Shams: Boston Trades Jrue to Portland for Simons, 2nd Rd Picks

[TGM]

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RJ for Porzingis next.

So we aiming for most injury prone team in history now?

If we traded for Porz our starting 5 would probably miss a combine 150 games

[TGM]

I think Brown is definitely available. The two untouchables for Boston should be JT and White

[Tha Cynic]

So Portland got the worse contract, the older player and gave up two second rounders to help Boston save $40 million?

[Basketball_Jones]

Bostons window was closed so they dumped Jrues salary who’s getting close to retirement anyways. Not really sure Simons was a good target though, doesn’t really fit Bostons style of play.

[arbsn]

I dunno Jrue seems pretty washed. I still don’t see them as a playoff team in the west.

[Brinbe]

Jrue def a mentor-type addition for their young guards in Scoot/Sharpe as they try to take another leap forward into play-in competition next season.

Don't discount what adding the right vets can add to a young team figuring things out. Look at what THJ/Beasley/Harris gave the Pistons last season. Simons is a good scorer but can't defend for shite. He wasn't helping them long-term. Def a Billups-inspired move

I think they'll surprise a lot of people. Scoot/Sharpe/Deni/Camara/Clingan with Jrue/Thybulle/Grant/Timelord and I guess there's Ayton too lol. Plus whomever they draft this year like an Essengue, for example. Maybe Jakucionis? The West is a buzzsaw but that team is super young and has time on its side.

[Shakril]

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RJ for Porzingis next.

Why do you want to trade for a player that makes us worse?

[MoneyBall]

So Portland got the worse contract, the older player and gave up two second rounders to help Boston save $40 million?

They also got the best player.

[ArthurVandelay]

Blazers will trade Jrue to a contender and do just fine.

Blazers finished the year 23-18. I think they are keeping him. Looking to compete.

[Spates]

So Portland got the worse contract, the older player and gave up two second rounders to help Boston save $40 million?

Competitive market for Jrue.

[TGM]

I think Boston actually blows things up a lot more than people realize.

With JT out they know next year is a lost cause. Some of their guys getting older. Why try to win-now next year, when they can restack the pieces and get more flexibility.

All they need is JT, White, Pritchard, everyone else I think they should try to monetize on. They can draft, develop some guys, free up some cap space for 2026 and push the chips in again to make a run. The way their payroll is constructed its just not sustainable.

[OakleyDokely]

Jrue is old and overpaid, but his actual on court value is still a lot higher than Simons.

Simons is a one-dimensional, inefficient scorer who has been in the league for 7 years now. This is who he is.

Jrue is still a top defensive player who can guard multiple spots. While the shot isn't great, he's still a solid ballhandler, playmaker, and rebounder.

[Tha Cynic]

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RJ for Porzingis next.

Why do you want to trade for a player that makes us worse?

You mean health wise right?

Porzingis is a significantly better basketball player.

[sidsid]

So Portland got the worse contract, the older player and gave up two second rounders to help Boston save $40 million?

Competitive market for Jrue.

I buy the reports that they could flip him again for value. The Celtics were looking for cap relief and the Blazers likely don't care about that for a return contract and whatever added value it would bring.

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No way Jose (Calderon)

Jrue for RJ made a lot of sense for "all-in" trade scenarios where we got Giannis or KD.

Not surprised we were in those convos during KD trade talk.

[Duffman100]

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No way Jose (Calderon)

Jrue for RJ made a lot of sense for "all-in" trade scenarios where we got Giannis or KD.

Not surprised we were in those convos during KD trade talk.

I love Jrue. Paying him mid 30s for the next 3 years is scary to me.

[Duffman100]

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No way Jose (Calderon)

Jrue for RJ made a lot of sense for "all-in" trade scenarios where we got Giannis or KD.

Not surprised we were in those convos during KD trade talk.

I love Jrue. Paying him mid 30s for the next 3 years is scary to me.

[ATLTimekeeper]

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No way Jose (Calderon)

Jrue for RJ made a lot of sense for "all-in" trade scenarios where we got Giannis or KD.

Not surprised we were in those convos during KD trade talk.

I love Jrue. Paying him mid 30s for the next 3 years is scary to me.

He is showing signs of slowing down. At the same time I think he has a Lowry/Conley level impact on competitive teams and will likely be viable for the next few years.

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No way Jose (Calderon)

Jrue for RJ made a lot of sense for "all-in" trade scenarios where we got Giannis or KD.

Not surprised we were in those convos during KD trade talk.

I love Jrue. Paying him mid 30s for the next 3 years is scary to me.

In context, these are scenarios where you're trying to build a team to contend after you've given up assets for an aging star that may not be around longer than a year or 2.

And then you have to ask yourself how you get a player that's better than RJ by just mainly trading RJ. A ball handler who's a good 3pt shooter and still far better defender (declining, of course) than RJ fits the bill. The last year of his deal he's just an expiring to fling in a trade after that old star is gone anywa

[Pointgod]

Great trade for Boston. There were talks that they have to add a pick to get off of Jrue’s contract and they got a productive player back and two second round picks back plus saved some money. Portland upgrades their defence and has a mentor to Scoot and Sharpe. Both teams set out to do what they need to do.