Dame asks for trade (And there it is)

I don't believe this is accurate. Duren was acquired by using the Bucks future first and 4 other picks.

 

Joe himself benefits from Dame leaving. He now has clean slate. An empty canvas. His career as a "young" GM is just getting started, was handed a clusterfuck roster, did his best to unfuck it but unfortunately underestimated the time it would take. If he trades Dame for a bag of chips, he suffers. He has all the motivation to get a great return or wait.

 

I'm not sure what that means, but it appears you are upset and have decided you will not be happy regardless of what happens.

It's a tough day.

 

It is yeah. I think he means that the Miami picks will be low because Miami will be very good with Dame.

 

serious question: anyone know how to email jody allen?

 

You can't e-mail billionaires.

 

miami picks where they will land at 29/30 every year are pointless. and swaps would be even less than useful because we will not have a worse position than them ever.

they don't ever get bad enough to tank or land at a draft position where we might get talent that's worthwhile.

 

then you're annoyed for no reason. Dame wanted out. He knew that by demanding a trade for vets, Blazers would be offered pennies on the dollar, and he knew we wouldn't do that.

 

the first Miami pick available is in 2028....5 years from now. Dame will be 38, Butler 39

so the 2028 & 2030 Miami picks might be good. But that's a damn long time from now

 

I really wanted their 2026 pick. It's annoying that they didn't get OKC to clear up the protections.

 

I'm unaware of what picks Portland will be getting back and where they will be located in the draft. Probably best to cross that bridge when a trade happens. No point in getting worked up over something that may not happen.

 

It’s hard to imagine there’s a WORSE trade partner out there than the Miami Heat.

 

Oh gotcha. They'd be useful if we have to shore up needs for a team ready to make big moves. Imagine prime Scoot and Sharpe getting whatever lotto pick we get from Miami. It'd have to be unprotected to be worthwhile but wow that'd be a nice bonus. I can see preferring picks for sooner though.

 

Yup. Young guys and picks from Miami and then Herro going somewhere else for.... something.

 

I can't see a reason for OKC to give up that 2026 unprotected pick. Maybe Miami could send a 2nd and get OKC to release the 2025 pick, which would allow Portland to get the 2024 pick. But that could be the last pick of next year's 1st round. Not much value

 

I think Haynes is just reading this thread

 

I searched this thread for “like a fish” and it said “no results found”

What gives?

 

It's very possible. I don't know what we'll be getting in return.

 

We need to prioritize getting a player back. I’m totally in on Ayton without Dames contract. I believe in a change of scenery and we have to pay someone anyways.