Chance Gordon won't extend???

by gr8odensravens on Jan 25, 2012 3:50 PM PST

It doesn't appear the League-run Hornets are going to throw enough money at Eric Gordon to keep him after this season. Is it possible for us to re-sign Batum today, then max Gordon this summer? I don't know how much cap space will be available after this season, but Camby's coming off the books and Felton are coming off the book, Crash likely to sign elsewhere, and having two productive SG's on the roster (both tradeable) provides them with options. May we have enough dollars left over to sign an upgrade at PG or a solid center who can defend/rebound?

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Wallace has stated he wants to retire a Blazer

And blazers Front office has said they want to sign wallace….

by Countless512 on Jan 25, 2012 3:52 PM PST reply actions

Blazers won't resign Wallace. He wants a 4-year deal.

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by BlazerFanSince1970 on Jan 25, 2012 3:56 PM PST up reply actions

and 50 mil

by Daddygr33nJeans on Jan 25, 2012 4:04 PM PST up reply actions

ya, i really like wallace

However, Wallace is fishing for his last “big NBA contract” and with Batum on the roster, it makes sense to shore up other positions. Wallace may end up here, but im not betting on it.

and,

“Wallace has stated he wants to retire a Blazer” is politically the right thing to say, plus he knows the Blazers have alot of money to spend next year.

by Chris Freed on Jan 25, 2012 4:37 PM PST up reply actions

not to mention, is he opts out this summer, he leaving roughly 10mil on the table. If he does not opt out, it will honestly tell me he wants to stay here.

by Chris Freed on Jan 25, 2012 4:43 PM PST up reply actions

As much of a spark he provides...

His health, age, and perimeter shooting limitations would make me think of going in a different direction. I would much prefer a younger healthier version of BRoy. Gordon can be that closer in the half-court as well.

by gr8odensravens on Jan 25, 2012 3:58 PM PST reply actions

Did the Gordon thing fall through?

The news I saw this morning was that he got a four-year deal.

by Corvid on Jan 25, 2012 4:04 PM PST reply actions

nope

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2012/1/24/2729728/eric-gordon-contract-new-orleans-hornets-david-stern

by Daddygr33nJeans on Jan 25, 2012 4:06 PM PST up reply actions

But he hasn't signed it, nor has anyone hinted at the amount

at least, not to my knowledge.

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by HailOden! on Jan 25, 2012 5:21 PM PST up reply actions

Just eye-balling salaries here...

and from what I have heard, Indiana would be in the best position to sign Gordon. This can’t be too accurate because we don’t know what the cap will be, however, if Camby, Felton, and Wallace don’t return and Batum signs for a cool $8mil/yr extension we are right there with Indiana in terms of salary flexibility to sign a max player of Gordon’s level.

by gr8odensravens on Jan 25, 2012 4:20 PM PST reply actions

Would rather spend the money on Hibbert. Not max tho.

by FPS NorthWest on Jan 25, 2012 5:18 PM PST reply actions

Yup

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by TyboOSU on Jan 25, 2012 9:35 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

Is Eric Gordon a max player???

I JUST WANT MY BASKETBALL BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Sean in Vancouver on Jan 25, 2012 10:49 PM PST reply actions

No way!

He is most definitely NOT a max player. If we’re going to max a player, we need either an all-star Center or all-star PG. I’d be happy trading Felton and Crawford for a PG like Rondo (give Batum more minutes at the 2 and let Williams have a few minutes) and using whatever money we have leftover and with Camby’s contract expiring to sign someone like Hibbert/Okafer (not max though)

Seperate question: I’m assuming Camby is going to want to re-sign with us next year for another year…maybe two. How much do you think he’ll be wanting? Would he sign for $4 or $5 million?

by jons_guitar on Jan 26, 2012 9:33 AM PST up reply actions