Lillard makes for an intriguing trade asset--discuss

[Chris Craig]

Lillard and Leonard to Detroit for Drummond and Jackson

Yeah Leonard will become an all star in detroit

 

[Pinwheel1]

Of course they are listening. The guy only has to work a few weeks a year and this is one of them.

He would be an idiot not to listen and find out what is available from other teams. (players/picks) And if he likes it, he can always counter with someone else. Or remember it for later.
Dialogue with other GM's can't hurt.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

BREAKING FOOTAGE OF NEIL OLSHEY AND PAUL ALLEN ON THE PHONE LISTENING TO OFFERS FOR DAMIAN LILLARD:

 

[Minstrel]

Man, are you guys going to be shocked when Lillard is traded to the Lakers for Steve Blake and a top-14 protected first-round pick. Olshey said he's looking to cut salary. Also, Blake fits the culture and is a Portland institution.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Man, are you guys going to be shocked when Lillard is traded to the Lakers for Steve Blake and a top-14 protected first-round pick. Olshey said he's looking to cut salary. Also, Blake fits the culture and is a Portland institution.

I'll be happy. Blake's hot wife will be back in PDX!

 

[BonesJones]

Wow what an organization fuck this shit if this happens

I can't believe Tunchi was right

Welcome back asshat.

 

[BBert]

Of course they are listening. The guy only has to work a few weeks a year and this is one of them.

He would be an idiot not to listen and find out what is available from other teams. (players/picks) And if he likes it, he can always counter with someone else. Or remember it for later.
Dialogue with other GM's can't hurt.

It not only doesn't hurt to talk and listen, it's a vital part of the job.

I'd offer that every such conversation helps estimate the market for every other player in the league.

Also, I'd again offer that it sometimes happens that a conversation about one player leads to conversations and even deals for other players.

It's trade season. Work those phones Neil!

 

[Natebishop3]

Dame wants out because of our shitty ungrateful fans.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Sounds a lot like someone trying to cover his ass after putting a BS rumor out there.

 

[BBert]

Sounds a lot like someone trying to cover his ass after putting a BS rumor out there.

"Teams asking" is a LOOOOOOOOONNNNGGGGGGG way from "Team listening".

Just sayin', Amico, you fuck.

 

[noknobs]

"Teams asking" is a LOOOOOOOOONNNNGGGGGGG way from "Team listening".

Just sayin', Amico, you fuck.

I love how instead of saying, "Correction:" he puts, "Update:"

 

[illmatic99]

Sounds a lot like someone trying to cover his ass after putting a BS rumor out there.

Essentially admits that it was clickbait

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Classic! I'll give him a little credit for making the correction.
Crapzano wouldn't of done that.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Essentially admits that it was clickbait

Do you think he kisses his mother with those whore lips?

 

[BlazerWookee]

I wonder if when Vlade recieves a call now, if he answers, "Hello, dumbest shithead in NBA speaking..."

That would be a pretty good Dell Demps impersonation...

 

[riverman]

I would have accepted it but Craigslist took down my post, I guess you can't sell people on Craigslist.

but selling dogs isn't a problem

 

[Mediocre Man]

1.50 on the dollar, simple.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Greek Freak or bust.

And?

 

[MickZagger]

I love Lillard as much as the next guy. But, honestly, he's arguably not even top 5 at his position. Why should he be untouchable? You should always be open to ideas to upgrade the team, even if a player is a fan favorite.

 

[HailBlazers]

I love Lillard as much as the next guy. But, honestly, he's arguably not even top 5 at his position. Why should he be untouchable? You should always be open to ideas to upgrade the team, even if a player is a fan favorite.

Bill Walton, Clyde Drexler, Brandon Roy, Damian Lillard, because untouchable is untouchable.

 

[MickZagger]

Bill Walton, Clyde Drexler, Brandon Roy, Damian Lillard, because untouchable is untouchable.

Aldridge...

We didn't get shit for return on Walton and Drexler.

 

[TBpup]

I'll be happy. Blake's hot wife will be back in PDX!

She's already back. Their kid plays in a local Clackamas little kids league.

As for Portland 'listening' to Lillard offers, that just means they aren't hanging up as other teams ask. Teams ask because Portland has so under performed....which they should do. It is then Neil's job to politely decline and instead ask for their 1st born for Meyers.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Bill Walton, Clyde Drexler, Brandon Roy, Damian Lillard, because untouchable is untouchable.

Two people that wanted out of Portland, and one who stole money before signing with a division rival.

Nice company

 

[Mediocre Man]

I love Lillard as much as the next guy. But, honestly, he's arguably not even top 5 at his position. Why should he be untouchable? You should always be open to ideas to upgrade the team, even if a player is a fan favorite.

I don't even think it's arguably.

 

[Cippy91]

The dame haters were holding on to
This bullshit rumor. Dude is the franchise and staying here, get used to it. Come up with your little trade scenarios, all that. Won't matter. He's staying

 

[Shaboid]

The dame haters were holding on to
This bullshit rumor. Dude is the franchise and staying here, get used to it. Come up with your little trade scenarios, all that. Won't matter. He's staying

We should trade Damian Lillard.

 

[H.C.]

I love Lillard as much as the next guy. But, honestly, he's arguably not even top 5 at his position. Why should he be untouchable? You should always be open to ideas to upgrade the team, even if a player is a fan favorite.

In your opinion who are the top 5 PG's this year?
Also in your opinion who are the top 5 PG's since 2012?

 

[jlprk]

In your opinion who are the top 5 PG's this year?
Also in your opinion who are the top 5 PG's since 2012?

Guys who play defense and don't take volume misses.

 

[H.C.]

Guys who play defense and don't take volume misses.

By that logic two of the best this year aren't in the top 5.

Drop names.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Some of you guys are crazy in love.

Look, i like Lillard a lot too.

But why are you getting mad like a 6 year old who got his ball stolen?

All this article says is we listened to calls on Lillard.

Amico updated it adding we are rebuffing those calls.

Whats wrong with that? There is NOTHING wrong with listening to what Lillards value is around the league. And seeing what people offer.