F' Miami

[Rastapopoulos]

Keep seeing supposed league insiders saying Dame to Miami is a done deal. Fuck right off with that bullshit. Miami can have Dame if they give us Bam, Butler and Spoelstra, because they have literally fuck-all else of value. I mean, if we do end up trading him there it will be worse than the Pau Gasol-Kwame Brown trade (because there's no Marc Gasol consolation prize). But Cronin's history of getting massively disappointing hauls in trades is making me anxious.

 

[SheedSoNasty]

I wish it wasn’t so, but stars seem to dictate so much in the NBA. It’s likely Miami, unfortunately.

 

[KingSpeed]

How about we compromise? Give us Bam,

 

[KingSpeed]

I wish it wasn’t so, but stars seem to dictate so much in the NBA. It’s likely Miami, unfortunately.

And Cronin let CJ choose NOP.

 

[PDXFonz]

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I have zero confidence in Cronin to get equal value for Lillard.

Dame and Riley are in charge

 

[Hoopguru]

I wish it wasn’t so, but stars seem to dictate so much in the NBA. It’s likely Miami, unfortunately.

yep, The NBA Player Portal

 

[Everything Beagle]

I have zero confidence in Cronin to get equal value for Lillard.

Dame and Riley are in charge

They would be even if someone better were our GM.

 

[PDXFonz]

I wish it wasn’t so, but stars seem to dictate so much in the NBA. It’s likely Miami, unfortunately.

Bro it’s really whoever gives us the best offer and if Dame whines about it then he should have sucked it up until free agency and then gone where he wants on the contract he wants.

Tried to make a power move and may have screwed himself over in the process.

Send him to the Pistons…

 

[Whyachi]

you're gonna get Lowry and you're going to like it.

You do what you're told in Portland, or you are not a good Blazers fan.

go root for a different team if all you care about is winning. Cronin is a god, and you kneel before his power. Bow to your master !!

 

[Everything Beagle]

Bro it’s really whoever gives us the best offer and if Dame whines about it then he should have sucked it up until free agency and then gone where he wants on the contract he wants.

Tried to make a power move and may have screwed himself over in the process.

Send him to the Pistons…

Dame could pull a Kobe and refuse to play, souring any other team on wanting him.

 

[SheedSoNasty]

Dame could pull a Kobe and refuse to play, souring any other team on wanting him.

Exactly.

 

[Everything Beagle]

Exactly.

Also Portland and That Team would instantly have the worst reputation among players, and while that doesn't hurt us because FA's already avoid us like the plague, the other team will have something to lose.

 

[PDXFonz]

Dame could pull a Kobe and refuse to play, souring any other team on wanting him.

Won’t be our problem if he’s traded.

But the thought of it might dissuade other teams interest.

 

[TBpup]

Riley is going to make mincemeat of Cronin.

 

[Everything Beagle]

Won’t be our problem if he’s traded.

That's what I'm saying: nobody will make a deal with us if they know he won't play for them.

 

[Everything Beagle]

Riley is going to make mincemeat of Cronin.

Dame demanding Miami was the pincer maneuver. Cronin has no room to maneuver.

 

[Natebishop3]

I'm at the point where I'd almost rather send him to any other team in the league.

 

[Everything Beagle]

I'm at the point where I'd almost rather send him to any other team in the league.

I got fucking soaked in my divorce too, and it hurts. But being free was worth more in the long run.

 

[PDXFonz]

I'm at the point where I'd almost rather send him to any other team in the league.

Than Miami, or “F it, let’s just move on by any means”?

 

[Mediocre Man]

Herro, Lowry, Martin, Jovic, picks

Herro goes elsewhere for something and Lowry as well or bought out

Just my guess

 

[Pinwheel1]

I have zero confidence in Cronin to get equal value for Lillard.

Dame and Riley are in charge

We should not waste our time hoping to get equal value. That is not happening. But we do need at least two nice young pieces in addition to picks. The Nets have two IMO. Miami does not unless Jovic and Jaquez turn out to be good.

 

[Everything Beagle]

Herro, Lowry, Martin, Jovic, picks

Herro goes elsewhere for something and Lowry as well or bought out

Just my guess

I'll take it. Sounds like an educated guess.

 

[Natebishop3]

Herro, Lowry, Martin, Jovic, picks

Herro goes elsewhere for something and Lowry as well or bought out

Just my guess

If that's realistically the best we can get, so be it. Let's just get it over with.

I still wish we could work something else with Brooklyn.

 

[blazerfan11]

Dame demanding Miami was the pincer maneuver. Cronin has no room to maneuver.

Dame has 3 years left on his contract, and isn't Dame leaving because Cronin hasn't catered to every wish of his?

 

[Everything Beagle]

Dame has 3 years left on his contract, and isn't Dame leaving because Cronin hasn't catered to every wish of his?

I'm dense; what do you mean here?

 

[TBpup]

Dame demanding Miami was the pincer maneuver. Cronin has no room to maneuver.

Exactly....not cool.

 

[blazerfan11]

If Dame were in charge, he wouldn't be asking to leave. He is definitely NOT in charge.

 

[Everything Beagle]

Exactly....not cool.

Note he only did it after Irving resigned with Dallas. They've been doing the maneuver together for a while. Was Riley in Paris?

 

[blazerfan11]

I'm dense; what do you mean here?

Why would Cronin make a bad trade to get Dame to Miami? Because Dame said so?