Trade Blazers trade Simons for Holiday

Looks like the trade went through but we keep our 2nds.

I don't think the conversation made people look silly.....

 

https://www.nba.com/blazers/news/trail-blazers-acquire-two-time-all-star-jrue-holiday

No mention of 2nds.

 

Oh boy, HEALTH. That sounds great.

 

Anyone see what's wrong with Holiday? Oregonlive said the physical came back iffy. Hence why no 2nds.

 

has had and been held out of games for shoulder issues each of the last two seasons?

 

Holiday is 35 and has had minor injuries many times. I'd imagine that will show up in thorough medical exams

speaking of which: what type of pre-trade exams are standard? Do players undergo MRI's and Cat scans? Can they refuse?

 

Jrue is no warhorse.

 

It's possible the two - 2nd's were an error but glad it's just a straight up swap cause giving two second round picks to take back someone with 3 years on his deal was just stupid as fuck .

Did not read Fent's tweet so ignore first part that might have been an error

 

I like that we keep the 2 2nds.

I don't like that we took on an 3 year expensive deal for a 35 year old with issues on their physical.....

Hoping for the best.

 

if health is an issue with Jrue, the team better look into getting a proper 3rd string PG.

 

I’m still hoping that we flip him but I doubt that happens and if it did it’d probably be during the season, so not a real flip.

 

I would imagine that 3rd string PGs should not be too hard to find. However, I am anxious to see how Love plays in the summer league.
I know he is labeled more of a small SG, but I would not be surprised if he can play the point.

 

He played lead guard a lot in college so you’re right. He’s a combo guard, so he can set up the offense.

 

from what I saw of Love, he's a combo guard who is an unashamed chucker

here are some relevant numbers: over 5 years and 174 NCAA games, Love shot 38% on FG's and 32.6% on three's. And he had a dismal 1.39 assist/turnover ratio. I wouldn't expect to see much out of him

 

Yep:

https://www.foxsports.com/nba/jrue-holiday-player-injuries

 

GREAT! It means we were able to get him without giving up ANY assets. The problems are mostly fixable, though most do not. We'll see about Love.

 

Yes he knows his shot selection was poor. He admitted it. He tried to do too much. And he knows in the NBA that he needs to be more of a point guard because of his height. (his weight is fine.) He just got knocked down a few pegs by not being drafted. I think that will work to our advantage.

I had Zona in my final 4, so I watched all their games in the tournament, and he played as well as anyone, including the 29-point 9-rebound game against our Ducks. The guy can score in a number of ways. He has NBA range. I think he will do well with Deni in the game. And he is a good defender as well.

 

That’s fine we’re not going to war anytime soon

 

If health is an issue, why even do the trade?