By DominicanPower Go To PostPortland fans being petty about LMA.It's not really petty when you side eye someone after they outright lied.
@IanBegley
#Knicks prez Phil Jackson, GM Steve Mills continue to talk to Jason Smith's representatives about bringing Smith back for 15-16, per sources
@IanBegleyNice. We should convince Shved to come back and then we'll have something resembling a basketball team.
The #Knicks have also been in constant contact with Lou Amundson's representatives about bringing him back for next season, per sources.
That should also mean no more Bargs. I wonder if anybody's gonna pay him? Clippers?
By db Go To PostI'm already rooting for the Knicks.Even DB deserted reilo.
The Knicks bro.
Karmic justice is real outchea.
*scotch scotch scotch*
By masud Go To PostNice. We should convince Shved to come back and then we'll have something resembling a basketball team.Shved is ass. I want no parts of Lou Amundson.
That should also mean no more Bargs. I wonder if anybody's gonna pay him? Clippers?
Source: LaMarcus Aldridge's "Best Blazer Ever" Comments Were Olshey's Planhttp://www.blazersedge.com/2015/7/4/8894179/lamarcus-aldridge-free-agent-news-neil-olshey-portland-trail-blazers
"This was not the situation," the source tells Blazer's Edge. "Olshey wanted Aldridge to sign an extension badly. Aldridge was reluctant. He was not sure he wanted to play in Portland and he told Olshey he wouldn't extend. Olshey knew it would look bad and wouldn't help Aldridge, the team, or his own image. He asked Aldridge to call Freeman and tell him those things to keep the pressure off. This was premeditated, set up by Neil."
1. It makes clear that Olshey and the Blazers were aware that Aldridge's departure was a definite possibility throughout the season. They knew since last summer when he didn't sign an extension.
2. The public vitriol being directed at Aldridge for "lying" to the Blazers and their fans is misplaced. Those statements were a public relations move by the Blazers front office, enacted through Aldridge.
By ph33nix Go To Postlol ph33 pls
Do those guys look like they're filled with vitriol to you?
Reilo on the right over there wouldn't hurt a fly
By D'Moris Russell Go To PostRodney Stuckey going to Indy for 3yr/21milThat's about right considering his resurgence and production last season. Good for Indiana getting him back.
By DY_nasty Go To PostPortland gonna clap. Hell, Blazer fans might become Spurs fans when they see how shit Lillard is without that 5 star supporting cast.you just gonna go and disrespect the 6th man of the year like that DY?
And wtf - is there even a backup PG worth signing out on the market right now?
By DominicanPower Go To PostShved is ass. I want no parts of Lou Amundson.
Shved was balling out for us, how is he ass? Who's better for 2.8 million? And Amundson would see almost no court time, he's a good end of the bench guy.
By K@do Go To PostEven DB deserted reilo.The Blazers FO deserted the both of us. This season is just Lillard and a bunch of question marks.
*scotch scotch scotch*
By masud Go To PostShved was balling out for us, how is he ass? Who's better for 2.8 million? And Amundson would see almost no court time, he's a good end of the bench guy.He was balling on a 17 win team. The Sixers didn't want his ass.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-plaschke-20150705-column.html#page=1 Good article by Bill Plaschke on why the Lakers are fucked until they replace Jim.
By SamuraiX- Go To Postyou just gonna go and disrespect the 6th man of the year like that DY?
Sweet Lou's getting paid. Clips can't afford him. Andrea Bargnani on the other hand...
The Blazers should've traded Aldridge last summer if they knew or were pretty sure he wasn't coming back.
I'm really glad the Wolves moved on from Love when he made it clear he wouldn't re-sign with the team. Getting Andrew Wiggins back is a lot better than seeing him walk away.
I'm really glad the Wolves moved on from Love when he made it clear he wouldn't re-sign with the team. Getting Andrew Wiggins back is a lot better than seeing him walk away.
