Dame names potential trade destinations

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https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/blazers-damian-lillard-lists-heat-nets-as-top-destinations-in-hypothetical-trade/

While still saying he wants to remain in Portland if the team can build a competitive roster, which I'm skeptical they can do in the next two years, this seems to me to be one of the first times he has publicly listed his preferred trade destinations. In looking at Brooklyn and Miami's future draft picks, Brooklyn clearly has more to deal with due in large part to the KD trade. More than likely, any trade probably would require a third team so that Portland can acquire young players.

[DusterBuster]

That article is pretty taken out of context. He was specially asked about those two teams by the interviewer and he has friends on those rosters, so of course he's listed them. I don't think that's any secret or news. But he also didn't go out of his way to say that unprompted like the interviewer saying "where do you want to play?". And he also said in the interview that he expects to start the season with the Blazers...

Yes, we're all aware those are two of the likely destinations he would end up at. I personally think Miami is more likely, particularly because they can spin Herro to another team for more pieces. Brooklyn doesn't have a player like that who would garner as much in return.

[DusterBuster]

I have to wonder if all the CP and the leak about the Suns wanting Dame is all around negotiations the Blazers and Suns are having for Ayton. I’m still of the belief the Blazers are trying to do both lanes, taking pick but getting a star upgrade like Ayton or DeRozen. Portland probably floated Ant and Nurk for Ayton, Suns countered with Dame for Ayton and whatever they can scrape together after the KD trade.

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[GEE]

So you're telling me there's a list (chance). Just two teams or are there more? I'm guessing Cronin has several teams checking in on Dame's status and likely asking, "Are we on Dame's list?" How long before we will see a complete list from Dame? Will it be soon... or really soon?

LET THE BIDDING WAR BEGIN

[Norm2953]

I have to wonder if all the CP and the leak about the Suns wanting Dame is all around negotiations the Blazers and Suns are having for Ayton. I’m still of the belief the Blazers are trying to do both lanes, taking pick but getting a star upgrade like Ayton or DeRozen. Portland probably floated Ant and Nurk for Ayton, Suns countered with Dame for Ayton and whatever they can scrape together after the KD trade.

Not much left after KD, Booker for they don't have any future picks.

It'd be interesting to see if Phoenix eventually takes Ant/Nurk for Ayton

[DusterBuster]

Dame is on IG live right now talking about the interview and saying how that interview is being blown out of proportion and that he still genuinely believes he’s gonna be with the Blazers next year.

[GEE]

Dude just can't STFU, can he?

[DusterBuster]

I have to wonder if all the CP and the leak about the Suns wanting Dame is all around negotiations the Blazers and Suns are having for Ayton. I’m still of the belief the Blazers are trying to do both lanes, taking pick but getting a star upgrade like Ayton or DeRozen. Portland probably floated Ant and Nurk for Ayton, Suns countered with Dame for Ayton and whatever they can scrape together after the KD trade.

Not much left after KD, Booker for they don't have any future picks.

It'd be interesting to see if Phoenix eventually takes Ant/Nurk for Ayton

Rumor is Harden to Phoenix is picking up steam too. They definitely are in the market for a new PG, so if Dame is a no-go and Harden stays in Phi or goes to Hou, they’ll be in the market for a PG, and if they trade Ayton to get it, they’ll need a new C. Ant and Nurk make a ton of sense for them from a fit, depth and cost standpoint. Ayton doesn’t have the value to bring back an All Star right now and they’re so asset deficient, Ayton (a player who barely wants to be there anyway) is the only way to replenish depth.

[DusterBuster]

Dude just can't STFU, can he?

God forbid he’s a human who wants to act like a human. If anyone needs to stfu, it’s the person in this quote.

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[GEE]

Dude just can't STFU, can he?

God forbid he’s a human who wants to act like a human. If anyone needs to stfu, it’s the person in this quote.

Regardless of what you think of me , He's chirping again, which could potentailly affect his bosses ability to do HIS' job effectively. I know what happens if I were to act in a similar fashion at my place of employment. Dame may end up overplaying his hand at some point, because STFU is EXACTLY what I'd imagine Cronin is also thinking right now.

"God forbid he's human"..... GTFOH with that weak S##T.

[The Sebastian Express]

Dude just can't STFU, can he?

God forbid he’s a human who wants to act like a human. If anyone needs to stfu, it’s the person in this quote.

Regardless of what you think of me , He's chirping again, which could potentailly affect his bosses ability to do HIS' job effectively. I know what happens if I were to act in a similar fashion at my place of employment. Dame may end up overplaying his hand at some point, because STFU is EXACTLY what I'd imagine Cronin is also thinking right now.

"God forbid he's human"..... GTFOH with that weak S##T.

Man you gotta settle down with the hate you have for a person you've never met. You've now in the last year alone alluded he's jealous of Anfernee and trying to push him out so he doesn't overshadow him, you've said Dame took credit for the accomplishments of his teammates, you said he doesn't even actually deserve credit and praise for his own big moments.

I don't know what it is with you. I don't know why you hate this guy so much. But you gotta get it under control and get right with yourself, my man.

[Norm2953]

Losing is always tough and everyone here wants the Blazers to win.

Dame is very much like Jimmy Butler, a player who if his team was equipped to win, would
do everything in his power to carry his team to victory.

He very much wants this team to get him the pieces for the team to really compete. The
problem is the new CBA very much hampers teams from accepting paying taxes without
further penalties. Its the problem every team will face that tries to pay for two max
players which is why guys like Towns, Brown, Pascal who either have their max deal
or expecting to get a max deal aren't going to be a Blazer.

