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  1. Tince

    Tince Well-Known Member

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    Impossible. I've been reading for years that a team could easily get a great return for Norm!
     
    Tince, Jul 7, 2025
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    Probably. Norm is more of a 6th man than a starter IMO
    I guess they will go with this:

    Harden
    Bogdan
    Kawhi
    Collins
    Zubac
     
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    JFizzleRaider Yeast Lords Global Moderator

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    I am not surprised Hollins re-signed with the Bucks who have a hole at the guard spot with Dame being released so his minutes will prolly at worst case bump up by 5 to 10 minutes per game. Now let's say he did sign with the Blazers he was prolly capped at minutes at like 8 to 12 per game and being generous saying at that but maybe him not signing says a better chance that Jrue is staying put and not be rerouted at least for now.
     
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    not sure it says much more than it could be about fit & roster balance

    per36, Powell scored 1.6 more points on 1.9 more shots. Powell shot nearly 42% on three's; but Collins shot 40%. Collins actually averaged more assists/36 (barely) and more than 6 more rebounds. Powell is a SG but he's way undersized for a wing. Collins is a PF/wing, and wing is where the power is in the NBA
     
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    Cugel The epitome of mediocrity

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    They will not keep Ant
     
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    The trade is not official yet.
    Portland hasn't had a press conference for Holiday yet either.
     
    CJ_is_Gone, Jul 7, 2025
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    That's ironic, considering his name represents a number in Tennis.
     
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    I know that. Just thought it was interesting Bill Simmons posted that. As you know, he is a die hard Celtics fan
     
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    Wonder if he will be bought out? I know Love has said in the past he wants to play for Portland at least once.
     
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    John Collins was basically traded for cap space originally. He doesn't have much value.

    Sexton and Clarkson are score-first guards who don't play good defense. We already know what those type of player can be worth.
     
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    Ainge is a brilliant mastermind. Believe or get left behind...
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Going all-in for this upcoming draft isn't a bad idea.
     
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    I would not be shocked to see Love to the Blazers IF he is not ring chasing - he would be a PR boon being homegrown and he used to be able to shoot a little -- have not paid much attention to his game the past few seasons just know he is very close to hanging it up . Also it would be such a Cronin type of move too
     
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    He's done that the last 2 drafts. How many more is he a genius for? Already overpaid Markkanen. Kessler is coming due. He doesn't have his idiot friend McHale to bail him out with a hall of famer this time it seems.
     
    RR7, Jul 7, 2025
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    I mean at this point he’s just collecting money. I’ve really been impressed with how much he’s matured since coming to the NBA. He was prima-donna turd when he came into the league. Now he’s one of the more charitable players, does a lot for mental health awareness and is a proud Oregonian.

    He’d be a better roster spot than a couple guys on the team.
     
    MickZagger, Jul 7, 2025
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