GEE wrote:Though it is off topic, I am quite pleased with the current signings of Brown, Knox and now Reath. That's a really good 3rd string IMO. Not done yet, but good bottom moves all the same. Butler and Badji will hopefully get moved soon, but the Dame saga continues.
I doubt much longer though. My gut tells me that nobody wants to see this trade drama to drag into training camp... most of all Dame. It would be uncomfortable for all, but mostly for Dame (I would imagine). Just don't think Dame wants to face EVERYONE, after the stunt he has pulled (unsuccessfully I'd add).
Now, it's about two weeks before (estimating) training camp begins, and still crickets from both sides. Still think Dame needs to blink first, and come off his Miami or Porland only stance, because I firmly believe those are the very two, he has zero chance of being on next season. Offer up a preferred list, or risk getting sent somewhere you really don't want to go. Choice is his, but I have to think Dame is gone within two weeks. Where, and for who... still no real clue, only good guesses.
i) Dame is not a guy who changes his mind like the wind. He is pretty much set on playing in Miami, just as he was set on playing in Portland for years. He clearly stated that he wants to compete for a championship (and did it again in the Spears interview) and needs more help, not more young developing players.
Cronin responded by drafting his younger replacement. So nope, he wants to win and he wants an organization that is stable and focused on winning, unless smth. very drastic happens in the same line of what Cronin did, he isn't changing his mind about it.
ii) There simply are no reported offers for Dame, partially because of his age/contract, but more so because there is no team where he fits (except Miami).
Even if he changed his mind and said he would be open to playing on another contender:
EASTBoston - Has no more cap space
Milwaukee - No assets
Philadelphia - No assets (and they stated they don't want to trade Maxey, who is a bad fit like Herro anyway)
WESTLakers - No assets
Clippers - No assets
Pelicans - They could, but have to figure out what to do with Zion and how to unload McCollum at the same time
Rest is either rebuilding and don't want to sell the farm for a 33y old guard, who simply does not fit the timeline.
It's difficult to see anyone who needs the position filled, wants to win now and has the assets to do it. There is really only 1 fit and it is Miami.
So it really doesn't matter if Dame would say, yeah im open to go to Milwaukee, Philly, Clippers, Lakers, none of them could even trade for him. Pelicans are maybe the most likely team out there that could do that trade, which would somewhat make sense for them, but also they probably just want to continue and try with Zion, Ingram, McCollum.
