Care to Look Forward to the Future?

[BankTeller]

Man, since the trade request, I’ve been restless thinking about the possibilities of what our team can look like.


Ant(18)/Scoot(30)/Wright
Sharpe(32)/Ant(16)/Thybulle
Martin(30)/Kris(10)/Jovic(8)
Grant(32)/Clowney(6)/Jovic(10)
Capela(26)/Clowney(12)/Badji(10)

This was just a rotation I came up with assuming he goes to Miami and Herro goes to Brooklyn, and we trade for Wright’s expiring for a vet presence and Capela to have a stopgap at C for 1-2 years. Great if we get a blue chip prospect back, but as long as we get back the 1sts, it’s fine.

I think that team is good enough to compete for a play-in spot. In theory, we have 3 years to take advantage of Scoot and Sharpe’s salaries.

So here is the FA classes the next 3 years, year 3 is the summer before Sharpe’s extension kicks in.

2024:
OG
Okungwu (RFA)

2025:
Ingram
AD
PG

2026:
Tatum
Adebayo
Giannis
Jarrett Allen
JJJ
Smart

Are any of those guys catching your eye for someone who could help us relatively soon?

 

[Mediocre Man]

Can’t imagine Ant still here. I think they’ll try really hard to move him for size

just a guess

 

[BankTeller]

If Scoot snd Shaedon become what we think they can become, we have a real shot of being legit contenders by 2026 imo. Theoretically we could clear the decks
- Sharpe still on rookie deal
- Scoot still on rookie deal
- Ant’s salary is filled by either a long term wing position or expirings
- Grant’s contract could be long gone for someone like Jarrett Allen (who would be a FA in 2026)

Assuming Dame got 4 1sts, Ant got another 1st on top of a long term SF, Grant got another 1st, we have a whole bunch of picks to acquire the next big star that demands a trade. Or we could maybe have cap space to bring in a third star + valuable role players like Smart.

 

[BankTeller]

Can’t imagine Ant still here. I think they’ll try really hard to move him for size

just a guess

No way we just move him for a small package though. I’m betting we don’t let him go until he gets us at least 2 1sts and expirings. If we’re giving him up for less than a 1st, I don’t see a point of moving him. There’s enough minutes for each guard to play 30mpg+ if only 3 guys get the minutes.

 

[Mediocre Man]

No way we just move him for a small package though. I’m betting we don’t let him go until he gets us at least 2 1sts and expirings. If we’re giving him up for less than a 1st, I don’t see a point of moving him. There’s enough minutes for each guard to play 30mpg+ if only 3 guys get the minutes.

I don’t believe he fits with the direction of the team

 

[PDXFonz]

I don’t believe he fits with the direction of the team

Not so sure it’s Ant/Scoot and not Scoot/Ant

 

[Paine Tablet]

I don’t believe he fits with the direction of the team

What direction is that? This team has ZERO identity, so where does Ant transgress here? Please explain.

 

[Mediocre Man]

What direction is that? This team has ZERO identity, so where does Ant transgress here? Please explain.

If you look at the tea leaves it’s high basketball IQ, team ball, defense

 

[Strenuus]

Anyone elses brain immediately go:

"The future, Conan?"

 

[blazerfan11]

If you look at the tea leaves it’s high basketball IQ, team ball, defense

And Full-Court pushing the ball.

I think the last time the Blazers identity was full-court running the ball was Clyde and Porter and Kersey.

 

[Natebishop3]

Anyone elses brain immediately go:

"The future, Conan?"

 

[Strenuus]

Yeah I just watched The Jack Black one and the inaugural one. lol.

 

[Natebishop3]

Yeah I just watched The Jack Black one and the inaugural one. lol.

Me too!

 

[blazerkor]

I really love the idea of looking forward to our future but the problem is that our future is all sorts of tangled up in this Dame drama. When this gets settled I will definitely be looking forward and not back.

 

[Strenuus]

That carrot joke lmaaaaaaaao. And La Bamba breaking. God damn that was fun.

 

[Natebishop3]

That carrot joke lmaaaaaaaao. And La Bamba breaking. God damn that was fun.

I remember watching that live and dying.

 

[Strenuus]

I remember watching that live and dying.

We aint ever getting it back either. Conan was the last great late night guy.

 

[Natebishop3]

We aint ever getting it back either. Conan was the last great late night guy.

TV is dead dude. I used to watch those shows because that's what was on. Now I can queue up any number of apps and watch whatever I want.

 

[HansenYang]

Can’t imagine Ant still here. I think they’ll try really hard to move him for size

just a guess

PLEASE tell me this is more than just a guess.

This has me more hopeful about the future of the team than anything I have heard in a long time

 

[HansenYang]

I don’t believe he fits with the direction of the team

Its called defense!!!

 

[Mediocre Man]

PLEASE tell me this is more than just a guess.

This has me more hopeful about the future of the team than anything I have heard in a long time

I’m guessing and hopeful like everyone else

 

[wizenheimer]

I’m betting we don’t let him go until he gets us at least 2 1sts and expirings. .

so, he's in Portland till he's on Medicare

and I like you said "at least" two firsts. Yeah, you might be able to get three or four, don't settle for two

asking 2 first's for Ant sounds like Morey or Ujiri if they are in a belligerent mood; which may be their default setting

 

[bemac]

TV is dead dude. I used to watch those shows because that's what was on. Now I can queue up any number of apps and watch whatever I want.

Smartless is all one needs

 

[Sloth]

Can't look forward to a damn thing overall until this Dame crap is settled. Do like our potential though for sure.

 

[Natebishop3]

Can't look forward to a damn thing overall until this Dame crap is settled. Do like our potential though for sure.

Summer league is in three days my man. Plenty to look forward to.

 

[BassPlaya]

I will enjoy next season regardless.

 

[BonesJones]

If you look at the tea leaves it’s high basketball IQ, team ball, defense

How does Sharpe fit this better any better than Ant?

 

[Mediocre Man]

How does Sharpe fit this better any better than Ant?

Will be a better defender
Natural ability
He’ll be better

 

[HansenYang]

How does Sharpe fit this better any better than Ant?

BBIQ
Team Ball
& Defense

 

[BonesJones]

BBIQ
Team Ball
& Defense

Do you think Sharpe is further along in this areas than Ant? Or is this hope for the future?