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Which team will DeAndre Ayton sign with?

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Ayton might be the storyline this off-season. Portland had come up as a potential destination for Ayton.

Which team will Ayton play for at the start of the season?
 
Doesn't sound like anyone wants him, which is kinda crazy.
 
3 team deal with Blazers getting Ayton, suns getting Durant and Brooklyn getting draft picks and players form us and Phoenix
 
1 Eye Jack said:
3 team deal with Blazers getting Ayton, suns getting Durant and Brooklyn getting draft picks and players form us and Phoenix
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That’s kind of what I was thinking. What if there’s a three team trade brewing? Could Nurk be headed to Phoenix?
 
PtldPlatypus said:
Doesn't sound like anyone wants him, which is kinda crazy.
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He doesn't fit into the NBA game that well--limited ability to shoot from distance and limited ability to guard multiple positions.

Add in that he has had personality conflicts with a well-regarded coach AND that he wants that much money... it would be a shock to me if a team would give up good value just to sign him to a massive deal. But it just takes one sucker, so we'll see.
 
Ed O said:
He doesn't fit into the NBA game that well--limited ability to shoot from distance and limited ability to guard multiple positions.

Add in that he has had personality conflicts with a well-regarded coach AND that he wants that much money... it would be a shock to me if a team would give up good value just to sign him to a massive deal. But it just takes one sucker, so we'll see.
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Yeah, I'm thinking I'd rather have Nurkic
 
Ed O said:
He doesn't fit into the NBA game that well--limited ability to shoot from distance and limited ability to guard multiple positions.

Add in that he has had personality conflicts with a well-regarded coach AND that he wants that much money... it would be a shock to me if a team would give up good value just to sign him to a massive deal. But it just takes one sucker, so we'll see.
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i wouldn't be so quick to anoint Monty. he seems a bit like a control freak and CP is the same way-- and that's gotta wear on Ayton
 
illmatic99 said:
i wouldn't be so quick to anoint Monty. he seems a bit like a control freak and CP is the same way-- and that's gotta wear on Ayton
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I don't like the way the Suns have approached things (remember that "we don't need no stinkin' scouts!"-like article a couple of weeks ago? And I don't know enough about coaching to say if Monty is good or not, but if it's picking him and CP or Ayton, I understand why Phoenix isn't spending big on DA. :)
 
If there was a tentative agreement for a double sign and trade of Ayton for Nurk the salaries and filler would be a bit tricky as both teams would be hard capped and Ayton is BYC.

Actually makes sense as to why the Blazers haven't been discussed for any MLE free agents; they might not be able to spend any of the MLE or tax MLE if up against a hard cap.

Now add the Durant curveball and him saying Phoenix is his preferred destination, they of course have to explore Durant options first, and then Nurk probably wouldn't fit with them since that would trigger the hard cap.
 
illmatic99 said:
Nurk at 16 mil or Ayton at 27

What do you guys prefer?
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Both seem a bit overpaid, value is probably pretty similar. I have much more hope Ayton could improve being only 23, so I'd go with him.

I don't like the idea of giving up Hart. But with us supposedly offering the MLE to GP2 seems like there must be a guard headed out.
 
illmatic99 said:
Nurk at 16 mil or Ayton at 27

What do you guys prefer?
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Provided we get another vet or two, Dame / Grant / Ayton make the Blazers a contender.

I’m tired of Nurk’s pouting, he won’t jump off the floor, and he’s proven to be injury prone.

I pick Ayton
 
Please no. Agree with Blazers Uprise. Ayton is fine but not worth the max and giving up Nurk and Hart to get him.
 
illmatic99 said:
i wouldn't be so quick to anoint Monty. he seems a bit like a control freak and CP is the same way-- and that's gotta wear on Ayton
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He was neighbors with my best friend when he coached in Portland. You couldn't meet a more down to earth guy with that much humility. Great guy!
 
cheesehoff said:
He was neighbors with my best friend when he coached in Portland. You couldn't meet a more down to earth guy with that much humility. Great guy!
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terrific guy. showed great strength and grace after his wife's passing.

i'm only talking about his bball competence. the way he handled ayton in the playoffs was questionable
 
Where did the Nurk and Hart idea come from? Would it have to be Hart?
 
Sheldon Shape said:
Where did the Nurk and Hart idea come from? Would it have to be Hart?
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Because we are making offers to GP2 and Brown. Both guys that are short guards.

And salary would work with Hart while clearing up minutes for our new signing.
 
1 Eye Jack said:
Ayton still has huge upside and instantly gives us better defense.

by the way I still think everything hinges on 3 way deal with us Phoenix and Brooklyn
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Yep. I think Ayton has #1 option type upside. He won’t be #1 in Portland but he could be #2.
 
SlyPokerCat said:
Because we are making offers to GP2 and Brown. Both guys that are short guards.

And salary would work with Hart while clearing up minutes for our new signing.
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I would hope they can keep Hart but I'd love to get Ayton.
 
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