By reilo Go To PostIf those are Wes' best options, why wouldn't he just resign with Portland?Portland has to be willing to spend a lot of money on a a decent sized risk if LMA stays and Wes ain't the same could be a big hindrance going forward.
come to charlotte, wes
we'll throw all of your dead hookers into the coaches office and let you pick his replacement
we'll throw all of your dead hookers into the coaches office and let you pick his replacement
By Moris Go To PostPortland has to be willing to spend a lot of money on a a decent sized risk if LMA stays and Wes ain't the same could be a big hindrance going forward.Yea but Paul Allen doesn't give a fuck about any of that, and he's given Olshey the go-ahead to spend into luxury tax if it puts a contender on the table.
By reilo Go To PostIf those are Wes' best options, why wouldn't he just resign with Portland?
It depends on LMA. If he leaves, I think Portland should just blow it up. Why keep Lopez and Wes if LMA leaves? You have some young guys in McCollum, Batum, and Lillard already.
I know it sucks to compete for just 2 seasons, but if you just keep everyone minus LMA and can't sign anyone worthwhile, where does that leave the team? Of course, you could do that and punt one year and hope 2016 lands a big time FA but true max FAs don't really flock to Portland.
If LMA stays, I definitely keep Wes and Wes would have no reason to leave if they match.
Honestly, I want LMA to stay in Portland. Finish out what they've built there.
By reilo Go To PostYea but Paul Allen doesn't give a fuck about any of that, and he's given Olshey the go-ahead to spend into luxury tax if it puts a contender on the table.
I have no room to talk considering the state of the Sixers but does resigning LMA and Wes really make the Blazers contenders? I will avoid using the treadmill title but it almost felt like yall kinda maxed out there a bit and maybe letting LMA walk could be a better "longterm" move.
The Blazers are in a precarious situation, our team was great at the beginning of the year but the injuries and inconsistent bench really impacted the ability to move ahead post season.
By reilo Go To PostIf those are Wes' best options, why wouldn't he just resign with Portland?He certainly could. Probably even front runners to get him. But if LMA leaves, why would he stay? He'd be better served in ATL.
Could also depend on how much cash POR are willing to tie up in injured players.
By Mamba Go To PostIt depends on LMA. If he leaves, I think Portland should just blow it up. Why keep Lopez and Wes if LMA leaves? You have some young guys in McCollum, Batum, and Lillard already.It puts them in that dumb position the Suns were in the 2 seasons post Amare.
I know it sucks to compete for just 2 seasons, but if you just keep everyone minus LMA and can't sign anyone worthwhile, where does that leave the team? Of course, you could do that and punt one year and hope 2016 lands a big time FA but true max FAs don't really flock to Portland.
If LMA stays, I definitely keep Wes and Wes would have no reason to leave if they match.
Honestly, I want LMA to stay in Portland. Finish out what they've built there.
You're not moving on and re-building, and you're not even close to contending. You're truly just treading water.
By DY_nasty Go To Postdid giri even watch basketball this year?I bet he watched more hours of K-Pop.
By Mamba Go To Postyeah, they really have to fix this. It's pretty much in no one's interest, outside of Max RFAs, to sign an extension. Ever.Why would they fix it? I'm pretty sure the current rules are intentional.
By DY_nasty Go To Postdid giri even watch basketball this year?Did you?
By rodeoclown Go To PostIs currently a professor at NYU and writing about sports for Bloomberg.White privilege.
Why do I know these things.
By db Go To Post
By DominicanPower Go To PostWhite privilege.What's it called when a former player utterly fails in everything he does and continues to be employed?
Isiah privilege.
By KingGondo Go To PostWhat's it called when a former player utterly fails in everything he does and continues to be employed?Well ugh yea.
Justise Winslow's tape is really good. If he could be a guy who actually creates his own shots..woooooo
By knux-future Go To PostJustise Winslow's tape is really good. If he could be a guy who actually creates his own shots..wooooooy u do dis to yourself bruh yyyy
By reilo Go To Posty u do dis to yourself bruh yyyy
It's called preparing yourself for every situation. That way you can't be let down when you are already ready to defend everything. Knicks fans got wrecked because they were hyped for the two bigs. They should have prepared for all scenarios.
I'm ready.
also Winslow's tape is actually pretty good. I think he will be a nice player.
By Dark PhaZe Go To PostConcensus for Wiz fans for the pick are Jerian Grant, Kevon Looney and Tyus Jones.
*shrugs*
I'm high on Jones but he's the only guy I've really scouted. Thoughts on Grant and Looney?
Grant someone who can contribute right away. Will be an amazing ing upgrade to Ramon session because he can play the 1-2 which means less minutes for Wall and Beal.
