Sabonis was a lotto pick and many on this board were high on him. I dont remember him having minimal upside. Tbh, I was higher on him (and still am) than Collins. Oladipo has exploded into an all star, but I'd say he was considered better than anyone on our current roster outside of dame or CJ at the time. It wasnt like he put up bad numbers in Orlando or okc. He was highly regarded coming out of school and proved himself as a fine starter.
thanks for the clarification. So I guess my comment on that is, thats a really risky proposition if things dont to well you could be brooklyn in a couple years.
If we do try trade for him then it should include Turner and another player name. Dame CJ Nurk Collins is off the table in this trade. Due to Butler might jump ship after this season.
I would trade CJ and two conditional first round picks for Jimmy Butler. He's about the same offensively but he's a lock down defender for multiple positions. We would be an elite defensive team with him and we're already elite offensively. I realize that there is the risk involved that he could be a one year rental but if Russ can sell Paul George, Dame can definitely sell Jimmy Butler.
Why would you ADD assets to CJ if you were going to trade for him? CJ is worth more than Butler under current circumstances.
Butler and Dieng for Turner, Meyers, Swanigan, and our 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2025 1st round picks. Who says no?
Why? It's worth it. Top 5 to 10 protected, and if everything backfires, tank and keep the picks. We can always trade cash to get into the 2nd round and trade up future 2nd for picks as well. I don't see why not.
I wonder if going to a team that already has a 1st team all-NBA point guard would satisfy his desire to partner with a second star player.
Guys, seriously: If you're Jimmy Butler and you've watched how the Blazers got completely DESTROYED the playoffs, would you seriously consider this team?
Let's see... Brooklyn: Missed the playoffs Clippers: Missed the playoffs Knicks: Missed the playoffs Yep, I'm sure the fact that the team lost in the 1st round rather badly is why he's not wanting to come to Portland.