By Face it Tiger.. Go To PostAny news if the Raptors are even looking at Draymond Green?Probably not. Unless they move somebody doubt they get even matthews. Not a lot more space left
By reilo Go To PostAre we assuming that ancient never-been-healthy Tyson Chandler, Knight, and Bledsoe are upgrades over Portland's players at their position?Bledsoe was very healthy last year and Len had some freak injuries
Hasn't been great the last couple of seasons for them. See Bledsoe and Len.
I agree with reilo. Seems like a lateral move to me(if LMA goes to Phoenix). If it is true they would have to move a key player to make it work they just seem like a slightly better version of Portland from a year or two ago(assuming perfect health which is not close to a guarantee with Chandler).
Whereas the Spurs could be legit scary with him. Like Finals favorites scary.
Whereas the Spurs could be legit scary with him. Like Finals favorites scary.
By pkaz01 Go To PostBledsoe was very healthy last year and Len had some freak injuriesBledsoe got the treatment needed and finished his first season in ages.
Len was bubble wrapped and taken care of properly on his rehab.
Not sure they're legitimate "negatives". Both players had their injuries taken care of properly.
By reilo Go To PostAre we assuming that ancient never-been-healthy Tyson Chandler, Knight, and Bledsoe are upgrades over Portland's players at their position?I don't disagree. I like Tyson but he's old, I'm not really in on Knight and I think the only one of those that's close is Lillard and Bledsoe. Bledsoe isn't as talented a scorer but he's a better defender. So that one is probably a wash. It would seem to be a lateral move at best for Aldridge.
By Jonm Go To PostI agree with reilo. Seems like a lateral move to me(if LMA goes to Phoenix). If it is true they would have to move a key player to make it work they just seem like a slightly better version of Portland from a year or two ago(assuming perfect health which is not close to a guarantee with Chandler).Yeah.
Whereas the Spurs could be legit scary with him. Like Finals favorites scary.
Do Portland have any wings signed though?
Batum's gone. Afflalo is gone. Matthews looks gone.
I guess, Hendo?
So Dame, Hendo, x , LMA, Plumlee.
By giririsss Go To PostYeah.Presumably, Aminu is their starting 3 now. That floor spacing would be some kind of awful.
Do Portland have any wings signed though?
Batum's gone. Afflalo is gone. Matthews looks gone.
I guess, Hendo?
So Dame, Hendo, x , LMA, Plumlee.
By Forever Go To PostBy taking 20M?Better and better. Bropez is doing us a solid.
By giririsss Go To PostBy taking 20M?Every commentator was expecting a 5 year deal with no protections against injury. I could cite sources if you want.
3/60 that lets us off the hook if he gets injured again? Fantastic.
And if it all works out he doesn't even have a player option. Cherry on top.
If LMA moves to the Suns and even if they are a little better than the Trailblazers a couple of years ago, I would say that this proves there is something amiss in the FO of Portland.
I am not trying to shit on the team but they seem to lose players and staff in these types of movements all the time. It seems that many of the homegrown players would love to play for the Blazers because of the owner, but not seeming that way..
I am not trying to shit on the team but they seem to lose players and staff in these types of movements all the time. It seems that many of the homegrown players would love to play for the Blazers because of the owner, but not seeming that way..
Every report including Lamarcus' own words have him regard Olshey very highly, so I don't think that's it.
Plus, Suns FO isn't exactly competent the past season, just look at the Dragic situation.
Plus, Suns FO isn't exactly competent the past season, just look at the Dragic situation.
By blackace Go To PostIf LMA moves to the Suns and even if they are a little better than the Trailblazers a couple of years ago, I would say that this proves there is something amiss in the FO of Portland.Said as much to reilo.
I am not trying to shit on the team but they seem to lose players and staff in these types of movements all the time. It seems that many of the homegrown players would love to play for the Blazers because of the owner, but not seeming that way..
If he went to the Suns (nfi why, more likely the spurs) it would be more to get out of Portland.
Which is weird, because, their roster moves haven't been amazing, but solid.
By reilo Go To PostEvery report including Lamarcus' own words have him regard Olshey very highly, so I don't think that's it.
Plus, Suns FO is 't exactly competent the past season, just look at the Dragic situation.
Then why wouldn't the Blazers be able to keep LMA then? Why would he jump ship to the Suns? Even with Tyson they wouldn't be a finals team... they might make a little noise but that would be it. Are things really that bad with Lillard and him?
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1 5 mins agoBingo.
Is ASilver really supposed 2 believe, in less than half a day, 40 or so players agreed 2 terms w/out any contact beforehand w other side?
The Lakers, Clippers, Spurs, Blazers, Mavs, Rockets, Celtics, Wizards and Heat have interest in Carlos Boozer.My reaction is like the guy playing NBA Live 10 (or 11?) who asked who the fuck was that who dunked from the FT line.
In other words, it sounds like he's the backup plan to the backup plan at power forward for these squads. Boozer has said he would prefer to come back to the Lakers, assuming they're a winning team. We'll see about all of that.
By blackace Go To PostThen why wouldn't the Blazers be able to keep LMA then? Why would he jump ship to the Suns? Even with Tyson they wouldn't be a finals team… they might make a little noise but that would be it. Are things really that bad with Lillard and him?Zero rumblings anywhere, so no, I don't believe that unless someone states otherwise. If anything, Lillard's arrival revived the franchise that was on its way down rapidly.
By giririsss Go To PostSaid as much to reilo.
If he went to the Suns (nfi why, more likely the spurs) it would be more to get out of Portland.
