Blazers TRADING 13th Pick from the Golden State Warriors?! (Ramble)

[@turneryoung905]

This is Shaedon, Scoot, whatever and whoever we get back for Jerami Grant/Anfernee Simons/Malcolm Brogdon/Robert Williams, Ayton if he continues to play like he’ll ultimately justify being drafted #1 overall over Luka like Hakeem going #1 over Jordan, and the hard nosed playing young value role player core of Toumani Camara 23 6’7.75 224 7’3.5 wingspan, Kris Murray 23 6’8.5 220 7’0 wingspan, Jabari Walker 21 6’8 240 6’11 wingspan, Ibou Badji 20 7’1 220 7’10 wingspan, and Rayan Rupert 19 6’7 200 7’1 wingspan.

[@ravingasian3000]

I’ve learned over the last few years watching how this organization works whether it’s by action or inaction it’ll be the wrong decision.

[@jordandaher9652]

Drafting Scoot over Amen for example

[@germtts]

@@jordandaher9652Amen is a better defender and rebounder, but not a better playmaker or shooter. Not sure if he'll ever get there. I think both end up being good players though

[@jordandaher9652]

@@germtts Scoot is gonna be great but Amen is just better. Gonna be an All NBA level defender while also flirting with triple doubles on a night to night basis as he develops and gets the opportunity. Again not to take away from scoot I legit think Scoot can reach levels similar to De’Aaron Fox. But Amen’s style of play is extremely hard to find and contributes more to winning in my eyes.

[@jordandaher9652]

it’d be in the blazers best interest to try to trade for a pick that’s projected to be high next year. Whether it be through players on their roster or one of their picks. Maybe by making a move with Houston for Example Next years draft is much stronger and loaded with front court talent.

[@nicknevins628]

Rumor is Blazers are aiming to get a wing who has “all star potential on a rookie scale contract” I’m not sure who that is, Trey Murphy would be a really interesting. We could do something like Murray + 13 + Celtics pick (if needed) Otherwise, I don’t have a good name.

[@BlazersUprise]

I don't think the Pelicans consider that for a second. Really hard to get those types of players via trade. Easier to draft them.

[@davidharrington5146]

How about moving both picks to move up in the draft, assuming we are outside the top 4?

[@rivermorrison8383]

If the Nance pick doesn't convey by 2028, it becomes a 2nd round pick. Trading it doesn't make sense unless they really hate the prospects that are available and want to "punt", and are sure that they'll get back to the playoffs before 2028.

[@BRDRDRDAT]

it does make sense to get our picks back if we want to trade the 25 and 27 to get a star

[@rivermorrison8383]

@@BRDRDRDAT I'd rather deal someone like Thybulle/RW3 for a late 1st and deal that.

[@rosecityusa6120]

I'm FN pissed 😡‼️ Cronin & Jody is trash. How can U trade away building blocks that can organically grow into a contending team? Ugh🤬 I'm ranting right along with you man. 💯

[@1Samsonyte]

I thought the Blazers chose to rebuild? I’m so confused by our team’s direction. 😅

[@BRDRDRDAT]

Trade our pick, gsw pick, kris murray, and rw3 for Alex Sarr

[@walacemateus7963]

Alex Sarr isn't worth all that

[@floydclark6710]

Settling the score w/ CHI w/ a #13 pick from GSW would be absolutely ridiculous. Sure... This year is a weak draft class. That said, it's not happening. Cronin wouldn't settle the score w/ pick 23 from the Knicks last season. So why would he do it w/ pick 13 this season? We also have no idea just how shallow or strong a draft class will be all the way out in 2028. It just makes no sense.

[@drummmer05]

Thay can trade ALL of them, if they can get a LEGIT Young Vet who's worth it!!! ; But If they' get a top 3' pick I think they should try to get EDE (BIG Paint Protector Player) Or the Big from Uconn... with wemby,.. chet,.. embid,.. like bigs on the rise, we NEED A BIG Body Dude who can defend them & atleast give us a chance in the Paint!!!!

