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  • #63677
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    tblazer_NZ
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    Gave the warriors a challenge dispite it only going 5 games.

    Can this young exciting team get any key FA this off season? At one stage I thought it might be good to go after Barnes as a third option but I would rather just keep Mo Harkless for much cheaper. I would like the blazers to go after a player that has a decent inside game.

    Hopes for offseason:

    Extend McCollum

    Return Crabbe(RFA) Harkless(RFA) Meyers(RFA)* If contract is reasonable and hopefully return Henderson too.

    Sign a starting 4/5 i.e Horford would be my favourite player to target

    1.Lillard-Roberts

    2.McCollum-Henderson

    3.Harkless-Crabbe

    4.Aminu-Meyers-Vonleh

    5.Horford-Plumlee-Davis

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  • #1061442
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     They landed 2 Stud G’s that not many saw performaning this great in Dame and CJ, they also have some good young role players…

    This is going to be the hard choice, do you keep these guys together and hope a difference maker signs in free agency(Horford or Milsap?)

    Going after a Horford or Milsap could cause them to lose Leonard or Crabbe(2 restricted free agents who’ll attract nice offers)

    Lilliard, McCollum, Aminu, Horford and Plumlee would be a nice 5, let Harkless be a 6th man backing up both F spots…

    Anyway, I made an a rash trade proposal for Cousins a few daysbback, I’d like to see the market on DMC, if Portland could swing a deal around CJ and Meyers Leonard for Cousins I would consider it, they needed a low post threat against Golden State IMO

     

     

     

     

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  • #1061319
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     They landed 2 Stud G’s that not many saw performaning this great in Dame and CJ, they also have some good young role players…

    This is going to be the hard choice, do you keep these guys together and hope a difference maker signs in free agency(Horford or Milsap?)

    Going after a Horford or Milsap could cause them to lose Leonard or Crabbe(2 restricted free agents who’ll attract nice offers)

    Lilliard, McCollum, Aminu, Horford and Plumlee would be a nice 5, let Harkless be a 6th man backing up both F spots…

    Anyway, I made an a rash trade proposal for Cousins a few daysbback, I’d like to see the market on DMC, if Portland could swing a deal around CJ and Meyers Leonard for Cousins I would consider it, they needed a low post threat against Golden State IMO

     

     

     

     

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  • #1061465
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    This offseason:

    Firstly I extend Stots contract(that guy had you guys playing above expectations big time) 

    I would try extend C.J at the end of next season explain its in the teams best interest to hold off to have more cap room next offseason for free agent(as his would count against the books and they can go over the cap for him I am assuming)

    team free agents I would extend harkless and crabbe for reasonable deals(if to much you let them walk) Myers leonard I am on the fence about though due to injuries and due to regression this season+ I don’t think the guy is worth the max(apparently he wanted that much and you can get better than him)…

    I like Horford also but it depends on if you want to be players in next offseason when a lot more big names start to be available… As he would want a max/4-5 year deal which would take alot of your cap..

    Free agents I this offseason would try target though:

     

     Ryan anderson(he would replace Myers) for a reasonable price and tell him he would start as he may only get offered 6th man role by most teams..

    Jordan Clarkson-if the price was right could be a nice 6th man off the bench(if you can get him to buy into that role) as I don’t know if the lakers will be willing/able to pay too much for him…

    Kent bazemore if they have the cap room could be a nice pick up and could play sf/sg in spurts

    maybe a backup big that can pay pf/c that give a lot effort and shoots ok: such as aminu and or Jon leur for example and gerald henderson if you let either of harkless/crabbe leave due to wanting to much

    So it would look a little like this:

    Starters:

    Mason plumelee

    Ryan anderson

    Bazemore

    C.J

    Lillard

    Bench

    Davis/jon leur,aminu/vonleah,harkless,Crabbe,Clarkson 

    If Olshey does this right he would be able to still be a player in 2017 free agency also resulting even more talent being able to be aquired due to having a solid talent base already  there..

     

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  • #1061343
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    Andv1 Waiting
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    This offseason:

    Firstly I extend Stots contract(that guy had you guys playing above expectations big time) 

    I would try extend C.J at the end of next season explain its in the teams best interest to hold off to have more cap room next offseason for free agent(as his would count against the books and they can go over the cap for him I am assuming)

    team free agents I would extend harkless and crabbe for reasonable deals(if to much you let them walk) Myers leonard I am on the fence about though due to injuries and due to regression this season+ I don’t think the guy is worth the max(apparently he wanted that much and you can get better than him)…

    I like Horford also but it depends on if you want to be players in next offseason when a lot more big names start to be available… As he would want a max/4-5 year deal which would take alot of your cap..

