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  1. BonesJones

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

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    It's gross that we're in such a position that I'd be ecstatic if we made those trades.
     
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    Fri the combine will be on NBA TV.
     
    Trackjack, May 9, 2017
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Not a huge deal, but getting under the apron opens up the full MLE instead of just the mini, and opens up the possibility of getting other free agents in a sign and trade deal.
     
    PtldPlatypus, May 9, 2017
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    Quite possibly. What I'm saying is, the guys being talked about haven't shown enough to separate them. Many of them looked like scrubs even deep into the tourney. Until the pre-draft workouts, it's just a bunch of barely educated guesses (no offense). There are a few posters here who talk up nearly every prospect and then trumpet how they got 1 in 20 right ... but don't mention the other 19. I get that we need something to talk about, just putting in my 2 cents that this draft class is way less appealing than it's been hyped up to be.
     
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  5. bodyman5000 and 1

    bodyman5000 and 1 Lions, Tigers, Me, Bears

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    I'd be relieved I suppose. Like you get your cancer screening back clean but the doctor says "you only have Herpes"

    Yippee
     
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    When you get three shots between 15 and 30, I think it's reasonable but optimistic to expect to get one good starter, one decent role player and one bust we might still be able to trade for a low value asset.

    I am thinking one Jae Crowder level player and one Ibaka level player would be marvellous return. Getting a Jokic or a Giannis would be a dream but there's usually 1 or maximum 2 of them per draft.
     
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    Sarni, May 10, 2017
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    NBA Combine began yesterday, not much action. Think they are measuring today so we might see some height/weight/reach/wingspan numbers come out later today
     
    Blazinaway, May 10, 2017
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    Combine on Thurs-Fri on ESPN2 start at 12pm. Sat on Nbatv at start at 11am.
     
    Trackjack, May 10, 2017
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    My ideal draft as of now:
    -Draft Justin Jackson 15th
    ---Trade 20th & Ed Davis TO Indiana for 17th & 48th Picks
    -Draft Justin Patton 17th
    -Draft Harry Giles 26th
    ---Trade Al-Farouq Aminu to any team for 2nd Round Pick
    ---Trade Evan Turner & Meyers Leonard & 2018 POR 1st (Lottery Protected) & 2020 POR 1st (Lottery Protected) & Three 2nd Rounders (48th Pick & Recently Acquired 2nd & 2019 MIN/LAL 2nd) TO Orlando for 33rd & 35th Picks.
    -Draft D.J. Wilson 33rd
    -Draft P.J. Dozier 35th

    Draft Haul: SF J.Jackson, C J.Patton, PF H.Giles, PF D.J.Wilson, G P.J.Dozier

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    Cap Space going into free agency: $9M
    Agree to contingent deals with one of NYK/BRK/SAC that will trade Harkless and Crabbe to one of those teams for cash if we agree to terms on a free agent. So either we have $37M in cap space to fill a SG, SF, and PF spots, or we have $9M to fill a PF spot.
     
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    What are the red flag on Patton? I haven't watched him a ton, but what I have seen is that he's a skilled, good footwork, soft touch, legit 7 footer. Why isn't he lottery talent?
     
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    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    IMO the biggest (likely) winner of the measurments will be Big Ike.

    He's built like a taller Ben Wallace already - only 18 years old.
     
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    Guys I want us to stay away from in this draft that are in our pick range:

    Leaf
    Justin Jackson
    Hartenstein
    Rabb
    Giles
     
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    i think the blazers should get patton with the 15th pick, OG with the 20th pick, and dwyane bacon with 26th pick. bacon, in my opinion, the steal of this draft, heck he will be better than that monk kid
     
    damianlillard, May 10, 2017
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    OG may not be available at 15.
     
    SwissBlazer, May 11, 2017
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    OG won't be available at 20. He might be available st 15. Patton on the other hand could possibly drop to 20.
     
    Sarni, May 11, 2017
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Awesome to live in a day and age where we can watch the draft combine on an iPad while sitting at the doctors office or on the shitter.

    It used to be that we didn't have any access to it at all!
     
    PDXFonz, May 11, 2017
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  19. BonesJones

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

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    Agreed. I wonder if he could play some 4.

    Dude doesn't really have much of a weakness except for physicality but he'll bulk up in time.
     
    BonesJones, May 11, 2017
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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