The Blazers Are About To Make A MAJOR Mistake...Again

[@mixedbydedrick]

The nets traded the 6th pick for gerald wallace because they thought they needed a player that can "win now". We all know that 6th pick turned into dame lillard. Hopefully blazers don't trade that pick. Blazers won't have a top 5 pick for another 6+ years

[@drebob1762]

Not true, Dame said if we don't win now he is leaving. Once he leaves its top 5 pick again.

[@justinmunson1412]

Would be great to keep dame

[@pimpnamedslickback7780]

Nets would’ve never taken dame we had prime d will

[@BlazeChamp85]

Don’t get why people paint this bleak outlook for the blazers future. You don’t follow the Blazers close enough.. because if you do some extra digging Portland already has a plan in place a handshake agreement with Chicago to unlock our future first. Most likely it’s the 23rd pick pick in this draft or the 5 seconds we acquired at the deadline to take back out pick. Plus if the traded for a Mikal or JB I’m pretty sure they can also move them for picks in the future for more assets. People need to stop this trade Dame scenario. Plus there is no team out there who can trade for Dame and still have assets to move forward.

[@rpd6116]

23 pick will become a superstar :) - great plan

[@BlazeChamp85]

I didn’t say the 23rd pick would be become a superstar. I said it would go to Chicago to unlock our future first and take back our pick. This move would allow trades for solid role players using future picks…do better homie.

[@drebob1762]

@@rpd6116 They didn't say that but Ant was drafted at 23 and now people are saying we can't trade him.

[@DJStevo]

Where’s dame getting traded too?

[@boltblazer1670]

This aged well 😂

[@DJStevo]

Dame just requested a trade. Glad they watched the video

[@mjbush21]

As a die-hard Blazers fan I wouldn't even be mad if he left or got traded to a contender and the Portland Trail Blazers have wasted his career arguably one of the greatest shooters of all time

[@armando87249]

agreed 1000%

[@IceCreamCornDawg]

Finally, someone who understands basketball. I've been saying that Simons is actually BETTER than Dame was at 22 years old. It's not unreasonable to think he could average 27-28ppg if he was given the keys. If the Blazers get Scoot, it's over for the League! They'll be the best backcourt to EVER play. Just sign Draymond or a Draymond type defensive caliber player and we have a dynasty.

[@Romanus-]

Best backcourt ever? Def not

[@IceCreamCornDawg]

@@Romanus- only time will tell

[@drebob1762]

It's hilarious to say those the Clippers, Lakers, and Suns will be reloaded. Someone clearly doesn't understand cap rules. Cronin has already said that he talks to the bulls every trade opportunity to discuss how to get the pick back. The new cba hurts the other the lakers, clippers, suns and celtics more than it does the blazers. Blazers were under the tax last year so they have more flexibility. Cronin literally set them up to make a big move this summer. Dame literally ran into the greatest dynasty in the Warriors almost every playoffs. The fuck is he supposed to do? Dame makes 35% of the cap, the 60Mil doesn't make it harder to build a team around him. Trading Ant and 3 is not gutting the team, Its literally using a starter+pick to get an all-nba player. Olshey was lazy, he had oppurtunities to get Butler but didn't want to give up CJ. Cronin came in and cleaned up shop and was able to get the 3rd pick. He knows what he is doing and will make the right moves to get Dame a chance. Dame Sharpe Brown Grant Nurk that starting 5 can compete with any team in the West. Blazers would still have a TPE, and the MLE. They can resign Thybulle, sign a wing with the MLE and use their picks to add another bench player or two. You only need 9 to win in the playoffs.

[@Dunk1It1Hard]

Portland trades pick 3 to Memphis for JJJ straight up. 3 team trade Brooklynn receives Nurk and anfernee simons and a portland future first round pick. Brooklynn also receives usman garuba and a future Houston second round pick. Houston receives cam Thomas cam reddish Nassir little a future first and second from portland and a future first from Brooklyn Portland receives mikal bridges 2023 pick 4 and swap picks 20 and 23 with Houston

[@songthao6461]

Bro i know u r a die hard Blazers fan from reading what u wrote. N u know the team just like me. The next 5 year we have to deal with Denver. Phoenix traded their role players for Durant so they lost a step. Lakers if they sign Irving be tough to beat too. Warriors can reload. The core is still there. N the Kings r on the rise. JB will not help us beat anyone. No trade will.

[@drebob1762]

@@songthao6461 the only team the blazers will have difficulty with is the Nuggets. It’s ridiculous to say Brown will not help when he’s literally been #2 on a finals team.

[@gloryhzw]

yeah, trade dame for blazer future

[@dg9265]

Blazers problem 1 foot in 1 foot out. Make your decision and stop being pansies about it. You can’t bring enough talent to help Damien.

[@drebob1762]

@@mixedbydedrick If the blazers cant get Dame help they will have a 14% chance at the #1 pick every year.