    Free agents I this offseason would try target though:

     

     Ryan anderson(he would replace Myers) for a reasonable price and tell him he would start as he may only get offered 6th man role by most teams..

    Jordan Clarkson-if the price was right could be a nice 6th man off the bench(if you can get him to buy into that role) as I don’t know if the lakers will be willing/able to pay too much for him…

    Kent bazemore if they have the cap room could be a nice pick up and could play sf/sg in spurts

    maybe a backup big that can pay pf/c that give a lot effort and shoots ok: such as aminu and or Jon leur for example and gerald henderson if you let either of harkless/crabbe leave due to wanting to much

    So it would look a little like this:

    Starters:

    Mason plumelee

    Ryan anderson

    Bazemore

    C.J

    Lillard

    Bench

    Davis/jon leur,aminu/vonleah,harkless,Crabbe,Clarkson 

    If Olshey does this right he would be able to still be a player in 2017 free agency also resulting even more talent being able to be aquired due to having a solid talent base already  there..

     

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  • #1061471
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    Mr. HookShot
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    I think some team will pay a lot for Crabbe, as he has shown glimpses of being an above-average SG/SF both on defense and offense. I will go out on a limb and state he resembles Jimmy Butler, and I really hope for the guy he can follow in that guys footsteps by taking a giant leap next season. For Crabbe, the main thing is to keep getting consistent minutes so he can try to become more consistent in his output as well. 

    As far as Portland as a whole: they have a solid team, with players that fit the current state of the NBA (fast, shooting, athletic). I agree with the OP in that Horford would fit them nicely. However, Horford will get paid a lot in the offseason as he is able to fit in with basically every team. Other FA’s that would fit their team will either not come to Portland (e.g. Durant, Batum) or cost a lot (e.g. Barnes). I would like it actually if they could sign Pau Gasol or Al Jefferson on a 2-year contract, as that would provide them with a solid, experienced option down low. Another option I would like to suggest is for them to sign Joakim Noah: he will provide them with the versatile defender they need. More importantly, Noah has that edge to his game which is what the Blazers need if they plan on beating the best teams ("I want some nasty"). He’s probably available for a reasonable contract as well. 

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  • #1061349
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    Mr. HookShot
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    I think some team will pay a lot for Crabbe, as he has shown glimpses of being an above-average SG/SF both on defense and offense. I will go out on a limb and state he resembles Jimmy Butler, and I really hope for the guy he can follow in that guys footsteps by taking a giant leap next season. For Crabbe, the main thing is to keep getting consistent minutes so he can try to become more consistent in his output as well. 

    As far as Portland as a whole: they have a solid team, with players that fit the current state of the NBA (fast, shooting, athletic). I agree with the OP in that Horford would fit them nicely. However, Horford will get paid a lot in the offseason as he is able to fit in with basically every team. Other FA’s that would fit their team will either not come to Portland (e.g. Durant, Batum) or cost a lot (e.g. Barnes). I would like it actually if they could sign Pau Gasol or Al Jefferson on a 2-year contract, as that would provide them with a solid, experienced option down low. Another option I would like to suggest is for them to sign Joakim Noah: he will provide them with the versatile defender they need. More importantly, Noah has that edge to his game which is what the Blazers need if they plan on beating the best teams ("I want some nasty"). He’s probably available for a reasonable contract as well. 

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  • #1061473
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    Arc12345
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     They should be targeting Barnes, Horford, Andersen, Fournier and even a sullinger. They’re clearly strong at the guard spots, but I do think they need to upgrade down low. I don’t believe aminu is the answer on the wing, even as a GA guy. He played for the older age group of my AAU team. He’s a good player, but really inconsistent and his shot still needs work.

    If they can 2 of those guys (particularly Anderson/Horford and Barnes/Fournier), that would be MASSIVE. Not sure if they could do that from a money standpoint, but that would elevate them immensely.

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  • #1061351
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     They should be targeting Barnes, Horford, Andersen, Fournier and even a sullinger. They’re clearly strong at the guard spots, but I do think they need to upgrade down low. I don’t believe aminu is the answer on the wing, even as a GA guy. He played for the older age group of my AAU team. He’s a good player, but really inconsistent and his shot still needs work.

    If they can 2 of those guys (particularly Anderson/Horford and Barnes/Fournier), that would be MASSIVE. Not sure if they could do that from a money standpoint, but that would elevate them immensely.

