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  1. KeepOnRollin

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    If they can trade down then sure. He is a huge reach before pick 25-28 though imo. I expect him to go early 2nd round.
     
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    "sources" being the Trailblazers who release workout participants?
     
    RR7, Jun 19, 2017
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    So the 76ers traded up to get Fultz. I feel like Boston is eyeing Tatum or Isaac.

    Imagine if Philly drafts Ball... I'd laugh.
     
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    Age and offensive upside.

    He's a reluctant shooter/scorer, but a confident ball handler with good shake+burst, who's unselfish and makes the right play on a consistent basis. I also think he's a good bet to be a solid nba range shooter who'll need to learn to take 3's at a higher volume. Right now he's a guy that prefers to either move the ball along or get into the lane and make a play, but needs to do a better job recognizing scoring opportunities and reading closeouts (short vs. long).

    But I trust his insincts/IQ/coachability enough to improve in these areas needed to optimize his value offensively.
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Trade all their picks for Lonzo Ball!

    Edit: Realistically he will probably go #2 in a fan draft which means you don't stand a chance of being "that guy".
     
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    This is the bucks though, they took Maker in the lottery and Rashad Vaughn rather high
     
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    I'll probably lean towards Ferguson or Patton.
     
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    Hurry up draft day.
     
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    I think there's a good chance we keep all 3 to fill out the roster accounting for a consolidation trade e.g. We trade Davis and Aminu for a single player in return.
     
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    OK but both those guys would be rentals so don't expect much in return
     
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    Just an example with no expectations given on return. My point remains the same though no matter how it shakes down if we still have #26 when camp opens that player is likely the bottom of our depth chart unless we end up with more than one open slot after trades are made.
     
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    Ezeli is gone. That's one spot. Quarterman and Connaughton are on non guaranteed deals, making them candidates for those two way gleague contracts. We'll probably see a guy or two traded, I'm just saying they don't necessarily have to clear spots.
     
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    Dude are you so intent on disagreeing with everyone all the time that you get hung up on minor details that are irrelevant to the point? The point had nothing to do with how we get a roster spot, it had to do with where the #26 pick fits on our depth chart.

    Neither of your quotes have anything to do with the point.
     
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    Don't know where else to put this.



    This makes absolutely no sense to me. Why would they consider dealing KP?
     
    PtldPlatypus, Jun 20, 2017
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    Because KP isn't thrilled about being in New York.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    LOL
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    IIRC he skipped the team exit interview and is not a happy camper.
     
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    Exactly....and apparently he hasn't been in touch with any Knicks official since then and vice-versa.
     
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    They've got 3 years minimum of team control during which to try to mend fences. He's easily the most valuable member of that franchise, not excluding management and ownership. Rather than dealing him, they need to figure out what is necessary to appease him.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Jun 20, 2017
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    Three years is plenty of time to fire Phil Jackson and hire someone who isn't hopelessly out of touch, professionally and interpersonally.
     
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