[@drebob1762]

@@mixedbydedrick Dame lost to the champs in the WCF as the #1 option with no help. Its crazy to say that he can't win as a #1. Your confidence lacks basketball knowledge

[@drebob1762]

@@mixedbydedrick so Boston can do it with Brown and Tatum but Dame, Brown, and Grant can’t do it? That’s a ridiculous take.

[@drebob1762]

@@mixedbydedrick You legit called people who disagree with trading Dame crybabies. I wouldn’t be such a jerk if you didn’t have so much confidence about something that will literally never happen due to the cap. The league is run by duos with a deep team. Are you saying Dame and Brown isn’t better than a 39 year old LeBron and every other game AD? The best team in the NBA is the Nuggets. Dame was a top 3 offensive player in the NBA and has played Jokic 2 times. He might have been 2-0 if CJ and RoCo didn’t sell his masterpiece of a game. I get it, shoulda coulda woulda. But Dame and Brown is literally the best team that Dame has ever played with. You don’t know how they will play until they do. We’ve never seen Dame with a wing as good as Brown since Batum. That team before the Wes tear had Finals potential. Dame is at his peak but other teams are limited in their assets so even if he declines in a year or two the return won’t be that much worse. Teams literally have nothing to give for Dame right now. If he fails they can trade him and Brown and go play the lottery again. All it would do was have Dame mentor Sharpe for a couple more years which would be a good thing.

[@BlazersUprise]

I'm not trying to be a hater but... I dont want to sound like I'm hating but... I'm not trying to be a hater but... If you have to say this multiple times, maybe you're just a hater. The point is to get a legit #2 and build a good bench. Portland was only a few games off these teams last year when they blew it up, and they should be better next year with internal development and a better bench. Add a star to that and let's see what happens. They can always reset down the line when Sharpe is still young. The Blazers can get their future picks back by trading the 23rd pick. Instead, losing for 6 straight years is your suggestion? Really? Stop telling Dame what he should and shouldn't do. Dames contract kicking in isn't a big deal. The cap will be up. Dont base salary years down the line on today's cap. Turning back on Dame's loyalty is dumb too. And shady. Good luck to Portland keeping future stars if theyre gonna turn their back on a dude like that.

[@DJStevo]

What’s the word now?

[@Dietylc]

We don’t need a Star addiction. Grabbing Bruce Brown & Kyle Anderson to Dame-Grant-Nurk and we have a solid staring squad. We can draft scoot and trade Ant. And we can give Chicago a second round pick to take off the protections.

[@soooslaaal8204]

Lmfao how

[@Dietylc]

@@soooslaaal8204 Bruce has a $6M player option. Give him the $12M mid for 4yrs guaranteed up selling the starting 2. Give Minnesota Little & 2 second round picks for Kyle Anderson. Trade Ant to Orlando.

[@mikesmith9368]

With the 3rd pick of the draft, The Portland Trailblazers pick ......... Zach Edey.

[@songthao6461]

Great piece DJ StevO. What you said is my same thoughts. Take Scoot if he's there. I absolutely love Scoot. Then trade Dame to Orlando for Carter, pick 6 n 11. At 6 take Whittemore. At 11 take Lively. Don't resign Grant. Lineup be Scoot, Sharpe, Whittemore, Carter n Lively. If Miller is there. Take Miller n don't trade Dame n resign Grant. Trade to get top 12 to 15 n get Lively. Use combination of Simons, Nurk n #23 pick. Lineup be Lillard, Sharpe, Miller, Grant, Lively. Run it for 2 yrs n jell n you'll c results. Those of u who love Claxton..you'll love Lively

[@mikiec125]

A Top 5 picks in this draft could be valuable as most top 2 picks in the last decade.this drafts deep. I'd say keep it and move Dame. Portlands roster with the CBA will never be good enough to compete before Dames ability window closes. Give him a chance to win.

[@MorseCodeMC]

That is just not true

[@mikiec125]

@@MorseCodeMC care to share your thoughts.

[@chadwellington2524]

disagree, b miller and thompson twins wont be that good calling it now

[@Murray12]

Trade a superstar and a credible winner for the hope that these young players could be great. makes no sense lol.

[@songthao6461]

Did you say Sam Bowie over Michael Jordan. Year was 1983. Stop kicking yourself on that one. Scoot will be a repeat if that

[@nunyabizznez6823]

You guys have been trying to get Lillard year after year. Sorry y'all he's still here. We ❤ Lillard and Lillard wants to be here. Title or no title, he just wants a chance to compete.

[@Mendezzzz]

Not happening in portland

[@Romanus-]

Enjoy missing the playoffs every year I guess

[@youdontneedtoknowmyname602]

And he’s gone

[@thunderbear82]

This whole Lillard thing proves why players shouldn't be loyal to teams in the modern NBA. Most of the fanbase wants him traded instead of giving him a chance to win in Portland.

[@drebob1762]

Brown has literally been to the finals as a #2. Dame and Brown can easily make WCF. You are crazy if you don't think they can build a contender around those 2

[@JCforever10]

Did you say “easily”???

