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[illmatic99]

We're live.

https://www.nba.com/blazers/now

 

[SlyPokerDog]

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Damn you!

 

[illmatic99]

oh no, Cronin is highlighting that 4 game win streak as evidence of the competitive nature of this roster.

he even acknowledges the small sample size, but it seems like he's actually going to use it to guide his mindset.

ugh.

 

[illmatic99]

" you are more likely to win with vets than young players. that will definitely be part of our decision making process."

I really hope they don't trade BOTH picks.

 

[Cugel]

Something tells me Grant will be the big addition and Cronin will give them way too much. Maybe even both picks.

 

[B-Roy]

No Dame? Weird.

 

[illmatic99]

No Dame? Weird.

Cronin said he's working out. Prolly in the later session.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Who the fuck is coughing? This is going to turn into a super spreader event, lol.

 

[e_blazer]

We're live.

https://www.nba.com/blazers/now

So, who are they going to be interviewing? The guys who may be on the team next year or the scrubs who have actually been playing the the last 20+ games?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

So, who are they going to be interviewing?

I was hoping Schonz.

 

[Wade Garrett]

" you are more likely to win with vets than young players. that will definitely be part of our decision making process."

I really hope they don't trade BOTH picks.

If they can pry a Bobby Portis type player, I give up both picks and Little.
Like Joe, I'd probably pay too much for size and proven talent, but I feel that is need #1.

 

[illmatic99]

Who the fuck is coughing? This is going to turn into a super spreader event, lol.

that sounded like they were coughing up a lung. awful.

 

[Natebishop3]

I swear to god if they keep Cronin...

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Reporters talking between players...

"You hear the Lakers official fired Frank Vogel?"

Multiple people start laughing.

LOVE IT!

 

[Natebishop3]

Reporters talking between players...

"You hear the Lakers official fired Frank Vogel?"

Multiple people start laughing.

LOVE IT!

They're JUST hearing about that?

 

[Wade Garrett]

I swear to god if they keep Cronin...

I asked him last night "are you gonna get the gig?"
He said he did not know, but hopes so.
I said "I hope so too."

 

[SlyPokerCat]

I think its clear that Dame wants to try to win immediately. If we keep him, we probably will trade both picks.

We could keep both picks and move Dame to the highest bidder. Many folks hate that idea but it honestly probably gives us a brighter future. Especially if we get a top 2 pick.

 

[SlyPokerCat]

I asked him last night "are you gonna get the gig?"
He said he did not know, but hopes so.
I said "I hope so too."

Why would you hope that on our team? We need a top tier gm here.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

They're JUST hearing about that?

It's been rumored but the Lakers just released an official statement 8 minutes ago.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

So interview Blevins?

 

[Natebishop3]

e could keep both picks and move Dame to the highest bidder. Many folks hate that idea but it honestly probably gives us a brighter future. Especially if we get a top 2 pick.

This is what I would do. Keep Simons. Keep Nas. Trade Dame for the biggest haul possible and start over. Let Billups build his team.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

This is what I would do. Keep Simons. Keep Nas. Trade Dame for the biggest haul possible and start over. Let Billups build his team.

No GM anywhere would trade Damian Lillard at this point. You would be massacred.

 

[Wade Garrett]

Why would you hope that on our team? We need a top tier gm here.

Getting Josh Hart....Justice Winslow......Keon Johnson....Didi....
Getting rid of CJ McCollum, Robert Covington and Norm Powell.
That's why.
Plus, working there, the vibe in the building, with the players is terrific, and Joe & Chauncey are a "glove/hand" team.
That's why.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Trade Dame

 

[Natebishop3]

No GM anywhere would trade Damian Lillard at this point. You would be massacred.

They're gutless. There's a very very small chance we're able to actually build a contender around Dame at this point. It's not impossible, but it's highly improbable. Meanwhile, Simons looks like he could be the real deal and if we have two lottery picks this summer (fingers crossed) we could really build towards a bright future.

 

[SlyPokerCat]

Getting Josh Hart....Justice Winslow......Keon Johnson....Didi....
Getting rid of CJ McCollum, Robert Covington and Norm Powell.
That's why.
Plus, working there, the vibe in the building, with the players is terrific, and Joe & Chauncey are a "glove/hand" team.
That's why.

Those players suck except for Josh Hart. CJ, Norm, Roco were better (except Hart is better than Roco) even if Hart is a better fit.

I don't care if they are a glove/hand fit if they don't have success.

If we lose the Pelicans pick the deals go from not great to absolutely awful.

 

[Wade Garrett]

They're gutless. There's a very very small chance we're able to actually build a contender around Dame at this point. It's not impossible, but it's highly improbable. Meanwhile, Simons looks like he could be the real deal and if we have two lottery picks this summer (fingers crossed) we could really build towards a bright future.

And you question Cronin??
That's rich.

 

[theprunetang]

I'm all for trading Dame and tanking. Start the process. I love Dame. Just don't see us putting a contender around him before his time is up. Might as well get some picks and young talent for him and just start with a fresh team and payroll. It took me years to get here, but that's where I'm at.

 

[Natebishop3]

And you question Cronin??
That's rich.

The Clippers trade was amateur hour. Plain and simple.

The Pelicans trade is going to look like a major stinker if we don't get that pick.

CJ averaged 24 ppg, 6 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.3 steals and shot 49% from the field and 39% from three with the Pels. Those are star numbers. If we end up with Josh Hart and the Bucks pick in 2025, that's NOT a good trade. Period.