Dame has been campaigning for the Blazers to trade for Draymond

[illmatic99]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles...-campaigning-blazers-for-draymond-green-trade

I mean, if you see Nate Jones' (Dame's agent) twitter, and how he glowingly speaks of Draymond's impact, this should come as no surprise.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

The way to make Draymond available is NOT TO LOSE TO GOLDEN STATE.

 

[mook]

The guy is 30 and his defense isn't what it used to be. And he's owed 22m/year for 4 years. Yuck.

 

[craigehlo]

Dray would give you what the Blazers are trying unsuccessfully to get from Nurk (at least early in games). He's a big that can read defenses and make the smart pass or at least be a moderate threat to hit a jumper. If I see Nurk launch another 3 pointer, I'm going to lose my mind.

 

[LayneStaley]

So you guys are saying...

Kanter/DJJ/Simons for Dray

CJ/Trent/Collins/1st for James

Dame
Harden/Hood
RoCo/Nas
Dray/Melo
Nurk/Giles

Seems like a small window. Melo still needs to go.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Dray’s game will age nicely like PJ Tucker and Bruce Bowen.

DO IT, NEIL!

 

[e_blazer]

Not the worst idea ever. This team could probably stand having a talented asshole on the roster.

 

[Minstrel]

What do the Blazers have that the Warriors would want, aside from Lillard?

Probably only Gary Trent Jr. DJJ might make sense as a throw-in, but he's hardly going to be viewed by Golden State as a major piece in a Green trade.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

As long as Ant is thrown in.

JFC

 

[Wizard Mentor]

CJ, Melo, Kanter, Stotts for Draymon, anyone, and Kerr!!!

 

[calvin natt]

This needs to go to bed. They have nothing GS wants for someone like Green. GS would not trade the heart of their team. If Curry and Green can stay health through this year, they go with Curry, Klay, Green, a stud in Wiseman and make a good run. GS is a loyal franchise. Several years ago they would have traded Green becuase he was a headache and Kerr was sick of his shit. I think they've gotten over that.

 

[Natebishop3]

Adding Draymond doesn't help unless Melo goes.

The Melo/Kanter unit on the bench is killing us.

 

[BoomChakaLaka]

Adding Draymond doesn't help unless Melo goes.

The Melo/Kanter unit on the bench is killing us.

Kanter is outplaying Nurkic by far. Melo is outplaying Covington - Nurkic, CJ, Collins, Simmons and #1 pick for Harden & Wood. Let’s fix this mess

 

[OneSport3]

Adding Draymond doesn't help unless Melo goes.

The Melo/Kanter unit on the bench is killing us.

Also, Stotts wouldn't know how to utilize Green. He would just park him in the corners.

 

[AldoTrapani]

You know who is absolutely garbage is DJJ. Another aminu and Harkless. But hey cool as dunks he has.

Then u have Roco. Omg he is not what anybody thought. No wonder Minnesota and Houston gave up on him recently. Then you have Nurkic who looks worse than ever. Unfortunately you can’t have 3 of your starting front court players that suck that bad. It will never work

 

[Natebishop3]

You know who is absolutely garbage is DJJ. Another aminu and Harkless. But hey cool as dunks he has.

Then u have Roco. Omg he is not what anybody thought. No wonder Minnesota and Houston gave up on him recently. Then you have Nurkic who looks worse than ever. Unfortunately you can’t have 3 of your starting front court players that suck that bad. It will never work

You're drastically underselling what DJJ and RoCo do on defense. It's just unfortunate that they can't make up for Dame/CJ/Nurk.

 

[AldoTrapani]

You're drastically underselling what DJJ and RoCo do on defense. It's just unfortunate that they can't make up for Dame/CJ/Nurk.

Dude you can’t have your starting 3 and 4 be that offensively challenged. DJJ numbers are terrible. He might even be worse shooter than Harkless and Aminu. Roco was on against the Bulls but his shooting splits are terrible as well. Then you add Nurkic who plays so soft and Fg percentage for a big man is beyond bad. Our starting front court is not good whatsover

 

[Hoopguru]

Kanter is outplaying Nurkic by far. Melo is outplaying Covington - Nurkic, CJ, Collins, Simmons and #1 pick for Harden & Wood. Let’s fix this mess

Melo is far from out playing RoCo, imo.

 

[Minstrel]

DJJ was a flier--a project to take a shot on. He has elite attributes and defensive chops. If he can learn to shoot even moderately well, you have a valuable player. I didn't expect a lot from him 7 games into his Portland tenure.

 

[barfo]

If the Blazers really need someone to kick people in the balls, they could just hire me.

barfo

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Draymond with a motivated Nurk (as in, back to his old self) would be an awesome duo with their defense and passing.

 

[kjironman1]

If the Blazers really need someone to kick people in the balls, they could just hire me.

barfo

I think they have a little over $500,000 left in cap space. Would that be an acceptable contract for you? If so you can expect a call anytime from NO. Then you will need multiple pairs of shoe i would imagine. Maybe we could get you a shoe deal as well?

 

[bobf]

You know who is absolutely garbage is DJJ. Another aminu and Harkless. But hey cool as dunks he has.

Then u have Roco. Omg he is not what anybody thought. No wonder Minnesota and Houston gave up on him recently. Then you have Nurkic who looks worse than ever. Unfortunately you can’t have 3 of your starting front court players that suck that bad. It will never work

Ah the good ole A&H urban legend. Aminu and Harkless got us to us 53 and 29. Then Blazer brain trust foolishly listened to Blazer fans and ditched A&H. How’d that work out?

I hope & pray DJJ is that good.

 

[stampedehero]

Not the worst idea ever. This team could probably stand having a talented asshole on the roster.

That's the best kind.

 

[stampedehero]

DJJ was a flier--a project to take a shot on. He has elite attributes and defensive chops. If he can learn to shoot even moderately well, you have a valuable player. I didn't expect a lot from him 7 games into his Portland tenure.

Give him 10 games, then throw the book at him.

 

[riverman]

If the Blazers really need someone to kick people in the balls, they could just hire me.

barfo

You have wooden pegs....the Blazers don't have splinter insurance!

 

[stampedehero]

Dude you can’t have your starting 3 and 4 be that offensively challenged. DJJ numbers are terrible. He might even be worse shooter than Harkless and Aminu. Roco was on against the Bulls but his shooting splits are terrible as well. Then you add Nurkic who plays so soft and Fg percentage for a big man is beyond bad. Our starting front court is not good whatsover

....in this early season.

 

[stampedehero]

That's the best kind.

`Like having Ron Artest ~

 

[BlazerWookee]

Ugh.

 

[riverman]

Ugh.

The only word I know in Wookienese