We got the #3 pick. Discuss the possibilities.

You'd have to game manage him. Like the Lakers do with AD.

 

yeah that’s how I worked the deal in NBA trade machine

 

He makes 33 mil on his extension. Very nice. Blazers would still be able to add more pieces. It's..... An eye opener.

 

I'm sure they do want off Zion..probably a kings ransom as well.

 

I would like to get their 14th pick for our 23rd so we are assured a center in the draft.....that way we can include Nurk's contract.

 

Still like to add DeRozen as well. Sharpe could be 6th man. If the Blazers make that deal, the Blazers have to just take the plastic off and let Zion play. What happens, happens. No more kid gloves. His weight may never get better. It would be a Brandon Roy type move. Get what you can until you can't no more.

 

The 3rd pick and off his contract is the King's ransom. Sounds like they just want him gone.

 

Can Zion even pass a physical right now? If either team is seriously considering this deal with Zion as the foundational piece from the Pelicans, you'd think that either the Hornets or the Blazers would demand that their doctors see Zion first. You'd also likely want to speak with Zion and his representation as well.

I understand the upside, and if a trade were to happen I'd be rooting for Zion with all my energy... but man there are a lot of questions... injury issues, weight, personal drama, major defensive deficiences, etc.

Even if he were to miraculously stay healthy for a year or two, how long would you have until the wheels come off? He's almost 23 now... will he be able to play after like 27? It's scary, but that's a real concern.

 

That's why it's a Bill Walton Part Deux type, chips all in move. You play him no matter what. He may never get his weight just right, ever!

 

Bill Walton as far as injury history and player impact.

 

He's a dude that could legit help get you a ring..... but he's like Ben Simmons. It seems like his head and his heart just isn't in it.

 

Zion is an incredible offensive talent to be sure, but he ain't close to have a relatively healthy and prime Bill Walton's impact on the game...

Again, someone could maybe talk me into pushing in said chips for Zion (it would be a hell of an argument), but I would absolutely need other assets (#14, Jones, future picks, etc.) to take on that gamble.

 

I think he wants to play, but i think he wants to be accepted for who he is now. "I ams what I ams." Popeye used to say.

 

I think Sharpe has a starting spot. I would rather go after an athletic high motor defensive center. That would be an extremely athletic team that is top 4 and possibly higher if Sharpe has a big jump (no pun intended).

 

Hey Dame can get him involved in Boxing so when he's done with hoops, he can become a heavyweight fighter.

 

That's fair. I just got a super vibe about DeRozan joining the Blazers.

 

CHI media seems to treat DDR like he is Michael Jordan lite at 28 years old in most of their trade proposals. It is amazing how much they thing they can get for him.

I have heard from a pretty good contact that Portland would be potentially interested in Ayton, but not for the #3 pick. I would likely take a 3rd team to make it work.

 

Zion will not want anything to do with Portland, the city. His family is running him as a business and want him in NY. I would say work a 3 way with NY, but they don't have anything really worthy of the 3 to NO and Knicks sending us assets. Stick to Ingram or move on.

 

Zion would have to pass a physical.

 

I appreciate the creativity here, but no thanks. Whatever upgrade one feels Turner is from Nurkic (and it's pretty minimal in my eyes), it doesn't give comfort in taking on Zion.