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[Rastapopoulos]

So 7 to Houston for Wood and 17, then draft Eason or Dieng? I like that.

NO TO WOOD! He's no good. Forget him!

 

[Scalma]

We will trade #7 for OG

this id do

 

[Propagandist]

Orlando - Banchero
OKC - Holmgren
Houston - Smith
Sac - Ivey
Detroit - Mathurin
Indy - Sochan
Port - Murray

You/I/we wish!

 

[RR7]

I dont know where to put anything any more

 

[wizenheimer]

I dont know where to out anything any more

just wait for Rasta's next thread

 

[BoomChakaLaka]

How many times did the Blazers get it right?

here are the he first selection made by the Blazers since their very first draft (note: a couple of times the pick was traded on draft night)


Geoff Petrie


Sidney Wicks


LaRue Martin


Barry Parkhill


Bill Walton


Lionel Hollins


Wally Walker


Rich Laurel


Mychal Thompson


Jim Paxson


Ronnie Lester


Jeff Lamp


Lafayette Lever


Clyde Drexler


Sam Bowie


Terry Porter


Walter Berry


Ronnie Murphy


Mark Bryant


Byron Irvin


Alaa Abdelnaby


Marcus Kennedy


Dave Johnson


James Robinson


Aaron McKie


Gary Trent


Jermaine O'Neal


Alvin Williams


Erick Barkley


Zach Randolph


Qyntel Woods


Travis Outlaw


Sebastian Telfair


Martell Webster


Tyrus Thomas


Greg Oden


Brandon Rush


Víctor Claver


Elliot Williams


Nolan Smith


Damian Lillard


CJ McCollum


Rondae Hollis-Jefferson


Justin Jackson


Anfernee Simons


Nassir Little


Isaiah Stewart

 

[KSF-ERIC]

How many times did the Blazers get it right?

here are the he first selection made by the Blazers since their very first draft (note: a couple of times the pick was traded on draft night)


Geoff Petrie


Sidney Wicks


LaRue Martin


Barry Parkhill


Bill Walton


Lionel Hollins


Wally Walker


Rich Laurel


Mychal Thompson


Jim Paxson


Ronnie Lester


Jeff Lamp


Lafayette Lever


Clyde Drexler


Sam Bowie


Terry Porter


Walter Berry


Ronnie Murphy


Mark Bryant


Byron Irvin


Alaa Abdelnaby


Marcus Kennedy


Dave Johnson


James Robinson


Aaron McKie


Gary Trent


Jermaine O'Neal


Alvin Williams


Erick Barkley


Zach Randolph


Qyntel Woods


Travis Outlaw


Sebastian Telfair


Martell Webster


Tyrus Thomas


Greg Oden


Brandon Rush


Víctor Claver


Elliot Williams


Nolan Smith


Damian Lillard


CJ McCollum


Rondae Hollis-Jefferson


Justin Jackson


Anfernee Simons


Nassir Little


Isaiah Stewart

Man, we’ve drafted a bunch of horrible players.

 

[blazerkor]

How many times did the Blazers get it right?

here are the he first selection made by the Blazers since their very first draft (note: a couple of times the pick was traded on draft night)


Geoff Petrie


Sidney Wicks


LaRue Martin


Barry Parkhill


Bill Walton


Lionel Hollins


Wally Walker


Rich Laurel


Mychal Thompson


Jim Paxson


Ronnie Lester


Jeff Lamp


Lafayette Lever


Clyde Drexler


Sam Bowie


Terry Porter


Walter Berry


Ronnie Murphy


Mark Bryant


Byron Irvin


Alaa Abdelnaby


Marcus Kennedy


Dave Johnson


James Robinson


Aaron McKie


Gary Trent


Jermaine O'Neal


Alvin Williams


Erick Barkley


Zach Randolph


Qyntel Woods


Travis Outlaw


Sebastian Telfair


Martell Webster


Tyrus Thomas


Greg Oden


Brandon Rush


Víctor Claver


Elliot Williams


Nolan Smith


Damian Lillard


CJ McCollum


Rondae Hollis-Jefferson


Justin Jackson


Anfernee Simons


Nassir Little


Isaiah Stewart

This makes it look like 15 out of 45 but we probably did make the best out of the Tyrus Thomas pick even though he himself was a bust so 16 out of 45. I'm really not sure on some of them because I'm not going to go through every draft and see who was drafted before and after but it's fair to say that we've missed on over half of our first picks.

