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  1. BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94

    BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94 AWOL

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    I'd be upset with that... way too much to give up for a guy like him.
     
    BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94, Jun 18, 2017
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  2. Scalma

    Scalma Well-Known Member

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    Pretty heavy price, but if you believe in Collins, it's probably worth it. We're essentially turning Plumlee and Hark into a top 10 pick. Here's my question; does Collins fit next to Nurkic? If not, Markkanen might be a better target. If we're giving up that much, it should be for a starter.
     
    Scalma, Jun 18, 2017
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    Sinobas Banned User BANNED

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    I believe Collins will be an all-star calibur player for years to come. You're essentially giving up #20 and Harkless for that, and we need to cut salary anyway.

    Markkanen reminds me too much of Leonard. He's soft. Collins is a feisty, aggressive, and plays with an edge. He can hit the outside shot, but it's not his go to. He's also a good interior defender. I'm sick of soft PFs.

    I also bet that we're going to trade Ed Davis for a late 1st or future pick as a salary cap shed.
     
    Sinobas, Jun 18, 2017
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    I don't know about the Leonard comp for Markkanen. Actually I definitely don't agree with it. Markkanen is a multi dimensional scorer and a more fluid athlete than Leonard. He can actually move laterally. While Leonard is soft, Markkanen is just weak. That can be fixed.
     
    Scalma, Jun 18, 2017
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  5. UncleCliffy'sDaddy

    UncleCliffy'sDaddy We're all Bozos on this bus.

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    The only player I have any real clue about is Giles, but I need an autographed mini ball so here goes.......

    Trade up;

    Zach Collins

    Keep all 3 draft picks;

    15, Giles

    20, Pascecniks

    26, Hartenstein
     
    UncleCliffy'sDaddy, Jun 19, 2017
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    If we trade into the lotto - which prospect ends up a Blazer?
    Markkanen

    If we keep all three picks - who are the likely picks?
    15. Patton
    20. Giles
    26. Anzejs

    Note this is who I think NO is going after, not who I want.
     
    illmatic99, Jun 19, 2017
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    If we trade into the lotto - which prospect ends up a Blazer?
    Markkanen

    If we keep all three picks - who are the likely picks?
    15. Justin Jackson [6'8'' forward who could potentially be the team's power forward, Harrison Barnes style]
    20. Harry Giles [Even in a good draft, at 20 you're no longer looking at very much expected value. Best to take a shot on upside--low risk/high reward]
    26. Semi Ojeleye [Another guy who could swing between either forward spot. Players who can be big small forwards or smallball power forwards are match-up gold]

    Well, that's my story.
     
    Minstrel, Jun 19, 2017
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  8. theprunetang

    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    If we trade into lottery: Donovan Mitchell
    If we keep our picks: 15. Justin Jackson 20. Jarrett Allen 26. Jordan Bell.

    I just went with the "Paul Allen was present" draft.
     
    theprunetang, Jun 19, 2017
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    RipCityDSCPL Could be worse, at least it's not Lonzo.

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    Ban yourself. Bad dog!
     
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    The only predictions I feel comfy with are.

    There will be a lot of very drunk Blazer fans Thursday night.

    And Friday will not be a good day to let children read this forum.
     
    oldfisherman, Jun 19, 2017
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    That sounds like every draft I have ever been around.
     
    theprunetang, Jun 19, 2017
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  12. Fez Hammersticks

    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    Four days brethren.
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    If we trade up I would expect Zach Collins.

    Gonna go off base with my predictions:

    15. John Collins
    20. Giles
    26. Ferguson

    I too expect Ed Davis to be traded in one form or another. Either part of a bigger deal or by himself for a second rounder...

    DX updates their mock like every few hours. Earlier today they had Giles going 17 and now he's 23....
     
    B-Roy, Jun 19, 2017
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    I'm well and truly in the trade up camp. Package 15/20 and maybe Harkless to get as high as we can, hopefully to 8. If Isaac is there, praise God, if he's not you've probably got a shot at Markkanen and Z.Collins. That's a win.

    Grab a prospect that needs plenty of development, but has potential at 26. Hartenstein, Bolden, guys like that.
     
    Pridan, Jun 20, 2017
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  15. Fez Hammersticks

    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    One more: John Collins will rise - Kings @ 10.
     
    Fez Hammersticks, Jun 21, 2017
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    Trade up: Zach Collins

    I think this is what will happen
    #15: Allen (or Justin Jackson)
    #20: Bell
    #26: Iwuandu

    Here's what I would do:
    #15: Bam
    #20: Trade to Orlando for #25, #33, & #35
    #26: Trade to Clippers or Memphis for a future pick.
    #25: Semi
    #33: Swanigan
    #35: White (or Thornwell)
     
    tester551, Jun 21, 2017
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  17. masieo

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    Trade up: Zach Collins

    #15 Justin Patton

    #20 OG Anunoby

    #26 Anzejs Pasecniks
     
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    I predict we end up drafting all three picks (possibly trade after picking the player)

    #15: Justin Patton
    #20: Leaf
    #26: Derrick White
     
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    If we trade into the lotto - which prospect ends up a Blazer?
    -Zach Collins

    If we keep all three picks - who are the likely picks?
    15- Zach Collins (if available), John Collins (if Zach isn't)

    20- In order (if available):
    Harry Giles
    OG Anunoby
    Jarrett Allen (if neither Giles or Anunoby are there)

    26- In order (if available):
    Ferguson
    Bell
    Hartenstein
    Jeanne
     
    glazeduck, Jun 22, 2017
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  20. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    If we trade up: Markanen or Isaiah

    If we keep picks:

    15th: Anunoby
    20th: Allen/Leaf
    26th: Semi
     
    Chris Craig, Jun 22, 2017
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