Joel Freeland close to signing with Unicaja

by tcwoods on Jun 9, 2009 8:19 AM PDT

Marca.com is reporting that Freeland is close to signing a deal with ACB team Unicaja. The article was in spanish so I was only able to get the gist of the article, but it looks as if Freeland won't be an option at backup PF this year.

Because of this development, I'd be surprised if the Blazers didn't draft a PF at either #24 or #32. Possible options that might be available are Tyler Hansbrough, Gani Lawal, Omri Casspi(though probably better suited to play SF), Josh Heytvelt, and Jeff Pendergraph. I personally like Hansbrough and Pendergraph, but I could see us drafting one of these other guys too. It's also possible that Pritchard may decide to address this need in free-agency. Even if he does I'd be surprised if we didn't draft a PF with our first two picks. It never hurts to have some depth at this position.

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I would put this report somewhere below the report that Portland and New York have a deal “in place for draft day” sending Sergio to New York.

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by blazer91 on Jun 9, 2009 8:27 AM PDT reply actions

You make a good point about Joel

I was hoping he would be the back up PF this year, but if he signes a new deal that would put an end to that idea. I am still not sure I want the Blazers to draft at #24 this year, infact I think moving out of the 1st round all together would be best, hopefully in a trade to bring us some vet help rather than young rookie type help.

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by usmcr3049 on Jun 9, 2009 9:03 AM PDT reply actions

If we aren't bringing in a rookie

I still like a player like Najera as our backup PF. He would be cheap, short-term, not make waves (content on the bench with most of his time) and provide energy in short playing stints.

by NWfan on Jun 9, 2009 9:52 AM PDT reply actions