Game Thread 2024-25 GAME #26 - BLAZERS VS SUNS - DEC 15, 2024 - SUN - 5:00 PM - CHARGE - BLAZERVISION

I am not opposed to unloading him. I see his ceiling as of now as Dennis Smith

 

Tank rolls on

 

Wow. A four-page game thread. I remember when they used to be in the twenties and thirties.

 

Forever. That’s all Portland knows how to do.

 

meanwhile, Simons & Grant have averaged 37 each the last couple of games

 

back to back drafts, Sharpe at 7 and Scoot at 3. Not nearly as optimistic about that combo as I used to be

 

Hopefully that's trying to boost their trade stock and at least Ant will be gone soon for a solid return.

 

Because tank.

 

Nothing's stopping this tank.

 

Can't go back to Paul Allen and the old CBA. Unfortunately.

 

Olshey/Cronin/Jody have done a lot over the last decade to neuter this fanbase. Sucks that the team is such an afterthought now.

 

I found this game much more enjoyable to watch - again without Ayton playing. Clingan and Timelord are a great center duo.

Durant missed a ton of easy jumpers in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, looked like he was a few years older than LeBron out there. Most the west opponents are going to play a bit better than Phoenix did tonight.

Concerning how our defense isn't like it was for stretches earlier this year. It's certainly better without Ayton. If Ant gets moved that will probably improve the D a lot. But Camara is making more mistakes and fouls than earlier this season.

Scoot just isn't an NBA quality PG. Not sure what we should do with him, it would be odd to put someone in the starting spot who is playing so bad. Starting to wonder if it might just be better to cut ties with him in the summer and try to find a different PG prospect or a Tyus Jones type of vet.

Sharpe has been shooting dreadful this season. His defense is also below average which doesn't make sense with his athleticism. Super concerning that he may never be a starting caliber player. I'd certainly hold onto him next season as he's had impressive flashes, but I'm not expecting him to be a long term starter let alone a star/cornerstone we were hoping for.

Would like to see more Rupert minutes as he was very good earlier this year.

Deni has been great for most of this season and has built a strong case to start.

 

Yeah that's probably the most depressing thing about the season.

The Ayton Ant Grant big3 has been super depressing too but that will end next year at the latest. Was hoping Scoot Sharpe would be a great duo for a decade. I'm not even sure either one can be a good backup.

I guess in the positives Clingan has been MUCH better than expected, Camara has been good, Deni is a very enjoyable do it all super role player. But these are all side dishes at best - we have no main.

 

I wish we would cap our players at 30 minutes and have them all hustle more. We're losing all these games either way but let's at least see effort on both sides of the ball. Could use some Nate McMillan "scrappy"

 

Wondering if we should consider Deni starting in place of Sharpe?

 

The Fuck?!

 

Dark days.. this team is in deep shit. We don’t have a bright future at all

 

Maybe just a coincidence but it seems like ayton always misses Suns games.

 

4pages? I only see 1.

 

You know WHY though right? Are you just being NAIVE?