2023-24 Roster. Who stays? Who goes?

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Of the 6 Free Agents, what 3 should stay?

  • J Grant

    Votes: 70 90.9%

  • D Eubanks

    Votes: 42 54.5%

  • J Winslow

    Votes: 13 16.9%

  • C Reddish

    Votes: 5 6.5%

  • M Thybulle

    Votes: 74 96.1%

  • K Knox

    Votes: 16 20.8%
  • Total voters
    77
SharpesTriumph said:
I'd like to see Badji cut. Keon I'd like cut as well but they're going to at least wait until the deadline if they can get out of his deal. Hoping they don't pick up his option for next season.

Other than that it seems like the potential Dame trade is holding up all the 12-15 man activity we normally have. Pretty likely we add a couple rostered player in a deal with Dame making so much. I'd expect we get a Dame deal prior to camp but who knows.

Will be interesting if this goes to camp just how they'll fill out the back of the roster, and if Dame stays at home or participates. I'd probably expect a bunch of non guaranteed and 10 day contracts. I think you can have nonguaranteed deals that are paid game by game until January or something at which point they become fully guaranteed.
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Badji is a two way and I think he'll be playing on the Remix. No reason to cut him. He's super young.

Keon sucks. I'm fine with cutting him or tossing him in.

Something to keep in mind, any trade we do with Miami, we want to make sure they stay below the second apron or they can't trade their 2030 pick.
 
Natebishop3 said:
Something to keep in mind, any trade we do with Miami, we want to make sure they stay below the second apron or they can't trade their 2030 pick.
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Ah I hadn't heard this yet, you sure? I thought we were another year from those restrictions coming up.
 
Ahhh. The Dame trade is finally complete.

I'm not a big fan of tearing a roster down and going full tank. This roster has a nice balance of some vets and young developing talent. I like it that the Blazers brought in Holiday, and at the same time upgraded the center position. I think this team can make some noise, and will only get better over the next few years.

Who starts at SF? Who starts at PG?

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I'm looking forward to the 2023-24 season. Let's go Blazers!
 
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42N8Bounce said:
Ahhh. The Dame trade is finally complete.

I'm not a big fan of tearing a roster down and going full tank. I like a balanced roster with some vets and young developing talent. I like it that the Blazers brought in Holiday, and at the same time upgraded the center position. I think this team can make some noise, and will only get better over the next few years.

Who starts at SF?

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I'm looking forward to the 2023-24 season. Let's go Blazers!
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I would be SHOCKED if jrue ever wore a blazers jersey.

also add skylar mays :)
 
I'm assuming Ant, Grant, and Ayton are locks to start.

What's your preferred starting lineup?

A)
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B)
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C)
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D)
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E)
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F)
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I'm leaning towards lineup B. But that's because I've only seen Scoot play for half of a summer league game. If he proves that he can handle starting, I'd go with lineup A.

I'd love to see Sharpe start, but I don't think the Blazers should play him out of position. Rotate him in behind Ant at SG, and also pick up some minutes as SF.

Sad to see Dame leave, but I'm excited to watch this new phase of Blazer basketball!
 
Mine would be Brogdon (great passer and 3-point shooter), Scoot, Sharpe, Grant and Ayton.

I know it won't happen.

I think Brogdon does Simons better than Simons, Scoot will run the floor as a passer and scorer (and is also a fantastic passer) , Sharpe must start. And then Grant and Ayton.
 
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42N8Bounce said:
I'm assuming Ant, Grant, and Ayton are locks to start.

What's your preferred starting lineup?

A)
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B)
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C)
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D)
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E)
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F)
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I'm leaning towards lineup B. But that's because I've only seen Scoot play for half of a summer league game. If he proves that he can handle starting, I'd go with lineup A.

I'd love to see Sharpe start, but I don't think the Blazers should play him out of position. Rotate him in behind Ant at SG, and also pick up some minutes as SF.

Sad to see Dame leave, but I'm excited to watch this new phase of Blazer basketball!
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F to start the season but quick outs for brogdon and ant, so scoot and sharpe can come in. Walker replaces williams early as well.

Maybe i missed if, if so i apologize but dont we still have Winslow? He could have an impact.
 
42N8Bounce said:
Winslow is an unsigned unrestricted free-agent. I'm guessing his injuries have scared away a lot of teams.
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To add another big ball handler? Maybe we pick him up for the min then for a one year?
I really liked his play playing pg when we needed to slow it down… when he was healthy.
 
Not having Scoot and Sharpe in the starting lineup is fucking nuts.

We just traded Damian fucking Lillard for this (them, specifically Scoot.)

I don't want to lose games, but I do want the Blazers to be a contender, the sooner the better.

Simons has never shown a fantastic ability to do anything other than score. HE is the one who needs to earn a starting spot.

This is where a lot of peoples' thinking, probably including Billups, is wrong, IMO.
 
blazerfan11 said:
Not having Scoot and Sharpe in the starting lineup is fucking nuts.

We just traded Damian fucking Lillard for this.

I don't want to lose games, but I do want the Blazers to be a contender, the sooner the better.

Simons has never shown a fantastic ability to do anything other than score. HE is the one who needs to earn a starting spot.

This is where a lot of peoples' thinking, probably including Billups, is wrong, IMO.
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Not so fast. I mostly agree but just like Ant needs to earn a starting spot, so do Scoot & Shae. No freebee. Earn it, no matter who you are.
 
