Blazers likely to part ways with JJ Hickson following season

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The Portland Trail Blazers are likely to part ways with J.J. Hickson at the end of this season.
 
Hickson will become an unrestricted on July 1.
 
“For us to make a jump next season, JJ can’t be our starting center,’’ Neil Olshey said, referencing the Blazers’ 47.4 points allowed in the paint per game, an NBA high. “I’m not saying he can’t be part of the roster. But we need to find a starting-caliber center who protects the rim and gets defensive rebounds at a high rate and that has a presence. And we have to do a better job at defending the paint.

“So you have to ask: Is it likely there is enough minutes to commit the kind of dollars JJ will command, when clearly there are other positions that need to be upgraded? Probably not.’’
 
Hickson’s agent, Andy Miller, said he is under the impression the Blazers will move in a different direction.
 
“I think Neil has been fairly candid to me as far as where they stand,’’ Miller said. “I don’t feel confident about the situation. Earlier in the season there may have been mood swings and perspective swings where I felt the tide swinging, to where I felt that this would be more than a rental for both sides. But lately, I haven’t felt that way at all. He definitely hasn’t misled me.’’
 
Via Jason Quick/Oregonian

 

 

[Pugz]

hes probably gonna go for a one year deal from somewhere or get paid. hes had a solid season.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

I think someone will give him a multi-year deal.

 

[RipCity32]

I'd take him in Detroit to back up Andre and Greg

 

[Pugz]

if he agreed to come here to be a backup, i would depending on the money. hed get the minutes since we would use at the 4 & 5.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

No way he's going to be a backup.  Some team will pay him a good bit then regret it later.

 

[elcheato]

I don't think anyone will pay him. The only team I'd expect to do it is the Kings, but they already got rid of him.