Summer "BIG Swing" trade

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blazerkor said:
I don't know if I'd want to send out this year's FRP for him because I think the idea should be getting as many young players as possible right now, so we have the best chance of building a roster like OKC's. So for me something like Rob, our 2031 FRP with no protections and maybe even a future SRP would make more sense for both teams... assuming it's not part of some massive multi team deal.

As far as who Smith would bump, I think you could platoon him with Clingan at starting C if Ayton is gone. That gives you a lot of mobility and perimeter O at the 5 so we can really dictate the mismatch instead of the other team getting to if Clingan is the full time starter. I also think if you're playing Smith at a forward spot that Tou has shown he's very effective playing at SG next to either Scoot or Shaedon. For sure every game you'd want Jabari Smith Jr. to get starters minutes if he's on the roster and I think there are a number of routes to get him those minutes.
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I think age-wise, he is fine as he will only be 22 next season. But he is only 220 lbs. I guess that is big enough to guard the Wemby's and Chets of the league on the perimeter, but he seems a little small to me as a backup center. By comparison, Camara has the same standing reach and is 10 lbs heavier. But yes, a three-man forward rotation would easily work.

Like you mentioned, he would be a nice addition to the team, just not for #11.
 
Pinwheel1 said:
The only two options to start would be over Tou or Deni. So I guess the answer is.....no one.
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You just trying to make me look bad or do you disagree with my comment? Mixed messages with that like vote on the comment that supports my question.
 
cheesehoff said:
You just trying to make me look bad or do you disagree with my comment? Mixed messages with that like vote on the comment that supports my question.
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I liked your post. I was simply answering your question on whether he would start or not, and for whom.
 
ant said:
So George and #3 and we get to shed Grant and Ant? George has what, 3 more years (same as Jerami?), but at like 50+ million/year right? So you’re adding 20 mil more in bad contract for those 3 years. I don’t know if this #3 is worth that.
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Obviously not using a calculator, I see Portland taking on an additional $20 mil/season for three years in Grant/PG salary difference for $60 mil. Then subtract Ant's $26 mil from the $60 mil. I see Portland paying $34 mil for the third pick. Yes, that pick has three years of salary until PG expires, but I could live with that. Is there a player there at three that Schmitz would stake his reputation on? If Kneupel is dropping to 10 I try to get up from 11 to get him. Still do the trade for 3.
 
BIG Q said:
Obviously not using a calculator, I see Portland taking on an additional $20 mil/season for three years in Grant/PG salary difference for $60 mil. Then subtract Ant's $26 mil from the $60 mil. I see Portland paying $34 mil for the third pick. Yes, that pick has three years of salary until PG expires, but I could live with that. Is there a player there at three that Schmitz would stake his reputation on? If Kneupel is dropping to 10 I try to get up from 11 to get him. Still do the trade for 3.
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Before the lottery they said Flagg would increase the value of a franchise $500 million or so?

No NBA team is dumping the 3rd pick to cut $35 million of payroll. Yes the 3rd is worth less than #1 but your still off by about 10x.
 
SharpeScooterShooter said:
Big enough. Maybe we could then package 11 & 16 to get into the top 8.
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In this draft that doesn't make sense, because so many players have such a wide projected range. You're likely to be able to get the guy you would've taken at 8 at 11 and then you get to take somebody like Sorber or Clifford with #16.

Trouble is we'd have too many players, so there better be another consolidation trade (maybe the Sabonis one)

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That wouldn't really be enough for Sabonis, though, particularly as they gave up Halliburton for him.
 

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Rastapopoulos said:
In this draft that doesn't make sense, because so many players have such a wide projected range. You're likely to be able to get the guy you would've taken at 8 at 11 and then you get to take somebody like Sorber or Clifford with #16.

Trouble is we'd have too many players, so there better be another consolidation trade (maybe the Sabonis one)

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That wouldn't really be enough for Sabonis, though, particularly as they gave up Halliburton for him.
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Brooklyn. If Kon is there at 8, he won't be there at 11. And they have additional late 1st rounders to even the deal. It would be worth it if the front office determine Kon (or someone else) is there guy.
 
Sheldon Shape said:
Brooklyn. If Kon is there at 8, he won't be there at 11. And they have additional late 1st rounders to even the deal. It would be worth it if the front office determine Kon (or someone else) is there guy.
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Is it really worth it to move up for Kon? I could see trying to move up for a player that we see as a star.
 
What would the Dallas framework be? Something like Gafford and Washington?
 
Well, it can only help to drive up his value. Not by a lot, but at least a little. So in other words, if Orlando wants him, we need #16, and not #25
 
I have been looking around the league. I really don't see any big swings that make sense for us.

I guess Shams just reported that Boston is willing to listen to offers for Brown or White. Include the best of our three 2029 picks as well.

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Sent out Simons to Orlando.

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Clingan
 

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Natebishop3 said:
I have been looking around the league. I really don't see any big swings that make sense for us.

I guess Shams just reported that Boston is willing to listen to offers for Brown or White. Include the best of our three 2029 picks as well.

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Sent out Simons to Orlando.

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A couple of years ago, I wanted to pair Brown with Dame. I think he needs teammates to spread the floor so he can excel and earn his 60 million a year. That lineup doesn't do it for me.
 
Pinwheel1 said:
A couple of years ago, I wanted to pair Brown with Dame. I think he needs teammates to spread the floor so he can excel and earn his 60 million a year. That lineup doesn't do it for me.
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So maybe Simons is better to pair with him.
 
Besides the big swing trade, imo, the key for next year will be for Shaedon Sharpe to really break out as it will be his 4th year. If he turns into a 1 and becomes all star material, the Blazers will be on their way.
 
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Mediocre Man said:
I’m not sure how much better, if any, this trade would make us, but what about Jaylen Brown and filler for Ant, Grant and 11?
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I'd do that. Brown's expensive as hell, but I like a trio of him, Deni and Camara on the wing. Are we title contenders? Probably not. But who had Indiana in the Finals this yar?
 
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