Portland not picking up Thomas Robinson's 4th year

[saltlover]

?@WojYahooNBA
Portland has informed Thomas Robinson that it will not pick up his 4th-year option, sources tell Yahoo. He'll be free agent in summer.

He seems to be brought up periodically in trade ideas on this forum, so I thought this would be of interest to some.

Robinson is the highest-drafted player from that draft (5th overall) to not make it to year 4 of his rookie deal.  Five other players have also not made it that far (including our own Fab Melo), and I wouldn't be surprised to see a few others not get year 4 either (Marquis Teague and Meyers Leonard are my top two choices.)  People fret about Fab, but that draft really hasn't been all that special, and we should be more excited by the value we got in Jared Sullinger.

[Endless Paradise]

Numbers game.  Robinson's option was going to be the most expensive of the trio including Lillard and Leonard, but there's a chance he is not even going to see considerable court time this year due to Freeland, Kaman, and Leonard (who seems to have made strides over the offseason).

[Monkhouse]

?@WojYahooNBA
Portland has informed Thomas Robinson that it will not pick up his 4th-year option, sources tell Yahoo. He'll be free agent in summer.

He seems to be brought up periodically in trade ideas on this forum, so I thought this would be of interest to some.

Robinson is the highest-drafted player from that draft (5th overall) to not make it to year 4 of his rookie deal.  Five other players have also not made it that far (including our own Fab Melo), and I wouldn't be surprised to see a few others not get year 4 either (Marquis Teague and Meyers Leonard are my top two choices.)  People fret about Fab, but that draft really hasn't been all that special, and we should be more excited by the value we got in Jared Sullinger.

Definitely.. Still has value, waive Fav and bring in TRob.

[saltlover]

?@WojYahooNBA
Portland has informed Thomas Robinson that it will not pick up his 4th-year option, sources tell Yahoo. He'll be free agent in summer.

He seems to be brought up periodically in trade ideas on this forum, so I thought this would be of interest to some.

Robinson is the highest-drafted player from that draft (5th overall) to not make it to year 4 of his rookie deal.  Five other players have also not made it that far (including our own Fab Melo), and I wouldn't be surprised to see a few others not get year 4 either (Marquis Teague and Meyers Leonard are my top two choices.)  People fret about Fab, but that draft really hasn't been all that special, and we should be more excited by the value we got in Jared Sullinger.

Definitely.. Still has value, waive Fav and bring in TRob.

You mean for next year?  Because he's still on the Blazers this year.  It's next year's option they're not picking up.

[Monkhouse]

?@WojYahooNBA
Portland has informed Thomas Robinson that it will not pick up his 4th-year option, sources tell Yahoo. He'll be free agent in summer.

He seems to be brought up periodically in trade ideas on this forum, so I thought this would be of interest to some.

Robinson is the highest-drafted player from that draft (5th overall) to not make it to year 4 of his rookie deal.  Five other players have also not made it that far (including our own Fab Melo), and I wouldn't be surprised to see a few others not get year 4 either (Marquis Teague and Meyers Leonard are my top two choices.)  People fret about Fab, but that draft really hasn't been all that special, and we should be more excited by the value we got in Jared Sullinger.

Definitely.. Still has value, waive Fav and bring in TRob.

You mean for next year?  Because he's still on the Blazers this year.  It's next year's option they're not picking up.

Meant to say trade for Robinson. Blazers would practically give him away at this point.

[crimson_stallion]

?@WojYahooNBA
Portland has informed Thomas Robinson that it will not pick up his 4th-year option, sources tell Yahoo. He'll be free agent in summer.

He seems to be brought up periodically in trade ideas on this forum, so I thought this would be of interest to some.

Robinson is the highest-drafted player from that draft (5th overall) to not make it to year 4 of his rookie deal.  Five other players have also not made it that far (including our own Fab Melo), and I wouldn't be surprised to see a few others not get year 4 either (Marquis Teague and Meyers Leonard are my top two choices.)  People fret about Fab, but that draft really hasn't been all that special, and we should be more excited by the value we got in Jared Sullinger.

Definitely.. Still has value, waive Fav and bring in TRob.

You mean for next year?  Because he's still on the Blazers this year.  It's next year's option they're not picking up.

Meant to say trade for Robinson. Blazers would practically give him away at this point.

Yeah, I'd be up for that. 

