We got the #3 pick. Discuss the possibilities.

Portland is absolutely the last team that should gamble on a player with the injury history, body type, and bad habits of Zion. He DOES NOT have #3 value for any team that is looking for a solid return

the poison pill is a factor too, although if I'm reading the provision correctly, if the trade wasn't completed till the off-season the PP isn't applied

still, I'll say again: Zion is the Pelicans massive dead weight boat anchor. It would be stupid for Portland to solve their giant problem AND send a #3 pick to them. Let the Pels suffer for the next 5 years watching Zion average 50 games a year in street clothes. Screw em

 

I too have heard scuttle about Ayton to PDX, but the 3 is a complete non-starter. But, John Gambadoro posted that Ayton/Portland is not happening. I believe him completely. He is incredibly credible down here and is very connected with all of our teams here. I am sure there were talks, but the ship sailed. My info was that the Suns really want Dame. I do not believe the 3 was in discussion unless the Suns wanted to flip it, but they want proven vets for depth. Suns are not interested in drafting a player. Win now.

 

I like it, but the Pels already have Valacanukas ( Barkley Pronunciation) at center.

 

The Ayton thing has left the building.

 

"healthy Zion" is like a Sasquatch....doesn't exist; or like an Oden, only existing in fever dreams. He's played in 114 games and missed 208. Basically, a 2:1 ratio...geeeezuzzz. Think about that in the context of this:

 

Not to quibble, but it is a 1:2 ratio when using the info as you presented it. Order matters. Completely again, he is NO's boat anchor until they dump him on NY, and it will happen IMO.

 

I’m demanding Herb Jones in any Pelicans package

 

I didn't think that our players were the assets in the Pels deal, just salary matching. If Zion wants to be in NYC maybe this would work?

 

It's a gamble for sure. But people do win mega gambles. Some of the greatest companies in America were built on taking a gamble.

 

I'm not trading the #3 for anything New York, orthe Pels (sans Zion) have. I'd rather get Siakam, Bridges, or Brown. Or Draft Miller.

 

I don't see the Nets having an appetite for another headcase forward who can't stay healthy.

 

The trade is Ant, Nas and #3 to the Pels, Zion to the Nets, Bridges and Claxton to us.

 

That's a good point. That being said they did do it once. Maybe the two of them get right together... like they sponsor each other or something. Damn if that team had Ben Simmons from two years ago at the point and healthy Zion at PF, they'd be pretty fun to watch. I realize both guys are probably more likely to continue to self destruct, so you're probably right.

 

Have you actually heard that?

 

No, it's just some trade idea I had. Not a rumor of any kind.

 

ftfy

IT IS NOW!!

 

Probably Portland PR trying to drum up interest in the 3rd pick.

 

Charlotte wants Miller. They get him still, and an additional lotto pick for facilitating. N.O. movesd a ton of salary to get #2. Big risk on them losing Zion. If Scoot's their guy, though, they pay to land him. Orlando, I think this has been my default salary move for Simons in every deal I've done, lol. Portland takes a huge risk on Zion, but one with huge rewards.