Dame Time

[latin jazz]

Regardless, Portland is not in win-now mode 8 hours ago or not.

Yup. You can even make the argument that it was pretty clear when they decided against trading the N°3 pick. Dame time in Portland was over.

 

[The Midnight]

View: https://twitter.com/esidery/status/1675531945269157894

Hahaha.. POR is pissed they were duped into giving Grant that ridiculous contract.

 

[sip]

lmao are you serious? That is a press statement, he doesnt have to say anything except everything he wants to say.

My whole point was that was taken to "Blazers looking to get immediate impact players in return for Lillard" type of articles, and when I read those I didn't realize that press statement was the only clue they said that for.

Saying that they are committed to winning doesn't mean they want win now pieces. Committed to winning likely means doing what is in the best interest of the franchise to compete for a title. As of now that means as many assets as possible.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

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I think this is mostly posturing. Eventually they cave to Dames wishes when the Heat give them everything they can. It will require the picks, Jacquez, Jovic, eating Nurks contract… it will also depend on finding a home for Herro.

Herro+Lowry+Jacquez+Jovic for Dame and Nurkic… plus all the draft comp they can offer. If Martin helps them with finding a home for Herro and getting something back… then he will be required too.

 

[Elizah Huge]

I think this is mostly posturing. Eventually they cave to Dames wishes when the Heat give them everything they can. It will require the picks, Jacquez, Jovic, eating Nurks contract… it will also depend on finding a home for Herro.

Herro+Lowry+Jacquez+Jovic for Dame and Nurkic… plus all the draft comp they can offer. If Martin helps them with finding a home for Herro and getting something back… then he will be required too.

Actually not that bad of a deal IF they are able to include Nurkic and find a third team for Herro.

 

[HeatCheck]

Good for the Blazers standing their ground even if it is posturing.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

For all the hand wringing on Grants deal… I bet you he gets moved for an expiring and a protected first during the season. The yearly number isn’t bad and teams will generally say eff the future cap… we going hard!!!

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Hahaha.. POR is pissed they were duped into giving Grant that ridiculous contract.

Lmao if you think Portland wasn't prepared for this. Grant contract isn't great, but it's moveable

 

[Elizah Huge]

I think @Tony Jones summed it up perfectly in his newest article.

 

[HermanG]

Saying that they are committed to winning doesn't mean they want win now pieces. Committed to winning likely means doing what is in the best interest of the franchise to compete for a title. As of now that means as many assets as possible.

What are the franchises that are in the NBA and not trying to win a title? Charlotte.. who else?

Sean Deveney wrote about it yesterday that according to some other executives the message Cronin is sending out there is they are not tanking. They want to be competitive in this upcoming season.

Its hard to buy and doesnt make much sense but if thats true then Herro et al makes a whole lot more sense than any package we would be willing to give.

 

[Hearsky]

I think @Tony Jones summed it up perfectly in his newest article.

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I am quite sure this sums up DA's approach. I mean, this is really 101 negotiating.

 

[Elizah Huge]

I am quite sure this sums up DA's approach. I mean, this is really 101 negotiating.

I agree, I think the bigger point I took from it is we should be interested regardless. Of course Ainge will set a limit.