Rudy Fernandez, whining away the Wednesday

http://www.955thegame.com/RUDY-WANTS-OUT-/7940639

Otherwise I would never forgive the Blazers for not doing the deal.

Sources say Portland rejected Bulls offer of James Johnson & Charlotte’s 2012 1st for Rudy & rights to Victor Claver (6’10 PF/SF).

We have a ball dominant guard, a defensive minded coach and four players already ahead of him on the totem pole (and rightfully so). Don’t you think it would be better to just wait until some of our lower salaried players are trade-able in December and we could possibly pick up a player more up for the role he would have?

I am just not sure if Rudy has shown himself to be as good as he thinks he is.

The Blazers probably won’t release him these upcoming months. Since his salary is only 1.2 million, it really doesn’t restrict the team’s activities regardless of wether he plays or not, so I doubt they’ll care. The Blazers would hate to let him go only to see him possibly change his mind and play for some other team in the league this season. What will happen is they’ll let him sit this year out, decline the next year’s option, and let him go to Europe.

I know alot of wanted him but if he’s whinning like this after 2 season, then take ur ass back to Spain. this is THE NBA. There is nothing guaranteed..maybe if he had shut up, hit the gym (since he still looks fraile), work on his game he could have did sum last year: after all Roy was injured and he should have stpped up. HE DIDNT = so rudy here’ a big tall glass of : Kiss my ass and a plate off hit the road jack

Fran. fuckin. Vasquez.

The Celtics and Bulls have since offered their No. 1 picks in 2011, the source said, and the Knicks have offered shooting guard Wilson Chandler. But with more than a month remaining until the start of NBA training camps, Cho is waiting to see what else becomes available.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5477272

But now it wouldn’t be a first and Gibson.

Friday, August 20
 
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I mentioned this in my report yesterday on the feud/pending divorce between Rudy Fernandez and the Portland Trail Blazers, but it belongs in the lead paragraph for this site: The Knicks are among the teams trying to acquire the Spanish shooting guard, and they have offered Wilson Chandler. Other offers on the table include the Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls each offering a No. 1 draft pick in 2011, a league source told ESPN.com.
 

At one time, James was even considered a lottery pick by ESPN prior to the draft. With Johnson’s size 6’8 and ability, Johnson has the tools to become a solid NBA shooting gaurd/small forward, IMO. Unfortunately, I don’t think Johnson’s skill set fits with the Bulls’ system anymore but may fourish in another system. If Johnson is still with the Bulls, I hope the Bulls give him more of an opportunity to play compared to last year.

Draftexpress had some nice pre-draft comments on Johnson:
Johnson’s ability to face-up and attack his man off the dribble makes him a terrific mismatch threat on the perimeter, and watching him utilize his outstanding footwork and pivot moves in the post, it’s hard not to come away impressed with his scoring and overall basketball instincts. He has great hands and outstanding touch with either hand around the basket, sometimes flicking up pretty floaters around the rim, and looks very comfortable at times operating with his back to the basket as well.

Although his 3-point shot has not fallen at a very good rate (he’s just 17/57, or 30%), Johnson’s mid-range pull-up jumper has become a very effective weapon this season, particularly off one dribble after getting his defender in the air with a pump-fake.

While Johnson can score in a wide variety of ways, he is also a fairly solid passer as well. He sees the floor well and regularly makes heady passes right into the post for easy baskets, clearly possessing an advanced feel for the game. Johnson’s knack for making plays around the ball also extends to the offensive glass, where he is not quite as prolific as he was last season, but is still pretty adept.

All in all, Johnson is one of the more unique prospects in this draft—while not a prototypical small forward, he’s got more than enough tools to get by on the perimeter, and he can hurt the opposition quite a bit in his own right.

Published: Thursday, August 19, 2010, 1:19 PM Updated: Thursday, August 19, 2010, 2:03 PM Jason Quick, The Oregonian

Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan said he had a "good conversation" on Thursday with Rudy Fernandez, but he said the disgruntled guard gave him no indication of whether he will report to training camp in October.

"I thought it was a good conversation,’’ McMillan said. "We talked about everything. I don’t want to go into the details, but I talked to him as a coach.’’

Fernandez on his Twitter account described the conversation as “cordial.”

Nate met with Rudy in Spain and went over what his role and expectations with the Blazers will be. Nate said any discussion he has with Rudy are confidential.

Nate said there is a role for Rudy this season and now Rudy understands it will be different than last year.

As far as Nate is concerned he is talking to all his players and letting them know what their roles and expectations are for the coming season.

Nate told Rudy he expects him at fall camp.

I’m not sure if Bulls are still pursuing Rudy but it sure seems that the Knicks are. Knicks are offering Wilson Chandler but dont have a 1st round pick to give to the Blazers.