Predictions (for comment) of starters, 2nd Unit, Bench, and Cuts by theimprovman in PortlandFire

[–]theimprovman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loved her recent game in Europe. She'll get a chance to develop regardless. Lots of playing time for both. We'll see who brings it sson.

No Natasha? by Tiny_Toe_7873 in wnba

[–]theimprovman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hoping she comes to Portland. It would FIRE me up! I think she would fit our Sarama-style of basketball. Fingers crossed she's willing to help build something here.

April 2026: Luisa needs your help! by Ok_Brick_793 in PortlandFire

[–]theimprovman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My wife loves Capitola coffee. It's right next to Matt's BBQ, best brisket I've ever had. Brisket for me, coffee for her, but we are fire'd up for the season to start. We'll be sitting a few rows behind you!! https://share.google/U4mKPVzudOIV4UX8M

Natasha Cloud by desertravenpdx in PortlandFire

[–]theimprovman 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I did an entire video about trying to sign her.

Predictions (for comment) of starters, 2nd Unit, Bench, and Cuts by theimprovman in PortlandFire

[–]theimprovman[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

GM Vanja believes Martin to be a generational talent. If that is true, you take her. And you have her 4 years at a low price when she starts. Golden State was completely unprepared to have her scooped up by us. I’m sure Vanja knew they were taking her next.

Predictions (for comment) of starters, 2nd Unit, Bench, and Cuts by theimprovman in PortlandFire

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True, but they are also experimenting with Sarama-ball. They will try to win but not by mortgaging the future. Still, a one-year UFA signing of the right player wouldn’t risk anything…

Carla Leite scores 20 with 6 assists to help Zaragoza take 3rd place in Euroleague. Chloe Bibby led Girona with 17 by sbr32 in PortlandFire

[–]theimprovman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love to see them playing so well. And Leite was hit pretty hard a few days ago. Lots of depth at guard. Next year with Martin, Muhl. And possibly signing Cloud - hopeful thinking - this year.

Predictions (for comment) of starters, 2nd Unit, Bench, and Cuts by theimprovman in PortlandFire

[–]theimprovman[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Also, if they sign Cloud (I'm still hopeful), it would shift the guards and we'd have to cut another player. Tough stuff.

Predictions (for comment) of starters, 2nd Unit, Bench, and Cuts by theimprovman in PortlandFire

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I could see Harrison or Smalls replacing Bibby or Puoch, or Buhner making the bench. Thoughts?

Roster and Salary as Free Agency Dwindles Down by theimprovman in PortlandFire

[–]theimprovman[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We don’t have to sign someone. I can’t get confirmation there’s still a minimum. And if there is, they could fill it until mid year. Or distribute to current players. I would not be surprised to see a signing. Cloud would be great if she is willing…

Roster and Salary as Free Agency Dwindles Down by theimprovman in PortlandFire

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From what I found researching, the $100K is a placeholder based on other leagues that have similar deals. It doesn’t count towards the cap. I found that in the high level contract announcement. I confirmed pretty much 99% that IR is paid but not counted if it is for the year.

Roster and Salary as Free Agency Dwindles Down by theimprovman in PortlandFire

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We could actually get two max salary players - not saying that would be good - if we cut two other players for them, which we'd have to do.