We got the #3 pick. Discuss the possibilities.

And why would Joe do that deal without assurances said player can be re-signed to a new deal. He's not stupid. And Dame would not want that either.

 

Apparently with what is said around the country, and in here by quite a few, a lot.

 

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Siakam, on a new deal, or Bridges.

 

I don't necessarily agree. I think a 2nd or two could be added. I'd even say another first could be with some protections. The problem is to send another first, if it isn't the 23rd pick, the Blazers would have to add another first after also sending the 23rd pick to Chicago to free up the other first. So, in the seemingly never-ending olshey-fucks-the-blazers saga, they are kind of stuck in a bind. Portland could make the trade immediately after the draft, then they could send the 2030 1st. That's a bit risky though without any protections

 

hasn't Brown had an ongoing issue with one of his knees? Typically, knee issues don't just go away. Typically they get worse until a player retires

STOMP

 

I was listening to one talk show today that suggested that Van Vleet will end up in Phoenix in FA and not Chris Paul.
Regardless if that is true, if he and Trent don't return to Toronto maybe they become a little more reasonable in a deal. Both Ant and #3 could help.

 

If you're talking about extension right after the trade, I'm not sure. That's the weakspot of my CBA knowledge. But if he wants to come here I wouldn't worry about him leaving.

 

How would Phoenix get the money to sign him?

 

I love Amen. I have him higher on my board than Miller simply because I think he has higher upside. I think he could be Morant-level in terms of rim pressure. Assistant he has a great with ethic. If he develops an average jumper he's a guaranteed star in my opinion.

 

No they closed that loophole

 

We need dudes that compete. Guys with an edge. KATs not that guy. I don't trust him to contribute to a playoff run at a level that would justify giving up the assets it would require to get him.

 

That was my question as well. Not the best source (Laker talk in LA) But regardless if he is on the move somewhere they would need a replacement.

 

LOL...a lot. Brown isn't 6'3 and he plays defense

but I think you need to imagine the possibilities of Dame-Sharpe-Brown

 

Id want Eason

 

friendly reminder, that we were one of the worst teams this year after the first 10 games and we had once again one of the worst defenses in the league. We are not one "trade #3 for a All Star level type player" away from contention, we are four steps away. We trade #3 for Brown or Siakam or whatever, then what? Instead of let's say 40 wins, we win 44 games, does that really make that much difference? Please i want to know what does step 2, 3 and 4 look like after we trade the pick? that we can say in October, yes the Blazers are definitely a Contender

 

Personally I think both are better players than Brown.

I know Brown is 2x all NBA, but I still think Siakam & Bridges are better

 

from everything that's out there, Masai Ujiri may be impossible to work with. HoopsJocks has said he's heard that the Blazer front office won't deal with him anymore. That probably means Siakam is not within realistic reach. Bridges seems pretty locked down in Brooklyn

 

Far better. Or we'll trade them for a ton of draft picks and young talent..

 

Would anyone fancy Lauri Markkanen in a trade for the #3?