As I wrote earlier, I've seen several of these rebuilds in the early 80's, 90's ,00's, 10's for
every 10 years or so, Portland has to do a rebuild and we're likely going through this again
for we're not a FA destination for teams like the Lakers can get guys to come when they
have cap space.

Assuming we keep the pick and after the free agent frenzy has largely settled, I just hope
Dame and management have that conversation. He's more than welcome to stay if he'
wants to and if he feels in the end its time to leave, Portland should send him where he
wishes to go. CJ who knows Dame better than anyone, likely is correct he will get moved
and its up to Portland to craft their team moving forward, if they have to accept the
Miami or Brooklyn package for Dame

[Wizenheimer]

God forbid he’s a human who wants to act like a human. If anyone needs to stfu, it’s the person in this quote.

Regardless of what you think of me , He's chirping again, which could potentailly affect his bosses ability to do HIS' job effectively. I know what happens if I were to act in a similar fashion at my place of employment. Dame may end up overplaying his hand at some point, because STFU is EXACTLY what I'd imagine Cronin is also thinking right now.

"God forbid he's human"..... GTFOH with that weak S##T.

Man you gotta settle down with the hate you have for a person you've never met. You've now in the last year alone alluded he's jealous of Anfernee and trying to push him out so he doesn't overshadow him, you've said Dame took credit for the accomplishments of his teammates, you said he doesn't even actually deserve credit and praise for his own big moments.

I don't know what it is with you. I don't know why you hate this guy so much. But you gotta get it under control and get right with yourself, my man.

yeah...whenever he sees an opportunity, in his mind, to trash Dame...he'll trash Dame. It's some kind of weird mix of obsession and hate

[Wizenheimer]

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Dame is still a long ways from asking for a trade and I don't think it would take much convincing to keep him in Portland

I just hope Cronin doesn't sell the 3rd pick cheaply

[DusterBuster]

Losing is always tough and everyone here wants the Blazers to win.

Dame is very much like Jimmy Butler, a player who if his team was equipped to win, would
do everything in his power to carry his team to victory.

He very much wants this team to get him the pieces for the team to really compete. The
problem is the new CBA very much hampers teams from accepting paying taxes without
further penalties. Its the problem every team will face that tries to pay for two max
players which is why guys like Towns, Brown, Pascal who either have their max deal
or expecting to get a max deal aren't going to be a Blazer.

As I wrote earlier, I've seen several of these rebuilds in the early 80's, 90's ,00's, 10's for
every 10 years or so, Portland has to do a rebuild and we're likely going through this again
for we're not a FA destination for teams like the Lakers can get guys to come when they
have cap space.

Assuming we keep the pick and after the free agent frenzy has largely settled, I just hope
Dame and management have that conversation. He's more than welcome to stay if he'
wants to and if he feels in the end its time to leave, Portland should send him where he
wishes to go. CJ who knows Dame better than anyone, likely is correct he will get moved
and its up to Portland to craft their team moving forward, if they have to accept the
Miami or Brooklyn package for Dame

Such a well crafted and reasonable posted, especially from a historical standpoint. Rebuilds are inevitable for every team. You’re lucky to 10 good years, maybe more if you have a generational talent, but that really is the lifespan of a team before it’s time to reset.

I hope Dame stays because I love the idea of the teams best player retiring with the team, regardless if they win a ring. Like looking back on it, I hated hated hated seeing Roy in Minnesota, even for only like 10 games and a shell of what he was.

That said, i understand and respect Dame’s desire to at least get one more shot at a ring before his career is over. I hope the Blazers can even give him a punchers chance (even CJ said, Dame would stay as long as the roster is competitive, doesn’t need to be a super team), but if it can’t happen and they trade him, I’m content with that.

I believe they can put together a good roster around Dame still, especially with the current era where there’s no real dominate team. As good as Denver is, one injury to Murray and the Nuggets are in the play-in. This isn’t like the big 3 era’s, so it’s why I’m not giving up hope for Dame in Portland yet.

Give it the summer, let him come back with what Cronin can do this summer and if they’re ready to tank by the lottery again, then move Dame. I think that’s fair for all sides.

[Wizenheimer]

Give it the summer, let him come back with what Cronin can do this summer and if they’re ready to tank by the lottery again, then move Dame. I think that’s fair for all sides.

I think you may have meant trade deadline rather than lottery?

if a team waits till the lottery to tank they might have waited too long...

[DusterBuster]

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Dame is still a long ways from asking for a trade and I don't think it would take much convincing to keep him in Portland

I just hope Cronin doesn't sell the 3rd pick cheaply

I just hate that this forum lacks any sort of nuance with this topic. Dame says one thing and it’s a hot take for 90% of the posters here or Net fans get their panties in a bind (Heat fans want him too but have better things to do).

Like you said, like Dame has been saying and like I’ve been saying, I think he is still a LONG way from “demanding” a trade. To me, it’s clear what the plan is here. Dame and Cronin are close. He’s willing to give Cronin one more summer to build a competitive team. After this summer, if the team is treading water or just flat out bad by January, then I think there’s an agreement between both Dame and the Blazers they’ll move him at the deadline. This doesn’t even feel like a secret, it seems pretty clear as day as the plan/agreement for both sides. Dame isn’t getting traded this summer, he will be with the team to start next season (as he has said), and what happens with him between the start and end of next season depends entirely on how good the team is.

[DusterBuster]

Give it the summer, let him come back with what Cronin can do this summer and if they’re ready to tank by the lottery again, then move Dame. I think that’s fair for all sides.

I think you may have meant trade deadline rather than lottery?

if a team waits till the lottery to tank they might have waited too long...

Haha, yeah sorry. This site is much harder on mobile than desktop when thinking and typing.