Batum Signed - Message Board Basketball Forum

Myth · 07-22-2008, 09:58 PM

Amount was not disclosed, but he is officially playing for us this year (barely I assume).

BlazersDozen · 07-22-2008, 10:25 PM

I would've prefered sending him back to Europe for a few years and sign Bernard Robinson who is a pretty good perimeter defender and man to man defender, something we need off the bench from our wing players.

Myth · 07-22-2008, 10:31 PM

I think the thought is that the Blazer staff can develop him into what we need more than training staffs overseas.

Kumo · 07-22-2008, 11:49 PM

Ehh...hopefully he works out. Maybe Nate can work some magic.

statman32 · 07-23-2008, 12:42 AM

Batum is still a year or two out from providing the Blazers with good consistent minutes but I am glad they kept him in Portland rather than let him go back to Europe. He needs to learn how to play more aggressive and because they focus more on player development in the NBA (For players Batums age) hell get the best teaching in Portland.

Finn T-Mac · 07-23-2008, 02:53 AM

What the f**k. Does that mean there are no more roster spots available for Koponen? Can someone find out, cause I could find it nad I heard there was only one spot left and now it's for Batum...

statman32 · 07-23-2008, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Finn T-Mac

What the f**k. Does that mean there are no more roster spots available for Koponen? Can someone find out, cause I could find it nad I heard there was only one spot left and now it's for Batum...

http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindbla...ers_one_r.html

There is still 1 spot left.

Finn T-Mac · 07-23-2008, 03:33 AM

Ok, thanks for that.

Kumo · 07-23-2008, 03:35 AM

Oh wow, I coulda sworn they were filled up with Batum now. Sweet, hopefully they sign Koponen aswell.

Myth · 07-23-2008, 04:01 AM

Yeah, now the only concern about signing Koponen is that if we come across a veteran free agent, we'd have to release somebody (thus paying them for nothing).

BlazersDozen · 07-23-2008, 07:54 AM

Well I think if we sign Kopponen then KP will have already made up his mind about the rest of the talent on the open market.

blazerjimmy · 07-26-2008, 12:32 PM

Anyone besides me think that we might be working on some kind of a 2-3 player for one player and trade exception trade?

Myth · 07-26-2008, 03:47 PM

I don't expect any trades before the season starts. Maybe closer to the trade deadline.