No shorts or deal coming soon but not the greatest rumor

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  1. Rastapopoulos

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    Using the ESPN Trade checker, it would work today to trade

    To Orlando

    Simons

    To New Orleans

    Nurk, #3, Harris, Little

    To Portland

    Zion, Valancuinas, Alvarado, Wagner

    Obviously this trade would have to be worked out to even compensation but it works under CBA rules
     
    Charcoal Filtered, Jun 21, 2023
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    Nurk has seemed a bit out of shape and lackadaisical. He has trouble finishing at or even being assertive at the rim. That said, he is a starter level center. While I am glad he can shoot the three, he should focus on other parts of his game. Part of that, in his defense, is that he isn't being used correctly by Chauncey.

    If the Blazers are going to make a deal that brings back a star, they will likely need his salary to match. If they do, they need to bring a big back though.

    Ant is a hell of an offensive player. But, not sure how successful it is to have another ball dominant small guard next to Lillard. He will keep getting better, and I agree is likely underrated around the league. He is certainly the main player that needs to go out to bring in another star level player, and hopefully it is a star level player coming back, especially for him and the third.
     
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    So Nurk, Little, Keon ish? It's still just a hair under $26, 720,000. I'm sure they would figure it out, but Portland would need players coming back on the TPE's or we would be devoid of depth.
     
    TBpup, Jun 21, 2023
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    Yeah Nurk, Little, Keon, and Knox would work for Zion and Murphy (TPE). Leaving Simons available for another move (Orl for WCJr and Cole Anthony?)
     
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    I actually do like the idea of getting George for Ant, Nurk and future picks
     
    Mediocre Man, Jun 21, 2023
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    Yeah if we keep #3 that could be fine.
     
    SharpesTriumph, Jun 21, 2023
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    Mo Wagner? They are not trading Franz Wagner for Ant LOL.
     
    B-Roy, Jun 21, 2023
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    Interesting that Nets worked out Lively yesterday. Why would they need to do that unless they are trading their young center and are moving up in the draft????

     
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    Guess it wasn't so obvious or some people cannot read.
     
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    Name that was being discussed at the time , no idea how seriously, KAT. Minny reached out

    again, they aren’t all gold
     
    Mediocre Man, Jun 21, 2023
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    Honestly, that would've been preferred to PG...
     
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    Is it dead and were they asking about the 3rd pick?
     
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    Have to agree with you here. The very fact that he was an absolute obvious #1 pick only a couple years ago and now is up in trade discussions is a huge red flag.
    People were talking about tanking for this guy as the NBA season began. Zion was considered a "generational" talent.
     
    Fairly-Hard, Jun 21, 2023
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    He’s in great shape right now. Lots of recent picks. Dude looks svelt.
     
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    There's just no way I'm giving them the 3rd for KAT.

    I'd do Nurk/Simons/future picks at most.
     
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    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    That's barely bronze.
     
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    I don’t know that I’d even give up ant
     
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    Thanks for sharing.

    Would have been disappointing for sure!
     
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    Honestly I don't see how Nurk would even be useful to them. They have Gobert. In theory Nurk could be rerouted.
     
    Natebishop3, Jun 21, 2023
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