Why? This makes our Jrue trade even more disappointing. Should have kept Simons or tried to buy him out. Then sign Dame as Scoots mentor even though Dame probably doesn't play next year.
Boy, apart from being a multi-millionaire sports idol, Dame's life has kind of sucked the past few years. Him and Oden can commiserate.
Jrue IS STILL A VERY GOOD PLAYER. AND HE'S SUPER-GOOD AT DEFENSE - you know, the thing we're making our whole team identity???
I imagine Dame wants to lick his wounds for a bit. I doubt he'll sign with anybody until he's rehabbed a bit and then pick and choose. He'll go to a contender, probably next season (that is, 2026-7).
No need to sign him. He can rehab in Portland for free and be around the team without putting any stress on the cap...
Trade Dame for Jrue and then get Dame back two years later!? Who would have thought. Just shows you how crazy injuries can be.
Owe him? We don't owe him shit. We sent him to play with a top 3 player in the league to try to win a title.
Just freaking sign him. Make it a 2 year minimum deal with a player option on the 2nd year. Cover his medical and rehab. Get him around the team.