By DominicanPower Go To PostHe was balling on a 17 win team. The Sixers didn't want his ass.Considering he did nothing for an 18 win team? Look, I'd rather get a SG who can shoot and defend also but the fact remains this guy was a success in the Triangle and he'll take a minimum salary. Not to mention his versatility... got to at least give him a look.
By db Go To PostI'm already rooting for the Knicks.New York Trailblazers opening up doors to recruit new fans.
The Knicks bro.
Karmic justice is real outchea.
By DominicanPower Go To PostHe was balling on a 17 win team. The Sixers didn't want his ass.
He was balling in NBA games against NBA competition. He put it on Kawhi in that game the Knicks won against the Spurs. I'll take that for 2.8 million. Again who else are we getting at that price point?
By The Frankman Go To PostConsidering he did nothing for an 18 win team? Look, I'd rather get a SG who can shoot and defend also but the fact remains this guy was a success in the Triangle and he'll take a minimum salary. Not to mention his versatility... got to at least give him a look.Now I get to join in you in complaining about how Dolan needs to gtfo.
New York Trailblazers opening up doors to recruit new fans.
By lovingsteam Go To Posthttp://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-plaschke-20150705-column.html#page=1 Good article by Bill Plaschke on why the Lakers are fucked until they replace Jim.eh, bill plaschke has made it very known he preferred okafor over Russell.
there were reports the entire Lakers FO and coaching staff preferred Russell over Okafor
so dude needs to accept the fact the lakers picked BPA and no underlying intention in drafting Russell.
But i do agree with him though, the Buss family needs to sell the team.
in about 3 years, Jim is gone (maybe Mitch too) and no one is stopping Jeannie from bringing in Phil.
Kado stop being so reactionary. Mitch is still a good GM and the Buss family is still one of the better team owners, they just put down 80 mil for a new practice facility, they're not gonna sell any time soon.
By D'Moris Russell Go To PostKado stop being so reactionary. Mitch is still a good GM and the Buss family is still one of the better team owners, they just put down 80 mil for a new practice facility, they're not gonna sell any time soon.
Well, the question is can the Lakers franchise risk waiting two more years before getting rid of Jim Buss from heading basketball operations? Jeannie needs to make a move sooner than later.
By rodeoclown Go To PostThe Blazers should've traded Aldridge last summer if they knew or were pretty sure he wasn't coming back.The decision is more difficult though since Portland was a legit Top 3 team in the West before Wes went down. If the season wasn't going so well, Olshey would've no question been looking for offers but I guess he banked on the shred of hope that at least a 2nd round/WCF finish would've given them a chance to keep LMA there.
I'm really glad the Wolves moved on from Love when he made it clear he wouldn't re-sign with the team. Getting Andrew Wiggins back is a lot better than seeing him walk away.
By DominicanPower Go To Postknicks fans...Lol answer the question dude. Who are we getting with the 2.8 million instead of Shved?
By DominicanPower Go To Postknicks fans...
By D'Moris Russell Go To PostKado stop being so reactionary. Mitch is still a good GM and the Buss family is still one of the better team owners, they just put down 80 mil for a new practice facility, they're not gonna sell any time soon.My dream scenario is the Buss sells the team to a Billionaire lakers fan and he brings in Logo and retains Mitch to run the operation.
By lovingsteam Go To PostWell, the question is can the Lakers franchise risk waiting two more years before getting rid of Jim Buss from heading basketball operations? Jeannie needs to make a move sooner than later.I think so. Jeannie already said the team needs to be deep in the playoffs by 2018.
and considering what we have now with this youth movement, i really can't complain what Jim and Mitch have accomplished.
except for that swaggy p contrat though, i dont know what they were smoking when they offered him that contract.
If you want to fire your brother you might as well fire him now.
How you gonna put him on a countdown from being a bottom 4 team in the league to contending for a championship? That kind of forces the Lakers to go for a "grand slam or nothing" because he has like what, 2 years to build a contender?