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  • #1061477
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     Horford seems like a really good fit and should be their top target in fa imo. It won’t be easy to get him though, as there will be plenty of suitors out there. Noah could be a cheaper and more realistic option but who knows how much he has left in the tank. Of course, they should at least gauge whitesides interest as well. This team needs to upgrade their frontcourt to compete with the west’s elite. 

    Besides that, I would resign crabbe and harkless (who both showed a lot of encouraging signs this season) and Leonard as long as the price tag isn’t too high. I’d let Henderson go, not sure how well he really fits this lineup.

     

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  • #1061355
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     Horford seems like a really good fit and should be their top target in fa imo. It won’t be easy to get him though, as there will be plenty of suitors out there. Noah could be a cheaper and more realistic option but who knows how much he has left in the tank. Of course, they should at least gauge whitesides interest as well. This team needs to upgrade their frontcourt to compete with the west’s elite. 

    Besides that, I would resign crabbe and harkless (who both showed a lot of encouraging signs this season) and Leonard as long as the price tag isn’t too high. I’d let Henderson go, not sure how well he really fits this lineup.

     

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    • #1061653
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      I like Noah too and with how things played out in Chicago this year he may want to move, I only listed my no.1 target. Noah could be a good starting 5 for Portland, good D, plus he is a great passer which is what made Plumlee effective this year at the 5.

       

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    • #1061776
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      I like Noah too and with how things played out in Chicago this year he may want to move, I only listed my no.1 target. Noah could be a good starting 5 for Portland, good D, plus he is a great passer which is what made Plumlee effective this year at the 5.

       

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  • #1061405
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    In order to be a true contender they need a strong third guard (preferably a bigger SG they can play at SF with McCollum and Lillard) and also another PG in a backup/distributor role. Also upgrades at the PF/C positions.

    Lillard and Mccollum are the only creators on the offensive end, no one else can get their own shot. They have to have someone, especially with the second unit, that can handle the ball and create shots for themselves and allow Lillard or McCollum to play off the ball a little bit.

    Also the bigs aren’t good enough to make a championship contender. I would let Meyers Leonard walk, he really does nothing well except shoot (and doesn’t do that well enough to get the money he’s reportedly asking for). I like both Ed Davis and Plumlee but they need a more versatile and talented big in today’s NBA.

    With all that said I would target Harrison Barnes and Matthew Dellavedova in this years free agency. Barnes could start at SF and swing to SG or PF depending on need. Ideally he’s just an upgraded version of what Al-Farouq and Harkless were this year. Delly would provide toughness and defense. As well as someone to allow CJ or Dame to move off the ball for a bit.

    Then next year I would go for Paul Millsap and hope for more development from either Aminu or Harkless. Then your core lineup going into 2018 is

    PG: Dame
    SG: CJ
    SF: Harrison Barnes
    PF: Paul Millsap
    C: Plumlee

    Bench:
    Aminu
    Ed Davis
    Delly

    You could end games with Aminu and Barnes at the forwards and Millsap at Center. I think that’s a great lineup, to contend it counts on a big leap from Barnes to become a 2nd or 3rd option consistently.

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    • #1061415
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       Millsap will turn 32 next season. I wouldn’t consider him part of any core at that point. Also… you’re saying that in order to be a contender Portland basically has to blow up their roster?

      Get a third guard, upgrade at PF and C get a back up PG. That’s 4 new players they have to add. I think that Portland needs to stay quiet in free agency. And the team needs to grow together. We didn’t expect this from Portland at all. From making the playoffs, to the 5th seed, to the second round, to a win against GS, and to a hard fought battle with the league’s best team. Blowing it up is the worst thing you could do. If I was Portland, I’d stay put.

       

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    • #1061537
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       Millsap will turn 32 next season. I wouldn’t consider him part of any core at that point. Also… you’re saying that in order to be a contender Portland basically has to blow up their roster?

      Get a third guard, upgrade at PF and C get a back up PG. That’s 4 new players they have to add. I think that Portland needs to stay quiet in free agency. And the team needs to grow together. We didn’t expect this from Portland at all. From making the playoffs, to the 5th seed, to the second round, to a win against GS, and to a hard fought battle with the league’s best team. Blowing it up is the worst thing you could do. If I was Portland, I’d stay put.

       

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  • #1061527
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    stealsgalore
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    In order to be a true contender they need a strong third guard (preferably a bigger SG they can play at SF with McCollum and Lillard) and also another PG in a backup/distributor role. Also upgrades at the PF/C positions.

