That unprotected 2026 1st is likely in the same range as the 2025 one. But two chances at a team falling apart is better than one and the only thing that likely changes the range in which that pick is in. That Miami pick is all but guaranteed to convey in 2025 anyway. Portland is essentially giving up the right to a 2025 PHX 1st so that they can get both a 2024 and 2026 MIA 1st.
We need to change our mindset from "The best we can hope for is...". NO ONE KNOWS. Dame, along with 5-10 other players in the league lays outside of modeling parameters. If you have two strong players already, his addition could catapult you to compete for a Championship. He is a needle-mover. You never know what someone will pay. Pat Riley and the M'eat are anchoring, trying to tamp down expectations. "Gee, I'm not sure we could part with Jovic." "JJJ is off the table". "Herro and Robinson is overpaying for Dame." Then when they offer three firsts and a couple of players, it comparatively looks good. Our mindset needs to be, "We have one of the top 75 players in League history under contract for four years. Due to the fact that we have tanked the past few years, he comes with relatively low miles. He just came off his best season. He will be in his prime (given his style of play) for the rest of his contract. He can be the piece that vaults you from a 1st round exit to competing for a Championship. He is a tremendous character who will never give you anything but his best. He is one of the great clutch players in NBA history. Gentlemen, the bidding is open."
and to get that 2026 Miami first, they give up an opportunity of a 1st from Brooklyn in 2027-2030. Blazers are losing in that exchange; makes no sense
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It depends. I don't think the offers will be in increments of unprotected 2027-2030 picks. There's value in between that which could be bridged with a lower quality pick, such as a 2025 PHX 1st, where itd be too much value to give up a later, more speculative pick.
You have no idea how low the bar is, chief. it’s just higher than <checks notes> nikola jovic and Jaime jaquez.
Goran Dragic was quoted saying he is waiting to return to MIA but can't because Dame deal isn't done. Lmao The longer this takes, the more likely it is Miami moves on and opens up the market for us with other teams.
If this is now a game of chicken, Cronin can't possibly lose, can he? All he has to do is nothing. Wait for Miami to panic by moving on with other players or let Riley meet Cronin's demands. East peasy.
The only pressure that he might cave to is his bosses, but given that we essentially have absentee owners, he can turn off his phones and head to Cabo for two months. And it will only benefit him.
Yup. Morey has written the playbook on how to deal with disgruntled stars who demand trades. Just follow the template, Joe.
Also we know that Dame's value >>> Harden. We also know Morey will not trade Harden for a subpar return. Let the Harden trade be the market barometer for a Dame trade. Gotta make sure we get significantly more for Dame than what Philly get for Harden
