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SharpesTriumph said:
If Harden leaves we'll have to see what the 6ers get in return. If they can't contend maybe they explore Embiid trades.

To come up with a real offer we probably have to send out both Sharpe and Scoot plus something else.

Yeah the Dame Embiid duo would be amazing.

But I'm horrified we will have Embiids knees finally give out and Scoot Sharpe become 10x All-stars elsewhere.
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His knees and his back
 
illmatic99 said:
Ya who wants an MVP in his prime
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I fully understand this point, and you are right, but at the same time, we have had so many nightmares in our history with injured centers. Yes, this year's champions were led by a center, but the Joker's durability is rare. I would still rather roll the dice on Sharpe and Scoot. Tough call though
 
Pinwheel1 said:
I fully understand this point, and you are right, but at the same time, we have had so many nightmares in our history with injured centers. Yes, this year's champions were led by a center, but the Joker's durability is rare. I would still rather roll the dice on Sharpe and Scoot. Tough call though
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It would be hella risky but building a potential title contender is the only reason to consider it. Dame/Embiid could be the best duo in the league.
 
Pinwheel1 said:
I fully understand this point, and you are right, but at the same time, we have had so many nightmares in our history with injured centers. Yes, this year's champions were led by a center, but the Joker's durability is rare. I would still rather roll the dice on Sharpe and Scoot. Tough call though
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Yeah, it’s a gamble either way, but I have a better feeling about being able to put a team around Scoot and Sharpe in the next 10 years. Trying to cobble a roster together around Dame and Embiid on a short runway would be tough.
 
RR7 said:
Would be a pretty comical 180 if it went from we're getting scraps for Lillard to us moving Scoot+ for Embiid.

(No, I do not think there's even a 1% chance of that)
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He's the first player that would actually change our stars and would be worth the haul....

But I still would have real reservations about it.
 
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Getting Embiid, to go along side Dame would be, by far, the greatest chance to contend this team has had since 2000. I doubt it's a possibility, but if it is, you go all in on it. Cause while these young fellas could have bright futures, that's still an unknown .
Embiid and Dame are proven in the now. I'd trade Scoot & Sharpe in a heartbeat, and wouldn't think twice , if Morey offered it. Because even if Scoot & Sharpe turn out to be great, they're not guaranteed to want to stay in Portland. That's as much a reality as the Blazers being able to acquire Joel.
 
This is why I said not to move Dame before Harden is settled.

The awkwardness of Dame still being here does not warrant us rushing and taking on subpar return for him.

Like Joe alluded in his press conference, expect the unexpected
 
tykendo said:
Getting Embiid, to go along side Dame would be, by far, the greatest chance to contend this team has had since 2000.
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Not a chance. We would have two stars but barely a supporting cast, no bench to speak of, and no backup plan for when Embiid and/or Dame goes down. Dame and Nurk have already vocally expressed interest in being literally as far from Portland as the NBA allows for, and we think this will make it all better for them or us? This is a bad deal.

(EDIT: I know nobody here is talking about this like it's a 100% perfect trade, but wow... even considering it seems wild to me)
 
That ship has sailed. Embrace the rebuild, or don't. Do what you gotta do.
 
Following the example of the Heat with Dame, Cronin is playing hardball with the Sixers, holding to his original trade offer of Nas, Keon and two firsts for Embiid ... reportedly the Blazers want to keep Badji ....
 
PCmor7 said:
Following the example of the Heat with Dame, Cronin is playing hardball with the Sixers, holding to his original trade offer of Nas, Keon and two firsts for Embiid ... reportedly the Blazers want to keep Badji ....
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Nah, that's our final and best.

Right now it's two firsts, Nurk, and they can choose one of Keon or Nas.
 
Natebishop3 said:
Nah, that's our final and best.

Right now it's two firsts, Nurk, and they can choose one of Keon or Nas.
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Embiid is just what the Blazers need to get into the championship picture. He's a superstar, a difference-maker, and I heard he wanted to come to Portland. He's done a lot for the Sixers.

Wait, Morey wants more than Nurk, Keon/Nas and two firsts? That's a pretty generous deal for a guy with his injury history. You know, Nurk's pretty good. The Blazers could just play it back. We don't need Embiid that badly.

... did I do that right?
 
Everything Beagle said:
Not a chance. We would have two stars but barely a supporting cast, no bench to speak of, and no backup plan for when Embiid and/or Dame goes down. Dame and Nurk have already vocally expressed interest in being literally as far from Portland as the NBA allows for, and we think this will make it all better for them or us? This is a bad deal.

(EDIT: I know nobody here is talking about this like it's a 100% perfect trade, but wow... even considering it seems wild to me)
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What, two stars and barely a supporting cast. Sounds like the Phoenix Suns to me.
 
Everyone talking as if Embid is trying to get traded, but another possibility is this is Embid pissed because he’s hearing Maxey isn’t even on the table in trying to get Dame. Not that Maxey would be a Blazers target but he’s a much more flippable asset than Herro.

just like Dame is asking out because he feels the Blazers never went all in, Embid might be feeling the same way but earlier in the process.

just a thought.
 
I wouldn't trade Maxey for Dame, he's 10 years younger and 100 million cheaper. And he brings pretty much the same thing as Dame, scoring.
 
beast blazer said:
I wouldn't trade Maxey for Dame, he's 10 years younger and 100 million cheaper. And he brings pretty much the same thing as Dame, scoring.
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He's gonna see the deals guys like Bane, etc. signed this offseason. and want the same from Philly next offseason. 5/200. Then he aint so cheap. Yeah, he offers scoring like Dame. Except that's playing off of Embiid and Harden. He was assisted on 44% of his 2s, 72% of his 3s. Dame was at 16 and 52%, respectively. And, he's just not the scorer Dame is. And then, there's that Dame was also a much better distributor, bcause he actually runs the point. Maxey is a 6'2" SG.
 
Hurts pretty bad to offer a Scoot/Sharpe package.

Might have to do that if you're Portland though. Opportunities like this never come to the PNW.

My stipulation would be NOT including future unprotected picks/swaps.
Sure, offer a bunch of protected picks. If this thing were to blow up (highly likely), at worst it sets us back 3-4 years of a rebuild.

With no picks? We're fucked.
 
I don't think you let Scoot go, even for Embiid. Shaedon I would include. That said, Embiid would never want to come here.
Embiid has had tremendous supporting casts and can't get over the hump. Simmons wanted out, Butler...out, and now Harden wants out. What is the common denominator? He knows the pressure is on now that Jokic got a title last year.
 
Embiid’s comments sound a lot more like him telling Morey to forget about Maxey and go get Dame than they sound like a trade demand. Reminds me of Dame at this time 2020.
 
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