Technically they did their tanking while Dame was on the team and they did end up with high lottery picks to get the players they are now building around and throwing Ayton and they look like a good young team. Rarely do we get to say the team that was being held hostage by a player won the trade but looking around the team that I think took a step back was the Suns everybody else won in this deal and you can even say the sun's won based on money and no longer having a number one pick that felt he should be a bigger part of the team you now have basically a journeyman center that serviceable on a way smaller contract, and considering all the high level Shooters on that Phoenix team a center that's not asking for more shots is a good thing but they need a better Defender I actually think Phoenix would look really good with a person like Clint Capella a rim Runner that's better shot blocker better defense in the post and out in midrange as well. If Atlanta blows their team up this year that might be an actual option because Clint capella will be going somewhere else. But Portland GM did such an amazing job with these trades I mean you honestly have to look at him as GM of the year right now no matter what their regular seaso win losses record is they didn't just ship them off to junk team that wanted to Star and gut the team he went to of all Talent they sent him to a team that immediately made them the favorite to win the title or one of the top four while getting enough back that they can kick start their full rebuild and and like said they aren't having to tank and try to rebuild what has become the wrong way especially for the fans, no more process Dear God please no more process.
I am wondering if they are going to trade jeremi for a player or pick more on the rebuild timeline, or keep him as a vetran presence to help develop the young guys, i am going to be watching this team real close this next season
The only player I want gone more than anyone on this team's roster is Ant. He's GOT TO GO. We have too many guards again, and we need to focus on Shae & Scoot, trade him away for more assets – both picks and a quality vet roleplayer at least. And JG should go too honestly. Other than them, I'm hyped for this team and love the roster. This season is gonna be fun as hell to watch.
RW3 is 25 turning 26 and Ayton just turned 25. Ant recently turn 24…. Sharpe is 20 and Scoot 19, this core can play together realistically the next 6-7 years and totally compete. And by that time their BOS and MIL 1sts will most likely net near lottery picks to add to the already contending core to shore up and positional needs. And even then Scoot will be 26, Sharpe 27 and Ant 30/31. They can totally make moves then to buckle down and build for a win now roster with all the assets. This team almost has 2 rebuilds worth of insurance with this core of Guards.
Just based off the thumbnail, I don't think OKC is better than Portland's current roster tbh. Portland may be anywhere from a 7-10 seed. But OKC is forsure not a 6 seed, wherever they end up is most likely still behind Portland imo
Underrate Simons as everyone does , he came in league as a scared little kid and was raised by Dame and is now a man. I expect 25+ per game from him this year
It’s good to see that he can state the obvious But in reality by all star break PdX is gonna see what’s out there for Brogdan and maybe Grant or even Williams. The team can be a playin team even though the west looks stacked this year. But if they compete that’s good cause it’s gonna show the true depth and development of the guards. If Thybulle shows some promise he might be expandable as well for especially with his contract.
I’m a Kings fan, so never really rooting for Portland to thrive. But I gotta say that Portland is in very good position for years to come. Love their young guys and assets going forward. Front office has a vision. Well done!
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Feels similar to Indiana
Shaedon Sharpe is a superstar. might be another year or two from fully realizing it, but he will be a top 20 player in due time
Technically they did their tanking while Dame was on the team and they did end up with high lottery picks to get the players they are now building around and throwing Ayton and they look like a good young team. Rarely do we get to say the team that was being held hostage by a player won the trade but looking around the team that I think took a step back was the Suns everybody else won in this deal and you can even say the sun's won based on money and no longer having a number one pick that felt he should be a bigger part of the team you now have basically a journeyman center that serviceable on a way smaller contract, and considering all the high level Shooters on that Phoenix team a center that's not asking for more shots is a good thing but they need a better Defender I actually think Phoenix would look really good with a person like Clint Capella a rim Runner that's better shot blocker better defense in the post and out in midrange as well. If Atlanta blows their team up this year that might be an actual option because Clint capella will be going somewhere else. But Portland GM did such an amazing job with these trades I mean you honestly have to look at him as GM of the year right now no matter what their regular seaso win losses record is they didn't just ship them off to junk team that wanted to Star and gut the team he went to of all Talent they sent him to a team that immediately made them the favorite to win the title or one of the top four while getting enough back that they can kick start their full rebuild and and like said they aren't having to tank and try to rebuild what has become the wrong way especially for the fans, no more process Dear God please no more process.
I am wondering if they are going to trade jeremi for a player or pick more on the rebuild timeline, or keep him as a vetran presence to help develop the young guys, i am going to be watching this team real close this next season
Ayton sucks is getting paid a ton of money and is not on this time idk why y'all glazing him so hard
I still think the Sacramento Kings would do really good with Jeremy Grant and they have assets to trade for him.
Look for Lakers going at Grant.
The only player I want gone more than anyone on this team's roster is Ant. He's GOT TO GO. We have too many guards again, and we need to focus on Shae & Scoot, trade him away for more assets – both picks and a quality vet roleplayer at least. And JG should go too honestly. Other than them, I'm hyped for this team and love the roster. This season is gonna be fun as hell to watch.
sports books have them at only 28.5 wins, play the over now
I love good rebuilds. Good luck to Portland. I hope it all works for them.
RW3 is 25 turning 26 and Ayton just turned 25. Ant recently turn 24…. Sharpe is 20 and Scoot 19, this core can play together realistically the next 6-7 years and totally compete. And by that time their BOS and MIL 1sts will most likely net near lottery picks to add to the already contending core to shore up and positional needs. And even then Scoot will be 26, Sharpe 27 and Ant 30/31. They can totally make moves then to buckle down and build for a win now roster with all the assets. This team almost has 2 rebuilds worth of insurance with this core of Guards.
Trade grant for Kuminga and I’m happy
Just based off the thumbnail, I don't think OKC is better than Portland's current roster tbh. Portland may be anywhere from a 7-10 seed. But OKC is forsure not a 6 seed, wherever they end up is most likely still behind Portland imo
Keep Timelord & Brogden, trade Jerami Grant.
Underrate Simons as everyone does , he came in league as a scared little kid and was raised by Dame and is now a man. I expect 25+ per game from him this year
Hats off to Portland and OKC for successful rebuilds
It’s good to see that he can state the obvious
But in reality by all star break PdX is gonna see what’s out there for Brogdan and maybe Grant or even Williams. The team can be a playin team even though the west looks stacked this year. But if they compete that’s good cause it’s gonna show the true depth and development of the guards. If Thybulle shows some promise he might be expandable as well for especially with his contract.
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I’m a Kings fan, so never really rooting for Portland to thrive. But I gotta say that Portland is in very good position for years to come. Love their young guys and assets going forward. Front office has a vision. Well done!
Jazz are a fun rebuild too
This will create an entirely new fan base in Portland, post Lillard.