Underrated Two-Way Players to Target:

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  1. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    For a team that doesn't need defenders like we do.
     
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    Michael Kidd-Gilchrist also averages more rebounds/48 than any Blazer. If we can play Aminu as a 4, then why not him? He could be a mini Draymond.
     
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    He'd be perfect if he played like he did this past year. 60 TS% with 38% from 3 and 54% from 2. With good defense too. Seems like an Olshey pickup.

    I feel like he'll get $10M or so though. We really need capspace. He's also a RFA so it's unlikely Memphis lets him go.
     
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    How could he be a mini-Draymond?

    MKG has made 7 threes in his career (283 games). He is a non-shooter. He also averages only 1.7 apg per 36... Defensively he could be Draymond but he'd be a complete liability offensively.
     
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    He's not there yet but has shown flashes of being a very good defender is Julius Randle. He's like Vonleh but will be a reliable (17-19 ppg IMO) scorer. He's also already a very good passer.

    Another candidate to package the picks for. The Lakers are in full-blown rebuild mode - see if they bite on all these picks.
     
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    Even though he is a Laker, I would definitely take Randle off of their hands. Now that is a poor man's Draymond with room to grow.
     
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    Having LeBron James would also be a blessing.
     
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    Julius Randle has too much low IQ / spaz in his game to make me think he'll ever be a quality starter on a playoff team.
     
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    Randle's only 22, though, so he fits their rebuilding timeline. I don't think they'd trade him for several non-lottery picks.
     
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    Why wouldn't Randle just be part of the rebuild? He's only 22 years old and will most likely be better than any of the players picked with one of our picks.
     
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    You asked for underrated. These players are obviously underrated by you and other people. Also, the first list is the players I like more, the 2nd list is players I also like but who are not as good.
    We have if I'm not mistaken, the MLE and minimum contracts to offer so I suggested realistic targets.
     
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    I don't think he leaves Memphis if he plays another year... But
    Vince Carter.
    Guy showed against the Spurs he was one of their better two way bench players in the playoffs. At times he gave Kawhi issues.
    I just don't think without moving Crabbe that Portland would even consider targeting him.
    Tony Allen > Aminu

    Collison
    Rubio
     
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    well if they go for Hayward, theres the chance
     
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    It's been 5 years that I try to convince my man Thabo Sefolosha to come to play for Portland. Hope this time is the time
     
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    Trevor Booker at Nets could be a good target to play for the next season while whoever we acquire as our power forward talent to develop takes time to adjust into the league.
     
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    "Underrated Two-Way Players". We need defense badly. We shouldn't add a veteran unless they are a good defender.
     
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    Are you guys buddies?
     
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    Yup, that's the guy I forgot to mention. Good defender, rebounder, and efficient at the rim and midrange. Cheap $9M contract and gettable (plays for BKN).

    Ezeli plus future 2nds might get it done.
     
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    When @SwissBlazer attended that second skybox game, he was telling me all about how he texts with Sefalosha and has been trying to convince him forever that he should go to Portland.

    I'm certainly in favor. I think he's been out of OKC long enough that the cow patty smell should have washed off by now.
     
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    nice exercise but we simply won't have capspace to sign anyone, better to focus on draft and trades for guys who are not UFAs
     
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