How you gonna put him on a countdown from being a bottom 4 team in the league to contending for a championship? That kind of forces the Lakers to go for a "grand slam or nothing" because he has like what, 2 years to build a contender?
Using NBA.com FA Tracker and ESPN, these are the best SG/SFs remaining:
J.R. Smith
Dorrell Wright
Gerald Green
Alan Anderson
Landry Fields
Joe Ingles
Wayne Ellingtion
Knicks should sign Dorrell Wright to keep up the New York Trailblazers theme. And even that's probably too cheap for him. Knicks best shot is signing some Summa League guy, a Euro, or a D-League guy. There's like no money left unless you make a trade. Knicks have to hope CleAnthony Early is ready to be that corner 3 guy/slasher. Also... y'know Knicks still haven't given Thanasis Antetokounmpo a contract. I hear he'll be at Summa League
J.R. Smith
Dorrell Wright
Gerald Green
Alan Anderson
Landry Fields
Joe Ingles
Wayne Ellingtion
Knicks should sign Dorrell Wright to keep up the New York Trailblazers theme. And even that's probably too cheap for him. Knicks best shot is signing some Summa League guy, a Euro, or a D-League guy. There's like no money left unless you make a trade. Knicks have to hope CleAnthony Early is ready to be that corner 3 guy/slasher. Also... y'know Knicks still haven't given Thanasis Antetokounmpo a contract. I hear he'll be at Summa League
By lovingsteam Go To PostWell, the question is can the Lakers franchise risk waiting two more years before getting rid of Jim Buss from heading basketball operations? Jeannie needs to make a move sooner than later.
Risk what, what do you think will happen? LA is gonna be bad as long as Kobe is eating all that cap, no way around it. Once Kobe is gone that's when the pressure is really on, until then just hope these young guys aren't busts.
Wayne Ellington would actually be a good triangle player. Real good shooter and I'm assuming he's cheap.
By The Frankman Go To PostUsing NBA.com FA Tracker and ESPN, these are the best SG/SFs remaining:
J.R. Smith cant afford
Dorrell Wright cant afford
Gerald Green cant afford
Alan Anderson cant afford
Landry Fields Shved's better
Joe Ingles Shved's better
Wayne Ellingtion Shved's better
Knicks should sign Dorrell Wright to keep up the New York Trailblazers theme. And even that's probably too cheap for him. Knicks best shot is signing some Summa League guy, a Euro, or a D-League guy. There's like no money left unless you make a trade. Knicks have to hope CleAnthony Early is ready to be that corner 3 guy/slasher. Also... y'know Knicks still haven't given Thanasis Antetokounmpo a contract. I hear he'll be at Summa League
Summer league guys (Thanasis included) can be added for the minimum so we could add one of them in addition to Shved. If Thanasis is good enough (he isn't) he'll be on the roster.
By DominicanPower Go To PostShved is ass. I want no parts of Lou Amundson.Lou will be good actually. Every team should have an energy hustler like him for the bench.
All of these stories about locker room issues and the tug of war between LMA's people and olshey's PR shenanigans misses the fact that a very good fanbase is being jerked around by everyone. It's like being a child witnessing a bad divorce.
By lawlohwhat Go To PostAll of these stories about locker room issues and the tug of war between LMA's people and olshey's PR shenanigans misses the fact that a very good fanbase is being jerked around by everyone. It's like being a child witnessing a bad divorce.Something's up with that FO. LMA isn't the only one who jumped ship.
KD planning to be back in August to prove he's worth the Max DC will be offering him
Can you believe OKC was actually having him play last season when he still isn't healthy as of today.
Can you believe OKC was actually having him play last season when he still isn't healthy as of today.
By K@do Go To PostMy dream scenario is the Buss sells the team to a Billionaire lakers fan and he brings in Logo and retains Mitch to run the operation.
