Blazers

[rimrocker]

I'm not sure about the Portland players mentioned but I do think the strategy of taking on a crappy contract along with picks is something we could consider.
We most likely aren't signing any big name FAs next season and draft picks are more important (especially in this draft) right now so young guys with some upside like Crabbe or Harkless along with a pick would be something I could certainly embrace.

Turning any of Bogut, DWill, Matthews, Barea, Harris, Mejri into next year draft picks in just about any situation (including bringing back a bad contract or two) would be a positive move for this team as far as I'm concerned. The players we bring back accompanying the picks would only be gravy or completely irrelevant for our future....the main thing is to accumulate as many draft picks as possible.

Think about it....if Portland has a high teen pick we might be able to package something like that with our 31 (assuming we are the worst team) and possibly trade up for a 2nd lottery pick.