Supposed to be. That's different than saying he is. Going to be hard if he's coming off the bench which seems to be the plan right now.
So Ayton, Lowry, Jaquez, Jovic, and 3 1sts? I could live with it if the ‘27 and ‘29 swap are included.
here's a Miami radio guy's podcast on Woj shutting down trade rumors. I can't listen atm, gotta go cut stuff
Brookfield Duece (Dame's cousin who's been with him shooting music videos) has said it's a smoke screen and liked tweets saying it's a lie. But a ton of people on both sides have said that's true, so who knows.
Don't see why McConnell would add any chance Dame goes to Miami. If the Blazers haven't talked to Miami since summer league it seems like any trade that happens soon is to a different team. McConnell makes 8.7 million - maybe its something like this;
Because apparently Phoenix wants him. If that gets Ayton to Portland, then it could swing the thing, as crazy as that sounds.
Exactly. He is a piece the Suns want and due to his smaller salary and the Pacers being one of the few teams that has a little cap room (~$7M), they can help facilitate a trade and add some depth which they need.
How optimistic are you that we can get 3 1sts in a package with Ayton? I’m holding out hope it’s 3 1sts, but I’m bracing myself for news to break of only 2 1sts…
But none of that makes it likely Dame goes to Miami as you listed? Yes I can see the Pacers and Suns being in there, regardless of where Dame goes.
My comment was questioning why Bones had Miami in the Phx/Ind hypothetical. I can buy Phx wants McConnell, but there's no reason they would want Miami instead of Toronto /Chicago... right?
Based on the reports I have heard, Phoenix doesn’t care who we bring in. They want Nurk and they want to trade Ayton.
Correct. Miami could be left out of it although for Portland, I think they would like at least the young players from Miami along with the Draft picks even though those aren't great either. It seems easier to move around pieces if a 3rd team is involved. Charlotte could be one that if they could get out from Hayward's contract, might through in a pick.
To me, it's that Miami would be able to bring Hield in along with Dame, whereas I don't think Toronto can. I don't think Phoenix can take Hield, and I doubt Portland wants him. Is there a good POR/TOR/PHX/IND deal that gets Hield out of Indiana?
Portland flat out refusing to deal with Miami. I LOVE IT “Portland is refusing to talk to Miami,” Haynes said. “Miami understands that they don’t have the assets, but they wanna know, hey, Portland, we’ll involve a third or a fourth team, but communicate with us and let us know what you are looking for.” https://uproxx.com/dimemag/blazers-refuse-talk-damian-lillard-trade-rumors-video/
Refusing? From Dame's mouth to Haynes' ears. Multiple other reporters NOT in Dame's hip pocket have said Miami just hasn't called and don't seem that urgent to do so.
Regardless of whom is right, I like it. I like it that Heat fans are losing their shit. And if Cronin is playing Chess with Riley and winning, then i like it eve better.
Heat fan melting down because they couldn't get Dame for a couple of never was players and some mid Draft picks an eon from now. EPIC
