Trade Ideas Thread

I think that price is a little steep. I don't believe a lot of the smoke coming out of Philly right now. I think they tanked his value and now they're trying to walk it back. With that said, it's clear they can't move forward with the Simmons/Embiid pairing, just like we can't move forward with Dame/CJ. Their window is closing just like ours.

 

but let's assume that 'steep price' was what it took....should Portland pay it?

my thought is they should if only because it would show Dame the Blazers were trying to build a contender. I'd be really cautious about protections on picks 4 -6 years from now though

 

CJ and a pick should be enough honestly. CJ is exactly the kind of player they need to win. He might not be an All-Star in name, but his numbers last year were All-Star numbers.

 

CJ/Nas/2 1s better bring back Simmons and Thybulle. I don’t see the offers coming that people might think, Minny reportedly wouldn’t even throw in DLo. IMO CJ and one 1st is enough.

 

And if/when it's not?

That's the crux here.

 

Portland shouldn’t even have to throw in a first for Simmons. A straight up CJ/Simmons deal is more than fair. Look at their numbers. Simmons value is increased by media hype and his draft position. He’s good, not great, just like CJ.

 

Just went to the Nike clearance store and the only jersey they had for sale was CJ's. And there were a TON on the rack.

Take that for what you will.

 

But Chris Paul is one of the best defensive PGs in the league.

 

No. If a team wants to mortgage their future; it's gotta be for a fairly sure thing; not a big risk.

 

So it's a game of chicken between Embiid's health and Dame's patience. Who else is available out there that can do what CJ does and is available? Lowry? Is Lowry the answer for Philly? I'm not so sure.

 

ben simmons is a guy who cant really score, especially in the playoffs, but he provides elite defense, really good playmaking and rebounding

only thing cj mccollum has on him is scoring, thats it

im not sure id trade simmons for cj mccollum if im phila, not only quality wise, but cj mccollum is 30 yo

 

The nice thing for us is the thing Philly really needs is a guy reliably capable of getting their own shot.

 

And CJ is really most likely the best guy available who can do that. I'm sure there could be some players who are available that we're not aware of, but I think CJ would do very well in Philly.

 

Knowing Morey, he'll want to bet on Embiid's health... Dame may possibly ask out as early as a month and a half from now. I'd be really surprised if Simmons is still on the table for the Blazers in a non-Dame package.

 

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ok, you’re right, my apologies

 

Simmons is younger.
You’ve got to throw in at least one pick for that.
Potential… possibly another pick for “well you can unlock his true value”
CJ+pick is fair. Cj+2 picks is showing commitment. Cj + more than that is a clown mask.

 

I would do it solely to appease Dame

I’d be a little unhappy about it, but picks are worthless in my opinion so whatever

 

Little for J.Culver

 

I expect to see a lot of youth traded for 1 year rental vets. Just my opinion

 

this wouldn't surprise me but if we sign a vet without trading cheap contracts I'll bet you'll see two year with team option 2nd year deals..