 

[MightyMouseOps1]

I would just add D’andre Hunter as a realistic target in a trade back scenario with Charlotte where we flip 9ne of the picks.

-long, athletic 3/4 defender who can knockdown the 3
-atl just regressed this season and flamed out in rd 1 of playoffs
-played well in playoffs
- doesn’t need ball in his hands so complements Dame and Ant offensively and defensively
- Eligible for an extension which atl seems unlikely to pay
-Cons are he is inconsistent and he has had 2 knee surgeries since entering league

 

[tykendo]

Man, we’ve drafted a bunch of horrible players.

Late '80 - late '90's, trash heap stuff. Now the 89- 92 Blazers were a great team, but management did nothing to keep it stocked for the future. Plus the Drexler for a, used up ,Otis Thorpe trade was a debacle as well. Trader Bob went nuts in Free Agency and created a potential title team, but nothing sustainable. Really, only a third of the Blazers 1st round selections have panned out. Wonder how other teams compare during the same era.

 

[BoomChakaLaka]

After looking at the success of Blazer picks, I would do whatever it takes to bring Dame either Collins from ATL or Grant. If we had gotten lucky and obtained picks 1-3, I’d take a different approach, but man….are we kidding ourselves thinking that our “solid management” is going to strike gold with pick #7 or by trading back? No way!

 

[Cugel]

The sage bet is the 7th and filler for Grant. I dont love it but oh well.

 

[blazerkor]

After looking at the success of Blazer picks, I would do whatever it takes to bring Dame either Collins from ATL or Grant. If we had gotten lucky and obtained picks 1-3, I’d take a different approach, but man….are we kidding ourselves thinking that our “solid management” is going to strike gold with pick #7 or by trading back? No way!

I'm with you but I don't think Grant is worth #7 and I feel like we could add both Grant and someone like Wood. Do you think it's unrealistic for the Rockets to take #7 for Wood and #17? Then do you think it would be unrealistic for the Rockets to take #17, the Bucks 2025 first and Bledsoe for Grant?

I think both deals would be taken by those teams. Wood hasn't been working out too well for Houston both from a success point of view and from what I've read there are some personality clash issues as well. I definitely think that Detroit getting a mid first rounder and a future first rounder along with an expiring contract would be enough for Grant.

For us I don't think we've ever put two forwards around Dame, CJ and Nurk than Grant and Wood... I also don't think you could get two guys that are a better fit. Assuming that Ant is going to be a better fit next to Dame than CJ or at least as good, this should give Dame the best team he's had since he's been at an all nba level. Dame, Ant, Grant, Wood, Nurk, Hart, Nas, Justise, pick 36, Trendon, Keon, Greg, Didi and pick 55 is a pretty exciting roster.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

The sage bet is the 7th and filler for Grant. I dont love it but oh well.

gross!

 

[wizenheimer]

* acceptable trade A): Blazers trade #7 + #36 + 2025 Milwaukee 1st for Grant + #5

before everybody screams the Piston wouldn't do it (which they probably wouldn't, but you never know), they do get to clear 21M in salary while picking up an extra 1st and a high 2nd round pick for the low cost of moving down 2 places in the draft order
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* acceptable trade B): the much talked about Bledsoe + #7 for Collins + #16, then moving #16 for Grant. I'd be fine with throwing in the Bucks pick into that trade too
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* acceptable trade C: #7 for #17 + Christian Wood (into TPE). #17 + #36 + Bledsoe for Grant
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barely acceptable trade D): Blazerkor's #7 for #13 + #15. then #15 for Grant (but not #13)
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unacceptable trade A: #7 for Grant

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

After Cronin informs Dame that he is unable to get Grant and still have a top 10 pick in this draft Dame privately asks to be traded soon before draft night.

We trade Dame to the Kings for the 4th pick, Fox and two future firsts.

We trade Fox to the Thunder for the 12th and 30th pick.

We trade the 7th to the Spurs for the 9th and 25th.

We trade the 25th and 30th to the Bulls for the 18th.

