2023 offseason thread

[thunderc]

Why would you pay that to grant if you knew dame was leaving?

That would be dumb as hell

They weren’t blind sided by this, guaranteed

 

[The Q]

I think it's best for Portland that they trade Lillard now. I'm not upset by this at all. They weren't going anywhere the next few years and I'd rather see them get assets and build with their young guards. Brooklyn just has better assets for Portland at the moment. I'm sure Portland would want to send Lillard to his preferred destination and I think that's still likely. I just don't think Portland has any interest in Herro.

Brook might have internet in herro though

 

[trojanfan12]

That won’t put him any closer to a chip.

Wemby would need to be prime Tiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmmy Duncan, year 1.

Remember: Dame doesn’t want to play with a bunch of young guys.

3 things that I could see making it possible.

1. Dame would need to buy into Wemby having a Lebron level rookie season.
2. Spurs using their assets and cap space to bring in some good veteran players.
3. His belief/respect that Pop can put all the pieces together quickly.

Ftr, don't see him going to the Spurs.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

GFY haha

Have you been looking in my nightstand again?

I swear I only use it to message my calves.

 

[The Q]

They weren’t blind sided by this, guaranteed

Then they’re just dumb as hell.

Bringing him back makes zero sense

 

[Duckboy33]

I don’t think Dame surprised Portland with this, I bet they knew. It could be they wanted to get Grant locked up before it was announced.

IMO Portland made this moment clear when they drafted Henderson. I think they wanted to let Damian request a trade out of respect and not just put him on the market.

 

[thunderc]

Why would you pay that to grant if you knew dame was leaving?

That would be dumb as hell

Grant is an extremely valuable asset, in his prime.

 

[The Q]

IMO Portland made this moment clear when they drafted Henderson. I think they wanted to let Damian request a trade out of respect and not just put him on the market.

Still doenst make sense why they paid grant

He doesn’t fit their timeline, hurts the tank

And is wildly overpaid

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

3 things that I could see making it possible.

1. Dame would need to buy into Wemby having a Lebron level rookie season.
2. Spurs using their assets and cap space to bring in some good veteran players.
3. His belief/respect that Pop can put all the pieces together quickly.

Ftr, don't see him going to the Spurs.

Via trade, possibly.

Damn near All the good unrestricted FA are off the board.

 

[Mebert]

My bad....thought he wanted to play with Butler.

I believe it is he respects Jimmy and is close to Bam. So both

 

[Duckboy33]

Brook might have internet in herro though

Maybe. I think Miami could definitely find a 3rd team that would want Herro. It's not a matter of Herro being a scrub, he's just not what Portland needs.

 

[The Q]

Grant is an extremely valuable asset, in his prime.

Not on that contract he’s not

His value last year was a late first from mil (in 2025)

A huge overpaid contract is not increasing that

 

[bksballer89]

They weren’t blind sided by this, guaranteed

Nope which is why they were swinging for the fans on draft nights by going after Bridges, Bam, and Siakam

 

[The Q]

Maybe. I think Miami could definitely find a 3rd team that would want Herro. It's not a matter of Herro being a scrub, he's just not what Portland needs.

You already got Simon’s, so yeah it wouldn’t make too much sense

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Grant is an extremely valuable asset, in his prime.

His contract is an albatross.

 

[shopson67]

Miami would be foolish to give up anything behind Lowry and filler. There are going to be better deals out there anyway. Nearly every team mentioned can craft a better deal than Miami’s best. So if it’s Miami it’s because the Blazers don’t care about anything other than loyalty to Dame.

He just asked out of your franchise. Why would they bend over after being led along, then given a demand like this? I would move him for the best offer made, with minor consideration for his wishes between similar offers.

 

[Mebert]

Maybe. I think Miami could definitely find a 3rd team that would want Herro. It's not a matter of Herro being a scrub, he's just not what Portland needs.

Ok, you talked me into it...you can have Gobert.

 

[Duckboy33]

Ok, you talked me into it...you can have Gobert.

Only if you take Nurkic...

 

[bksballer89]

Fuck you

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Gotta find a home for herro

Hornets?