Notice 2021 draft day picks/moves/speculation thread

[Hoopguru]

Has CJ's value gone up since this am?

 

[Ripcity4life77]

Just going to say this --- Portland has always been silent then BOOM they drop a trade and I have learned that if you hear a rumor out of this front office chances are it WAS discussed but for whatever reason is now DEAD so with all the moves you see do not get too down on NeO ...... at least not yet

 

[Labinot41]

Neil is a horrible GM.

 

[wizenheimer]

Just for you--done.

You gonna remind me to un-sticky it tomorrow?

hey...you're the one making the big moderator bucks, and you still want me to mange your moderation?

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Neil’s is waiting for his usual cash considerations trade

 

[Hoopguru]

Neil is a horrible GM.

One of the 25 other suspect gm's.

 

[TheGoldRanger]

The only thing I expect from Neil today is a look.

 

[Mr. Robot]

my man neil is patiently waiting for the right deal

chess not checkers

 

[wizenheimer]

my man neil is patiently waiting for the right deal

chess not checkers

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

That's a bold bit of reporting/speculation, there.

It's shocking when I hear a team is trying to get the best roster they can.

Yeh, his second tweet saying Blazers might try to get a late first round pick contained just as much inside info. Haha

 

[B-Roy]

Yeh, his second tweet saying Blazers might try to get a late first round pick contained just as much inside info. Haha

Just means he doesn't have insights on the Blazers. Not many reporters do. Most of our moves are completely tight lipped until they're announced.

 

[1 Eye Jack]

Really not seeing much out there if Morey is asking that much for Simmons then there’s not much left. I hate to say this but really think Dame gets traded to Philly or NY within the next month.

 

[tykendo]

Really not seeing much out there if Morey is asking that much for Simmons then there’s not much left. I hate to say this but really think Dame gets traded to Philly or NY within the next month.

Survey says "X....................." Not happening, but if Morey thinks he can get Wiggins,Wiseman & 4 1st for Simmons, then a trade involving Dame would be, Simmons, Harris, Curry, and 10 1st.

 

[chris_in_pdx]

All I know is every fucking year, around this time, the most successful teams are ALWAYS making moves, taking risks, publically putting feelers out for this player and that. Staying stagnant is death.

And every year, I watch the Blazers either stand pat or make fringe moves that barely move the needle or swap one roster problem for another. It's been going on for DECADES.

I'm so goddamn tired of it.

This franchise is so paralyzed with fear of not being competitive/making the playoffs that the goal is mediocrity and every once in a while they luck into a good draft or two to break into the mid-upper echelon (but never elite) and then back down to an at-best 6-8 seed. Good enough to sell to the fans, not bad enough to take the hit on attendance or merch sales.

 

[blazerkor]

All I know is every fucking year, around this time, the most successful teams are ALWAYS making moves, taking risks, publically putting feelers out for this player and that. Staying stagnant is death.

And every year, I watch the Blazers either stand pat or make fringe moves that barely move the needle or swap one roster problem for another. It's been going on for DECADES.

I'm so goddamn tired of it.

This franchise is so paralyzed with fear of not being competitive/making the playoffs that the goal is mediocrity and every once in a while they luck into a good draft or two to break into the mid-upper echelon (but never elite) and then back down to an at-best 6-8 seed. Good enough to sell to the fans, not bad enough to take the hit on attendance or merch sales.

We can just hope that Dame's mandate changes things this season. We definitely have made a lot of moves and there have rarely if ever been rumors of those deals before they were announced.

 

[B-Roy]

All I know is every fucking year, around this time, the most successful teams are ALWAYS making moves, taking risks, publically putting feelers out for this player and that. Staying stagnant is death.

And every year, I watch the Blazers either stand pat or make fringe moves that barely move the needle or swap one roster problem for another. It's been going on for DECADES.

I'm so goddamn tired of it.

This franchise is so paralyzed with fear of not being competitive/making the playoffs that the goal is mediocrity and every once in a while they luck into a good draft or two to break into the mid-upper echelon (but never elite) and then back down to an at-best 6-8 seed. Good enough to sell to the fans, not bad enough to take the hit on attendance or merch sales.