Which is weird, because, their roster moves haven't been amazing, but solid.
I said it yesterday, the Blazers have had a long line of poor moves and how they handle players / injuries... But recently doesn't seem to be that way.. so just wondering if players feel under appreciated or something...
By blackace Go To PostI said it yesterday, the Blazers have had a long line of poor moves and how they handle players / injuries… But recently doesn't seem to be that way.. so just wondering if players feel under appreciated or something…
To me its more weird how they've basically blown up a core that they've been building for a while with the trade of batum and the seeming departure of wes.
They've made some gambles, bust most teams have to. Even CLE gambled on JR.
Baxter Holmes ✔@BaxterHolmes
Seems the Lakers have deleted their tweets recruiting LaMarcus Aldridge to LA, such as the one w/ Adam Levine: https://twitter.com/lakers/status/616094897074929666 …
7:58 PM - 1 Jul 2015
Lakers management pulling a Mamba. "We never wanted him!" lol
This Lakers flop on LMA is kind of interesting. It went from "We got a chance" to "Delete all these tweets" after Kobe opened his mouth and started talking.
Ramona Shelburne ✔@ramonashelburne
It's one thing to be told no. But not good form to embarrass an organization. That's what's happening here https://twitter.com/baxterholmes/status/616410645538471936 …
8:00 PM - 1 Jul 2015
Lakers, and Shelburne, are officially a joke.
It's one thing to be told no. But not good form to embarrass an organization. That's what's happening here https://twitter.com/baxterholmes/status/616410645538471936 …
8:00 PM - 1 Jul 2015
Lakers, and Shelburne, are officially a joke.
By thekad Go To PostRamona Shelburne ✔@ramonashelburneliterally embarrassed
It's one thing to be told no. But not good form to embarrass an organization. That's what's happening here https://twitter.com/baxterholmes/status/616410645538471936 …
8:00 PM - 1 Jul 2015
Lakers, and Shelburne, are officially a joke.
Lakers needs to realize this L and live with it.
Not a good look for your franchise pulling this nonsense...
Not a good look for your franchise pulling this nonsense...
By thekad Go To PostRamona Shelburne ✔@ramonashelburneThis is some jilted lover shit.
It's one thing to be told no. But not good form to embarrass an organization. That's what's happening here https://twitter.com/baxterholmes/status/616410645538471936 …
8:00 PM - 1 Jul 2015
Lakers, and Shelburne, are officially a joke.
By IWMTB19 Go To PostWhat is Shelburne even talking about?iirc she was the only reporter trying to push the narrative that the meeting went well.
Mad now that she's exposed.
Russell is a top 10 most arrogant player in the NBA, has proved nothing, might actually be a sociopath, and he would probably be ten times the recruiter that Kobe is.
By pilonv1 Go To PostThis is hilarious. Remember how Kevin Love to LA was a sure thing?Or the dwight billboards.
:|
She was also the reporter so baffled by Dwight's interest in Houston, she came up with conspiracy theories fit for RealGM to explain it away. Then she shit on Dwight ever since like a LakersGround poster lol
In more "big market mystique" news:
You Don't Qualify.
In more "big market mystique" news:
Bob Kravitz ✔@bkravitz
West said the rumors about him going to the Knicks are ridiculous; he wants to be with a contender; the Knicks don't qualify.
8:00 PM - 1 Jul 2015
You Don't Qualify.
Considering the Indy reporters first leaked West to NY interest, must've had a meeting and Knicks lowballed him.
Makes sense he'd go to another team.
Makes sense he'd go to another team.
By thekad Go To PostShe was also the reporter so baffled by Dwight's interest in Houston, she came up with conspiracy theories fit for RealGM to explain it away. Then she shit on Dwight ever since like a LakersGround poster lol
In more "big market mystique" news:
You Don't Qualify.
By thekad Go To PostShe was also the reporter so baffled by Dwight's interest in Houston, she came up with conspiracy theories fit for RealGM to explain it away. Then she shit on Dwight ever since like a LakersGround poster loldam lol. He does not make sense here though,in a contender like he said makes sense.
In more "big market mystique" news:
You Don't Qualify.
Slightly interesting news update, apparently Patty Mills was part of the Spurs group that played with LMA. So maybe they wouldn't have to move Patty if LMA signs. They were teammates 2 years in Portland.
NBA teams are seriously still interested in Carlos Boozer in the year 2015?
LOL
are the Knicks really putting all their eggs in the LMA basket? I haven't heard a single other name in relation to them and free agency besides Jeremy Lin lol
By thekad Go To PostIn more "big market mystique" news:GOT DAYUUUUUUMMMMMBob Kravitz ✔@bkravitz
West said the rumors about him going to the Knicks are ridiculous; he wants to be with a contender; the Knicks don't qualify.
8:00 PM - 1 Jul 2015
You Don't Qualify.
LOL
are the Knicks really putting all their eggs in the LMA basket? I haven't heard a single other name in relation to them and free agency besides Jeremy Lin lol
John Gambadoro @Gambo987
Aldridge finishes up his 7 meetings tomorrow, he is expected to narrow his choices down to 3 teams then do a another round of meetings.
8:27 PM - 1 Jul 2015
God no
By SamuraiX- Go To PostNBA teams are seriously still interested in Carlos Boozer in the year 2015?Enjoy Rondo
GOT DAYUUUUUUMMMMM
LOL
are the Knicks really putting all their eggs in the LMA basket? I haven't heard a single other name in relation to them and free agency
