I don't know if it was part of the game plan or not, but Ayton switching every time absolutely killed the defense. He did adequate on the initial...
Ayton is a low IQ player
If Schmitz wanted him, he had 2 shots to draft him. There was a report shortly after the trade that said Blazers saw Toumani at either Portsmith or...
This is exactly who Ayton is. Nurk & Ayton are the same tier of players.
IMO, Ayton gets enough plays called for him. He's a relatively low IQ player
Why is that an 'ugh'? This draft has always known to be poor
It's not that he's not 'motivated' or is coasting -> it's just who Ayton is. He's passive. That's a different challenge/issue than motivation....
& rebounding. With Grant being anemic and a smaller lineup makes securing the rebound even more difficult
Indiana has the threat of cap space. They can potentially sign one of the players as a UFA.... Portland never had that leverage.
I didn't mean to insinuate that Buddy+Topin+Pick was great value for Grant.... Just that is the absolute most I could see Indiana giving up. Likely...
What makes you think Lowry is washed? He definitely is a step slower, but in the games Ive seen - he's still surprisingly effective. Looking at...
When I remarked and said Indiana trading Walker for Grant was "highly doubtful".... and your immediate response (quoting me) started with "Yeah" ->...
Indiana would be great fit for Grant. However you agreed that they would not give up Walker for him... Then you suggest Walker + Hield + Pick?...
I doubt Miami would ever make that trade for Brogdon
Highly doubtful
This. And the '24 draft is shaping up to be significantly weaker. I don't see anyone in this draft that I would take over the the top 5-6 from...
If Cleveland would trade for Grant, I'd take Okoro and Allen over the GS crap any day. IMO Okoro has slightly more value than Moody + Joseph, and...
Id rather take Cavs players than the Warriors trash
Ant/Sharpe, with a dash of Scoot.
Who is Buzelis' closest NBA comp? Franz Wagner? If so, I think he'd be PERFECT for the Blazers.
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