Notice 2021 draft day picks/moves/speculation thread

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  1. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    Thought we could consolidate all this into one thread for the day instead of being scattered in a few different ones.

    Starting off the day with:



    (Mods, please delete if you think this thread is unnecessary).
     
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    blazerkor Well-Known Member

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    Please don't delete. This is a good thread to have for today. A central place to look at where people can post what they're reading and hearing about today's action.
     
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    Interesting... I was a bit concerned that future second round picks were going to be required with cash to grab a pick this evening. While $2 million may seem like a lot to some, I read at pretty reasonable (especially considering how much a vet min spot costs with luxury tax penalty additions).

    We still have our full roughly $5.62 million for the 2020-21 year available tonight, yes? I'd be surprised if we don't buy into this draft at least once this evening.
     
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    i thought the spending was capped at 3.5 mil per year. I don't think it carries over if we don't spend it in a year.
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Predict what trade we make today.

    I predict buying into the 40s and trading Jones + 1st or Simons for Ross.
     
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    I think a Jones-Ross swap makes a ton of sense for both parties. I'd be hesitant to toss a future first into the deal though. Jones has one year less on his contract, is significantly younger, is cheaper, and has higher potential (as limited as it now may be). If the market for Ross grows to the point where the Blazers would need to toss in a future 1st or Simons without anything else of value returning, I think I'd pass and look elsewhere.

    That said, I understand that you are simply predicting what will happen rather than expressing what you hope to happen.
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    I would be pretty pissed if THAT is the trade we made, but it's what I expect from Neil.
     
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    That's the most Neil Deal ever
     
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    Olshey wouldn’t even consider putting Simons in a package for Gordon, no way he’s gonna trade him for someone like Terrence Ross.

    I’d be curious what a 1st/Simons (plus Jones for money reasons) package could land Olshey. Simons increased his value this past season but still has a limited role in Portland.
     
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    Why do we want/need Ross?

    We have enough offensive minded SGs. Need a big wing/forward who can rebound.
     
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    I'm not the OP or Neil in this scenario, but I think the thought would be that this is a "first domino" trade. If CJ is traded down the road, Melo isn't retained, and you target a defensive-minded 4-5 in free agency, you'd certainly want a bit more of an offensive punch off of the bench. For instance, assuming Norm is back and CJ is traded for a 3/4 upgrade:

    Dame/Simons
    Norm
    3/4 acquisition/Little
    RoCo
    Nurk/TPMLE target

    I think Ross would make more sense than DJJ in this scenario. Now I would NEVER throw in a first round pick or Simons to get the deal done though.
     
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    i can't believe woj still does this kinda shit after being at ESPN. completely kills their coverage.
     
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    As someone who doesn't generally watch the draft, I'm glad he does.
     
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    Better than Shams scooping him and ESPN staying the world wide leader.
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Honestly.... I really don't understand the whole idea of "spoilers" for the draft. It's not a movie. It would be like getting angry that news broke over a Blazers trade because we wanted to wait until the team announced it at a press conference. I just don't get it. Who a team is going to pick is news. I like to get news asap. Maybe I'm weird.
     
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    what you don’t sit around for three hours to listen to stephen A’s (or whoever they have on there) wonderful analysis and the fashion show?
     
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    i think it ruins it for the players more than anybody else. this is their big moment and they learn it via twitter or text from agents.

    who knows? maybe some prefer it that way.
     
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