The super Melo to Portland thread + The Big Blockbuster

[Eastoff]

He is perfect for Stotts system... will open up the paint for Nurkic to beast on people, and driving lanes for Dame and CJ...

Is he decent on defense?

 

[Scalma]

Not a markkanen fan but would be surprised if Stotts felt the same.

 

[TBpup]

Not a markkanen fan but would be surprised if Stotts felt the same.

Shoots '3's and doesn't play defense? Right up Stott's alley.

 

[riverman]

Shoots '3's and doesn't play defense? Right up Stott's alley.

What I read said he's got handles...can create his shot...shoot from deep and finish at the rim..he's a big guy with quickness they say...don't know about defense but few rookies figure that out first year..also said he's got a lightining quick release

 

[BonesJones]

I think Isaac is going 4th.

The goal should be to get #6. That way, we'd have the choice of Jayson Tatum, Josh Jackson, or Johnathan Isaac (assuming Lonzo Ball goes top 3 and De'Aaron Fox goes 5th to Sacremento).

Orlando has #6, #25, #33, and #35, so it'll be hard to see a deal developing. I'd be willing to take on Biyombo as a backup C to help sway ORL (they'd probably like to dump his contract).

So maybe something like #15, #20, #26, Harkless, and Ezeli for #6, #35, and Biyombo.

Would you guys do that? Do you think Orlando would do it?

 

[riverman]

I think Isaac is going 4th.

The goal should be to get #6. That way, we'd have the choice of Jayson Tatum, Josh Jackson, or Johnathan Isaac (assuming Lonzo Ball goes top 3 and De'Aaron Fox goes 5th to Sacremento).

Orlando has #6, #25, #33, and #35, so it'll be hard to see a deal developing. I'd be willing to take on Biyombo as a backup C to help sway ORL (they'd probably like to dump his contract).

So maybe something like #15, #20, #26, Harkless, and Ezeli for #6, #35, and Biyombo.

Would you guys do that? Do you think Orlando would do it?

no....they gave us Harkless and he wasn't happy there

 

[BonesJones]

no....they gave us Harkless and he wasn't happy there

So because Harkless might not want to go back you wouldn't do the deal? Lol.

 

[riverman]

So because Harkless might not want to go back you wouldn't do the deal? Lol.

They wouldn't want to....insert Leonard for the same money and it's a good deal...they could keep Biyombo and send the dunk guy

 

[Scalma]

If Tatum is there at 6 I think Orlando would be doing backflips. They're starving for a scorer like that. I don't like Jackson. I guess what I'm saying is if Isaac is gone and Orlando wouldn't let Tatum go, I'd probably pass on moving up.

 

[BonesJones]

They wouldn't want to....insert Leonard for the same money and it's a good deal...they could keep Biyombo and send the dunk guy

They'd want Harkless much more than they'd want Leonard.

Gordon is one of their building blocks. They wouldn't even trade him for #15 and #20. They don't want Biyombo's contract.

 

[riverman]

Gordon is one of their building blocks

That's sort of the point....Mo was one of their developing guys too...they dropped him like a hot potato...Orlando is not a very savvy franchise from my view.

 

[Scalma]

They'd want Harkless much more than they'd want Leonard.

Gordon is one of their building blocks. They wouldn't even trade him for #15 and #20. They don't want Biyombo's contract.

How do you know who their building block is? They might not be sold on any of their guys. It's a new front office. Gordon is good but he wouldn't be untouchable if I were in charge. He's nothing special really.

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

no....they gave us Harkless and he wasn't happy there

 

[Mediocre Man]

Portland is targetting Issac. They are swinging for the fences

 

[BigGameDamian]

Portland is targetting Issac. They are swinging for the fences

Of course, we are one of the NBA development team.

 

[chzbrgr]

I saw a mock with Tatum dropping to 7 I want that to happen so bad.... I didnt think it could happen I thought he would be a top 5 lock but if him or Isaac drop you gotta make a push to get one of them.

 

[theprunetang]

It is going to be funny how many teams will make misguided desperation moves after watching what The Warriors did in the finals. I think a lot of teams are going to really regret it for years to come. I certainly hope we aren't one of them.

 

[Scalma]

Portland is targetting Issac. They are swinging for the fences

I believe it. Olshey has always been aggressive, even when he had no ammo. I expect Portland to end up in the lottery.

 

[riverman]

If all small guards are drafted 1-14 we'll be in good shape!!!!

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Usually this close to the draft you'd hear some scuttlebutt about who Neil likes.

We were linked to both Lillard and CJ weeks before the draft.

 

[Scalma]

Usually this close to the draft you'd hear some scuttlebutt about who Neil likes.

We were linked to both Lillard and CJ weeks before the draft.

Well there was one report about harry Giles.

 

[Scalma]

My dream scenario: We end up with Isaac and Giles somehow. Damn

 

[Mediocre Man]

My dream scenario: We end up with Isaac and Giles somehow. Damn

Giles injuries scare me

 

[Scalma]

Giles injuries scare me

His upside intrigues me more than his injuries scare me.

 

[riverman]

His upside intrigues me more than his injuries scare me.

I said that when we signed Festus....

 

[Dougnsalem]

Markkanan is the real deal... he is the best shooter in the draft and his shot is unblockable. The problem is people here automatically discount him because of Meyers... but one has nothing to do with the other. This guy will be the next Dirk. Mark my words.

Honestly, I saw him play in only one game. I wasn't impressed.

Butters would have kicked his ass....

Bad sample size, but as much as I would like to, I just didn't see anything that made me attracted to what he was bringing....

 

[Pridan]

Everything would be forgiven from my side toward NO if we ended up with Isaac (without giving up the 'Big3'). He's a while away but he's exactly what we need. Get it done Neil.

 

[BrianFromWA]

At the end of the day, I trust the Blazers statistical analytics nerd guy. Seen him in photos, don't know his name.

It's not still Jeff Ma, is it?

 

[Eastoff]

It is going to be funny how many teams will make misguided desperation moves after watching what The Warriors did in the finals. I think a lot of teams are going to really regret it for years to come. I certainly hope we aren't one of them.

I think teams will be more conservative about the cap, because 'what's the point?'

 

[Pinwheel1]

Honestly, I saw him play in only one game. I wasn't impressed.

Butters would have kicked his ass....

Bad sample size, but as much as I would like to, I just didn't see anything that made me attracted to what he was bringing....

I admit I said the same thing about him in January. I never noticed him on the court. However I do think he got better, as many freshmen do. He had some games where I thought...... Ok I can see what they are talking about. In 2-3 years he could be pretty damn good. But we won't have to worry about it because he will be gone before we pick.

Hopefully Kennard will be gone by 15 as well. Plus 1-0r 2 other players not expected to be in the lottery. We need someone to slip. Interesting that OG Anunoby has slipped to 22 on draftexpress. His outside shot must not be impressive in the work outs.