We got the #3 pick. Discuss the possibilities.

If we were to believe the hype following predraft workouts that the team publicly released, you would think the team would have drafted either Daniels or Duren.

 

Cronin seems like a master to say something in Interviews but actually not saying anything.

 

It kinda seems like people are deliberately trying to tank the value of Miller.

 

Scoot & the Thompson agents doing work!

 

My gut says Hornets take him unfortunately.

 

Here is kind of an interesting Mock with trades.
Has them taking Amen Thompson at #3 and here is his reasoning:

1. 
   If the Hornets are fairly set on Miller, then the draft starts here. Portland could go a number of different directions, and it publicly sounds prepared to trade this pick in order to get Damian Lillard some immediate assistance.
   
   At the lottery, Blazers general manager Joe Cronin told Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer his team is "trying to win and trying to maximize Damian's timeline." At some point in this process, though, Portland might conclude this roster has too many holes to ever become a contender during whatever remains of the 32-year-old's prime.
   
   Should the Blazers embrace life after Lillard (more on that scenario later), they might bypass Scoot Henderson to snatch up the wildly intriguing Amen Thompson.
   
   ESPN's Jonathan Givony reported the 20-year-old will "get long looks from Portland," and the Blazers might prefer the pairing of Thompson, a 6'7" two-way playmaker with explosive athleticism, with 6'3" scoring guard Anfernee Simons over Henderson's fit in an undersized backcourt.

Then has them trading with Orlando:

1. 
   Portland Trail Blazers receive: Markelle Fultz, Jalen Suggs, Jonathan Isaac, No. 6 pick, No. 11 pick and 2025 first-round pick (top-three protected)
   
   Orlando Magic receive: Damian Lillard

Then picking Jarace Walker at #6 and Gradey Dick at #11

I gotta admit. I like it. Not sure about Dick but would be others available.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles...-how-3-blockbuster-trades-could-impact-top-10

 

BTW, read something that Givony said: every GM he talked to said Miller going #2.

 

Doubt it. His ceiling is lower than Scoot's and that's the consensus. Also, his legal troubles on top of Bridges.

If Scoot fell to #3, I'd be ecstatic about taking him. His value is higher whether to keep or trade.

 

Can we get another (more serious) petition started, in which it states that whatever pick Grady Dick may be in the draft, that that pick shall FOREVER be referred to as The Dick Pick!?

 

It also depends on where Brown wants to go.

 

Portland Out: Simons, #3
Portland In: Bridges

Orlando Out: 11
Orlando In: Simons

Houston Out: 4, 24 Brooklyn pick
Houston In: 3

Brooklyn out: Bridges
Brooklyn In: 4, 11, pick returned

I know the general premise in Brooklyn not tanking is they don't have their pick. Here, they get their pick returned. Houston moves ahead of us for their top choice. Orlando trades their later lotto pick for a lead guard. Portland lands a stud SF to pair with Dame.

 

That's what they did with the Jerami Grant trade when they sent the 2025 Milwaukee pick to Detroit.
"Grant's salary — nearly $21 million for next season — is virtually the exact amount as the trade exception that Portland created in February when it traded C.J.McCollum to New Orleans."

 

I think Brooklyn needs to send either #20 or 21 back to Portland here.

 

Does Bridges really have that much value?

 

I dont think so. But it's likely what it takes for them to move him, which is ultimately what matters.

 

If Dame is going to be traded it makes no sense to me to pass on Scoot if Scoot is available.

 

Miller is a phenomenal player. No question. He can fill it up.

But he has not interviewed greatly and anyway you slice it, he delivered the gun that killed a single mother. There are red flags and none are about talent.

 

Richman made a good point today on his podcast....Enis Kanter, OG Mayo and Mike Dunleavy Jr were all taken at # 3.....many stars were picked there as well but there are a list of clunkers high in the draft...the Adam Morrisons.