Would any of the likely Amnesty players be a good match for the Blazers

[Further]

According to This ESPN article these are the most likely players to be cut using Amnesty:

Marvin Williams
Desagana Diop
Baron Davis
Al Harrington
Charlie Villanueva
Charlie Bell
Dahntay Jones
Ryan Jones
Luke Walton
Beno Udrih
Travis Outlaw
Renaldo Balkman
Gilbert Arenas
Andres Nocioni
Josh Childress
Brandon Roy (obviously not an option)
Richard Jefferson
Mehmet Okur
Rashard Lewis

I suspect that at least a few of them will only go to a top contending team, since they will already be making bank, and signing a much smaller contract will allow them to try and get a ring. I know that Baron Davis for example wants mostly to go to NYK or LAL.

But this is a large list, and hopefully at least some of them would be willing to go to the Blazers and might also be able to help the Blazers.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Brandon Roy.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

But seriously. I don't see the Hawks amesty-ing Marvin Williams instead of Joe Johnson.

I wonder if Nate still has a soft spot for Rashard Lewis.

 

[Further]

I went strictly by what the article said. I agree, Joe Johnson makes more sense to me. Also, if there is a real punitive tax, I would not be surprised to see Bosh instead of Miller. It seems weird to use the amnesty on a smaller/shorter contract when a non superstar is being paid superstar money. But, then again, how many fans would quit if Joe Johnson left? I don't think the Heat would lose many fans if Bosh was axed, especially if they were able to get a couple of other amnestied players on the cheap.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Man talk about a pile of wasted money on that list.


Oh yeah, back to the topic. I think the answer is clear to anyone that really knows Nate.

(here's a hint):

 

[PapaG]

Nobody on that list interests me at all, except possilby Trout at a vet minimum contract.

Nice pic of the Tualatin Commons though, nik! He got rid of that car years ago, though.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

I wonder how many teams are eyeing Roy?

 

[Further]

I'm guessing a lot. Especially if Roy is willing and happy to be a backup from here on.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

I'd like to see Travis come back if we get him cheap. He already is familiar with some of the other players and Nate.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Based on position alone I would say Beno Udrih. He always plays hard and could start if Nelson went down.

 

[jlprk]

Will they all cost the veteran's minimum? Then every one of them would be useful to us.

 

[barfo]

Based on position alone I would say Beno Udrih. He always plays hard and could start if Nelson went down.

Or Felton.

barfo

 

[Nikolokolus]

I'd like to see Travis come back if we get him cheap. He already is familiar with some of the other players and Nate.

And as we know familiarity breeds contempt.

 

[THE HCP]

Man talk about a pile of wasted money on that list.


Oh yeah, back to the topic. I think the answer is clear to anyone that really knows Nate.

(here's a hint):

How did you get a pic of my ride FAMS!

 

[jlprk]

Is that you moonlighting at the carwash? Looks like you're shining the tires.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Or Felton.

barfo

That's sad I mixed Felton up with Nelson. I blame it on the lock out! I should have seen him play in a Blazer uniform for the last two weeks.

 

[Further]

A good way to remember it is:

Felton felt good after eating Nelson

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Joe Johnson anyone?

His contract is so absurd I can't think of any reason why Atlanta wouldn't cut him loose.

 

[Draco]

Rashard Lewis, he's overpaid when your talking about a max level guy to be one of the team leaders but he could be a solid starter or a sixth man of the year level backup. I'd be much more interested in him then Jamal Crawford.

 

[Draco]

Brandon Roy.

Lakers will amnesty Kobe.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Joe Johnson anyone?

His contract is so absurd I can't think of any reason why Atlanta wouldn't cut him loose.

So theorhetically we could get use the amnesty on Roy, and then go and sign Joe Johnson if Atlanta does the same.........How absurd is that? Not from a basketball perspective, that trade is fine for the Blazers, but in general what does that really accomplish for the owners? Again if you are paying the players then you should be forced to keep him. There should be an amnesty rule for the cap, but IMO the players should stay put.

 

[mook]

I would think it's kind of humiliating to be amnestied. I mean all NBA players have two best case scenarios--win a championship, and be a max contract player. Would a guy with an ego like Roy really want to stay on a team that devalues him so drastically? He needs to go somewhere new where he can redefine himself without the constant reminder of how greatly he was once valued. Better for the Blazers and better for him.

I actually kind of like the idea of us waiving Roy and Atlanta waiving Johnson, and we each pick up the others' former star player on waivers. It'd be interesting to see if he could beat Wes Matthews for the starting job. With the blossoming of Batum, Matthews' far superior defense and more consistent outside shooting, and a coach like Nate, it's certainly no given that he'd be a starter in Portland.

 

[Pinwheel1]

I would think it's kind of humiliating to be amnestied. I mean all NBA players have two best case scenarios--win a championship, and be a max contract player. Would a guy with an ego like Roy really want to stay on a team that devalues him so drastically? He needs to go somewhere new where he can redefine himself without the constant reminder of how greatly he was once valued. Better for the Blazers and better for him.

.

Take Roy out of the equation for the moment. I think it is way more humiliating for a player to be told he is no longer part of their organization. "Sorry you need to go so we can fit under the salary cap".

I don't think it is nearly as humiliating if he stays with the same team but knows his salary does not count against the cap. Where is the humiliation in that? You are still paying him the same amount of money, but since his salary is the biggest on the team, it's simply the one being selected in order to take advantage of the new luxury tax rule.

I think the perception of "not being wanted anymore" would be way worse. The purpose of the rule is to set a cap that is attainable for each team. But if you choose to use the amnesty rule, I don't think you should be able to pick some one else's player that was cut for the same reason

 

[jlprk]

Rashard Lewis, he's overpaid when your talking about a max level guy to be one of the team leaders but he could be a solid starter or a sixth man of the year level backup. I'd be much more interested in him then Jamal Crawford.

Lewis plays McMillan style. Wonder why.