He looks better than Murray, but I didn't see him spend much time in the paint. He looks like a stretch four.
Doesn't really make sense if we still have Grant. After we eventually trade Grant, I could see Jovic having a role. I also really don't think Murray is a power forward. At all.
OK good, I was afraid there might be a legitimate reason. Personally, I think the only player Miami might hold out on is a player who can help them win this upcoming season.....and that is Caleb Martin, who although I respect as a player, is lower on my want list. (Based on age and contract) I would want two players with potential (Jovic and JJjr) one big contract (Simmons) and 3 first-round picks. The more I think about the picks in the distant future, the more I am ok with it because they will probably be used for trades in a couple of years anyways.
If we have Miami crammed down our throat, we should be getting anything not nailed down. If Joe fails to extract every last bit of value from Miami, when we're being force fed that crap team, I'm going to be furious. To me, that would be the ultimate failure on his part and he would need to go immediately.
He discarded a player that needed to be discarded with his big salary (CJ), that is not sabotage. Eubanks was only signed for 2.5 million.
Yeah, remember Jovic just turned 20. He got a little bigger in this last year and is still filling out. I think with Portland he would get backup minutes this year and then be ready to start by 2024. I agree that Murray looks like an SF.....at least for now.
All cogent #FACTS. Absolutely correct. The only way we fail here is if we act out of desperation. Dame is hurting his trade value, but not as bad as taking a shit deal from Miami. I'm fine waiting until the trade deadline or even next Summer if necessary.
I agree 100% and I feel fairly confident he knows that. This is actually a rare scenario where greedy Jody and her rather impressive patience (waiting to sell) might really help us. Jody doesn't have an emotional attachment to the team, she wants to see us have a product she can sell which means getting the best value for Dame. I don't think Jody gives one single fuck about Dame and his feelings, and in this case, that's a good thing.
I think you guys are unrealistic on the "value" of a 33 yr old Dame (33 on July 15) with that massive 4 yr contract. I'll be happy to get out of his deal with a couple decent prospects and 2-3 picks, I hope we get better offers but won't be surprised or "pissed" if we don't, just want the dude GONE
I'm thrilled you're not part of the FO if you just want him gone. Sure Dame maybe has less value than many think, but 2-3 firsts and a couple of prospects is pretty close to the board consensus which seems around 3 first and 2-3 prospects. I think you're slightly undervaluing Dame here. He's the best closer in the League and among the greatest of all time in that category and this doesn't show up on most stat sheets.
Orlando Robinson just scored 36 & 11 in the Miami SL game. Put him on the list and trade Lillard today!
The Ricky Williams trade. "I keep Bam and Butler, you give me Dame and Nurk, and you get 7 pieces of everything else on the roster."
On the flip side, Miami fans will be furious of Riley doesn't screw Portland over because they feel Portland has no other legitimate trade partner. I don't think Portland is in a major position of strength in this situation, at all.
