Confirmed FA signings thread

[jpotter33]

Ezeli to the Blazers. Interesting addition.

Any word on how much they paid? Thats what interests me.

Marc J. Spears ‏@MarcJSpearsESPN  3m3 minutes ago
Festus Ezeli's Blazers deal is actually $7.4 million the first year with a team option of $7.33 million in the second year, a source said.

Great deal with the rising cap. That's chump change for a shotblocker like Ezeli.

Great signing. Cs could have done that.

Why we didn't jump on that is beyond me. If we waived rights to Sully and Zeller, I think we would've been close to being able to do this deal while keeping Amir and JJ.

[nickagneta]

Ezeli to the Blazers. Interesting addition.

Any word on how much they paid? Thats what interests me.

Marc J. Spears ‏@MarcJSpearsESPN  3m3 minutes ago
Festus Ezeli's Blazers deal is actually $7.4 million the first year with a team option of $7.33 million in the second year, a source said.

Great deal with the rising cap. That's chump change for a shotblocker like Ezeli.

Great signing. Cs could have done that.

Why we didn't jump on that is beyond me. If we waived rights to Sully and Zeller, I think we would've been close to being able to do this deal while keeping Amir and JJ.

I think the Cs are going to retain Sully. Thats gonna make a whole bunch of people on this board royally p!ssed but I have a feeling thats why they arent renouncing his rights to sign other players

[SHAQATTACK]

Big ol Sully contract coming ......down the pike

Everybody panicked

[trickybilly]

Ezeli to the Blazers. Interesting addition.

Any word on how much they paid? Thats what interests me.

Marc J. Spears ‏@MarcJSpearsESPN  3m3 minutes ago
Festus Ezeli's Blazers deal is actually $7.4 million the first year with a team option of $7.33 million in the second year, a source said.

Great deal with the rising cap. That's chump change for a shotblocker like Ezeli.

Great signing. Cs could have done that.

Why we didn't jump on that is beyond me. If we waived rights to Sully and Zeller, I think we would've been close to being able to do this deal while keeping Amir and JJ.

I think the Cs are going to retain Sully. Thats gonna make a whole bunch of people on this board royally p!ssed but I have a feeling thats why they arent renouncing his rights to sign other players

? We still have >10mill in cap space

[Beat LA]

Ezeli to the Blazers. Interesting addition.

Any word on how much they paid? Thats what interests me.

Marc J. Spears ‏@MarcJSpearsESPN  3m3 minutes ago
Festus Ezeli's Blazers deal is actually $7.4 million the first year with a team option of $7.33 million in the second year, a source said.

Great deal with the rising cap. That's chump change for a shotblocker like Ezeli.

Great signing. Cs could have done that.

Why we didn't jump on that is beyond me. If we waived rights to Sully and Zeller, I think we would've been close to being able to do this deal while keeping Amir and JJ.

Not that I'm a fan of Zeller, Sully, Amir, or Swedish meatballs, but Ezeli blows, imo.  Dude doesn't know how to play basketball, lol . We would have been better off just signing Daniel Ochefu, imo.  Ugh.

[nickagneta]

Ezeli to the Blazers. Interesting addition.

Any word on how much they paid? Thats what interests me.

Marc J. Spears ‏@MarcJSpearsESPN  3m3 minutes ago
Festus Ezeli's Blazers deal is actually $7.4 million the first year with a team option of $7.33 million in the second year, a source said.

Great deal with the rising cap. That's chump change for a shotblocker like Ezeli.

Great signing. Cs could have done that.

Why we didn't jump on that is beyond me. If we waived rights to Sully and Zeller, I think we would've been close to being able to do this deal while keeping Amir and JJ.

Not that I'm a fan of Zeller, Sully, Amir, or Swedish meatballs, but Ezeli blows, imo.  Dude doesn't know how to play basketball, lol . We would have been better off just signing Daniel Ochefu, imo.  Ugh.

Who the hell is Daniel Ochefu?

EDIT: Oh yeah. The guy from Villanova. He went undrafted. He doesn't have what it takes to play in the league nevermind be better than Ezeli.

