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[Blazers Roy]

Favors is kinda available, i don't watch too much Jazz basketball, but i think he makes sense playing with Nurkic.

 

[stampedehero]

Fake news.

 

[stampedehero]

Favors is kinda available, i don't watch too much Jazz basketball, but i think he makes sense playing with Nurkic.

Stotts could say.."Although we acquired new players we still need to finish strong in the fourth quarter and the last 25 games of the season"

 

[Mediocre Man]

http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=z2ozqvw

Plus the three picks

WHO SAYS NO

The team trading an all NBA performer for Meyers Fucking Leonar_ says no.

Ask yourself this question before trying anymor trades.

Would you trade Dame and Nurkic for that package? If not, why would they?

 

[Scalma]

If I knew Lillard wasn't going to sign an extension I'll take the three first rounders and the two young starters. Also as a rebuilding team, I'd rather take a chance on Meyers than take on an expiring contract like Ezeli. A 7 ft career 37% 3pt shooter will always have value, no matter how much you hate him.

As for Jefferson, Indiana doesn't want him, that's just a filler. Not even comparable to Nurkic. Could be monta Ellis for all I care, they hate him even more.

 

[andalusian]

The team trading an all NBA performer for Meyers Fucking Leonar_ says no.

Ask yourself this question before trying anymor trades.

Would you trade Dame and Nurkic for that package? If not, why would they?

I doubt they will say yes to that, but Indiana has more of a need to think about moving PG13 than Portland has for Dame - simply because he is only under contract until the end of next year and he has not committed to signing an extension. I suspect that Indiana is trying to acquire assets now to have him stay, sort of what Portland did with LA before he bolted.

 

[Blazers Roy]

The team trading an all NBA performer for Meyers Fucking Leonar_ says no.

Ask yourself this question before trying anymor trades.

Would you trade Dame and Nurkic for that package? If not, why would they?

One could also argue that George is better than Lillard...

People saw the Boogie trade and they think anything is possible now, but Larry Bird is no Vlade Divac.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Why does Indiana want to trade Paul George? I've read that they want to get him some help for their playoff run, not get rid of him.

 

[Troy.Ave]

Why does Indiana want to trade Paul George?

Because he only has next year left and he doesn't make them comfy that he'll resign. Just listen how he responds to questions about his commitment lately to the media

 

[Pinwheel1]

Favors is kinda available, i don't watch too much Jazz basketball, but i think he makes sense playing with Nurkic.

I don't know either, but I would think the best scenario next to Nurkic is someone who can stretch the floor. Is Favors that type of PF? Plus the Jazz hate the Blazers, they would really have to think they are getting a lot back in return for them to make that trade.

 

[BBert]

Probably Indiana... We obviously don't, but They may be able to get more.

Then send them more. Send them the fucking kitchen sink.

 

[julius]

Then send them more. Send them the fucking kitchen sink.

So...basically you're saying we should go from a team with two 23+ point scorers, to a team with two 23+ scorers and no bench.

 

[Sarni]

I don't know either, but I would think the best scenario next to Nurkic is someone who can stretch the floor. Is Favors that type of PF? Plus the Jazz hate the Blazers, they would really have to think they are getting a lot back in return for them to make that trade.

Nurkic could also stretch the floor in the future IMO.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

The team trading an all NBA performer for Meyers Fucking Leonar_ says no.

Ask yourself this question before trying anymor trades.

Would you trade Dame and Nurkic for that package? If not, why would they?

Because PG is threatening to "pull a Lamarcus Aldridge" on them.

 

[B-Roy]

Because PG is threatening to "pull a Lamarcus Aldridge" on them.

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No he isn't, there's literally no proof of that whatsoever. At best it's speculation, at worse if it is true, we are easily outbid by Boston or some other team.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

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No he isn't, there's literally no proof of that whatsoever. At best it's speculation, at worse if it is true, we are easily outbid by Boston or some other team.

1) You wouldn't know until it actually happened.
2) PG has said that he wants to play for a winning team, and thus won't agree to sign an extension now.
3) I was actually joking.

 

[BBert]

So...basically you're saying we should go from a team with two 23+ point scorers, to a team with two 23+ scorers and no bench.

Haha. I literally would not trade Dame/CJ/Nurkic at this point. I'd give up any other combination of players, and all our draft picks, plus my kitchen sink, to add someone like Paul George to that core though. Not that such a thing is even possible, but considering the Boogie trade....

 

[Pinwheel1]

I am not sure what to think of this:

"The Trail Blazers pulled out at the last minute to take Denver's deal that brought back center Jusuf Nurkic and a first-rounder for center Mason Plumlee.

Initially Denver was reluctant to part with the pick. Had the Nuggets refused to include it in the package, the Trail Blazers would have gone forth with the Sixers' deal."

So we preferred Okafor but went with Nurkic because of the 20th pick in the draft? I hope that was not the only fucking reason. I think one can argue Nurkic is better because he adds toughness.

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...ch-philadelphia-76ers-inquiring-jahlil-okafor

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I am not sure what to think of this:

"The Trail Blazers pulled out at the last minute to take Denver's deal that brought back center Jusuf Nurkic and a first-rounder for center Mason Plumlee.

