Exclusive Disappointed - Indifferent - Satisfied; your expectations for the Blazers Draft/Free Agency?

Not a bad scenario. I tend to agree with you about not being blown away by offers for the pick based on who we really want and need. It usually takes two to tango but in this case, it might take 3...... meaning we need to get that player re-signed to make the trade from being a disaster. So if we get Scoot (or Amen) then that is not horrible. It just delays a needed trade.

 

I don't really have expectations. The reality of the situation is that it's a tricky one, so anyone who expects Portland to hit a grand slam, wants to set themselves up to be let down.

 

I'm going to speculate that I will be very satisfied with both. Go Joe Go!

 

To further speculate. I could see a scenario where we acquire Siakam or Bridges, another key bench FA, and draft a youngster to develop with a late pick. I could see us ( Blazers, Fans) acquiring Miller with #3, and trading for DeMar DeRozan & pick reconciliation, for Ant/ future 1st , and acquiring another top notch veteran talent for a couple of future, unlocked, picks as well. And a combo of other moves changing the pick, and talent involved to surround Dame with top notch talent. Positive vibes.

 

It hurts the heart, and raises the blood pressure to think about that. My day to day pressures of paying the freight to survive deals that enough damage as it is. I went to the Lottery Party hoping and feeling good about it, and while we didn't get Wemby, we did move up. Good vibes and good times. I let what naysayers say bother me too much. I wish i could say it doesn't but it does.

 

I don’t get this. How can I be disappointed or satisfied about something that hasn’t happened yet? I think you mean are we worried or confident?

 

He just wants you to speculate how you think you will feel after it's over. Telling the future.

 

The draft lottery is a great example of a persons mindset. Those who truly felt bummed that the Blazers only got the #3 pick, had too high of exceptations in my opinion.

Enjoy the ride!

 

Surprisingly, I expect to be irritated

 

I can almost guarantee what’s going to happen. The Blazers are going to trade for a couple of vets who are just good enough to get the fans excited and convince Lillard to stay, but then they’ll fail to win a title, we’ll be stuck with an aging team, and the #3 pick will go on to become a star for somebody else.

 

And trade Lillard?

 

Seems like a safe bet.

 

I’m hoping that the Blazers intend to keep the 3rd pick. I think they can use Ant and picks to get OG, the TPMLE and maybe the TPE to beef up the bench with vets, and possibly find a deal to move Nurk for a more mobile center.

It’s remotely possible that I won’t be entirely happy with what actually happens.

 

Like others, can't react to what hasn't happened.

 

Dame will be good with keeping the #3 if they are not able to get the blockbuster trade.
For me I'll be good with whatever happens as long as Dame is wanting to stay here.

Dame has proven he like's to work with talented youngsters, he even had a camp for top level prospects.

 

I learned long ago not to expect results...it's why I never gamble. I'll say this....I trust our staff to know more about free agency and the draft than anyone on a msg board. Schmidt is worlds beyond the evaluation level of S2 armchair GMs. I prefer to be surprised with the offseason moves, not disappointed. The only disappointment I feel is from 2 years of tanking and the injury bug. Clean slate going into next season. Here's hoping for the best results!

 

Are these things mutually exclusive?

 

I predict you’ll get a reaction to your post.

Actually, I guess you just did.