Which Blazers players do you think teams are calling about the most?

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Which Blazers players do you think team are calling about the most?

  1. Deni Avdija

    16 vote(s)
    43.2%

  2. Deandre Ayton

    3 vote(s)
    8.1%

  3. Anfernee Simons

    10 vote(s)
    27.0%

  4. Toumani Camara

    21 vote(s)
    56.8%

  5. Donovan Clingan

    1 vote(s)
    2.7%

  6. Jerami Grant

    3 vote(s)
    8.1%

  7. Scoot Henderson

    2 vote(s)
    5.4%

  8. Duop Reath

    1 vote(s)
    2.7%

  9. Robert Williams III

    5 vote(s)
    13.5%

  10. Shaedon Sharpe

    7 vote(s)
    18.9%
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  1. SlyPokerDog

    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

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    Reading in the Around the NBA Playoff thread the discussion about building a team via trade or draft got me thinking.

    Which players currently on the Blazers are getting the most calls from other teams for possible trades?
     
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    IMO, based on production, potential, and contract size, it's Deni and Camara. Contract size is important because most teams can afford them, even ones over the cap. This isn't a debate over who is our best players are, but who are our most sought-after players.

    Which is interesting because Deni and Camara are players we traded for vs drafted.
     
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    I would say Toumani since he seems like the most plug and play type of player who would fit in anywhere.
     
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    Deni and Tou. Thats it.
     
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    For sure Deni and Camara.

    Whoever it is, we need a consolidation trade.

    I dont want to trade Deni or Camara, but I want the runway cleared for our young guys to take over.
     
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    They are calling about the players they can't have (Avdija and Camara) and are probably trying to get them for nothing.

    Some are probably calling about Sharpe as well.

    Meanwhile, Cronin is directing them to the other players actually available and getting little response probably.
     
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    I bet the Blazers are getting more calls about RWIII than Sharpe. (Conditional on passing a team physical first.)
     
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    Deni.
    Age, contract, and skill level that are not easily found in someone of that size.
     
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    You’re crazy FAMS! Teams know they are untouchable. It’s the complete opposite….they are trying to steal JG for hopefully nothing. He is at his lowest value of his career and would be a great 3rd or 4th option on a contender where they aren’t worried about the tax.
     
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    Untouchable.
     
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    No one is untouchable.

    See Luka for example.

    Also see your wife.
     
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    Is there anyone not worried about the tax that can afford his deal?
     
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    You don't think JG's contract is a factor for other teams calling for him? If you are right, and people want to steal him, he will be gone for sure.
     
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    I think it's more likely the Blazers are calling other teams about JG. He's not a highly coveted player and has a terrible contract. You think teams are actively chasing him?
     
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    That’s it dawg….I’ve had ENOUGH! Say what you want about the mother of my children, but lets just leave the whole Luka trade situation alone FAMS!
     
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    You think he could make it through a physical?
     
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    I sure hope he can because it would be nice to trade him, lol.
     
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    But the GMs I’ve talked to don’t think like that. It’s all about buy low sell high! Get that asset. Portland fans don’t’ see it, but JG would have a lot of value in the right system.
     
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    Blazers need to issue a strict no return policy.
     
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    You've talked to GM's?

    They should think like that. Sounds like desperation would have to be sleeping in.

    I see how maybe he could be good in the right system.
     
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