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  1. blazerfan11

    blazerfan11 Well-Known Member

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    Good point.
     
    blazerfan11, Jul 9, 2023
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    Where is the article that says Cronin "refused to go after" him?
     
    SwissBlazer, Jul 9, 2023
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    there isn't one, nobody knows what goes on in the Front Office. Transparency is turned off during this rebuild. Except for Scoot, he's got cameras going everywhere he walks.
     
    Whyachi, Jul 9, 2023
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    So you just assume stuffs and blame people on your own assumptions, right?
     
    SwissBlazer, Jul 9, 2023
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    nope, I just see good bigs on other teams and wonder which direction the Blazers are building this team.
     
    Whyachi, Jul 9, 2023
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    I see that Paul Reed is listed at 6'9" and 210 lbs. Is that really the direction we should be going at center or are you thinking as a backup PF? I like him, but we need more size than that.
     
    Pinwheel1, Jul 9, 2023
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    What about this Christian Wood guy we keep hearing about?
     
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    Another stretch 4 (214 lbs)
     
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    He seems like a headache but offensive talent seems there. I am always careful when guys switch team that much. From 2015 to 2023 he played for Philly, Charlotte, Bucks, Pelicans, Pistons, Rockets and Mavs. He only played once more than 1 season somewhere. Concerning.
     
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    Who?
     
    theprunetang, Jul 9, 2023
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    It's only summer league but James Wiseman looks super interesting. And they have Duren. Can we get one? One center? Pls?
     
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    He’s still growing sooo

     
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    I really want to find a way to get Okongwu. Think he breaks out this season.
     
    Freshtown, Jul 9, 2023
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    You can call Simmons a center or a guard, it doesn't matter. The key would be who you put next to him and Grant. For balance, you would need another frontcourt guy that will rebound well and matchup with bigs on defense. Otherwise, interior defense and rebounding will be a glaring weakness again. Simmons isn't the answer inside. His size and versatility on off and def would be perfect next to Wood, PJ Washington, Bazley, Bol Bol, Watford.
     
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    Agreed, and there’s more.
    Nurk pouts when he isn’t given plenty of touches and his defense becomes lazy. This is why his contract is considered too high. When Nurk is relied on he plays better. Without Dame, Nurk will be leaned on more and I suspect his value will rebound. When the good Nurk shows up, he’s really good and might even outplay his contract. Then trade Nurk and get something good in return.
     
    Further, Jul 9, 2023
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    There are several center prospects at the top of next year's draft. That's the one area where it looks like it could be pretty good. Clingan, Bradshaw, Mara, Bona I think all lottery level, maybe all top 10. Filipowski and Ware probably in the top 20.
     
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    Nurk's going to be great with the young guys.
    The team is not going to tank and he won't be traded.
     
    blazerfan11, Jul 9, 2023
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    I’d love to find a way to get Okongwu. I’m betting he’ll be worth more than a good 1st and another young prospect though.
     
    BankTeller, Jul 9, 2023
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