Notice Lottery Standings

[MickZagger]

We’re currently at a 3 way tie for 9th. With the Bulls, Lakers, Pacers and Magic sure to pass us up in the standings.

We can realistically land the 5th pick.

 

[BBert]

We’re currently at a 3 way tie for 9th. With the Bulls, Lakers, Pacers and Magic sure to pass us up in the standings.

We can realistically land the 5th pick.

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Normally I'd root for the playoffs but we need assets super bad and the lottery is the only way we are going to get them.

 

[BassPlaya]

The idea that this is a thing, is. well.....odd.

 

[MickZagger]

The idea that this is a thing, is. well.....odd.

You think inside a small box.

When it’s obvious we won’t do shit in the playoffs if by some odd chance we even make it to that point. Best to start looking toward collecting assets. By maximizing assets to retain, ya know, talent that can actually be contenders, it will further enhance the future of this team.

But if you take joy in scraping just to get into the playoffs, where we will lose right off the bat, and not have as high of a pick and assets to give Lillard a team worth a damn than continue to play your banjo and live in an alternate reality.

As a diehard fan for a long time I realize that being in the middle of being good and sucking is the definition of purgatory in the NBA.

 

[HailBlazers]

The idea that this is a thing, is. well.....odd.

You can thank Neil Olshey...

 

[Tince]

You can thank Neil Olshey...

Careful bringing him up. I've got my hand slapped a few times for it.

 

[e_blazer]

You think inside a small box.

When it’s obvious we won’t do shit in the playoffs if by some odd chance we even make it to that point. Best to start looking toward collecting assets. By maximizing assets to retain, ya know, talent that can actually be contenders, it will further enhance the future of this team.

But if you take joy in scraping just to get into the playoffs, where we will lose right off the bat, and not have as high of a pick and assets to give Lillard a team worth a damn than continue to play your banjo and live in an alternate reality.

As a diehard fan for a long time I realize that being in the middle of being good and sucking is the definition of purgatory in the NBA.

Sam Amick was on a podcast with Bill Oram of the Oregonian and said that the Blazers could realistically have five first round picks to use in trades come July first. Those are the assets the Blazers need in order to have a shot at a trade for a star player who fits Dame’s window.

Sam Amick of The Athletic on the Trail Blazers’ present and future: Sports by Northwest podcast

 

[riverman]

Not sure if anyone's posted this but the Knicks are in 6th in the east after 4 straight wins since signing Hart....go Knicks! We really want the first round pick!

 

[ehizzy3]

Are we ready to take a player who was involved (apparently not criminally) in a murder?

 

[Natebishop3]

Are we ready to take a player who was involved (apparently not criminally) in a murder?

We're getting Ray Lewis!?!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

1. Powerball
2. Mega Millions
3. Oregon Megabucks

 

[ehizzy3]

We're getting Ray Lewis!?!

haha not exactly, although Nate Oats (the coach of Alabama) did say he reached out to Ray Lewis to give advice on playing through adversity lol.

Brandon miller looks legit but has clear red flags lol

 

[KingSpeed]

We’re currently at a 3 way tie for 9th. With the Bulls, Lakers, Pacers and Magic sure to pass us up in the standings.

We can realistically land the 5th pick.

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I’m on board but Dame isn’t.

 

[BBert]

You think inside a small box.

Mrs. The HCP does help clear my mind.

 

[Propagandist]

We are apparently not tanking. I just talked to someone who knows people. Dame and Jerami have routines that they go through every game: taping, stretching, shooting, etc. Well, the plane was apparently supposed to leave at 10am for Sacramento but left around 1pm, which did not leave enough time for said routine, therefore they rested.

 

[THE HCP]

Mrs. The HCP does help me clear my mind.

Looking at her right now as I read this....if she only knew.

 

[Propagandist]

Looking at her right now as I read this....if she only knew.

That made my wife say, "What are you laughing at?"

...where to begin.

 

[BBert]

That made my wife say, "What are you laughing at?"

...where to begin.

20 years ago....

 

[BBert]

That made my wife say, "What are you laughing at?"

...where to begin.

I believe BoBoBrewski started that whole thing?

 

[wizenheimer]

Careful bringing him up. I've got my hand slapped a few times for it.

you should stop using your hand to bring Olshey up

 

[KSF-ERIC]

Well this loss pulls us into a three-way tie with Pacers and Wizards for 6th best odds. Only 3 games separate us from Orlando for 5th best odds. Sit Dame for the rest of the year. Sucks that we have to tank two years in a row but it is what is best.

 

[MickZagger]

Well this loss pulls us into a three-way tie with Pacers and Wizards for 6th best odds. Only 3 games separate us from Orlando for 5th best odds. Sit Dame for the rest of the year. Sucks that we have to tank two years in a row but it is what is best.

We have a tough schedule to finish out too. I’d assume the toughest.

BTW, don’t you have a podcast to do after the game?

 

[KSF-ERIC]

We have a tough schedule to finish out too. I’d assume the toughest.

BTW, don’t you have a podcast to do after the game?

Yeah. We can't start recording until after my husband is done watching the Oscars.

 

[MickZagger]

Yeah. We can't start recording until after my husband is done watching the Oscars.

Screw the Oscars, dude. You and Chris have a podcast to be gettin after

 

[BigGameDamian]

Sam Amick was on a podcast with Bill Oram of the Oregonian and said that the Blazers could realistically have five first round picks to use in trades come July first. Those are the assets the Blazers need in order to have a shot at a trade for a star player who fits Dame’s window.

Sam Amick of The Athletic on the Trail Blazers’ present and future: Sports by Northwest podcast

Of course, I like the idea of stock piling draft picks in hopes of landing a big time proven player though a trade. I just don’t have much faith that the Blazers front office can pull it off.

 

[Shaboid]

Took me 6 times to get the second pick and 12 times to get the top pick on tankathon.com.