Lurk21

Valid point in all of this I can't lie. It's a ton to process.

And I'd add Anthony Black if we trade back up fron 14. GG Jackson is definitely on my radar too. His upside has star potential. I think he'd been better coming out next year because his game will definitely translate to the NBA.

I understand your logic because that scares me too. Like I mentioned that in a perfect world a healthy Zion and Melo would be tough but so many ifs. Regardless, hopefully we leave this week better than last year.

It'd take a ton of investigating behind the scenes to see where he is at mentally but I agree a healthy Zion with Melo... possibly Bridges and Mark would be tough to stop. I also see the Simmons deal as a bonus too bc you get Simon's Miller and another lottery pick. I like Anthony Black as well.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.blazersedge.com/platform/amp/2023/6/19/23766149/zion-williamson-leaving-new-orleans-pelicans-could-portland-trail-blazers-make-trade In this scenario... they see a 3 way trade that nets us Simon's, 3 and 14....

Yeah, would've never thought that would be a sentence!

Yeah with rumors that the owner wants to rid of him since the newest issues, 14 would have to be added. I would take 14 and 27 and move back up. Imagine if Miller dropped a few and they still got him with a player n pick trade.

This is swirling around a bunch of ways but no telling!! Only thing I will say is if him and Mj had a talk and he is 100 pct committed to the hornets... him n Melo would be box office with Miles and Mark

https://twitter.com/FanDuelTV/status/1670803596416262154

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.si.com/nba/raptors/.amp/news/toronto-raptors-among-teams-interested-in-scoot-henderson-nba-draft Shams just reported on the topic again and it remains that Ingram is the preferred guy. I think that the Pels are refusing to say they have offered anybody in case it blows up but clearly some dialog has been made. Also today the Raptors have showed more interest on moving up to get Scoot with Van Fleet being a free agent. Most assume Pascal on the block since Barnes has the same skillet.

Yeah I saw that on Friday but no telling what negotiations transpired since. Originally Pels said they weren't trading either and today they said Zion will be traded by Thursday. So stuff is fluid and if they trade Zion... rather to us or anyone, no telling what they plan to do. Negotiations always start with a resistance.

My mind is completely shot on it all too lol. Like if they do trade for Zion... he has to have gave MJ his word that he wants to play here and will be in shape and committed. Nobody is going to question a healthy Zion but nobody has seen a fully one either. With both Scoot and Miller back in Today, they are really having a battle on what to do. I even seen not long ago the Raptors trying to dangle Pascal to get Scoot. We shall see.

Bill Simmons just said that Zion has been told he will be traded this week. My guess is us or Portland. Not sure how I feel about that...

I really hope we would hire another coach but MJ is still on board kinda. If we stuck with Cliff again... so be it but I feel it's better options still available to push the new era forward.

Mannnnnn lol.... He'd have to keep lemon and honey nearby every game.

Forgot about Doc but definitely either!!!

The Clifford thing is the biggest component!! Isn't the Bucks ex coach still available? Think so... regardless I'd love an upgrade!! I know Mitch probably wants to keep Clifford but we need an upgrade at coach. Maybe MJ will become more of a financial backing type minority owner. Hopefully these guys collaborate and form a dynamic structure to succeed!!

Got ya bro!!! Let's hope it's not a mess!!!

I saw that and has me wondering about the draft. Ironically this comes out and at the same time reports of the Pelicans not trading to 2 or 3 come out. Do Brandon n Scoot still meet MJ Monday? So much to think about going into the draft next week.

That and I'd also like to get Trey Smith the 3rd. Dude has big upside!!!

I would take that 14th pick and get Anthony black. If we got to pair with bouknight or another pick. It'd give us a 6'6 2 way point guard that could operate behind Melo and be insurance if he goes down or leaves. Dude has mad potential!! Reminds me of Shai coming out.

Valid points and the Clifford one still gets me too!!! A young team with development needed and we brought in the vet lover. Honestly another reason I think they may trade the pick if MJ sees an avenue to cash in. I'm not down on the thought of Ingram because his game is steady improving. I like both Miller n Scoot but with Wemby being a lock... our pick is officially on the clock and calls coming in galore I'd bet. Have to at least hear what's out there and see if you get a Rudy Gobert trade package.

I thought about that with the thought he will want to bolt at some point. I'd like to try and build around him but I think all options need to ne looked at!

Nah I don't think it'd have ti be Zion... it us way too much risk vs reward for a guy who has played 113 games in 4 years. I am open to decent scenarios if it nets the proper talent. You have to at least see wgat you can get if it's a bidding war for 2. Otherwise you go with one of the 2 prospects but we could reshape the roster swiftly with the leverage from 2.

Yep I saw that but all things run through the number 2 pick. Everyone knows Wemby going 1.... so technically Charlotte is running the draft and everyone has to hit up Charlotte 1st. If Charlotte takes Scoot... Portland won't be getting as many calls. Ton of teams want a floor general.