We got the #3 pick. Discuss the possibilities.

Assumes Magic actually value Simons. I'm not sure that's the case.

I really want Murphy. I think you can make an argument that Murphy is the last player the Pelicans want to trade....

https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/trey-murphy-last-20-regular-season-games-and-advanced-stats

Last 20 games:

19.9 points 3.5 rebounds on 50/43/90 and only 18.6% usage. This dude would break out like Bridges with a primary offensive role and he's only 22 and on a rookie deal.

 

Give me Ingram AND Murphy

 

Someone recommended something like this.

 

Theres 0% chance they do that. They have 3 starting wings - Ingram/Murphy/Jones. They can afford to lose 1 of them in this trade. I'm sure part of the calculus is that they know they can only keep two and that's why a deal is even worth discussing. Both Charlotte and Portland need starting calibre wings.

 

Ingram AND Herb Jones

 

you would rather have derozan than ingram?

no. just no.

 

Totally forgot this happened against us.

 

Then there's 0% chance they get Scoot and solve their cap problem with a potential all-star on a rookie deal.

Sucks for them.

And I'm pretty sure Zion plays PF

Scoot
CJ
Herb
Zion
JV

... so ...

 

I prefer Murphy but I'd settle for Jones

 

Murphy or Jones would need to come with pick 14 and a future first for it to make sense for us to give them pick 3. Actually I don't think you can trade the third pick in this draft if you aren't getting back an all star or a young potential all star and a future pick... I guess Murphy and Jones could qualify as that but really maybe both of them, pick 14 and a future first.

 

holy shit you guys!!

Murphy is NOT worth the 3rd pick, not at this time, not even close. Don't be talked into that dumb sell-low trade, even if the Pels are kicking 2-3 more first's Portland's direction

if the Blazers are trading the 3rd pick they HAVE to do better than a one-dimensional player like Murphy even if he is an excellent shooter

personally, when I look at the injury history of Ingram, I'm not even sure I'd do 3 for Ingram unless a little more was coming back to Portland

 

seriously... i feel like i'm in bizarro world reading this murphy bullshit.

 

I said Murphy AND Ingram

or Herb AND Ingram...

I'd probably want their pick too...

 

There is a universe where neither Murphy nor Jones even sniff a single all star game. All likelihood.... this is that universe.

This kinda return would be insanely low for #3.

 

Ingrahm has NEVER started over 62 games in his entire career. It's a whole bunch of 40's and 50's. Good scorer, not much of a rebounder, good passer, and about average defense. I am NOT trading the #3 for a guy who starts around 60% of games for his career.

 

If the Blazers make a move with the Pels, it will be for Zion. I'm hoping for Siakam & DeRozan, or Bridges & Claxton . With some other supporting moves. But i do find the Zion thing interesting because, if, and it's a big if, he can stay healthy for 2 to 3 years, i think a team with Dame & Zion gets a Championship.

 

Lol I'm not taking Herb and Murphy for #3.

They gotta give up Ingram or Zion, 110% or I'm not taking the call

 

Very good player....when he is on the court. But he has played 114 games in 4 seasons. That is brutal! And when do players get in better shape and more disciplined AFTER they get the big money contract? Even with his talent, he scares the hell out of me.

 

Might be our only option.

So far this is the only rumor that has even implied any of the wings we are looking for are available.

Siakam - nothing
Bridges - nothing
Brown - nothing

I'd take almost any of them over Ingram but ... no indication that any of them are going to be available