So who are some of our big swing options? Obviously there's guys that get traded every year that nobody knew was readily available, so just spitballing on possibilities Trae Young, Darius Garland, Jamal Murray, LaMelo Ball, Ja Morant if we wanna swap out Scoot for an established younger vet to have us take that next step OG Anunoby, Jaylen Brown, Mikal Bridges, Desmond Bane, Michael Porter Jr.(probably not actually a big swing), Durant, for upgrades on the wings Sabonis, Porzingis, KAT, Giannis, Gobert, Anthony Davis, Zion, Markannen for upgrades at the big positions. Feel like a lot of these names have been picked apart plenty here. Am sure there's other big swing names I'm missing. Other swings I felt like could be more reasonable, like a Jabari Smith type of move, but probably doesn't qualify as a big swing necessarily.
Yeah I don't think we need a "big swing" type of move but Jabari Smith would be nice as both a more mobile big, who could start instead of Clingan and give teams another look and a backup forward.
We need a star. Deni is our best player with the best odds. If one is for sale, make it happen to add to him.
Brooklyn has been in talks with Houston and Toronto to move Cam Johnson and the #19 pick to acquire another lottery pick. Conceivably they could be having convos with the Blazers since we're only one pick later than Houston. I could see this team moving off their pick to get a good shooter like Johnson and move back in the draft.
yeah, you may be right. Considering the Avdija trade, going after Johnson might be in Cronin's wheelhouse, especially considering it looks like the Blazers want to make a push for the playoffs. adding another 2nd/3rd tier starter might fit with the goals at the same time, Johnson is already 29. He's only 2 years younger than Grant; 4 years older than Camara; 5 years older than Avdija; 7 years older than Sharpe. I was hot for Johnson when he was a Sun. I thought he was an underutilized potential star in the making. But he's been utilized in Brooklyn and he's plateaued below all-star level. He's a good shooter. More than half of his shots are three's and he shoot a solid percentage from deep. His .632 TS% is bordering on elite. He's not much of a rebounder but has improved his passing...going by his numbers that's the thing though, I'm going by his numbers because I just haven't seen him play much since he went to the Nets. I'm curious if he's developed much of a dribble-drive game; if he can create his own offense. His 71% assisted FG rate says not really. So does the fact only 19% of his shots come at the rim. He did get to the line a lot more this season so maybe he's got some go-to moves I don't like trading out of the lottery though; not for Johnson. I'd consider Simons + 11 for Johnson + 19 + 26 + future pick, but that's mainly about getting rid of Simons before Cronin re-signs him, not because of Johnson
I agree with you on Johnson. At 11 the Blazers can get someone better, cheaper, and younger. That player won't be better in year 1, but neither player will likely start over Tou or Deni anyway. The Blazers have time to let him develop. #19 is too risky to think a player will drop to us. Very possible one might, but why chance it?
Draft Jase Richardson at #11 Reroute what we get from Orlando (Ant trade) to Brooklyn for Noah Clowney
I'd like the addition of Jabari. Although I believe he's due an extension this year, which would suck. And am sure not an affordable one. But I think he'd make a very good small ball 5 backing up Clingan, and can easily play the 4 alongside him as well.
I agree. I'd rather use the #11 than move down and get Cam back. His deal is up in 2 years and he's 30.
Woke up today thankful that Joe Cro doesn’t listen to dumb armchair mfs online who have no clue what they’re talking about. We can work with this boys.
