Game Thread 2023-24 Game #29 - BLAZERS VS KINGS - DECEMBER 26, 2023 - TUESDAY - 7:00 PM PST - ROOT

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  1. Whyachi

    Whyachi Well-Known Member

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    Blazers played physical on both ends. Portland was smackin' Sacramento players all over the court. The Blazers were mean tonight, they're sick of getting stomped. A much needed victory, keep it going Rip City !!
     
    Whyachi, Dec 26, 2023
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    i like murray, but no. that would be a drastic overpay.
     
    illmatic99, Dec 26, 2023
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    Maybe not in a crappy draft though?

    Murray was just a #4 pick a couple years ago, and at least we know what we're getting.

    If Murray were available in this draft, you wouldn't use the GS pick to trade up and get him?
     
    beast blazer, Dec 26, 2023
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    Remember when Brooke called Nurk sharp shooter. Wonder what would she call Duop
     
    TYDame, Dec 26, 2023
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    Keegan is so meh.
     
    AmirIcon, Dec 26, 2023
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    He is kinda, but he's still only 23. He dropped 47 on Utah a couple weeks ago.
     
    beast blazer, Dec 26, 2023
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    Not repeatable. He's not a starter in this league. Not a fan.
     
    AmirIcon, Dec 26, 2023
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    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    He could be the final piece for a team looking for a ring. An elite transition defender who can shoot the three at a reasonable price. Has to be worth a first and a few seconds, no?
     
    maxiep, Dec 26, 2023
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I still wouldn't trade Thybulle. He's a great bench player.
     
    Natebishop3, Dec 26, 2023
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    don't trade him just to make a trade, but he should certainly be available in a larger deal
     
    wizenheimer, Dec 26, 2023
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    Unless someone gives a crazy offer, I agree. With the way the cap and super tax is now set up, it's not like it's realistic to have 4 stars on a team, so you ideally fill in with elite level role players, which he is. Still plenty young to be part of our build.
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    He's still pretty young. He's on a good deal. He's a good locker room guy. I don't see any real reason to dump him for a pick.
     
    Natebishop3, Dec 26, 2023
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    Bad coaching job. Fire him immediately. Replace him with Keljin Blevins.
     
    PCmor7, Dec 26, 2023
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    Ant is averaging 27.1 PPG. If he satisfied the minimum games played requirement, he would be 11th in the league in scoring. Above guys like Jayson Tatum, Nikola Jokic, Damian Lillard, Tyrese Maxey, LeBron James and Anthony Edwards.

    IMG_1504.jpeg
     
    OneSport3, Dec 26, 2023
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    so.... simply acknowledging your mistake here is not happening. lol
     
    illmatic99, Dec 26, 2023
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    He fell out of the rotation in Philadelphia when they were a contender less than a year ago and he plays 24 mpg off the bench for a team that's one of the bottom five in the NBA. Although he did get an offer sheet from Dallas, it's not like he was a hot property as a free agent.

    Philly gave him up for basically a 2029 second rounder... (assuming Hart is worth a 1st rounder from NY, the 2nd they gave up and received were a wash, and McDaniels was worthless). It seems crazy to think he'd be worth more now than he was then, especially a first rounder and second rounder more, but I guess anything is possible.
     
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    How did Jerami Grant end up playing more minutes (28) than Jabari Walker (22) ???

    What a joke.
     
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    After he was traded, he has turned himself in to a 40% 3 point shooter. Putting the 3 in 3&D people wanted him to be. Seems crazy to think people improving wouldn't improve their trade value.
     
    RR7, Dec 26, 2023
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    It’s incredible that now, 27ppg barely cracks the top 10. I remember Joe Johnson being around that ranking for a couple years in ATL back in the early ‘10s, but he was averaging like 19-21ppg in a given year.
     
    BankTeller, Dec 26, 2023
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