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  1. Trackjack

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    It wasnt Phil offense it was Tex Winters offense that Phil use. When Tex retired the offense didn't work that well under Phil.
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    It still boils down to this:

    We don't have anything to trade if you take Dame/CJ/Nurk off the table.

    We couldn't match Minny's offer for Butler.
    We don't have a need for a point guard like Paul.

    So what else is out there? And if you're not interested in trading CJ or Dame, what can we realistically get for a bunch of overpaid role players?
     
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    Saw a tweet that said CP3 felt he fit better with HOU because it allowed him to play off the ball more as well and relieved him of ball handling duties.
     
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    I think ET/Crabbe/Aminu/Harkless/Collins have value around the league. But I wouldn't trade them for what we could get in return at this point.

    Also, Butler & Paul make no sense. PG makes little sense. So really unless one of these stars is forcing their way to us, it's not really up to who has assets anyway since they'll just threaten to leave.

    Also -- doubt our players are overpaid, we will see what Redick, KCP, Otto Porter get.
     
    Destroyer of Worlds, Jun 28, 2017
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  6. Nate

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    Are the all NBA teams out yet? When I google it, there's 2 different lists..
     
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    Most of Paul scoring is when bring the ball up the court and same thing with Harden. I think it might hurt Harden more then Paul due to it will be easier for defenders to keep the ball away from Harden it also will make Harden work that much in the game to get the ball.
     
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    I am starting to hate the NBA

     
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    I agree with all of this. I just don't think players look at it the same. They see the same 5 or 6 teams make these blockbuster type deals and free agent signings and in the back of their head the "can't win in Portland" seed grows.

    I get the long term approach by NO, but if in 2 years this team is still in a similar state, CJ and Dame will
    probably both want to bolt.

    As this team is constructed we are banking on mid first rounders to way overperform and be able to flip them while still in Dame/CJ's prime, or hope they contribute in year 1 or 2. I'm skeptical that will ever work.
     
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    That's the obvious question batted around since the end of the playoffs. I would have done CJ for Butler, but now that that ship has sailed, wait until the deadline and see the best package is available. CJ is the least untouchable of our "star" players. It's time to make tough decisions to improve.
     
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    another cj eye emoji..

    CJ McCollum‏Verified account@CJMcCollum 4m4 minutes ago
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    CJ McCollum Retweeted John Diego

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    John Diego@John_Dee3
    Any news of Rip City going after @blakegriffin32? #ripcity[​IMG] #makesomenoise
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    The Spurs were able to easily handle Harden in the playoffs since Beverly wasn't much of an offensive threat. Adding CP3 makes scheming for that backcourt almost impossible.
     
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    woah that came out huge and hard to read....

    someone was asking about blake to ripcity....CJ gave the eye emoji..

    that is all
     
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    Think of it this way: now he has the money instead of Dolan.
     
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    I won't fault Dame, C.J or Nerk if they try and force there way out of Portland. I will not be upset.
     
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    lol Chris Paul is already on Houston in the trade machine
     
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