I think his value goes down considerably if he's seen as less than enthusiastic about his destination. Also Ant, Shaedon, an expiring contract, three first rounders and picks swaps is not very easy to beat... especially when you take into consideration that Durant would be over the moon about coming to play with Dame, Grant, Hart and Nurk plus some good bench pieces.
WTF is KD going to do if they trade him to a team that he doesn't want to go to? Not show up and fake an injury? At his age, with his legacy and his mindset/love for the game? Please. And besides, the only teams interested in him are going to be those that want to contend immediately, which is probably all he cares about. If say Memphis or Denver trade for him and give up their myriad of assets, he's gonna go there and ball out. Unless we put together a grandfather package and strip this roster to the bones while giving up every future pick possible, it ain't happening.
Disagree with this on multiple levels. 1. We don't have as great assets as you think. 2. Highly doubt POR would be his favorite destination if the roster is stripped of everyone - Dame.
Oh, he could force their hand. He could say he was going to pull a Ben Simmons and say he only wants to play for the Blazers and that he will sit out next year on any other team.
How do you know what his mindset is? Are you KD? I'm saying if he wanted to come to Portland he could force things that way. If he feeds into Dame keeping posting about the teamup, and realizes he's not winning shit in Brooklyn, maybe he would Plus, revenge on the Warriors in the best way.
Look man i would love it. I've been on this KD to Portland shit for over a month but if a bidding war ensues, we dont have the pieces. And KD at age 34 coming off his injuries is not gonna threaten to sit out like Simmons. Especially if teams like Memphis or Toronto or Denver decide to cash in their assets.
They already gave us Dame for nothing. They might get better players back, but I don't see anyone else giving as much future picks as we would.
we don't even have control of our pick next year. but why do you think we would give up everything but others wouldn't?
Cause Durant is getting older. The Blazers are trying to win now (according to Cronin) and are desperate.
fun stuff on a boring saturday. i'm just happy i don't need to read cryptic bullshit about dame wanting to leave.