[Beat LA]

Ezeli to the Blazers. Interesting addition.

Any word on how much they paid? Thats what interests me.

Marc J. Spears ‏@MarcJSpearsESPN  3m3 minutes ago
Festus Ezeli's Blazers deal is actually $7.4 million the first year with a team option of $7.33 million in the second year, a source said.

Great deal with the rising cap. That's chump change for a shotblocker like Ezeli.

Great signing. Cs could have done that.

Why we didn't jump on that is beyond me. If we waived rights to Sully and Zeller, I think we would've been close to being able to do this deal while keeping Amir and JJ.

Not that I'm a fan of Zeller, Sully, Amir, or Swedish meatballs, but Ezeli blows, imo.  Dude doesn't know how to play basketball, lol . We would have been better off just signing Daniel Ochefu, imo.  Ugh.

Who the hell is Daniel Ochefu?

EDIT: Oh yeah. The guy from Villanova. He went undrafted. He doesn't have what it takes to play in the league nevermind be better than Ezeli.

Why do you say that?  The only thing Ezeli has on Ochefu is athleticism.

[Ogaju]

Ezeli to the Blazers. Interesting addition.

Any word on how much they paid? Thats what interests me.

Marc J. Spears ‏@MarcJSpearsESPN  3m3 minutes ago
Festus Ezeli's Blazers deal is actually $7.4 million the first year with a team option of $7.33 million in the second year, a source said.

Great deal with the rising cap. That's chump change for a shotblocker like Ezeli.

Great signing. Cs could have done that.

Why we didn't jump on that is beyond me. If we waived rights to Sully and Zeller, I think we would've been close to being able to do this deal while keeping Amir and JJ.

Not that I'm a fan of Zeller, Sully, Amir, or Swedish meatballs, but Ezeli blows, imo.  Dude doesn't know how to play basketball, lol . We would have been better off just signing Daniel Ochefu, imo.  Ugh.

Who the hell is Daniel Ochefu?

EDIT: Oh yeah. The guy from Villanova. He went undrafted. He doesn't have what it takes to play in the league nevermind be better than Ezeli.

Beat LA is just messing around as usual, probably because Ochefu and Ezeli share the same ethnicity.

[nickagneta]

Ezeli to the Blazers. Interesting addition.

Any word on how much they paid? Thats what interests me.

Marc J. Spears ‏@MarcJSpearsESPN  3m3 minutes ago
Festus Ezeli's Blazers deal is actually $7.4 million the first year with a team option of $7.33 million in the second year, a source said.

Great deal with the rising cap. That's chump change for a shotblocker like Ezeli.

Great signing. Cs could have done that.

Why we didn't jump on that is beyond me. If we waived rights to Sully and Zeller, I think we would've been close to being able to do this deal while keeping Amir and JJ.

Not that I'm a fan of Zeller, Sully, Amir, or Swedish meatballs, but Ezeli blows, imo.  Dude doesn't know how to play basketball, lol . We would have been better off just signing Daniel Ochefu, imo.  Ugh.

Who the hell is Daniel Ochefu?

EDIT: Oh yeah. The guy from Villanova. He went undrafted. He doesn't have what it takes to play in the league nevermind be better than Ezeli.

Why do you say that?  The only thing Ezeli has on Ochefu is athleticism.

I think Ezeli also has the proof that he can actually make a team in the NBA, play for an NBA team and excel in a role as a player in the NBA. Ochefu just signed a contract for a guaranteed $50,000. That and the little I saw of him in the tournament gives me no confidence he will be an NBA player.

[Beat LA]

Ezeli to the Blazers. Interesting addition.

Any word on how much they paid? Thats what interests me.

Marc J. Spears ‏@MarcJSpearsESPN  3m3 minutes ago
Festus Ezeli's Blazers deal is actually $7.4 million the first year with a team option of $7.33 million in the second year, a source said.

Great deal with the rising cap. That's chump change for a shotblocker like Ezeli.

Great signing. Cs could have done that.

