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Rastapopoulos said:
If we did that, we'd be like the Nets trading for Kevin Garnett. Or the Nets trading for James Harden.

I'd rather trade Dame to the Nets than trade for Durant. YES I MEAN IT
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Oh you like the slight possibility of prospects working out more than an overwhelming likelihood at one or more championships? I want Dame's "ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!!" moment, it would be way more low key and fucking cool. You shouldn't mean it.
 
illmatic99 said:
him wanting a trade is irrelevant. he's under contract for three years without any options.
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If they are losing Kyrie, they should get young pieces for him in a S&T... then get something like I'm proposing for a disgruntled KD... but you're right they won't be in a situation where they have to take less than KD is worth.
 
illmatic99 said:
him wanting a trade is irrelevant. he's under contract for three years without any options.
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that’s cute that you don’t think players run the league. If he wants out he’ll be traded.
 
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blazerkor said:
If they are losing Kyrie, they should get young pieces for him in a S&T... then get something like I'm proposing for a disgruntled KD... but you're right they won't be in a situation where they have to take less than KD is worth.
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they can and should get a ridiculous package in a trade, but they have 0 obligations to trade him to a team he might prefer. and our trade package can get beat fairly easily
 
illmatic99 said:
they can and should get a ridiculous package in a trade, but they have 0 obligations to trade him to a team he might prefer. and our trade package can get beat fairly easily
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I think his value goes down considerably if he's seen as less than enthusiastic about his destination. Also Ant, Shaedon, an expiring contract, three first rounders and picks swaps is not very easy to beat... especially when you take into consideration that Durant would be over the moon about coming to play with Dame, Grant, Hart and Nurk plus some good bench pieces.
 
Rastapopoulos said:
If we did that, we'd be like the Nets trading for Kevin Garnett. Or the Nets trading for James Harden.

I'd rather trade Dame to the Nets than trade for Durant. YES I MEAN IT
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Develop smelop I want wins that lead to a championship!
 
Scalma said:
I disagree, these superstars always end up going where they want. Can’t remember the last one that didn’t.
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WTF is KD going to do if they trade him to a team that he doesn't want to go to? Not show up and fake an injury? At his age, with his legacy and his mindset/love for the game? Please.

And besides, the only teams interested in him are going to be those that want to contend immediately, which is probably all he cares about. If say Memphis or Denver trade for him and give up their myriad of assets, he's gonna go there and ball out.

Unless we put together a grandfather package and strip this roster to the bones while giving up every future pick possible, it ain't happening.
 
blazerkor said:
I think his value goes down considerably if he's seen as less than enthusiastic about his destination. Also Ant, Shaedon, an expiring contract, three first rounders and picks swaps is not very easy to beat... especially when you take into consideration that Durant would be over the moon about coming to play with Dame, Grant, Hart and Nurk plus some good bench pieces.
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Disagree with this on multiple levels.

1. We don't have as great assets as you think.
2. Highly doubt POR would be his favorite destination if the roster is stripped of everyone - Dame.
 
illmatic99 said:
him wanting a trade is irrelevant. he's under contract for three years without any options.
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Oh, he could force their hand. He could say he was going to pull a Ben Simmons and say he only wants to play for the Blazers and that he will sit out next year on any other team.
 
illmatic99 said:
WTF is KD going to do if they trade him to a team that he doesn't want to go to? Not show up and fake an injury? At his age, with his legacy and his mindset/love for the game? Please.
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no team would be dumb enough to sacrifice their future for a pissed off KD
 
Chris Craig said:
Oh, he could force their hand. He could say he was going to pull a Ben Simmons and say he only wants to play for the Blazers and that he will sit out next year on any other team.
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and why would he do that? That's not KD's mindset whatsoever
 
illmatic99 said:
and why would he do that? That's not KD's mindset whatsoever
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How do you know what his mindset is? Are you KD?

I'm saying if he wanted to come to Portland he could force things that way.

If he feeds into Dame keeping posting about the teamup, and realizes he's not winning shit in Brooklyn, maybe he would Plus, revenge on the Warriors in the best way.
 
Chris Craig said:
How do you know what his mindset is? Are you KD?

I'm saying if he wanted to come to Portland he could force things that way.

If he feeds into Dame keeping posting about the teamup, and realizes he's not winning shit in Brooklyn, maybe he would Plus, revenge on the Warriors in the best way.
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Look man i would love it. I've been on this KD to Portland shit for over a month but if a bidding war ensues, we dont have the pieces. And KD at age 34 coming off his injuries is not gonna threaten to sit out like Simmons. Especially if teams like Memphis or Toronto or Denver decide to cash in their assets.
 
illmatic99 said:
Look man i would love it. I've been on this KD to Portland shit for over a month but if a bidding war ensues, we dont have the pieces. And KD at age 34 coming off his injuries is not gonna threaten to sit out like Simmons. Especially if teams like Memphis or Toronto or Denver decide to cash in their assets.
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They already gave us Dame for nothing.

They might get better players back, but I don't see anyone else giving as much future picks as we would.
 
Chris Craig said:
They already gave us Dame for nothing.

They might get better players back, but I don't see anyone else giving as much future picks as we would.
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we don't even have control of our pick next year. but why do you think we would give up everything but others wouldn't?
 
illmatic99 said:
we don't even have control of our pick next year. but why do you think we would give up everything but others wouldn't?
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Cause Durant is getting older. The Blazers are trying to win now (according to Cronin) and are desperate.
 
How would a theoretical trade with Ant even look like?
 
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