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Olshey probably has a golden parachute with the Blazers when they sell the team.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Portland doesn't need a pick to give up Olshey. All they need to that Olshey takes Turner with him

We'd probably need the pick to be able to package with Turner to send him away...

 

[hoopsjock]

Would any of you leave Portland for Washington right now?

They've got Jon Wall on the books for the super max and is basically untradeable. He could trade Beal pretty easily but would it really help as long as Wall is on the books?

 

[THE HCP]

 

[THE HCP]

 

[Scalma]

No real reaction to this. He did well this past year. Hope he stays on that path and I also hope he’s learned from the last time he had money to throw around because next summer will be pretty big.

 

[dviss1]

Don't know how to feel about this...

 

[wizenheimer]

max extensions for CJ and Meyers this summer

 

[wizenheimer]

Why would a likely-to-be-successful ploy by Olshey's agent to get him more money/years from the Blazers make anyone in here happy?

you called it

 

[Labinot41]

I dont know how i should feel right now

 

[Scalma]

Guessing this means stotts is locked in until 2024 as well.

 

[dviss1]

Would any of you leave Portland for Washington right now?

They've got Jon Wall on the books for the super max and is basically untradeable. He could trade Beal pretty easily but would it really help as long as Wall is on the books?

Annnnnnnnnnnnnd....

/thread

 

[blue9]

The mind boggles!

 

[Labinot41]

Man Woj really loves to suck Neils dick