Well, think about it. Just for a moment. Simons looks about as good as Lillard over the last 10 games or so. Lillard is the most prized player we have, which means he would bring the most in return. If we keep Lillard and McCollum, Simons goes back to the bench, where his talents won’t be as used. But if we trade Lillard, we could probably add two starting-quality players to our roster, plus a first-round draft pick. That’s gold, Jerry. Gold!
I hear you, we've won 6 out of our last 8. Regardless, I don't think Vegas is making us favorites for the championship. Look at it from the other side, think how good we can be by adding a top 75 all time nba player!
Simons isn’t even close to as good as Lillard. A healthy Lillard was a legit threat for 40+ Any given night. Lillard could be the #1 on a championship team. Simons couldn’t (from what I’ve seen so far.)
The game changes in the playoffs and superstars are even more important. The ceiling isn't as high without Dame and the team who gets the best player always wins the trade.
I'm open to trading any Blazer any season... whats coming back? For me the goal is championships and while holding some talent this roster isn't balanced or a contender. STOMP
Question since it just won’t go away… What’s the least you’d accept from Philly? Simmons/Maxey/Thybulle/pick(s) and nothing less IMO In other words - force Morey to give up the farm
The team getting the best player wins the deal. We don't need Simmons/Roco/Little/Maxey/Thybulle/Elleby/etc.
Dame Ant Simmons Little Nurkic bench: Smith Powell Nance Watford Zeller CJ / RoCo / McLemore and 2 #1 picks and 1 #1 pick swap for Simmons and filler piece
it's crazy how many people don't get that Utah didn't get better when they trade Deron Williams. Denver didn't get better when they trade Melo. Minny didn't get better when they traded Garnett. Indy didn't get better when they traded Paul George. The Pels didn't get better when they traded AD or Jrue. And we're talking for several years after in all those cases on the other hand, the Lakers won rings after trading for AD, and Phoenix played in the finals 9 months after trading for Chris Paul
Without hesitation. I like the young core of players we have. I love the improved chemistry in January. I love the team ball in January. Every player has elevated their play in January. Simons is showing he has what it takes to be a high-quality point guard in this league, and that is all you need from the PG position in the NBA. Giving Billups the opportunity to build and develop a young core would be really fun to watch. The return on Lillard and CJ would set this team up for the next 5-10 years.
Denver did get better. They got a ton of good players in that deal, went on to be 57-25 two seasons later, their best record in franchise history, led by the players they got in the Melo deal.