[@MikeJones-js5bt]

Edey is trash

[@autograph415]

edey is a second rounder

[@comxbat544]

Edey isn’t even in the top 10 picks And Clingan the big man from Uconn is great but he will maybe just squeeze into top 10. Portland needs to take Saar or Risacher if they get a top 3 pick.

[@ebinterior8974]

Swap with Orlando's late first round pick and trade Simons for Isaac. Could cut a few million off the salary schedule.

[@BlazersUprise]

Isaac is super injury prone and not as valuable as Simons. So that swap plus a trade down is super rough.

[@ebinterior8974]

@@BlazersUprise True; but growing the team through youth will take some risk and it will allow the Blazer's to play Scoot and Shaper more.

[@ARR0WMANC3R]

In this scenario, we wouldn't be sending out any picks and would also likely need an additional asset back from Orlando.

[@Benjance1]

Cronin taking a page out of Olsheys book of not valuing first round picks. Traded a #16 FRP in 2020 where they couldve gotten players like Stewart, Josh Green, Maxey, Bane, Bey. In 2021 traded #23 and the following players still available: Grimes, Cam Thomas, Aldama, Herb Jones, Dosunmu. I understand the Blazers were not rebuilding during these times but it shows that you can hit on players at later picks. Blazers should be in no business of trading FRPs. This just pure FO stupidity if they do.

[@metal--babble346]

Cronin hated Olshey for trading FRP's. An entire universe of young players wasted to help Lillard win games. Joe feels like a warm happy godfather handing out NBA contracts to newbie NBA players. This is Cronin's wish, he's worked in Portland for a long time. Jody Allen is a magical genie making everyones dreams reality. (except Blazer fans, those whiney miscreants can go stuff themselves)

[@koolaid14100]

They need to stop trying to reinvent the wheel. Use both picks. Get another top 5 pick next year then we have 5 lottery picks on the roster last 4 years between scoot, sharpe, the two picks this year and next years top 5. If we don’t hit on two of them. Need to fire everyone and do it again.

[@Veritifiy]

I think that we shouldn't have taken Scoot. Should have traded back and Whitmore.

[@MikeJones-js5bt]

Not good enough to be trading picks lol

[@vladimirpejcinoski5248]

best is to trade thybulle/timelord and that gsw pick to move up couple of spots, as long its slides to some tpe and we dont get anyone back. than trade brogdon for some late 1st this summer and a team option player (ingles). once portland clears cap all trades and signing FA would be easier in few years time when we need to make a push for the playoffs and young players get some experience

[@dg9265]

Get a superstar out of this draft or the next draft. But get a back up big guy for down the road we’re gonna need him

[@JEBEDIAH8D]

How do you look at what OKC did and say nahh pass this owner and this GM have got to go

[@metal--babble346]

"if the Blazers make the playoffs, they'll lose their pick." Blazer fans can win every debate by using this statement. WE MUST LOSE, mic drop

[@ThanhVo-zr6iy]

There's nothing wrong with having short term goals along the way towards your long term goal. I think you're reading way too much into that statement

[@BlazersUprise]

Short term goals have to align with your long term goals.

[@ThanhVo-zr6iy]

@@BlazersUprise how do you know they don't align?

[@BlazersUprise]

Because building towards the short-term often sacrifices something in the long-term, and if the goal is to manufacture a play-in team at the expense of a pick, those things aren't aligned.

[@ThanhVo-zr6iy]

@@BlazersUprise you're assuming. They never said they are willing to do any of that. You can find key players and pieces that can contribute to you winning now and accomplishing both your short and long term goals.

[@BlazersUprise]

Did you not read the word "if"? How does trading a pick and a shot at upside for a role player help the Blazers increase their chances at a championship in the next decade when they need upside more than anything?

[@williamsburggamersguild]

Trade Scoot and the late pick, that may bring something back. Build around Ant, Sharpe as the 1-2; I have never been solid on Scoot he has Colin Sexton written all over him who is a solid player but Ant and his gravity don’t grow on trees. With the right squad he is a high-level weapon

[@BlazersUprise]

Scoot is already a better passer then Sexton will ever be. And he's stronger/better athlete.