[@JCforever10]

They failed at building around a prime Dame and CJ duo already

[@drebob1762]

@@JCforever10Brown is 10x the player CJ is. Brown is all nba, CJ isn’t even an all star.

[@JCforever10]

@@drebob1762 so you believe Dame and Brown can beat top western conference teams????

[@drebob1762]

@@JCforever10 considering that would be 2 top 20 players, yes. They would need a bench but the league is run by duos and Dame and Brown would be an elite duo. Dame needs a defender and someone that can go 4v3 when’s he’s doubled at halfcourt. Shaedon and Grant space the floor and a Dame Nurk pick and roll at half court with Brown as the outlet would be unstoppable.

[@TimSpangler-v9i]

Ok Nostradamus

[@jamesdanielssr5346]

How do you know that they We went to playoff for 8 straight years Plus the western conference championship .. And the team made some bad decisions Paid some players. too much money. They had to get Rid of those contracts . And that takes time.they tank two years now we will see if this management can make the right moves. The number one Thing to do is supporting Damien lillard. That the number one move. If we get more assets with this pick others to surround him with great talent we will do that. your opinion means nothing. What is your team and what have they done. Wait and see what management of the trailblazers do. before you expose your opinion before you have to take all that back later..

[@MikeJones-js5bt]

So what is scoot worth

[@tramainejohnson3702]

Brown next to dam sounds great fuk u mean, most rooks be ah bust

[@matheinazman3448]

Lillard, come to the Spurs. We have a young core and an incoming generational talent coming in.Let's chase that Ring!

[@mixedbydedrick]

I get you want lillard on your team but do you mean legitimately? Because if that 1st pick isn't included for lillard, I wouldn't even pick up the phone for the spurs lol

[@matheinazman3448]

@@mixedbydedrick Spurs have multiple first round picks for years to come. Especially those unprotected Hawks picks.

[@matheinazman3448]

Not to mention salary cap space for 1 or 2 max players

[@mixedbydedrick]

Salary wise blazers would need sochan, Keldon, and Graham. Plus a top 10 pick. Wouldn't be too bad I suppose but there's probably better offers out there. Me personally would like to see blazers draft scoot and trade lillard for AD so lillard can play with Bron and Scoot get a star player in AD. Wouldn't happen though because the lakers expect bron, AD and lillard to be on the same team lol

[@Dunk1It1Hard]

Portland trades pick 3 to Memphis for JJJ straight up. 3 team trade Brooklynn receives Nurk and anfernee simons and a portland future first round pick. Brooklynn also receives usman garuba and a future Houston second round pick. Houston receives cam Thomas cam reddish Nassir little a future first and second from portland and a future first from Brooklyn Portland receives mikal bridges 2023 pick 4 and swap picks 20 and 23 with Houston

[@erenjager4698]

As a nets fan, there is NO WAY we are trading more of our own picks to Houston, nor are we trading mikal.

[@mow1537]

ok so trade dame, HOPE young guns reach dame's level for years, be the rockets and lose for a couple, then helplessly watch your young core leave after contracts after seeing what you did to dame, then after a couple, jokic, giannis, dbook still there. -Keep top75 player who just played his best season, Just give him a #2, soildify bench, watch what they can do, that's it

[@tonycooper4712]

Stay loyal to his team, and make as much money as possible; because at the end of his career he still wins

[@ljbigbull184]

I would rather the raps try trade for dame then give up siakam. I'm sure the asking price would be a young asset like og, this years pick, and some futures. Why give up your best player for a 3rd pick that could be a bust. Teams try under sell the raps all the time but they forget when kawhi and siakam were tied for the second highest scoring duo for the playoffs.

[@MorseCodeMC]

That team would be terrible. Not to mention you’re not getting Dame for anything less than Scottie, OG and every pick between now and 2040. Not worth it

[@ljbigbull184]

@@MorseCodeMC 2 yrs left on an aging star.

[@danielcantrell9227]

Tough when the organization made about 6 bad moves the last 5 yrs

[@drebob1762]

Blazers made good moves with Cronin to position themselves for an all in move this season. They were under the tax so they aren't as restricted as other teams and can try to jump on a desperate team.

[@songthao6461]

That's bc of Oshit (Oshley)

[@THEREALOKORO]

Blazers for Embiid

[@THEREALOKORO]

U think Jimmy butler trash I have Atleast top 10

[@beaterville]

Dame is history! Move on !

[@OldAfrobeats]

Trade dame

[@byronparker4088]

I agree is time

[@Jay-qn1cs]

Cronin said that before the Blazers got the #3 pick 😅🤣 Starting over we might as well draft Thompson at #3 to start with Simons because of his defense, passing and rebounding. Or come off the bench.

[@HangingwithRandi]

Trade Dame

[@15jhordan]

YKB

[@JCforever10]

Trade Dame SIMPLE