Lockout Boredom numbly presents a Travis Outlaw Poll

by Troll Blazer on Oct 27, 2011 9:38 AM PDT

If the new CBA does contain an amnesty clause, Travis Outlaw seems to be a likely candidate for the New Brooklyn Jersey Nets to release. I believe signing Travis Outlaw for two years at the league minimum would be a great fit (be gentle with me).

If he is amnestied, should the Portland Trail Blazers try to sign Travis Outlaw to back up LaMarcus Aldridge at the 4? Will Travis be willing to sign for the minimum while he is still getting paid by Brooklyn? Would Travis sign with Portland knowing he has no chance to start (don't even think about the I word)?

Poll

Should the Blazers try to bring Travis Outlaw back?

Heck yeah! Travis would be a great back-up.

41 votes

Only if they can sign him for the minimum.

122 votes

Sure, why not. At least BRoy will have a buddy to talk to on the bench.

42 votes

Yes, but I'll speak for myself in the comment section, thank you very much.

4 votes

Who?

3 votes

No thank you.

89 votes

No! No! a thousand times no! In the name of all that is good my nerves can't take any more Trout.

46 votes

No, but I'll speak for myself in the comment section, thank you very much.

6 votes

353 votes | Poll has closed

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Better than Luke Babbitt.

I’d also take Steve Blake or Jarrett Jack as backup PG right now too.

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by T Darkstar on Oct 27, 2011 9:42 AM PDT reply actions

I like Travis, but i'm leaning more towards no.

Even at the league min I think we could find a better player.

by hoodieNation on Oct 27, 2011 11:29 AM PDT reply actions

really?

That would take some serious scouting. I have no idea what the Nets were thinking with his contract, but Travis would be a serious bargain at the league minimum, and I’m a long way from a fan of his game.

long live the jd.

by jksnake99 on Oct 27, 2011 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm guessing that Outlaw will not be the best player that get's amnestied.

But yeah, you’re probably right. As far as taking the min and actually coming to Portland he would probably be the best bet. That being said, I’d still rather pay more for a better player.

by hoodieNation on Oct 27, 2011 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions

This is pretty much the same position I'm at.

If he’s league minimum, he could have a nice bounce-back with Brandon, LaMarcus and Nate in Portland, even if the dynamics have changed.

by Timmay! on Oct 27, 2011 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions

At the league minimum, I'd rather take a flier on someone like Joe Alexander.

"I Am Mine"

by AK1984 on Oct 27, 2011 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions

I like Travis

but we can’t survive with another tweener backing LA up. we need a banger/bruiser

"There's my Chippy"

by sparks89 on Oct 27, 2011 11:39 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs

my thought too, IF

we have some legit scoring threats/guys who can create their own shot on our second team (who don’t also get “amnestied”).

I am not giving up on Greg or Brandon.
#52
#7

by musicdaniel on Oct 27, 2011 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions

yup

not a 4

"I love Pluto. Everybody loves Pluto."

by rpresto2 on Oct 27, 2011 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Sure.

It would be fun to see a double-wing lineup out there:

Roy, Batum, Wallace, Outlaw and Aldridge

I’m not saying it would be effective (Chris Paul would feast…), but it would be fun.

-t

by webted on Oct 27, 2011 12:16 PM PDT reply actions

He seemed to flourish under Nate's system.

We sure could have used some of his fourth quarters last year.

My favorite teams are the Blazers and any team that is playing the Lakers.

by OCBlazerFan1 on Oct 27, 2011 1:49 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

No, and I <3 me some Travis.

Just like Landry. Dante and GW. You have to go bigger for rings. There is no other answer at this point.

just win baby !

by FrenchieFan on Oct 27, 2011 6:44 PM PDT reply actions

No, Travis Outlaw should be out of the league.

"I Am Mine"

by AK1984 on Oct 27, 2011 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

haha, ouch

by hoodieNation on Oct 28, 2011 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions

Half-rec

As long as Travis is not in Portland, he helps the Blazers in his own way. If he occupies a roster spot for another team, that’s just a bonus.

by manfredi on Oct 29, 2011 8:22 AM PDT up reply actions

Maybe

But Outlaw’s huge salary is a small part of why there is a lockout right now, so he is hurting the Blazers in that regard.

by wk4f on Nov 1, 2011 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions

no, it's not.

the very second that this next cba gets ratified, the new idiotic contracts will rain down.

look forward to discussion in two years about how insane it is for:
kris humphries to be making 10 million.
jamal crawford getting a 6 year deal.
boston fighting no one to overpay jef green by 3 million a year.
tyson chandler tying up the next 5 years of nys cap space and ir list.
mcgrady getting a tenth shot at starting.
aaraon gray parlaying his 10 point game against the lakers into guaranteed money.

dinasour type of guys choir boys

by mittsabishy on Nov 2, 2011 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions

He was really good in NBA 2k9

by AR-15 on Oct 29, 2011 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

i was trying to find a list of minimum salary players, but i couldn't find one...

i believe that IF outlaw was signed to a minimum deal, he would easily be one of the best players with such a contract. i think travis was underrated his last two seasons here (and subsequently waaaay overrated by the nets). would love to see him back on the team. i would also happily welcome back cunningham.

by permaswoon on Oct 28, 2011 12:52 PM PDT reply actions