I'm actually just checking here for the news instead of trying to track twitter and blogs. So, it's a little irritating when somebody decides to troll
Two reasons why Powell going elsewhere is worrisome. 1. Wasted asset. 2. Is he wavering based on something he has heard about Dame's potentially tenuous future here?
how about third reason he doesnt want to be full-time small forward or maybe hes afraid he wont get enough shots given nurk will have bigger role than he had with terry stotts
if he is wavering, which I have no clue about, sure, Dame's status would be a factor. I think what we've talked about for a while may be bigger factors and that's that he doesn't want to be a SF or be CJ's backup
#2 is self-fulfilling at best, if not entirely moot. If Powell doesn't resign here, it's pretty much certain that Dame leaves. Even the world's best turd polishers wouldn't be able to spin losing one of your best assets for nothing as "improving the roster", let alone Neil -- who Dame is already distrustful of. Whether its this offseason, next or the deadline, if Powell goes, I don't think Dame's too far behind.
Maybe Norm and Olshey are just waiting until Neil arrives to announce the deal. Or maybe Norm is trying to negotiate a sign and trade.
i suppose there is a level of 'chicken-or-egg' with this discussion here. But i think it's naive to think Dame's pressuring the FO with veiled hints of a trade request isn't hurting our case with potential FAs -- powell included.
