Or we wait until the summer to move him when there might be a market. I think we woulda had to attach a pick to move him now. Coulf change when there's fewer yrs left on his deal and teams like Charlotte or Orlando decide they want to try.
So, if this is to be believed and the Nets were willing to trade Bridges, the baseline for a Bridges to Portland trade is likely Anfernee Simons and two lightly protected first round picks... and that still might not be enough depending on what the Nets are looking for and what offers come in. Yikes!
Bridges is about as close to one without being one. And a DPOY candidate. I would do Ant and a pick for Bridges
I think this is the way that people get themselves worked up in a mad-on. They imagine that a Blazer package has the kind of value to bring in a player like Bridges, but when the reality is it brings in a player like Hart, or Winslow, they go ballistic. The weight of unrealistic expectations if the Blazers had Mikal bridges, right now, would you trade him for Ant and a couple of mid-to-late first's? I mean, last night we saw Jordan Poole and Anfernee Simons on the same floor. How did that go?
It sounds like the Nets would want at least another pick (assuming Simons on his current contract is worth a first).
I'd like to see Nurk show up to training camp lighter and more fit with better mobility and balance. Would love to see him work with a big man coach on post moves and improve his ability to finish. Not sure if the mental game is salvageable but he has been and can be an effective player.
Honestly, we want the Blazers to shoot for the moon (understandable), and then we propose packages that are nowhere near enough value for the true difference-making players. We don't get to have it both ways. Could try to outbid to get Bridges with Simons and three lightly-protected firsts (which would also cost us additional to change Chicago protections)? I think it's possible. Would that be a worthwhile trade in my eyes... no way.
If the Blazers had Bridges (and just traded Grant, Dame and were tanking), I’d take Ant + 2 FRPs and flip Ant for more draft assets. And I’m not that high on Ant. Also depends on the other offers. If another team ponied up 3 FRPs I’d take that and run.
still wonder if Blazers might be able to flip the NY pick just rec'd for the CHI pick - Chi for sure gets a 1st rd pick (or 4 seconds) this year from the Por - enough incentive for Chi to do it? Blazers can then trade multiple firsts
I remember when I was getting roasted like chestnuts over an open fire for saying Duncan sucks and is unplayable because of his defense. How times change.