In another thread we've been arguing over who gets the start, Brogdon or Scoot. It literally never occurred to me that both could. I don't like it, but it does cut the Gordian knot

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In my view, these are locks to start:

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If Chauncey was a crusty old Bill Fitch type, he'd change the fifth starter from game to game. Scoot if you're playing Golden State, TimeLord if you're playing Denver, etc.
 
I honestly wonder how well Ant will work with Scoot. I mean, we've seen that Ant is only maximized when he's got the ball in his hands and Scoot isn't much use off-ball. I'd honestly prefer to see Scoot come off the bench and be the primary ball-handler when he does.
 
42N8Bounce said:
I'm assuming Ant, Grant, and Ayton are locks to start.

What's your preferred starting lineup?

A)
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B)
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C)
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D)
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E)
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F)
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I'm leaning towards lineup B. But that's because I've only seen Scoot play for half of a summer league game. If he proves that he can handle starting, I'd go with lineup A.

I'd love to see Sharpe start, but I don't think the Blazers should play him out of position. Rotate him in behind Ant at SG, and also pick up some minutes as SF.

Sad to see Dame leave, but I'm excited to watch this new phase of Blazer basketball!
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This year isnt about winning games is about growth of the young guys. No way don't start Scoot from game 1 if I am CB.
 
BlazerBender said:
To add another big ball handler? Maybe we pick him up for the min then for a one year?
I really liked his play playing pg when we needed to slow it down… when he was healthy.
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I’ll say this. I don’t want Winslow handling the ball one time for the Blazers. I’d rather give Shae the opportunity to play PG like last years and live with the consequences.
 
blazerfan11 said:
Not having Scoot and Sharpe in the starting lineup is fucking nuts.

We just traded Damian fucking Lillard for this (them, specifically Scoot.)

I don't want to lose games, but I do want the Blazers to be a contender, the sooner the better.

Simons has never shown a fantastic ability to do anything other than score. HE is the one who needs to earn a starting spot.

This is where a lot of peoples' thinking, probably including Billups, is wrong, IMO.
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I’m going to be rooting for wins until we are mathematically out, but I still am confident we will still be pretty high in the lottery despite trying to win every game.

The west is tough man.
 
Rastapopoulos said:
In another thread we've been arguing over who gets the start, Brogdon or Scoot. It literally never occurred to me that both could. I don't like it, but it does cut the Gordian knot

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In my view, these are locks to start:

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If Chauncey was a crusty old Bill Fitch type, he'd change the fifth starter from game to game. Scoot if you're playing Golden State, TimeLord if you're playing Denver, etc.
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So we’re going to make Brogdon guard bigger players knowing he had an injury that nixed a trade this summer?
 
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BankTeller said:
I’ll say this. I don’t want Winslow handling the ball one time for the Blazers. I’d rather give Shae the opportunity to play PG like last years and live with the consequences.
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Oh im not saying big minutes but injuries in game sttle changes that may be needed in spots.
Its just he is bigger ball handler giving us more depth and flexibility. I didn't figure as part of a core rotation. Shoulda made that clear. I wouldn't say more than the min salary, but for the min, could help fill out the bench more.
 
In terms of answering the thread question, right now (in my opinion) only three players are safe from being traded (or stuck here, depending on your perspective): Scoot, Shae, and Ayton. Everyone else can be had for the right price. And that's just for this year. Those guys could be moved in the future if they don't pan out as expected.

We're a better-constructed roster, but still not great. I actually think two of our leading scorers for next year (Anfernee will lead us in scoring, Jerami will be #2 or #3), no longer are great fits on the roster and may be moved. If they stay, it would be my hope that Anfernee becomes part of a three-guard rotation (into a Vinnie Johnson/Chris Paul role) and Jerami moves to the three. I am a fan of size, regardless of how Golden State has won. And I think with guys like Chet and Wemby on the horizon, you're going to need length. Moving Grant to the 3, and having him play some stretch 4 would be optimal if you're going to keep him.

Just put a "for sale" sign on everyone else. The rebuilding is still in its early stages.
 
maxiep said:
In terms of answering the thread question, right now (in my opinion) only three players are safe from being traded (or stuck here, depending on your perspective): Scoot, Shae, and Ayton.
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Why do you feel that Ant and Grant aren't good fits?

The average age of the current roster is 23.6 years old. That's the second youngest team in the league. 8 Blazers are 23 years old or less. I think it's important for a developing team to have some mentors to add stability. Yes, Grant is not a great rebounder. But I think he's an excellent scorer and solid defender. Ant is young, and has that great ability to create his own shot. And both guys seem to be high-character guys that want to be here.

I hope the Blazers don't go too far into the 'Everything must go' phase. Keep some balance and build a winning culture.
 
42N8Bounce said:
I'm assuming Ant, Grant, and Ayton are locks to start.

What's your preferred starting lineup?

A)
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B)
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C)
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D)
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E)
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F)
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I'm leaning towards lineup B. But that's because I've only seen Scoot play for half of a summer league game. If he proves that he can handle starting, I'd go with lineup A.

I'd love to see Sharpe start, but I don't think the Blazers should play him out of position. Rotate him in behind Ant at SG, and also pick up some minutes as SF.

Sad to see Dame leave, but I'm excited to watch this new phase of Blazer basketball!
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A) or C) or start Shaedon at the 2 is what I'm hoping for.
 
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