    Lillard and Mccollum are the only creators on the offensive end, no one else can get their own shot. They have to have someone, especially with the second unit, that can handle the ball and create shots for themselves and allow Lillard or McCollum to play off the ball a little bit.

    Also the bigs aren’t good enough to make a championship contender. I would let Meyers Leonard walk, he really does nothing well except shoot (and doesn’t do that well enough to get the money he’s reportedly asking for). I like both Ed Davis and Plumlee but they need a more versatile and talented big in today’s NBA.

    With all that said I would target Harrison Barnes and Matthew Dellavedova in this years free agency. Barnes could start at SF and swing to SG or PF depending on need. Ideally he’s just an upgraded version of what Al-Farouq and Harkless were this year. Delly would provide toughness and defense. As well as someone to allow CJ or Dame to move off the ball for a bit.

    Then next year I would go for Paul Millsap and hope for more development from either Aminu or Harkless. Then your core lineup going into 2018 is

    PG: Dame
    SG: CJ
    SF: Harrison Barnes
    PF: Paul Millsap
    C: Plumlee

    Bench:
    Aminu
    Ed Davis
    Delly

    You could end games with Aminu and Barnes at the forwards and Millsap at Center. I think that’s a great lineup, to contend it counts on a big leap from Barnes to become a 2nd or 3rd option consistently.

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  • #1061435
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    stealsgalore
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    I’m definitely not saying blow it up. The core of the team is very much intact with Lillard, McCollum, Aminu, Plumlee, Davis, and probably Harkless and Crabbe if the prices are right.

    I am saying that Portland needs an upgrade in talent to be a true contender. They put up a great fight but if Steph Curry plays that whole series its still probably a sweep. You can’t win a title with Al-Farouq Aminu as your third best offensive player. I don’t think adding 3 or 4 players to a solid core with great leadership will be disruptive especially guys that seem to have no character issues.

    I will say I didn’t check Millsap’s age. Al-Farouq could fill that PF spot but I still think they need a better versatile big in there as well.

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  • #1061557
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    I’m definitely not saying blow it up. The core of the team is very much intact with Lillard, McCollum, Aminu, Plumlee, Davis, and probably Harkless and Crabbe if the prices are right.

    I am saying that Portland needs an upgrade in talent to be a true contender. They put up a great fight but if Steph Curry plays that whole series its still probably a sweep. You can’t win a title with Al-Farouq Aminu as your third best offensive player. I don’t think adding 3 or 4 players to a solid core with great leadership will be disruptive especially guys that seem to have no character issues.

    I will say I didn’t check Millsap’s age. Al-Farouq could fill that PF spot but I still think they need a better versatile big in there as well.

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  • #1061663
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    They need to teach Lillard to pass the ball more to make his teammates better.

    The guy thinks he is Steph Curry chucking up heaps of shots. A career 42% shooter. In 10 playoffs games this season he only shot better than 50% in only one game (52%)

    Lillard is a good player he just needs to pass the ball more to make his teammates better.

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    • #1061675
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      tblazer_NZ
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      TS% matters more or eFG% than regular fg%

      41.3% of his shots come from 3 so he is always going to struggle to have a high regular fg%

      No one is like Curry!

      Westbrook is a Career 43.5% shooter and he doesn’t take enough threes to bring that down like Lillard

      Kyle Lowry is shooting bricks too and has similar percentage on his fg% for his career.

      As Mike Conley and Isaiah Thomas have shot more their fg% has gone down to the same point as the rest of these guys. Sometimes these guys throw up bad shots looking for contact. You have to look at how many times these guys get to the line too.

      He did need to pass more but Portland still needs more talent. 

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    • #1061797
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      TS% matters more or eFG% than regular fg%

      41.3% of his shots come from 3 so he is always going to struggle to have a high regular fg%

      No one is like Curry!

      Westbrook is a Career 43.5% shooter and he doesn’t take enough threes to bring that down like Lillard

      Kyle Lowry is shooting bricks too and has similar percentage on his fg% for his career.

      As Mike Conley and Isaiah Thomas have shot more their fg% has gone down to the same point as the rest of these guys. Sometimes these guys throw up bad shots looking for contact. You have to look at how many times these guys get to the line too.

      He did need to pass more but Portland still needs more talent. 

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  • #1061785
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    They need to teach Lillard to pass the ball more to make his teammates better.

    The guy thinks he is Steph Curry chucking up heaps of shots. A career 42% shooter. In 10 playoffs games this season he only shot better than 50% in only one game (52%)

    Lillard is a good player he just needs to pass the ball more to make his teammates better.

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