Darius Miles In

[timvp]

not even that. Blazers still have a lot of options to open enough cap space to become a player in the 2009 free agency. even with Miles back on their payroll they will be 8-10 millions under the cap, if they renounce the rights for Diogu and Frye. they could also waive either Outlaw and/or Blake, both 09-10 salaries are not guaranteed. that way they can increase their cap space to 15-18 millions. enough to go for a premium FA.

While true, the Blazers could have done major damage this offseason without Miles' salary on the books. Considering all the teams that would be looking to dump salary to get into the 2010 free agent race, they could have had added a pair of huge pieces. They'll still do damage put that missing $$ will help the rest of the league.

[mountainballer]

While true, the Blazers could have done major damage this offseason without Miles' salary on the books. Considering all the teams that would be looking to dump salary to get into the 2010 free agent race, they could have had added a pair of huge pieces. They'll still do damage put that missing $$ will help the rest of the league.

I tried to figure out what player from the 2009 FA pool might really help them and can't see who. Bibby might be the best option, but he will be 31 next summer, a bit old considering the average age of the Blazers core. (that's the reason why I don't see them go for Andre Miller). maybe Odom, if they plan to play him as SF in a super size line up.

but overall not that impressive. so they likely will work on the trade market and there I still see the often rumored Hinrich option as the best bet. assuming that Hinrich recovers from his injury (he played on monday against the Blazers) and that he isn't as bad as he looked last year, he is a very good compliment to Roy in the back court. and the Blazers should be able to assemble a package the Bulls will like.

[m33p0]

2010 is their target. they can offer the best package of salary, youth and talent. 2009 can only offer them a so-so player especially compared to who they can go after in 2010.

[Indazone]

If the Blazers really want to help themselves then they should dump some of their dead wood. Like LaMarcus Aldrige. We'll take him lol.

[PDXSpursFan]

Did Memphis trade Miles to the Spurs? (why people keep posting about Miles on this forum?)

[DANILO DRASKOVIC]

Miles had 13 points in 14 minutes last night
homey could still play

[EricB]

If the Blazers really want to help themselves then they should dump some of their dead wood. Like LaMarcus Aldrige. We'll take him lol.

Yeah that guy is really weighing them down

[dbestpro]

Did Memphis trade Miles to the Spurs? (why people keep posting about Miles on this forum?)

You didn't hear? We traded Manu for him straight up. Now that the salary matches with the addition of salary on Portland's books.