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  1. BigGameDamian

    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

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    If I am Boston, I'm trying to trade Bradley or Crowder to some struggling Eastern team - Hawks, Bulls or Pacers, whoever offers them their pick. I think at least one of them would go for it.

    They would be so stashed with picks next two years that they could comfortably come out of it with Ayton, Porter and one of Bagley/Williamson and be sorted for the future as well as present.

    They are genuinely building a 2017-19 contender at the same time as building a 2020-24 contender. They probably have the second most exciting future team after 76ers (and maybe Timberwolves) as well as possibly 4th or 5th (Behind Cavaliers, Warriors and maybe some of Spurs, Rockets and Thunder but it's entirely possible that only Warriors and Cavs are currently better) best team in NBA now.
     
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    You think a struggling east team would give up a draft pick for a veteran? Seems like backward thinking to me.
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Dave's mailbag is always someone asking a stupid question that any person on this forum could answer, and Dave acting like his response is some difficult piece of information that he is about to impart to us lowly fans.
     
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    great one KD lol

     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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  8. Boob-No-More

    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    And if they did, it would be HEAVILY protected - at least lottery protected. The days of raping the clueless new Russian owner are long past.

    BNM
     
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  9. Minstrel

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    How long will Carmelo Anthony be considered a star, even as his performance tumbles?

    Crowder, Smart and Bradley for Anthony is so lopsided against Boston.
     
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    Nick Young to the Warriors, it's getting ridiculous at this point... how much help you need...
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Just like there were many reasons why the Pacers would never accept Victor Oladipo and Sabonis for Paul George? :dunno:
     
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    I'm not really understanding your criticism. Are you saying they should leave roster spots unfilled? Purposely sign worse players to indicate they "don't need more help?"
     
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    Ainge isn't Pritchard. Ainge wants maximum value.
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I don't think that's criticism. I think that's exasperation.

    You don't need to argue with EVERYONE Minstrel :devilwink:
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Ainge wants a super team.
     
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    Strenuus, Jul 5, 2017
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    It's just annoying that they can go out and get a good bench player for 5mil and for the same price we will get stuck with DJ Mbenga and his taco loving ass.
     
    BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94, Jul 5, 2017
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  18. Eastoff

    Eastoff But it was a beginning.

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    As long as he's in the East.
     
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    I don't know--OKC signed Patrick Patterson for the same mini-MLE and I think he's an even better player. These types of bargains are out there. Sometimes.
     
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    Minstrel Top Of The Pops Global Moderator

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    Why else would I be here?
     
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