I think so. Jeannie already said the team needs to be deep in the playoffs by 2018.
and considering what we have now with this youth movement, i really can't complain what Jim and Mitch have accomplished.
except for that swaggy p contrat though, i dont know what they were smoking when they offered him that contract.
Unfortunately I don't see Logo being around much longer in the league. While it'd be great, I can't see it happening. Though the Lakers sure as hell could use him.
By psychintellect Go To Posthttp://www.blazersedge.com/2015/7/4/8894179/lamarcus-aldridge-free-agent-news-neil-olshey-portland-trail-blazersDave Deckard is a parttime blogger with no real sources. It's amazing you'd believe that but not the fact that Aldridge has insecurity issues which have been well documented over the years by real journalists.
By K@do Go To Postisn't cory joseph still available?stay away from our starting PG...haven't yall taken enough from us already...
he's a good pg. i'd like the lakers to pick him up please.
I don't know what you did to deserve this starting lineup
Rondo
McLemore
Rudy
Josh Smith
DMC
negative spacing
Rondo
McLemore
Rudy
Josh Smith
DMC
negative spacing
I can't wait to watch the Kings play.
Rondo has so much to prove. Bellinelli is insane in the best way. Smith is insane in the worst way. Cousins is just insane.
Rondo has so much to prove. Bellinelli is insane in the best way. Smith is insane in the worst way. Cousins is just insane.
By reilo Go To PostDave Deckard is a parttime blogger with no real sources. It's amazing you'd believe that but not the fact that Aldridge has insecurity issues which have been well documented over the years by real journalists.Both could be true. The better question is, why do you automatically accuse anyone who has a less-than-stellar narrative about the team you support of making shit up?
(You could be right that this is total BS but you haven't given any evidence to support that claim).
This isn't the only example, you claimed the assistant coach who correctly called LMA leaving (who's now fired) was lying as well.
Brian Windhorst @WindhorstESPN 2m2 minutes ago
Cavs considering a trade for Joe Johnson according to sources: http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13202763/cleveland-cavaliers-interested-joe-johnson-brooklyn-nets …
Cavs considering a trade for Joe Johnson according to sources: http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13202763/cleveland-cavaliers-interested-joe-johnson-brooklyn-nets …
Joe Johnson?
As in, 23 million United States Dollars 14 PPG on 43% FG shooting 34-year old Joe Johnson?
I just realized the Cavs have a real life person with this name on their roster: Sir'Dominic Pointer
http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2608899/sir'dominic-pointer
6'5" SG. The name alone names him instantly better than JJ.
For real though, who do they give up? If Nets just want to get rid of him, the Cavs dumping Varejao for JJ wouldn't be terrible.
As in, 23 million United States Dollars 14 PPG on 43% FG shooting 34-year old Joe Johnson?
I just realized the Cavs have a real life person with this name on their roster: Sir'Dominic Pointer
http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2608899/sir'dominic-pointer
6'5" SG. The name alone names him instantly better than JJ.
For real though, who do they give up? If Nets just want to get rid of him, the Cavs dumping Varejao for JJ wouldn't be terrible.
By D'Moris Russell Go To PostLou Williams to LA
Why.
Seriously, they just blew up any chance they had at keeping their pick while still being a <30 win team. None of these guys will be around when Russell develops.
Lou, Nick, and Kobe are all gunner guards (with Lou being the best of that group) at this point in their career so I'm not sure where the touches for Clarkson and Russell will come from in the 25 games that Kobe plays next year.
By D'Moris Russell Go To PostCavs considering trading for Joe Johnson
Haywood+Varejao for Joe
I don't think Lebron would give the go ahead to trade Varejao tho
By IWMTB19 Go To PostWhy.
Seriously, they just blew up any chance they had at keeping their pick while still being a <30 win team. None of these guys will be around when Russell develops.
Yup, there goes any hope at a top 3 pick.....shit sucks man