Dame Time

[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.

 

[Hearsky]

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.

I feel like Charlotte has been tanking since they entered the league.

 

[HermanG]

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

Apparently they knew it Monday. Sam Amick said Cronin asked more time but Dame was ready to announce it before FA. I just cant get Twitter to work to link the tweet (screw Musk).

They made their bed.

 

[Hearsky]

Apparently they knew it Monday. Sam Amick said Cronin asked more time but Dame was ready to announce it before FA. I just cant get Twitter to work to link the tweet (screw Musk).

They made their bed.

I had a feeling this was the situation. Damian blind siding them just doesn't add up.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Maxey is a stud and 11 years younger than Dame. This gives us a win now guy and win in 5-6 years guy. Not a 1-3 year window with Dame.

I think Keyonte is going to be better than Maxey.

 

[Elizah Huge]

I think Keyonte is going to be better than Maxey.

I have a lot of faith in Keyonte as well.

 

[Chargers Jazz Angels]

Dame/Clarkson/Lauri/Collins/Kessler would be a pretty sick starting 5.

I wouldnt be surprised if Clarkson went back to the flamethrower 6th man with that line up and agbaji would start.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Jazz need a wing-sized initiator. Dame, Lauri and Kessler playing off of a good one would be tough though.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Jazz need a wing-sized initiator. Dame, Lauri and Kessler playing off of a good one would be tough though.

THT bud

 

[HeatCheck]

View: https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1675570288757448704

 

[infection]

View: https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1675570288757448704

Expected to show interest?

Tomorrow’s tweet is that the Jazz are “considering the possibility of thinking about perhaps being open to exploring scenarios where there may be potential desires to be curious about the thought of maybe inquiring about Lillard’s services. Possibly.”

 

[Eddie Zero]

I think Keyonte is going to be better than Maxey.

That would be awesome, but I am not sold it will happen as fast as it did for TM. Maybe in 2-3 years. I mean Keyonte has better handles, and his offensive package is more advanced, but is not the same kind of dog defender yet at all aka maybe never will be.

 

[whatthe]

Jazz need a wing-sized initiator. Dame, Lauri and Kessler playing off of a good one would be tough though.

Zanik said that Brice was underated in that aspect....how's the knee?