It's time to find a PG

[cheesehoff]

When Jrue is out, this teams offense becomes a cluster! There will never be any consistency as long as it's PG by committee. Deni tries to force too much (his TO numbers seem like they should be higher) and expects a bailout call all the time. He's really starting to be ball dominant, especially when he's pissed at the refs and tries to force them into giving him a call. Dame was at his worst in that situation and it's frustrating for the other guys on the court. Anyone who has played with that type of player knows it, too.
Love isn't really a PG, either. I do like his game, though. I think he could fill the role a few minutes a game, but he's not the floor general or distributor they need. Actually, Yang is as good as anybody at directing traffic and looking to get guys the ball in scoring position.
This team needs Jrue to be healthy and on the court to be their best. I'm starting to think they shouldn't trade him unless it's just too good of an offer. He may not be worth the money he's getting, but if this team is trying to win now, he needs to be on the court. I think he'll be good in the backcourt with Dame if he's still here next year.

 

[wizenheimer]

Portland has 3 PG's...4 if you count Wesley and defensively, he counts. It's just a weird confluence of bad luck that all are out, although it was known that one would be out all season

the problem is Portland is only 1.5M under the tax line so it's too early for a pro-rated vet minimum because it would put them over the line...after they waived Rupert (his salary would still count toward cap)

now, IIRC, the rule for a hardship exemption is having 4 players who have missed at least 3 straight games. Also IIRC, Dame wouldn't count toward that because he was injured when he was signed, not after

but...Scoot, Wesley, Thybulle, Jrue, Sharpe would seem to qualify Portland for a hardship exemption. Meaning they could actually sign 10-day contracts now under that exemption. I'm just skeptical they could find a good enough PG to make a difference

 

[riverman]

Cissoko is the guy they'll plug the gap with until Scoot and Jrue get back. He doesn't turn the ball over as much as Deni. He plays decent defense and rebounds as well. Cooke should just go back to the Remix..they're not signing another pt guard this early in the season.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Trading for Keon Ellis or Devin Carter would be the move

 

[kjironman1]

When Jrue is out, this teams offense becomes a cluster! There will never be any consistency as long as it's PG by committee. Deni tries to force too much (his TO numbers seem like they should be higher) and expects a bailout call all the time. He's really starting to be ball dominant, especially when he's pissed at the refs and tries to force them into giving him a call. Dame was at his worst in that situation and it's frustrating for the other guys on the court. Anyone who has played with that type of player knows it, too.
Love isn't really a PG, either. I do like his game, though. I think he could fill the role a few minutes a game, but he's not the floor general or distributor they need. Actually, Yang is as good as anybody at directing traffic and looking to get guys the ball in scoring position.
This team needs Jrue to be healthy and on the court to be their best. I'm starting to think they shouldn't trade him unless it's just too good of an offer. He may not be worth the money he's getting, but if this team is trying to win now, he needs to be on the court. I think he'll be good in the backcourt with Dame if he's still here next year.

Thus the reason for just settling for losses this year again. It's becoming the culture here.
The last place this team wants to be is a 30-35 win team that gets a late lotto pick again.

 

[crandc]

I'll look in my sock drawer for a point guard.

 

[HansenYang]

Trading for Keon Ellis or Devin Carter would be the move

Ellis (not really a PG) would be difficult to get... There would be a lot of interest in him.
Carter would be good -> Can we swap him for Rupert?

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I still say Tristen Newton is worth a look. The UConn-ection.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Another G-league player who intrigues me: Max Abmas.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

or not jump to conclusions and be patient and wait for our guys to get healthy

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Alvarado!

 

[blazerkor]

Trading for a point guard would be about as crazy of a a move as we could possibly see.

Jrue and Scoot are projected to be back at some point this season. By themselves they will have a minutes crunch at the 1.

This season isn't about wins and losses it's about experience. There are no must win games and there really aren't any musts as far as trades are concerned. It would be nice to have a healthy point guard but at this stage of our roster's development it doesn't hurt to have Deni and Shaedon getting experience setting up the offense.

 

[inconceivable]

Trading for a point guard would be about as crazy of a a move as we could possibly see.

Jrue and Scoot are projected to be back at some point this season. By themselves they will have a minutes crunch at the 1.