Blazers are permanently happy with just selling hope.

 

[Hoopguru]

Survey says "X....................." Not happening, but if Morey thinks he can get Wiggins,Wiseman & 4 1st for Simmons, then a trade involving Dame would be, Simmons, Harris, Curry, and 10 1st.

Bingo.....it works both ways
all theater

 

[Mr. Robot]

look, there were no deals to make...

 

[Hoopguru]

All I know is every fucking year, around this time, the most successful teams are ALWAYS making moves, taking risks, publically putting feelers out for this player and that. Staying stagnant is death.

And every year, I watch the Blazers either stand pat or make fringe moves that barely move the needle or swap one roster problem for another. It's been going on for DECADES.

I'm so goddamn tired of it.

This franchise is so paralyzed with fear of not being competitive/making the playoffs that the goal is mediocrity and every once in a while they luck into a good draft or two to break into the mid-upper echelon (but never elite) and then back down to an at-best 6-8 seed. Good enough to sell to the fans, not bad enough to take the hit on attendance or merch sales.

I get your frustration...its the league, traditionally 24 of thirty teams are average at best. It was great to see two new teams in the CS and they will be contenders again next year.

 

[B-Roy]

 

[Ripcity4life77]

Let's not turn this into a NeO bashing thread at least til after the draft then whatever -- bash til your heart's content but i have a little faith he will do something maybe not tonight cause IF he does little to nothing and Dame asks out

plain and simple ....

He will be the MOST hated man in Oregon and my advice IF this were to happen get into witness relocation cause fans with pitchforks and other crap will prolly march towards the Blazer offices.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

You gotta respect the Lakers' management for swinging big.

 

[blazerkor]

I have no idea why Kendrick Perkins is featured so often on ESPN, he's got horrible takes.

 

[Hoopguru]

Let's not turn this into a NeO bashing thread at least til after the draft then whatever -- bash til your heart's content but i have a little faith he will do something maybe not tonight cause IF he does little to nothing and Dame asks out

plain and simple ....

He will be the MOST hated man in Oregon and my advice IF this were to happen get into witness relocation cause fans with pitchforks and other crap will prolly march towards the Blazer offices.

Super Stars have been traded before. I remember Lews deal going down to get him to Lakers. Players are simply assets like preferred stock and there is a shelve life.

 

[blazerkor]

Let's not turn this into a NeO bashing thread at least til after the draft then whatever -- bash til your heart's content but i have a little faith he will do something maybe not tonight cause IF he does little to nothing and Dame asks out

plain and simple ....

He will be the MOST hated man in Oregon and my advice IF this were to happen get into witness relocation cause fans with pitchforks and other crap will prolly march towards the Blazer offices.

I actually don't want it to be Olshey bashing time until we know if we re-sign Norm or let him walk. If Norm walks we will be worse next season than we were this season and that will be unacceptable. While I'd love to get a big time forward for a CJ package now, that can happen at any time.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Why can't poor Rubio ever go to a GOOD team? Has he EVER been in the playoffs? Jesus.

 

[Natebishop3]

Neil is the ultimate bag holder.

 

[blazerkor]

Why can't poor Rubio ever go to a GOOD team? Has he EVER been in the playoffs? Jesus.

They're not done trading, that's for sure.

 

[B-Roy]

You gotta respect the Lakers' management for swinging big.

"Look, in this market we only have access to two of the three tools teams have to improve their roster."

"What? You're telling me we don't make big trades? Next, you're going to tell me our draft picks never panned out. Good one Jason!"

 

[Ripcity4life77]

Hoopguru -- you have a point but Dame is BELOVED by the fan base and while most might understand WHY he would want out IF NeO sits on his hands and does nothing that will be a huge slap in the face NOT only to Dame but to the fans so that is why i made that statement.

I will love Dame no matter where he is but it would be a shame / crime after he has stated he wants to RETIRE a Blazer for him to get traded cause of the GM and his lack of OR bad moves that would drive him away BUT back to the Topic ---

I think NeO will buy a 2nd round pick in the 35 to 40 range