Why we didn't jump on that is beyond me. If we waived rights to Sully and Zeller, I think we would've been close to being able to do this deal while keeping Amir and JJ.

Not that I'm a fan of Zeller, Sully, Amir, or Swedish meatballs, but Ezeli blows, imo.  Dude doesn't know how to play basketball, lol . We would have been better off just signing Daniel Ochefu, imo.  Ugh.

Who the hell is Daniel Ochefu?

EDIT: Oh yeah. The guy from Villanova. He went undrafted. He doesn't have what it takes to play in the league nevermind be better than Ezeli.

Beat LA is just messing around as usual, probably because Ochefu and Ezeli share the same ethnicity.

I don't even know what to say to that.  Wow .  I like Ochefu because of his work ethic, motor, intelligence, rebounding, post play, defense, and passing ability.  He anchored Villanova's defense last year.  It has nothing to do with the fact that they have African last names, especially because Ochefu was born in Baltimore, lol, although he did live in Nigeria with his family for a time.  I also like that he grew up playing soccer, but thank you for your ignorant comment (sarcasm).  Wow.

[Beat LA]

Ezeli to the Blazers. Interesting addition.

Any word on how much they paid? Thats what interests me.

Marc J. Spears ‏@MarcJSpearsESPN  3m3 minutes ago
Festus Ezeli's Blazers deal is actually $7.4 million the first year with a team option of $7.33 million in the second year, a source said.

Great deal with the rising cap. That's chump change for a shotblocker like Ezeli.

Great signing. Cs could have done that.

Why we didn't jump on that is beyond me. If we waived rights to Sully and Zeller, I think we would've been close to being able to do this deal while keeping Amir and JJ.

Not that I'm a fan of Zeller, Sully, Amir, or Swedish meatballs, but Ezeli blows, imo.  Dude doesn't know how to play basketball, lol . We would have been better off just signing Daniel Ochefu, imo.  Ugh.

Who the hell is Daniel Ochefu?

EDIT: Oh yeah. The guy from Villanova. He went undrafted. He doesn't have what it takes to play in the league nevermind be better than Ezeli.

Why do you say that?  The only thing Ezeli has on Ochefu is athleticism.

I think Ezeli also has the proof that he can actually make a team in the NBA, play for an NBA team and excel in a role as a player in the NBA. Ochefu just signed a contract for a guaranteed $50,000. That and the little I saw of him in the tournament gives me no confidence he will be an NBA player.

I still don't see how any of that should have precluded us from signing him.  Do we not need size?  Do we not still struggle to rebound?  Wouldn't you like a team-first center who can defend, play in the post, and pass?  Ezeli can do none of that.  All he has, offensively, outside of dunks, is a right handed jump hook with which he is only mildly successful.  He's an energy player - not one with skill, imo.  Did you miss the finals, lol?

[nickagneta]

Ezeli to the Blazers. Interesting addition.

Any word on how much they paid? Thats what interests me.

Marc J. Spears ‏@MarcJSpearsESPN  3m3 minutes ago
Festus Ezeli's Blazers deal is actually $7.4 million the first year with a team option of $7.33 million in the second year, a source said.

Great deal with the rising cap. That's chump change for a shotblocker like Ezeli.

Great signing. Cs could have done that.

Why we didn't jump on that is beyond me. If we waived rights to Sully and Zeller, I think we would've been close to being able to do this deal while keeping Amir and JJ.

Not that I'm a fan of Zeller, Sully, Amir, or Swedish meatballs, but Ezeli blows, imo.  Dude doesn't know how to play basketball, lol . We would have been better off just signing Daniel Ochefu, imo.  Ugh.

Who the hell is Daniel Ochefu?

EDIT: Oh yeah. The guy from Villanova. He went undrafted. He doesn't have what it takes to play in the league nevermind be better than Ezeli.

Why do you say that?  The only thing Ezeli has on Ochefu is athleticism.

I think Ezeli also has the proof that he can actually make a team in the NBA, play for an NBA team and excel in a role as a player in the NBA. Ochefu just signed a contract for a guaranteed $50,000. That and the little I saw of him in the tournament gives me no confidence he will be an NBA player.