This season isn't about wins and losses it's about experience. There are no must win games and there really aren't any musts as far as trades are concerned. It would be nice to have a healthy point guard but at this stage of our roster's development it doesn't hurt to have Deni and Shaedon getting experience setting up the offense.

Yup.

We're not going to be disappointed not winning the championship this year. Losses don't bother me as much esp with all the injuries. I love seeing Deni Shaedon Clingan getting better than last year

 

[Rastapopoulos]

One more G-League name: Kyle Mangas

 

[Rastapopoulos]

or not jump to conclusions and be patient and wait for our guys to get healthy

But other teams are digging up gems like Colin Gillespie for the Suns, Ryan Rollins for Milwaukee, Daniss Jenkins for the Pistons, Nick Smith for the Lakers (at least against us), etc. etc. Why shouldn't we?

 

[BigGameDamian]

Would take back Derozan or Sabonis in a trade if it brought back Keon or Clifford?

 

[Rastapopoulos]

National champion... And backcourt mate of another of my faves, Tristen Newton - also a National Champion.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

DON'T EVEN SUGGEST IT

Clippers send Chris Paul packing in a stunning, late-night move

The Clippers announced the surprise move in the middle of the night while in Atlanta amid a road trip.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

My #1 second round target in last year’s draft (Ryan Nembhard) is looking exactly like how I thought he would — a Patty Mills-like steal.

I thought packaging multiple 2RPs to trade into that round for him was well worth it and he went un-freaking-drafted?!

I really hope the case was that he committed to Dallas and not Cronin choosing Caleb Love over him

 

[Everything Beagle]

I hear Chris Paul is available

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I hear Chris Paul is available

WHAT PART OF DON'T EVEN SUGGEST IT DON'T YOU GET??

 

[Rastapopoulos]

My #1 second round target in last year’s draft (Ryan Nembhard) is looking exactly like how I thought he would — a Patty Mills-like steal.

I thought packaging multiple 2RPs to trade into that round for him was well worth it and he went un-freaking-drafted?!

I really hope the case was that he committed to Dallas and not Cronin choosing Caleb Love over him

Isn't he playing behind Brandon Williams, whom we discarded?

 

[Everything Beagle]

WHAT PART OF DON'T EVEN SUGGEST IT DON'T YOU GET??

I like picking up cats and moving them to another room just to annoy them

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Isn't he playing behind Brandon Williams, whom we discarded?

He’s looking like a totally different player with consistent playing time than he did at the beginning of the season.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

How many Nemhards are there?

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I still say Tristen Newton is worth a look. The UConn-ection.

 

[blazerkor]

I think it's still time to get Deni and Shaedon reps running the offense and it's almost time for our two starting level PGs to come back from injury. Both Scoot and Jrue are reported to be progressing towards returning within a few weeks.

Why in the hell would we go get a PG now?!?

If we end up trading Jrue to a contender for youth and picks with none of the youth being point guards then I could see a move to get another PG.

 

[Chris Craig]

I think it's still time to get Deni and Shaedon reps running the offense and it's almost time for our two starting level PGs to come back from injury. Both Scoot and Jrue are reported to be progressing towards returning within a few weeks.

Why in the hell would we go get a PG now?!?

If we end up trading Jrue to a contender for youth and picks with none of the youth being point guards then I could see a move to get another PG.

My only argument would be this...

Not having enough players is wearing our guys out and causing more Injuries. We could easily use the exception to bring someone one end. Who I don't know. But, we don't have enough bodies to keep guys rested. Hopefully our two guards will be back as close to the start of January as possible. I don't more of our guys going down with Injuries because they have to overplay.

 

[PCmor7]

The idea of acquiring a guy to play like half a dozen games at a position that actually was overstocked until all the injuries hit in a season where making the playoffs probably hurts makes no sense to me.

If we win, great. But further salvaging the future so maybe we could get to 10th place by filling what will be in another month the 14th or 15th spot on the roster is counterproductive.

 

[Chris Craig]

The idea of acquiring a guy to play like half a dozen games at a position that actually was overstocked until all the injuries hit in a season where making the playoffs probably hurts makes no sense to me.

If we win, great. But further salvaging the future so maybe we could get to 10th place by filling what will be in another month the 14th or 15th spot on the roster is counterproductive.

To me it wouldn't be about winning, but about having enough players to prevent further Injuries.