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I still think there might be some kind of crazy trade with NY to get to #8, but it will depend on who is available at 8. Chance of us making a trade for impact player or getting to 8 or higher seems slim.
 
I still have hopes for Butler; I think they want to trade only with western teams. However if Minnesota offers their #7 (and I think they should), then no chance for us.

#7 is way too low for Butler. They'd have to add Wiggins or LaVine for this to make even slightest chance for Chicago. Chicago were crazy about Dunn last season but not sure if they still have huge interest in him after his disappointing first season.

Either Wiggins + #7 pick or LaVine + Dunn + #7.
 
Why hasn't Neil offered CJ and 3 1st's for Kristaps yet?! No team can beat that offer... Can you imagine a front court of 7'3" Porzingis next to the Bosnian Beast for next 10 years!
 
#7 is way too low for Butler. They'd have to add Wiggins or LaVine for this to make even slightest chance for Chicago. Chicago were crazy about Dunn last season but not sure if they still have huge interest in him after his disappointing first season.

Either Wiggins + #7 pick or LaVine + Dunn + #7.

Dunn screams bust. He seems to be Jonny Flynn 2.0
 
Why hasn't Neil offered CJ and 3 1st's for Kristaps yet?! No team can beat that offer... Can you imagine a front court of 7'3" Porzingis next to the Bosnian Beast for next 10 years!

Not sure it should take all 3 firsts. CJ is the much better scorer and much more efficient shooter while KP is obviously the better rebounder (better be) and defensive player. CJ is an elite level shot creator/maker. His offensive game is amazing. Just not sure he pairs that well with Dame. Would have to seriously consider swapping players. With CJ's Poison Pill status, that might have to wait until after July 1st.
 
The draft starts 7 PM ET, so it's 1 AM here but is this actually when they start picking players or just coverage? Trying to leverage if I am better off waking up at 1.30 am or 2.00 am, or just staying up and watching from the beginning.

For many months I kept reading this forum and this post made me register - same place, same dilemma ;)
Although I never watched draft, this one seems to be interesting as Blazers need to figure out the direction for next couple of years with this roster and cap situation.

Keep believing...
 
So trading for a player with the highest upside in NBA is stupid but paying 50 mil per year for two 6'3" guards with no defense is smart?

IMO, it wasn't trading CJ but more the adding 3 first round picks + CJ that they questioned.
 
Not sure it should take all 3 firsts. CJ is the much better scorer and much more efficient shooter while KP is obviously the better rebounder (better be) and defensive player. CJ is an elite level shot creator/maker. His offensive game is amazing. Just not sure he pairs that well with Dame. Would have to seriously consider swapping players. With CJ's Poison Pill status, that might have to wait until after July 1st.
My point is when a player like Kristaps, who has no business being available in trade becomes available, you do whatever it takes to get him... I threw out a package that I don't think other teams can beat... and still keeping Nurkic and Lillard
 
My point is when a player like Kristaps, who has no business being available in trade becomes available, you do whatever it takes to get him... I threw out a package that I don't think other teams can beat... and still keeping Nurkic and Lillard

CJ doesn't have any business being available in a trade, either.
 
IMO, it wasn't trading CJ but more the adding 3 first round picks + CJ that they questioned.
So you would kill a trade to get Kristaps over picks 15, 20, and 26? Who cares about mid to late first rd picks if you can get The Unicorn!
 
Just because other teams can't beat the offered package doesn't mean it's a smart move.
 
So you would kill a trade to get Kristaps over picks 15, 20, and 26? Who cares about mid to late first rd picks if you can get The Unicorn!

I didn't say anything about killing any trade. Just surmised at what they responder was referring to.
 
We should not offer CJ and three picks for Porzingis. If we include CJ, it should be a straight swap only, then with no. 15 we try to replace him with Mitchell or Kennard (I don't want Kennard).

Players I don't want to come out with from this draft are Kennard, John Collins and probably TJ Leaf (torn on this one though).
 
So you would kill a trade to get Kristaps over picks 15, 20, and 26? Who cares about mid to late first rd picks if you can get The Unicorn!

Yes, I'd not want to lose three picks and a borderline All-Star caliber player to get Porzingis.
 
I'm ready to just let it happen instead of trying to say what will or won't or should or shouldn't.
 
I think fans tend to over think the value of players in trades. when was the last time a proven legit star was traded for an equally good player? or a high lotto pick?
 
For many months I kept reading this forum and this post made me register - same place, same dilemma ;)
Although I never watched draft, this one seems to be interesting as Blazers need to figure out the direction for next couple of years with this roster and cap situation.

Keep believing...
Welcome! Friend of @Sarni ? It still amazes me that we have quite a few fans from all over the world. Pretty cool....
 
Question for the masses:
OG shot 45% from 3 last year, 31% this year. He only shot 56% from the line last year. What do you make of that, and what do you make of him?

Considered by some as the best defensive player in the draft. Can guard multiple positions. Of course, he has an injury history.
The Blazers seem very interested. (damn, forgot the link, but it was a story on what the blazers said to OG and Allen).
 
So you would kill a trade to get Kristaps over picks 15, 20, and 26? Who cares about mid to late first rd picks if you can get The Unicorn!

If the picks were so insignificant, why would the knicks want them?

And porzingis' true value is magnified because he plays in New York. He's a good talent. He's not elite. CJ is a better offensive player.
 
@Wizard Mentor ... OG would be a Top-10 pick if not for his injury. He can guard multiple positions, shoots it okay from '3' and is a beast going to the rim. Reminds me a bit of Jaylen Brown from last year but with much more tenacious 'D'.

He indicated he would be back by November.
 
@Wizard Mentor ... OG would be a Top-10 pick if not for his injury. He can guard multiple positions, shoots it okay from '3' and is a beast going to the rim. Reminds me a bit of Jaylen Brown from last year but with much more tenacious 'D'.

He indicated he would be back by November.
So, high variance.... which many on this board claim to like, yet bitch about Meyers Leonard.

Anyway, the Blazers seem keen on the guy, and he's one of the guys I'd be interested in.
 

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