From what I recall Robinson is a bit of a physical freak - only 6'9" but his draft measurements put him at a 7'3" wingspan, 8'10" standing reach, 35.5" max vertical and 244 pounds (at only 5% body fat).

He hasn't lived up to his potential yet, but that doesn't mean he isn't going to.  There are a few guys out there (like Z-Bo, Gilbert Arenas) who were pretty 'meh' after their first few seasons in the league, and then just exploded.  I still believe the upside is there, he is just too physically gifted to not become somebody in a league that (these days) is so focussed on physical talent.  I could see him being one of those guys who just explodes out of nowhere and leaves people asking "wholly cow...where did he come from?". 

He'd likely be a cheap acquisition, and for the expected 'purchase price' I would definitely be willing to take a gamble on him...not much to lose really.  Even if he doesn't reach his potential, he's already a decent backup at the very least.

[D.o.s.]

I'd trade Olynyk for him.

[Jailan34]

?@WojYahooNBA
Portland has informed Thomas Robinson that it will not pick up his 4th-year option, sources tell Yahoo. He'll be free agent in summer.

He seems to be brought up periodically in trade ideas on this forum, so I thought this would be of interest to some.

Robinson is the highest-drafted player from that draft (5th overall) to not make it to year 4 of his rookie deal.  Five other players have also not made it that far (including our own Fab Melo), and I wouldn't be surprised to see a few others not get year 4 either (Marquis Teague and Meyers Leonard are my top two choices.)  People fret about Fab, but that draft really hasn't been all that special, and we should be more excited by the value we got in Jared Sullinger.

Definitely.. Still has value, waive Fav and bring in TRob.

You mean for next year?  Because he's still on the Blazers this year.  It's next year's option they're not picking up.

Meant to say trade for Robinson. Blazers would practically give him away at this point.

Yeah, I'd be up for that. 

From what I recall Robinson is a bit of a physical freak - only 6'9" but his draft measurements put him at a 7'3" wingspan, 8'10" standing reach, 35.5" max vertical and 244 pounds (at only 5% body fat).

He hasn't lived up to his potential yet, but that doesn't mean he isn't going to.  There are a few guys out there (like Z-Bo, Gilbert Arenas) who were pretty 'meh' after their first few seasons in the league, and then just exploded.  I still believe the upside is there, he is just too physically gifted to not become somebody in a league that (these days) is so focussed on physical talent.  I could see him being one of those guys who just explodes out of nowhere and leaves people asking "wholly cow...where did he come from?". 

He'd likely be a cheap acquisition, and for the expected 'purchase price' I would definitely be willing to take a gamble on him...not much to lose really.  Even if he doesn't reach his potential, he's already a decent backup at the very least.

For all his physical talents, when I have watched him he has struggled to score inside vs larger opponents. Some guys just know how to create space for themselves, like Sully and a younger David West. Robinson hasn't shown that so far.

[fitzhickey]

I'd trade Olynyk for him.

I probably would too.

[saltlover]

I'd trade Olynyk for him.

I probably would too.

Thankfully you aren't Danny Ainge.  But I'm sure the Blazers' GM wishes you were.

[Monkhouse]

I'd trade Olynyk for him.

Wha-? 

Really....?

A 2nd pick and maybe cap relief should do it.

[Birdman]

Guy played for 3 teams already and no minutes from all 3 teams..theres a reason for that: He is not that good

[fitzhickey]

Guy played for 3 teams already and no minutes from all 3 teams..theres a reason for that: He is not that good

Yet in those minutes he has been pretty productive. Per36 he is an 11 points 11 rebounds kind of guy, along with over a steal a game.

I just think he needs an opportunity to play, and being drafted by Sacramento really hurt him early.

[2short]

I'd trade Olynyk for him.

Wha-? 

Really....?

A 2nd pick and maybe cap relief should do it.

I second that.  Kelly might not be as physically gifted but he is going to have a long productive nba career even if he doesn't turn into dirk II

[moiso]

Guy played for 3 teams already and no minutes from all 3 teams..theres a reason for that: He is not that good

Yet in those minutes he has been pretty productive. Per36 he is an 11 points 11 rebounds kind of guy, along with over a steal a game.

I just think he needs an opportunity to play, and being drafted by Sacramento really hurt him early.

He's a garbageman.  I really can't believe people would trade KO for him!