Anfernee Simons trade destinations

Deal! I'd love this. I think it would more likely be everything besides the Denver pick and I'd still be cool with that. Moving up three spots, getting a good young prospect and a late pick in the first round next year is a solid return on Ant. I would also prefer Black to Howard but that's if we're trading Malcolm as well.

 

Orlando will just try to sign Klay first or some acquisition that doesn't cost them any picks.

Maybe they consider Simons as option B but that'll be after the draft thus not involve any of next week's picks.

 

Orlando's media and fan sites are loaded with juice about trading for Simons and bringing him home. A lot more than Blazers sites are. It would seem like a reward to send him home to his favorite team growing up and living around his family. I can see it for sure.

 

It would be such a stupid move to sign Klay. He’s at the end and I expect him to fall off a cliff in the next couple years.

 

Cronin said it in Vegas last year, he's dead set on building this team around Simons. A bleacher reporter mentioned Simons as the future of this team. Orlando can find their own Ant. Take a hike Magic. Portland almost beat them on a busted play Ayton middie. They're not ready to handle the power of Anferno.

 

Care to share these links?

 

https://hoopshype.com/2024/06/21/orlando-not-that-into-klay-thompson/

 

Obviously you’re having a hard time seeing through the smoke.

 

you can google Orlando fans want to tradee for Simons and find the articles....yesterday it was on MSNBCs homepage gut if you go to Locked On Magic you'll find more content...I looked into Ant trades and Orlando keeps popping up.

 

yeah....we definitely disagree and GMs never undervalue their assets in the media so I take that with a grain of salt.

 

I think that if Orlando is smart they trade for Ant before this draft giving up their pick this year in a weaker draft than the next two. Let Klay try to rip off GS then bolt for Philly if they don't pay up.

 

What makes you think the Blazers want any more picks in this draft?

 

I don’t think they do, unless they were to package, say 14 and 18 to move up. Was pointing out that it would be wiser for Orlando to do if interested in Ant.

 

you’re right! Geez let’s get on with it or get a new GM quick

 

the Blazers have become anti-Yoda;
Do or Do Not is wrong. There is only try.

 

None. That guy likely doesn't exist. Ant isn't good enough. Any long, good defender who can score has been identified by whatever team he's not.

Guy's like that become pretty obvious once they're in practice for a few weeks. They make a big difference.

We're not going to find a really good wing that somebody doesn't realize they have.

 

Never say never though. You are correct above, however sometimes a team might have too many players like that and may have a direct need for a guard and could make a trade to rebalance their roster.

 

Yes, but I wouldn't hold on to him waiting for that eventuality. I'd take a 2025 or later late lotto pick.

 

I’m going to guess that Simons is not traded on draft night but for two exceptions:

Traded to Spurs for 4th pick
Or
To Charlotte for 6th pick if Clinghan has slipped

 

Draft is behind us - we got Clinghan. Looks like the ship has sailed that takes Ant to Orlando. And with free agency underway the Magic have already made their move. Spurs, Sixers made big additions - so where might Ant fit?

Nets have a ton of draft capital again.

Atlanta can use a guard.

Warriors?

Bulls?

Signs an extension with Portland in a couple of weeks and plays for the Blazers this year? Sharpe off the bench?