Predict our mid-season acquisition

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  1. blazerkor

    blazerkor Well-Known Member

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    It would be nice if Danny Ainge thought the same thing.
     
    blazerkor, Dec 8, 2020
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    Here’s a funny and pretty true take on (not) trading with Danny Ainge.
     
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  3. Rastapopoulos

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    If Isaiah Thomas doesn't get signed by anyone else, that would be a very Melo-esque signing...
     
    Rastapopoulos, Dec 12, 2020
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    Melo at least kind of fit a need. IT doesn't.
     
    RR7, Dec 12, 2020
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  5. Rastapopoulos

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    You wouldn't've said Melo met a need at the beginning of last season.
     
    Rastapopoulos, Dec 12, 2020
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    Cap space. Our midseason move wont be about anything other that creating space to reup on guys like nurk, trent, etc.

    This is if we win.
    If we arent, well its wide open
     
    Orion Bailey, Dec 13, 2020
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    If CJ is our weak link, then we are in great shape for the season.
     
    Big Dog, Dec 13, 2020
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    Hopefully we don't have two starters with season ending injuries.

    Sure if Dame and CJ are out for the year we could use a bunch of acquisitions that make no sense now.
     
    SharpesTriumph, Dec 13, 2020
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    Why would we try to create cap space in future seasons this trade deadline?

    The only big contracts beyond next year are Dame and CJ so basically it seems you are saying we trade one of them...
     
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    so that we have the space to re up on guys like nurk and trent, etc? Like i mentioned?

    its been mentioned several times we may need to trade cj to make room to reup on those guys.
    Am i missing something or did you?
    Im no cap guru.
     
    Orion Bailey, Dec 13, 2020
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    Your statement

    "midseason move wont be about anything other that creating space to reup on guys like nurk, trent, etc.

    This is if we win."​

    implies that the players leaving in a trade aren't important on the court; and would only happen if the team is winning.

    Trading CJ would be a foundational shakeup of the Blazers, it also would make no sense to consider that on the condition of the team winning.
     
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    ahh i see the confusion. Sorry. Typo.
    I meant to say if we arent winning.

    if we arent winning you trade for cap space to retain those other guys. M
    And yeah. If we arent winning. Odds are cj is gone, but i dont think its to bring someone in as much as it is to lock down the new guys, which in its own way is a big change too.
     
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  13. Orion Bailey

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    If we are winning we let it bake
     
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    Here’s hoping they leave well enough alone. I thought Olshey had a terrific offseason and it all needs some time to come together. Personally, I think this is the deepest, most balanced team we’ve had since the Pippen and Rasheed days and if we can stay healthy our chances are as good as anyone’s, including the Lakers. I really like this team as it is and I look forward to watching them play. We’re one game into the preseason and people are already sweatin’.........let’s give these guys a chance to prove themselves first.
     
    UncleCliffy'sDaddy, Dec 13, 2020
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    This^^^^^
     
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    Jaylen Hoard was waived already...but Moses Brown got a roster spot....go figure?
     
    riverman, Dec 13, 2020
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  18. Rastapopoulos

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    When someone gets signed and immediately waived it's usually because they're on some kind of two-way deal
     
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    I'm guessing a size jump in sweatpants for most folks come mid season will be an acquisition...gotta love elastic waistbands!
     
    riverman, Dec 13, 2020
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