MRI REVEALS NASSIR LITTLE WITH LEFT SHOULDER LABRAL TEAR

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RR7 said:
I see it. I just only see it briefly before another injury pops up.
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yeah, too many missed games point to a glass man

but looking at this season, a SF who has a 12% rebound rate, a 30% FTRate, and a TS% of .575, all while hinting at possibly climbing to the 36-37% range as a three point shooter as well as being a solid physical defender with junkyard dog energy...that's potential
 
Voodoo said:
When is he due to return at this point?
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The press release said it won't change his expected availability for his return.

I wonder if this injury was caused by his style of play.
 
julius said:
The press release said it won't change his expected availability for his return.

I wonder if this injury was caused by his style of play.
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What exactly is his style of play?
A lot of contact and effort for those usually meaningless 6pts and 5 rebs.
Sorry.....Not a Nas Little fan at all.....
 
Mehh this dude doesn’t have a long future. Always something with him
 
Wade Garrett said:
What exactly is his style of play?
A lot of contact and effort for those usually meaningless 6pts and 5 rebs.
Sorry.....Not a Nas Little fan at all.....
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Well, since his averages where higher than that, I can tell you're not a fan of stats either
 
I really like Nas but don't think he is someone you can count on at this time for regular minutes, if can ever stay healthy its a bonus, but look to get others to play SF
 
He has plenty of time to get ready for training camp. While it's concerning it doesn't make me want to give up on him.
 
tlongII said:
He has plenty of time to get ready for training camp. While it's concerning it doesn't make me want to give up on him.
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Same. I'm fine with them keeping him (people gave up on Simons too), but I'm also fine if they upgrade at his position (and I hope they do)
 
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I'm a fan of NAS even if he is so injury prone. When healthy he has had very positive impacts on the court. If the team can keep him on a cheap contract as he has this year then I'm fine with him being a wild card contributor.

The problem is if the team allocates a big portion of the cap, or a starting role, or even a key permanent bench role to him. Just move on in any of those cases. He is eligible for an extension this summer or will be a free agent next year summer. Best to hold off on any of that for now, not expect anything from him, and if he gives us something that will be a nice bonus.
 
THE HCP said:
For what?
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I’m sure there is some team that thinks they can keep him healthy.

I would trade him for anyone that offers a backup or starting quality SF/PF (even if we have to add more to the package).

I’d probably even trade him for a bag of chips or else our team will be constantly playing “well, we aren’t healthy, just wait until we’re healthy” which is a false sense of accomplishment/security/whatever.
 
I look at Nasir as I look at Collins now: worth having on the roster on a rookie deal, but not worth paying what he might get elsewhere.

I'm all in favor of getting more talent on this roster, but depending on how much Little wants, the ROI just may not be there. This is the case with EVERYONE, of course (see: CJ, who is a very good player but paid to be a bit more than that) but given Little (a) hasn't been amazing when he's healthy, and (b) has barely been healthy, I just see more downside than upside at most contract levels.
 
not sure if you guys caught this nugget from Woj:

Cronin takes over at a crucial time for the Blazers, an offseason when the organization has a top-10 pick, a $21 million trade exception and the ability to extend three of its top players, All-Star Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons and Nassir Little.

I initially saw no scenario where Little would get an extension THIS summer. Interesting.
 
illmatic99 said:
not sure if you guys caught this nugget from Woj:

Cronin takes over at a crucial time for the Blazers, an offseason when the organization has a top-10 pick, a $21 million trade exception and the ability to extend three of its top players, All-Star Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons and Nassir Little.

I initially saw no scenario where Little would get an extension THIS summer. Interesting.
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Could be a chance for us to get him at a discount?
 
illmatic99 said:
not sure if you guys caught this nugget from Woj:

Cronin takes over at a crucial time for the Blazers, an offseason when the organization has a top-10 pick, a $21 million trade exception and the ability to extend three of its top players, All-Star Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons and Nassir Little.

I initially saw no scenario where Little would get an extension THIS summer. Interesting.
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Can the team offer him an extension at a lower amount? Lock him in for a salary that gives him security but benefits our cap moving forward?
If possible Nas might take it because of injury concerns. The Blazers might want it in case he blows up this year and demands a higher salary like
Ant is going to get.
 
illmatic99 said:
not sure if you guys caught this nugget from Woj:

Cronin takes over at a crucial time for the Blazers, an offseason when the organization has a top-10 pick, a $21 million trade exception and the ability to extend three of its top players, All-Star Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons and Nassir Little.

I initially saw no scenario where Little would get an extension THIS summer. Interesting.
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How sad is the state of the team where Nas is considered one of our “top players”.
 
THE HCP said:
How sad is the state of the team where Nas is considered one of our “top players”.
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I would put him 5th with the potential to move to 7th depending on the draft and the TPE.
 
Ed O said:
I look at Nasir as I look at Collins now: worth having on the roster on a rookie deal, but not worth paying what he might get elsewhere.

I'm all in favor of getting more talent on this roster, but depending on how much Little wants, the ROI just may not be there. This is the case with EVERYONE, of course (see: CJ, who is a very good player but paid to be a bit more than that) but given Little (a) hasn't been amazing when he's healthy, and (b) has barely been healthy, I just see more downside than upside at most contract levels.
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He is a negative ROI presently. Doesn’t mean Jack shit if you’re Michael Jordan and can only play in 10 games per season.
 
Happy Nas got it taken care of now. The future is bright for him. Yes he's had injury problems, but hopefully he can put that in the rear mirror. You never know with injuries. Look at Ja Morant and his "trick knee". Already gone out multiple times. As great as he's looked, there's no guaranty it won't be a recurring situation.
 
Predator said:
The only discount worth it would be giving him a minimum contract because the best ability… is availability… which he doesn’t have.
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We had a similar discussion last year regarding Ant. Some would not give him 7 million per because he had not proved anything. Not that he would have taken it, but that sure would have been nice.
 
THE HCP said:
How sad is the state of the team where Nas is considered one of our “top players”.
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Does anybody here think Little is one of Portland's 'top' players? I sure don't despite some throw-away hyperbole by Woj. Dame-Nurk-Simons-Hart-Winslow-Watford are all better, and certainly more dependable and consistent. Little, at times, has flashed good potential, but those time always seem to lead to another stretch of missed games
 
THE HCP said:
How sad is the state of the team where Nas is considered one of our “top players”.
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Do you mean the only other player besides LeBron James to be named MVP of both the McDonald's All-American game and the Jordan Classic? Why shouldn't he be? I had higher hopes for him than Anfernee Simons going into last season. He's a terrific prospect who has been very productive and proved to be a game-changer when out on the floor.
 
illmatic99 said:
not sure if you guys caught this nugget from Woj:

Cronin takes over at a crucial time for the Blazers, an offseason when the organization has a top-10 pick, a $21 million trade exception and the ability to extend three of its top players, All-Star Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons and Nassir Little.

I initially saw no scenario where Little would get an extension THIS summer. Interesting.
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Where is nurk?
 
AmirIcon said:
Do you mean the only other player besides LeBron James to be named MVP of both the McDonald's All-American game and the Jordan Classic? Why shouldn't he be? I had higher hopes for him than Anfernee Simons going into last season. He's a terrific prospect who has been very productive and proved to be a game-changer when out on the floor.
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You lost me at “when out on the floor”
 
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