Meeting between Dame and Cronin today

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I still don’t think the Blazers drafted Scoot so he could backup Dame. Scoot is already years ahead of his age in the NBA and is NBA ready. I think those that think a three guard lineup will work long term of Dame, Scoot and Sharp is wishful thinking and easier said than done.
I think the Blazers took the best player available at #3.
 
I'm relieved but a bit dubious. If Dame asked out I would expect Joe to say this and just pick up the phone and let any GM that he talks to know that if a leak happens Dame won't be going there... but that's paranoia. There is a possibility that Joe and Dame again agreed that Dame would stay if Joe got some major shit done and if he can't that Joe would get Dame to one of a list of preferred destinations.

I think most likely the next thing we'll hear is news about a trade not involving Dame and that Dame will start the season with us and hopefully we'll be good enough to keep him. I fucking hate the two timelines thing but I hate the idea of losing Dame more.
 


What in the blue fuck is this?

THIS IS TERRIBLE!

Notice how the tweet says Blazer and not Portland...

Lillard posts video with Miami song...

Blazers are moving to Miami, if LA and NY can have two teams so can Miami.

:Sly: :Sly: :Sly: :Sly:

Lillard to become Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Trail Blazers greatest players!
 
I don't think it could be done THAT fast.... no?

It could take a while to solicit offers... unless they already have been, but I think that would have leaked.

Then that'd be a huge lie when they said that there was no trading dame before the draft. That'd be quick af.

He's not getting traded this week.
 
Has anyone thought maybe Cronin just called Dame’s bluff. I mean what real reason does Dame have to leave? He has one reason(a ring) to leave, and a million to stay. He’s built a kingdom here and could probably be King of Oregon if he wanted. I’m not saying it’s smart because two timelines is extremely dumb but I will admit the thought of him leaving made me a bit sad. I think best case he’s our Jason Kidd towards the end in Dallas. Worst case this implodes and he’s dealt at the deadline.
Dame is a realistic dude, he doesn't want to leave or he would have been gone way before now.
 
Has dame or dames team come out and said anything yet?

If not, the rest of the talking heads can fuck all the way off and shut the fuck up.

Please and thank you.
 
This really is the perfect statement.

Blazer fans are reading it in the way they want.

Other fans are also reading it the way they want.

If there's one skill Cronin has, it's saying a bunch of words while saying nothing at all.
 
I'm relieved but a bit dubious. If Dame asked out I would expect Joe to say this and just pick up the phone and let any GM that he talks to know that if a leak happens Dame won't be going there... but that's paranoia. There is a possibility that Joe and Dame again agreed that Dame would stay if Joe got some major shit done and if he can't that Joe would get Dame to one of a list of preferred destinations.

I think most likely the next thing we'll hear is news about a trade not involving Dame and that Dame will start the season with us and hopefully we'll be good enough to keep him. I fucking hate the two timelines thing but I hate the idea of losing Dame more.

Based on the quote, it means Dame didn't straight ask out. Maybe not at all. It could mean they agreed to see how free agency and the trade market plays out.

Sounds like Cronin shared his vision, got some feedback and Lillard, and the plan is to build around still. If that is the case expect some trades and signings this weekend. Cronin obvious thinks the three rooks aren't ordinary rooks and can contribute now and be part of the rebuild.
 
This really is the perfect statement.

Blazer fans are reading it in the way they want.

Other fans are also reading it the way they want.

If there's one skill Cronin has, it's saying a bunch of words while saying nothing at all.

True.
 
Has dame or dames team come out and said anything yet?

If not, the rest of the talking heads can fuck all the way off and shut the fuck up.

Please and thank you.

I'm waiting for him to come out and say that if Cronin doesn't do anything during free agency that could lead to another other conversation.
 
Could be a last chance kind of thing, where Cronin tried kicking the can down the road and Dame said not this time. We have until end of FA to get this sorted.

Or not. I just want this to be over.
It will never be over. Click bait media will continue to beat the drum. Other teams' mouthpieces will continue to stir the pot. Screamin' A will continue to bloviate. Fans will continue to speculate and project their wishes and/or paranoia. It will never be over. That's the sports entertainment world we live in.
 
This how some of the fans on this page be like



You know, guys like Abbott float stuff like this, Shams and the Warriors guy float stuff like the Toradol nonsense, we remember it, but the vast majority of fans don't. The pundits are quickly on to the next story. Stephen A. Smith probably averages several wrong predictions or reports per day. But they got their views and traffic and when they're wrong, it just gets washed away with their next report and the one after that.
 
It will never be over. Click bait media will continue to beat the drum. Other teams' mouthpieces will continue to stir the pot. Screamin' A will continue to bloviate. Fans will continue to speculate and project their wishes and/or paranoia. It will never be over. That's the sports entertainment world we live in.
The only way it ends is if Joe puts the best team around Dame that Dame has had... I don't know how he does that. It will most likely cost us our first rounders in 2026, 28, and 30 along with pick swaps.

We're about to see if Joe can ever pull off what he says he's going to and if he can't Dame will be traded before the season starts. I bet Dame goes radio silent for a little while at least I hope he does, unless of course it's to say that he's staying here no matter what... that's the only thing I would want to hear from him right now.
 
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