Trade Blazers trade Simons for Holiday

3 guards getting plenty of minutes -- Jrue, Scoot, Sharpe
2 good, starting forwards -- Deni, Toumani
2 young centers -- Clingan, Yang

back-up forwards could be improved
1 of Ayton or TimeLord needs trading, now, then the other is let go in 1 year (or traded by the February deadline)
Reath could remain for the short-term for 1-2 years
Grant could ... (1) be an overpaid, good 3rd forward until a good trade is done, or (2) get traded earlier

The Blazers situation does not look as complicated or annoying as it was with Ant.

 

Now that Ayton is bought out-> Im thinking about this Simons trade...

At the time, it was specifically reported that Celtics/Blazers may adjust it slightly if other transactions need to be included.

Celtics are still trying to get below the tax & need to shed salary.
Would Portland be interested in just taking Hauser for free (into the MLE or TPE)?
They would still be in the tax, but below the 1apron

 

not really liking his contract...but he is a definite 3 point threat

 

Lots of talk of Jrue having a down year but my question is did he have a down year or did he dial it back because the team didn’t need as much? Boston had to be one of the deepest teams in the league with plenty of offensive power.

his contract sucks but I believe he’s still an elite defensive player who will bring a ton of championship experience to this young roster. There isn’t a player on this roster that he won’t help.

lastly I understand the frustration with the contract 3 years for a 35 year old but Jrue is a warrior he’ll come in to camp in great shape every year and give 110%. You need that vet who can come in and calm a team down especially in a playoff game, which is our end goal next season.

 

Father time is generally undefeated.

 

It seems that some people need reminding that Jrue Holiday can play:

 

He is too good. That means he will take minutes away from Shae and Scoot.

 

96 /3 = 32

They have enough minutes.

 

I knew I should have used green font.

 

You want a two man guard rotation? You want them to play 48 minutes every game? Or is there another guard prospect we have that you think needs developing?

 

Hmmm…Jrue trade not completed.
Wonder if the bucks have interest in bringing Jrue back…?

 

What do the Bucks have to offer... They got nothing of interest this side of Giannis

 

Of course they do. But they can fuck off - he's ours.

Look, I understand people don't like that he's old and his contract is big. But he's still fucking good, one of the top guard defenders in the league and will be a lot more valuable at the trade deadline if you want to offload him then.

 

Good to know that nobody remembers my posts from the last two years. I was being sarcastic!

 

Darlin', there is so much bullcrap thrown on this forum that it is hard at times to remember who is who... Nothin' personal.

 

yeah not sure..could bring another team in.
Not sure what the bucks could offer to any team though

 

Bobby Portis & AJ Green?

 

Can they even trade BP, didn't they just resign him or something?

 

Was dealing with a lot of nagging injuries - will he bounce back? Time will tell.

https://www.foxsports.com/nba/jrue-holiday-player-injuries