Natebishop3
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Had to go through 30 minutes of this crap to find this dude bashing on LeBatard.
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Had to go through 30 minutes of this crap to find this dude bashing on LeBatard.
I agree with you, but my point is that the perception in the media is Miami feels like they don't have to increase their offer because no one else is in the running. Which is why I was saying at some point Joe might need to say if their offer does not get better we are good with keeping Dame. At that point, Miami will either increase their offer or Dame will have to make it known he is open to being traded to other teams.
"But, there may yet be minor details for both parties that still need to be worked out to get the extension done, but patience is advisable given the stakes for all involved. Brown’s agent also has a history of finalizing deals for the players he represents close to the deadline. While there is no immediate cause for concern for fans of the team, the Celtics are also actively inquiring about Damian Lillard’s availability, which might also be playing a role in the holdup."I think it's extremely sketchy that Boston hasn't agreed to a deal with Brown.
That'll be clear to Dame if he's still a Blazer when the season starts. I wonder if that was what he thought the worst-case scenario was.By Joe not accepting Miami's offer or not even engaging with them and by saying "if it take months it take months," it is implied he is ok with keeping Dame.
And by saying he is open to:
- one win-now player
- promising young players and picks
- or only picks
That is him telling Dame, "Give me more options if you wanna be traded."
"But, there may yet be minor details for both parties that still need to be worked out to get the extension done, but patience is advisable given the stakes for all involved. Brown’s agent also has a history of finalizing deals for the players he represents close to the deadline. While there is no immediate cause for concern for fans of the team, the Celtics are also actively inquiring about Damian Lillard’s availability, which might also be playing a role in the holdup."
https://sports.yahoo.com/why-hasn-t-jaylen-brown-161308292.html
I don't think Boston wants to pay Brown even close to 35% of their cap, and they're holding out hope that they can trade him for Dame.
Dame's making that same huge supermax salary in year 3&4 so thats not really a difference. However with Brown, Boston would have to give him a year 5 and 6 too - although with him being younger you'd think that might not be as concerning.
We can afford it since we have two guys rookie deals the next 3-4 years.Dame is worth it.
Brown is not.
Sure but he wouldn’t get 35% with us. He can only get that with Boston.We can afford it since we have two guys rookie deals the next 3-4 years.
Scoot
Sharpe
Brown
Grant
Nurkic
6th man: Simons
Thats intriguing to watch next year.
Sure but he wouldn’t get 35% with us. He can only get that with Boston.
He will sign with Boston, the only team that can offer him the most money and years.
But he can "request" a trade the next opportunity he can.
I am not saying he will or will not.
I am saying the NBA needs to address this situation.
He should only be allowed to make the supermax while playing for the only team that can offer it to him.
If he is traded (because the player asked for it), his contact must be adjusted. (lowered) accordingly.
If he is traded (but the player did not ask for it) his contract remains intact.
The idea was Brown would go to a 3rd team, not to PDX. Brown is not going to want to resign in PDX if he is traded for Dame. Plus he doesn't make any sense for the rebuilding Blazers. Dame and Brown are very close - the idea was Brown would possibly come here to play with Dame.We can afford it since we have two guys rookie deals the next 3-4 years.
Scoot
Sharpe
Brown
Grant
Nurkic
6th man: Simons
Thats intriguing to watch next year.
The idea was Brown would go to a 3rd team, not to PDX. Brown is not going to want to resign in PDX if he is traded for Dame. Plus he doesn't make any sense for the rebuilding Blazers. Dame and Brown are very close - the idea was Brown would possibly come here to play with Dame.
I'm with you. I'd rather send him to Houston.... or OKC....
But if he did come out and say he wanted to play with Scoot..... would you keep him?
Is it financially possible to keep Brown? Seems like a no-brainer if it's possible.I'm with you. I'd rather send him to Houston.... or OKC....
But if he did come out and say he wanted to play with Scoot..... would you keep him?
Is it financially possible to keep Brown? Seems like a no-brainer if it's possible.
Brown is 26. Scoot is more like a 23-year old.I don't think that's realistic. Even if Brown said something now about wanting to be here; the Blazers couldn't extend him and I wouldn't want to risk him walking. It would also depend what the haul was available from the 3rd team - Houston/OKC/etc.
In theory there might be an argument to keep Brown. But then we'd kind of be back to the two timeline's thing. Brown would also have the same issue as Dame here where we probably aren't bad enough to get ideal draft picks nor good enough to contend. Also Brown's game is much more based on athleticism and may decline sharply in his 30's - so he doesn't have the extra years over Dame that their age's would suggest.
So yeah if 10 different events all exactly happened at the same time and without better options to where Brown for Dame close to straight up made sense maybe I guess by default yes I'd consider it. I just don't think there is even a remote longshot chance those events will all happen congruently, or that Brown in PDX will be the best option available.
The idea was Brown would go to a 3rd team, not to PDX. Brown is not going to want to resign in PDX if he is traded for Dame. Plus he doesn't make any sense for the rebuilding Blazers. Dame and Brown are very close - the idea was Brown would possibly come here to play with Dame.
I actually wouldn't be surprised at all if this is what lead to Dame's trade request and him going scorched earth. Perhaps Brown and Boston had decided they would do a trade sending him to PDX for 3 and Ant. But Cronin declined. I could see Dame being beyond furious with that - especially with all the rhetoric the last 6-18 months from Cronin and the Blazers.
I'd have made the trade if that was on the table and brought Brown here to win now. But theres some legit downside, Brown will be extremely highly paid, and Scoot looks like a stud. So there is a reasonable opinion either way on that deal.
What? Portland told Miami to make their best offer? Why, that's unprecedented!!
WTF? That's a tweet? Like, this guy's inside source told him Portland asked Miami to make their best offer?
That's why dude makes the big bucks, I guess![]()
Then it's a no-brainer.Sure. You're swapping out Dame's contract for Brown.
The only way we get Brown this season is if he's a rental. Do we want a rental for Dame? As soon as he signs that supermax (if the Celtics give it to him) he can't be traded for a calendar year and if he is traded everyone in the league can offer him the same contract this offseason.Then it's a no-brainer.
The Blazers would be a playoff team this coming season.
Brown is exactly the type of player the Blazers need. He can make a key defensive play and convert it to points by himself. He can hit game-winning shots if needed.
That's the caveat. I'm just considering if Brown would be a good fit. The financials are obviously important too.The only way we get Brown this season is if he's a rental. Do we want a rental for Dame? As soon as he signs that supermax (if the Celtics give it to him) he can't be traded for a calendar year and if he is traded everyone in the league can offer him the same contract this offseason.