2026 Transfer Portal Wishlist

[Vander Blue Man Group]

So, during the broadcast, they mentioned we would be hitting the portal for a (paraphrase) "seasoned vet to show Nigel the ropes"...and that was the end of the portal talk.

I certainly agree a decent *backup* for Nigel would be good, but I don't think he needs someone ahead of him, unless Shaka would like to slide him over to SG. 

I was more shocked that (after talking to Shaka, according to them) they didn't mention trying to improve the frontcourt through the portal!

To me, that was clearly Andy Katz talking out of his a** with no inside knowledge whatsoever. 

[rocky_warrior]

To me, that was clearly Andy Katz talking out of his a** with no inside knowledge whatsoever. 

So you're choosing to listen to what isn't being said, instead of what is being said?

[Vander Blue Man Group]

So you're choosing to listen to what isn't being said, instead of what is being said?

I'm choosing to use common sense.

[panda]

I'm choosing to use common sense.

What is making you finally do that?!

[Vander Blue Man Group]

What is making you finally do that?!

You're projecting again.

[panda]

You're projecting again.

Just having some fun ! You should try it

[Pakuni]

To me, that was clearly Andy Katz talking out of his a** with no inside knowledge whatsoever. 

1. Why would Katz go on air and fabricate a statement like that?
2. Why are we assuming "a seasoned vet to show Nigel the ropes" means another point guard? Can't Nigel, and other young players, learn from a player at another position?

I think the read from those comments we're not discussing is that Shaka doesn't trust his upperclassmen as leaders and wants to bring in someone to mentor the younger guys.

[rocky_warrior]

I think the read from those comments we're not discussing is that Shaka doesn't trust his upperclassmen as leaders and wants to bring in someone to mentor the younger guys.

That's a fair take. 

[Vander Blue Man Group]

1. Why would Katz go on air and fabricate a statement like that?
2. Why are we assuming "a seasoned vet to show Nigel the ropes" means another point guard? Can't Nigel, and other young players, learn from a player at another position?

I think the read from those comments we're not discussing is that Shaka doesn't trust his upperclassmen as leaders and wants to bring in someone to mentor the younger guys.

Does anyone have the exact quote or when he said this during the game?  I'll go back to my recording and listen to it again. 

If the quote was merely about a vacuum in leadership, I don't think he framed it well. 

It came off to me that losing Sean significantly impacted this season's results and that all they really needed in the portal for next season is to get Nigel a back-up, which is absurd. 

It came off to me as completely oblivious in regard to what this season's issues are and what is needed to get back to winning next season.

Happy to listen again and see if get a different impression.