Initially Denver was reluctant to part with the pick. Had the Nuggets refused to include it in the package, the Trail Blazers would have gone forth with the Sixers' deal."

So we preferred Okafor but went with Nurkic because of the 20th pick in the draft? I hope that was not the only fucking reason. I think one can argue Nurkic is better because he adds toughness.

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...ch-philadelphia-76ers-inquiring-jahlil-okafor

I'd call that good negotiation. I don't think anyone knows if Portland actually preferred Okafor.

 

[Schilly]

Why do fans seem to always find every explanation as some kind of negative light being shined on something?

 

[Reep]

I'd call that good negotiation. I don't think anyone knows if Portland actually preferred Okafor.

Agreed. Nurkic seems to be a much better fit because of his defense. Okafor might someday be a decent defender, but that is a big MIGHT. Sounds like Portland did a good job of leveraging one to get more value from the other.

 

[blue9]

I am not sure what to think of this:

"The Trail Blazers pulled out at the last minute to take Denver's deal that brought back center Jusuf Nurkic and a first-rounder for center Mason Plumlee.

Initially Denver was reluctant to part with the pick. Had the Nuggets refused to include it in the package, the Trail Blazers would have gone forth with the Sixers' deal."

So we preferred Okafor but went with Nurkic because of the 20th pick in the draft? I hope that was not the only fucking reason. I think one can argue Nurkic is better because he adds toughness.

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...ch-philadelphia-76ers-inquiring-jahlil-okafor

These reports of Chandler and Okafor are really hurting Neil's credibility. After the Nurk trade I has back to being cautiously optimistic about him. But if he prized Chandler and Okafor higher than Nurk, then that's just additional evidence to lump in with all of his awful Free Agent targets that he (thankfully) mostly whiffed on.

 

[BonesJones]

I am not sure what to think of this:

"The Trail Blazers pulled out at the last minute to take Denver's deal that brought back center Jusuf Nurkic and a first-rounder for center Mason Plumlee.

Initially Denver was reluctant to part with the pick. Had the Nuggets refused to include it in the package, the Trail Blazers would have gone forth with the Sixers' deal."

So we preferred Okafor but went with Nurkic because of the 20th pick in the draft? I hope that was not the only fucking reason. I think one can argue Nurkic is better because he adds toughness.

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...ch-philadelphia-76ers-inquiring-jahlil-okafor

Jeez dude. It means that Olshey thought they were nearly even and the 20th pick was the difference maker.

It's not like the 20th pick isn't that valuable. We did get Plumlee for the 23rd pick in a weaker draft.

 

[BigGameDamian]

I am not sure what to think of this:

"The Trail Blazers pulled out at the last minute to take Denver's deal that brought back center Jusuf Nurkic and a first-rounder for center Mason Plumlee.

Initially Denver was reluctant to part with the pick. Had the Nuggets refused to include it in the package, the Trail Blazers would have gone forth with the Sixers' deal."

So we preferred Okafor but went with Nurkic because of the 20th pick in the draft? I hope that was not the only fucking reason. I think one can argue Nurkic is better because he adds toughness.

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...ch-philadelphia-76ers-inquiring-jahlil-okafor

Marc Stein said Tyson Chandler was the big the Blazers really wanted.

 

[BigGameDamian]

This is on Bleacher report.

1. 
   Portland Trail Blazers Get: Paul Millsap, Thabo Sefolosha
   
   Atlanta Hawks Get: Allen Crabbe, Meyers Leonard, 2017 first-round pick (via Cleveland Cavaliers), 2017 first-round pick (via Memphis Grizzlies)
   

 

[BBert]

Marc Stein said Tyson Chandler was the big the Blazers really wanted.

I don't believe that. As in, that's ridiculous.

 

[BonesJones]

This is on Bleacher report.

1. 
   Portland Trail Blazers Get: Paul Millsap, Thabo Sefolosha
   
   Atlanta Hawks Get: Allen Crabbe, Meyers Leonard, 2017 first-round pick (via Cleveland Cavaliers), 2017 first-round pick (via Memphis Grizzlies)

Dude, there was just a report stating that Millsap isn't going anywhere. Do we really need to suggest other people's trades? Come up with your own!

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

This is on Bleacher report.

1. 
   Portland Trail Blazers Get: Paul Millsap, Thabo Sefolosha
   
   Atlanta Hawks Get: Allen Crabbe, Meyers Leonard, 2017 first-round pick (via Cleveland Cavaliers), 2017 first-round pick (via Memphis Grizzlies)

In before Wooks can say, "Haha.... Bleacher Report...."

FAMS!!

 

[RipCityWarrior]

Tomorrow needs to hurry up and get her already, I need to get some work done productively

 

[Natebishop3]

These reports of Chandler and Okafor are really hurting Neil's credibility. After the Nurk trade I has back to being cautiously optimistic about him. But if he prized Chandler and Okafor higher than Nurk, then that's just additional evidence to lump in with all of his awful Free Agent targets that he (thankfully) mostly whiffed on.

Random reports of things that never happened are hurting his credibility?

We didn't trade for Chandler.

We didn't trade for Okafor.

We DID trade for Nurkic. How about you judge him on what he actually did and not on what was supposedly being talked about?