We trade the 36th and 55th to the Raptors for the 33rd.

We take Sharpe at number 4, we take Sochan at 9, we take Dieng at 12, we take Jovic at 18, we take Orlando Robinson at 25, we take Dalen Terry at 33.

This sets us up to make a max offer to Ayton.

Ant, Terry

Sharpe, Nas, Keon

Dieng, Jovik, Didi

Sochan, Justise, GB3

Ayton, Robinson, Trendon

This is the atomic option.

.

That feels like it would be fun!

 

[Blazinaway]

The sage bet is the 7th and filler for Grant. I dont love it but oh well.

I have no idea why you term this a "sage bet", its a huge overpay and everyone knows it, best pick Detroit gets for Grant is maybe 13-15, more likely 16-20

 

[Blazinaway]

* acceptable trade A): Blazers trade #7 + #36 + 2025 Milwaukee 1st for Grant + #5

before everybody screams the Piston wouldn't do it (which they probably wouldn't, but you never know), they do get to clear 21M in salary while picking up an extra 1st and a high 2nd round pick for the low cost of moving down 2 places in the draft order
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* acceptable trade B): the much talked about Bledsoe + #7 for Collins + #16, then moving #16 for Grant. I'd be fine with throwing in the Bucks pick into that trade too
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* acceptable trade C: #7 for #17 + Christian Wood (into TPE). #17 + #36 + Bledsoe for Grant
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barely acceptable trade D): Blazerkor's #7 for #13 + #15. then #15 for Grant (but not #13)
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unacceptable trade A: #7 for Grant

of the 3 players you list this is how I rate them
1. Collins - best player easily of the 3, lock up 3 more years and still 24
2. Grant - I am meh on him but would trade the 16 (with capspace) to get him from Atlanta trade
3. Wood - don't really want him at all, guess I'd offer Bucks 25 and capspace

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

NO TO WOOD! He's no good. Forget him!

I've been on the fence about him. Seems to be efficient scorer and good rebounder. Is it his defense you don't like?

 

[B-Roy]

We're gonna trade 7 for Grant. People are going to be mad.

 

[BigGameDamian]

We're gonna trade 7 for Grant. People are going to be mad.

People will have to buy new TV’s.

 

[blazerkor]

I've been on the fence about him. Seems to be efficient scorer and good rebounder. Is it his defense you don't like?

When he was with the Pistons his defense was really his biggest strength. For a guy his height he plays great on the permeter and he also plays well in the post... much better against 4s than 5s. He's a seriously good weakside shotblocker, which I've always wanted to see with Nurk.

 

[blazerkor]

* acceptable trade A): Blazers trade #7 + #36 + 2025 Milwaukee 1st for Grant + #5

before everybody screams the Piston wouldn't do it (which they probably wouldn't, but you never know), they do get to clear 21M in salary while picking up an extra 1st and a high 2nd round pick for the low cost of moving down 2 places in the draft order
*****************************************************

* acceptable trade B): the much talked about Bledsoe + #7 for Collins + #16, then moving #16 for Grant. I'd be fine with throwing in the Bucks pick into that trade too
*****************************************************

* acceptable trade C: #7 for #17 + Christian Wood (into TPE). #17 + #36 + Bledsoe for Grant
******************************************************

barely acceptable trade D): Blazerkor's #7 for #13 + #15. then #15 for Grant (but not #13)
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unacceptable trade A: #7 for Grant

In order I like B, A, C and then D. What you said for trade B, I would also say for trade C, that I would be willing to switch out #36 for the Bucks pick if that's what it would take.

For the purposes of what these trades are trying to do (get us closer to being a legit contender starting with the upcoming season) I would actually much rather find a way to get value out of the Bucks pick as opposed to trading the 36th pick. I do think the Bucks pick should have more value to teams around the league than the 36th pick in this draft but this is a deep draft and there should be a lot of guys with more than one year of post highschool experience who are ready to contribute next season that will be available at 36. If the mission is to get a chip with Dame then that Bucks pick is only really valuable if it's traded.