I still don't see how any of that should have precluded us from signing him.  Do we not need size?  Do we not still struggle to rebound?  Wouldn't you like a team-first center who can defend, play in the post, and pass?  Ezeli can do none of that.  All he has, offensively, outside of dunks, is a right handed jump hook with which he is only mildly successful.  He's an energy player - not one with skill, imo.  Did you miss the finals, lol?

Saw the Finals and a whole bunch of GSW nationally televised games. Saw some limited games in the tourney of Ochefu. Ochefu is not better than Ezeli, IMO. If he was so good someone would have given him a second round fully guaranteed contract. He barely got anything from the Wizards.

Listen, I get it after previous conversations, you love college players and think raw college players are better than veteran role players. I and most GMs completely disagree with that. let's end the convo there.

[saltlover]

Ezeli to the Blazers. Interesting addition.

Any word on how much they paid? Thats what interests me.

Marc J. Spears ‏@MarcJSpearsESPN  3m3 minutes ago
Festus Ezeli's Blazers deal is actually $7.4 million the first year with a team option of $7.33 million in the second year, a source said.

Great deal with the rising cap. That's chump change for a shotblocker like Ezeli.

Great signing. Cs could have done that.

Why we didn't jump on that is beyond me. If we waived rights to Sully and Zeller, I think we would've been close to being able to do this deal while keeping Amir and JJ.

We'd have had about $2.5 million to spare.  I'm not sure exactly what Danny is waiting on, but my guess is he's trying to keep things clear for starter-level talent, presumably acquired via trade.

[Celts Fan 508]

Ezeli to the Blazers. Interesting addition.

Any word on how much they paid? Thats what interests me.

Marc J. Spears ‏@MarcJSpearsESPN  3m3 minutes ago
Festus Ezeli's Blazers deal is actually $7.4 million the first year with a team option of $7.33 million in the second year, a source said.

Great deal with the rising cap. That's chump change for a shotblocker like Ezeli.

Great signing. Cs could have done that.

Why we didn't jump on that is beyond me. If we waived rights to Sully and Zeller, I think we would've been close to being able to do this deal while keeping Amir and JJ.

Not that I'm a fan of Zeller, Sully, Amir, or Swedish meatballs, but Ezeli blows, imo.  Dude doesn't know how to play basketball, lol . We would have been better off just signing Daniel Ochefu, imo.  Ugh.

Who the hell is Daniel Ochefu?

EDIT: Oh yeah. The guy from Villanova. He went undrafted. He doesn't have what it takes to play in the league nevermind be better than Ezeli.

Why do you say that?  The only thing Ezeli has on Ochefu is athleticism.

I think Ezeli also has the proof that he can actually make a team in the NBA, play for an NBA team and excel in a role as a player in the NBA. Ochefu just signed a contract for a guaranteed $50,000. That and the little I saw of him in the tournament gives me no confidence he will be an NBA player.

I still don't see how any of that should have precluded us from signing him.  Do we not need size?  Do we not still struggle to rebound?  Wouldn't you like a team-first center who can defend, play in the post, and pass?  Ezeli can do none of that.  All he has, offensively, outside of dunks, is a right handed jump hook with which he is only mildly successful.  He's an energy player - not one with skill, imo.  Did you miss the finals, lol?

How dare you?  How dare you suggest a reasonable alternative that will save the team money?  How dare you suggest an alternative that is a winner and fits what we need?  You need to be permanently banned from posting online with thoughts like that! 

[fairweatherfan]

From Woj:

Sources: Portland RFA Allen Crabbe has signed a four-year, $75M offer sheet with the Brooklyn Nets. Bonuses could reach $83M.

This was reported a few days back I think but never confirmed and I believe the $ amount was a bit lower.  I haven't seen much of Crabbe outside of the playoffs but I get the impression that if you have the chance to match a ~$20 mill per year contract, you have to politely decline.  Hate to see Brooklyn probably get a bit better but that's also a big whack at their cap flexibility going forward.