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Release the Kraken said:
It's horrendous! Then to sit around till the last minute watching the club give Grant the big extension before his decision, wow! I hope Utah is not that stupid! Just because he's a Marquee player doesn't mean he's a team player.
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I get the distinct impression that Grant's extension probably caused Dame to bolt.
 
WillG said:
This is one of the main reasons Portland fans are upset with Dame. To sign an extension around 12 months ago, paying you 60mill a season at 36-37 years old - to then turn around and request a trade after the team commits to you. . .
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Stay with me here… what if the organization did a better job with the supporting cast around him instead of requesting a trade he’d probably be pretty happy right now.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
I mean… I think some of these teams are also telling the stars in these negotiations that if they sign the org will play nice and move them later if it’s not working. He’s doing them a favor in a way.
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Agreed. I think the Blazers are really moving in a positive direction getting out from under that contract (for a player that only impacts one side of the ball - especially at his age).

Having said that, it does appear 50-60 mill+ is the 'new normal' according to the crazy contracts being handed out the past few days.
 
I get that caps are going up, but every time I try to swing around to "wanting" Dame on this team, I'm reminded that he'll be making 60m avg in a few years. That's a lot of scratch for 35 yo guard.
 
stitches said:
Yeah, IMO if you are trading for him, you should be going ALL IN! I don't want no half-assed ****... If you trade for him with half our assets.... the other half should be going out for another big piece ... and relatively quickly while Dame is still in his extended prime...
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Nah, you keep some in the tank to pivot if/when Dame slows down.

Dame/Lauri w/ Collins/Kessler/Clarkson and strong rookie contract prospects should be enough to win a ring. I dont think you need another big piece. IF something comes along that makes sense (like Aaron Gordon for a first type deal) then yeah, do that, but I wouldnt give up 2-3 picks for a borderline all-star/3rd star type deal.
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
Nah, you keep some in the tank to pivot if/when Dame slows down.

Dame/Lauri w/ Collins/Kessler/Clarkson and strong rookie contract prospects should be enough to win a ring. I dont think you need another big piece. IF something comes along that makes sense (like Aaron Gordon for a first type deal) then yeah, do that, but I wouldnt give up 2-3 picks for a borderline all-star/3rd star type deal.
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This is the way. The reason it’s so appealing to me is we would still have plenty of assets to pivot later on.
 
LogGrad98 said:
They would make some noise. They wouldn't win anything but they'd make noise no doubt.
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Why wouldnt they win?

That's two guys averaged 58 ppg between the two. Add in Kessler if he's able to take a nice leap and you have an elite defender to go along with them. Collins/Hendricks give you lenght and athleticism w/ the ability to go small in the playoffs. Clarkson would be a great 6th man. Keyonte would be groomed to take over after Dame's contract is up. Ochai would be a perfect 5th starter.

I think it's a strong *** team. Would like to get another 3&D wing type to strengthen the perimter defense, but that's a strong team.
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
Why wouldnt they win?

That's two guys averaged 58 ppg between the two. Add in Kessler if he's able to take a nice leap and you have an elite defender to go along with them. Collins/Hendricks give you lenght and athleticism w/ the ability to go small in the playoffs. Clarkson would be a great 6th man. Keyonte would be groomed to take over after Dame's contract is up. Ochai would be a perfect 5th starter.

I think it's a strong *** team. Would like to get another 3&D wing type to strengthen the perimter defense, but that's a strong team.
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Stronger than the sixers with harden and the MVP? Fools gold.
 
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