 

[Cugel]

I have no idea why you term this a "sage bet", its a huge overpay and everyone knows it, best pick Detroit gets for Grant is maybe 13-15, more likely 16-20

meant safe bet! I agree its overpay but cronin will still try

 

[Mediocre Man]

I have no idea why you term this a "sage bet", its a huge overpay and everyone knows it, best pick Detroit gets for Grant is maybe 13-15, more likely 16-20

Nope

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

When he was with the Pistons his defense was really his biggest strength. For a guy his height he plays great on the permeter and he also plays well in the post... much better against 4s than 5s. He's a seriously good weakside shotblocker, which I've always wanted to see with Nurk.

Yeh, I noticed almost all his stats better when he played at PF.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

We're gonna trade 7 for Grant. People are going to be mad.

We can storm the Moda Center and chant "hang Joe Cronin" while changing the name back to the Rose Garden. Take it back to how things were... sound familiar?

That was a joke by the way. In case you're reading and in law enforcement.

 

[RonBrewer]

7th Overall NBA Draft Picks
Year Player Drafted From Drafted By
2013 Ben McLemore Kansas Sacramento
2012 Harrison Barnes North Carolina Golden State
2011 Bismack Biyombo Spain Sacramento
2010 Greg Monroe Georgetown Detroit
2009 Stephen Curry Davidson Golden State
2008 Eric Gordon Indiana L.A. Clippers
2007 Corey Brewer Florida Minnesota
2006 Randy Foye Villanova Portland
2005 Charlie Villanueva Conn So. Toronto
2004 Luol Deng Duke Fr. Chicago
2003 Kirk Hinrich Kansas Sr. Chicago
2002 Maybyner "Nene" Hilario Brazil 1982 New York
2001 Eddie Griffin Seton Hall Fr. New Jersey
2000 Chris Mihm Texas Jr. Chicago
1999 Richard Hamilton Connecticutt Jr. Washington
1998 Jason Williams Florida Sacramento
1997 Tim Thomas Villanova New Jersey
1996 Lorenzen Wright Memphis LA Clippers
1995 Damon Stoudamire Arizona Toronto
1994 Lamond Murray California LA Clippers
1993 Bobby Hurley Duke Sacramento
1992 Walt Williams Maryland Sacramento
1991 Luc Longley New Mexico Minnesota
1990 Lionel Simmons La Salle Sacramento
1989 George McCloud Florida State Indiana
1988 Tim Perry Temple Phoenix
1987 Kevin Johnson California Cleveland
1986 Roy Tarpley Michigan Dallas
1985 Chris Mullin St. John's Golden State
1984 Alvin Robertson Arkansas San Antonio
1983 Thurl Bailey North Carolina State Utah
1982 Quintin Dailey San Francisco Chicago
1981 Steve Johnson Oregon State Kansas City
1980 Mike Gminski Duke New Jers

 

[RonBrewer]

2019 Coby White, North Carolina – Chicago Bulls
2018 Wendell Carter Jr., Duke – Chicago Bulls
2017 Lauri Markkanen, Arizona – Minnesota Timberwolves
2016 Jamal Murray, Kentucky – Denver Nuggets
2015 Emmanuel Mudiay, Guangdong Tigers – Denver Nuggets
2014 Julius Randle, Kentucky – Los Angeles Lakers

 

[BoomChakaLaka]

I'm with you but I don't think Grant is worth #7 and I feel like we could add both Grant and someone like Wood. Do you think it's unrealistic for the Rockets to take #7 for Wood and #17? Then do you think it would be unrealistic for the Rockets to take #17, the Bucks 2025 first and Bledsoe for Grant?

I think both deals would be taken by those teams. Wood hasn't been working out too well for Houston both from a success point of view and from what I've read there are some personality clash issues as well. I definitely think that Detroit getting a mid first rounder and a future first rounder along with an expiring contract would be enough for Grant.

For us I don't think we've ever put two forwards around Dame, CJ and Nurk than Grant and Wood... I also don't think you could get two guys that are a better fit. Assuming that Ant is going to be a better fit next to Dame than CJ or at least as good, this should give Dame the best team he's had since he's been at an all nba level. Dame, Ant, Grant, Wood, Nurk, Hart, Nas, Justise, pick 36, Trendon, Keon, Greg, Didi and pick 55 is a pretty exciting roster.

I’m not 100% sold on Woods but overall this would be a good set of trades!