Looney can shoot and rebound well for a big. Just need to bulk up a d add some polish to his game
https://instagram.com/p/26H3jXF0Hn/
Look at this fucking monster
Look at this fucking monster
Post Allstar break Hassan averaged 13.4pts 11rebs and 3blks in only 28.4 minutes.
He's played 13 games over 30 minutes and in those games he's averaged 16.7pts 15rebs and 3.5blks
By psychintellect Go To Posthttps://instagram.com/p/26H3jXF0Hn/
Look at this fucking monster
It truly pains me to watch Whiteside beasting. It felt like I was the only guy who still believed in him after the Kings cut him from our official roster after a summer league game... everyone here clowning about him being all length, no skills.
YA'LL LAUGHED AT ME ;_;
By Zeus Ex Machina Go To PostHas anyone heard anything about Emeka Okafor's recovery? Is he planning to go back in next seasondude is the benjamin button of nba players. dude has got worse every year he's been in the league. probably about to suit up for uconn again at this rate
By knux-future Go To PostIt's called preparing yourself for every situation. That way you can't be let down when you are already ready to defend everything. Knicks fans got wrecked because they were hyped for the two bigs. They should have prepared for all scenarios.Winslow should at least be an NBA rotation guy. He does too much stuff.
I'm ready.
also Winslow's tape is actually pretty good. I think he will be a nice player.
And yes, the first rule of the lottery is to always expect the absolute worst. I was thinking about what it would be like to wind up with Porzingis, man.
By KingGondo Go To PostWhat's it called when a former player utterly fails in everything he does and continues to be employed?Mark Jackson certainly has Isiah privilege.
Isiah privilege.
By linsivvi Go To PostMark Jackson certainly has Isiah privilege.
D'antoni has Isiah privilege. I am pretty sure he could get that denver HC job if he really wanted it.
By rodeoclown Go To PostWinslow should at least be an NBA rotation guy. He does too much stuff.
And yes, the first rule of the lottery is to always expect the absolute worst. I was thinking about what it would be like to wind up with Porzingis, man.
By knux-future Go To PostIt's called preparing yourself for every situation. That way you can't be let down when you are already ready to defend everything. Knicks fans got wrecked because they were hyped for the two bigs. They should have prepared for all scenarios.we are the damned
I'm ready.
also Winslow's tape is actually pretty good. I think he will be a nice player.
By KingGondo Go To PostGrant is mature, could contribute immediately. Seems like one of the lowest-risk guys in the draft, but his ceiling isn't terribly high.
Don't know about Looney.
I disagree about his ceiling... I really like his game
he kinda reminds of a Roy type of player...
Cameron Payne write up from Chad Ford Big Board 10.0I actually think he'd a great fit for Indy. He's the right pick for Charlotte too tbh but whatever. Dekker or Kaminsky
"Payne continues to draw serious interest to the point that he's getting several looks in the lottery according to multiple team sources. He was the highest-ranked player on our Big Board to go through athletic testing and shooting drills at the combine and tested well on both accounts. His length, solid athleticism and craftiness with the ball, combined with terrific interviews have him ranked as the third-best point guard in the draft by about 80 percent of the NBA folks I spoke with. Two teams I've heard are especially high on him in the lottery – the Hornets and Pacers. The Jazz (if they decide to move Trey Burke) and Thunder also are possibilities in the lottery."
Dammit I'm hungry enough that PB&J didn't do the trick but I'm too tired to cook anything that will require cleanup.
Catch 22.
Time for more ice cream I guess. Or maybe I'll throw an egg into my electric kettle.
Catch 22.
Time for more ice cream I guess. Or maybe I'll throw an egg into my electric kettle.
By KingGondo Go To PostIsn't Scott Skiles universally reviled by the players he coached?
Yes.
Especially Tobias Harris.
By KingGondo Go To PostIsn't Scott Skiles universally reviled by the players he coached?I think he's one of those dudes that just has a short shelf life before he gets tuned out. It was a love fest in Milwaukee for the first like two years because they were winning. Then they started losing and suddenly nobody wanted to have the disciplinarian in their ear.
By SamuraiX- Go To PostIt truly pains me to watch Whiteside beasting. It felt like I was the only guy who still believed in him after the Kings cut him from our official roster after a summer league game… everyone here clowning about him being all length, no skills.
YA'LL LAUGHED AT ME ;_;
at least we got the Jason Jones story
By psychintellect Go To Posthttps://instagram.com/p/26H3jXF0Hn/
Look at this fucking monster
if this dude has any brain cells left he will have a monster contract year.
you guys are getting your hopes up with hassan--i believe he truly has a mental illness
and i'm so sorry redblaster...skiles...wtf
and i'm so sorry redblaster...skiles...wtf