#11 For Sale

[cjmcallist]

Do you dislike it more than JDub's performance in Game 4?

Yes?

Do you prefer paying JDub 3-4x as much per season as Deni in 2027 and 2028?

My thoughts exactly.

I need help on the value, but two more years at Deni's salary helps tremendously. Especially if there's another bigger deal that we end up making.

[Blaze the Nugz]

Portland does not control its 2026 FRP (owed to Chicago, lottery protected until 2028). If they trade #11 on draft day they would probably need to pair it with a far into the future pick/swaps. I do like the Lauri idea, though. He seems like a good fit with Clingan.

[BlazersBroncos]

I wouldnt include future picks in a move for Lauri. The idea of a unprotected 2026 FRP in a Lauri deal is wild.

Grant and 11 would be the most I offer. UTA saves money and shaves a year off Lauri + gets a late lotto pick. PDX goes win-now.

[MoneyTalks41890]

I wouldnt include future picks in a move for Lauri. The idea of a unprotected 2026 FRP in a Lauri deal is wild.

Grant and 11 would be the most I offer. UTA saves money and shaves a year off Lauri + gets a late lotto pick. PDX goes win-now.

I agree no unprotected future pick.

I think throwing in a prospect though could make some sense. Maybe Kris Murray?

[Myth]

I wouldnt include future picks in a move for Lauri. The idea of a unprotected 2026 FRP in a Lauri deal is wild.

Grant and 11 would be the most I offer. UTA saves money and shaves a year off Lauri + gets a late lotto pick. PDX goes win-now.

I agree no unprotected future pick.

I think throwing in a prospect though could make some sense. Maybe Kris Murray?

Murray can be had for sure.

[ReggiesKnicks]

I wouldnt include future picks in a move for Lauri. The idea of a unprotected 2026 FRP in a Lauri deal is wild.

Grant and 11 would be the most I offer. UTA saves money and shaves a year off Lauri + gets a late lotto pick. PDX goes win-now.

I agree no unprotected future pick.

I think throwing in a prospect though could make some sense. Maybe Kris Murray?

Kris Murray holds 0 value. He just completed his age 24 year season and can't make a shot or find consistent minutes. Might as well throw in a random 2nd.

[tester551]

I wouldnt include future picks in a move for Lauri. The idea of a unprotected 2026 FRP in a Lauri deal is wild.

Grant and 11 would be the most I offer. UTA saves money and shaves a year off Lauri + gets a late lotto pick. PDX goes win-now.

This is an overpay IMO still. Lauri is a top 10 worst contract in the league.

He's 100% better than Grant, but he also makes ~150%.

Grant - 3yr for ~$100M
Lauri - 4yr for ~$200M

[NYG]

I wouldnt include future picks in a move for Lauri. The idea of a unprotected 2026 FRP in a Lauri deal is wild.

Grant and 11 would be the most I offer. UTA saves money and shaves a year off Lauri + gets a late lotto pick. PDX goes win-now.

This is an overpay IMO still. Lauri is a top 10 worst contract in the league.

He's 100% better than Grant, but he also makes ~150%.

Grant - 3yr for ~$100M
Lauri - 4yr for ~$200M

Grant could be argued to be in the top 10 too

[tester551]

I wouldnt include future picks in a move for Lauri. The idea of a unprotected 2026 FRP in a Lauri deal is wild.

Grant and 11 would be the most I offer. UTA saves money and shaves a year off Lauri + gets a late lotto pick. PDX goes win-now.

This is an overpay IMO still. Lauri is a top 10 worst contract in the league.

He's 100% better than Grant, but he also makes ~150%.

Grant - 3yr for ~$100M
Lauri - 4yr for ~$200M

Grant could be argued to be in the top 10 too

Yeah - he definitely is... Not debating that.

Just arguing that Grant + 11 for Lauri is still a stupid move for Portland to consider.

[NYG]

This is an overpay IMO still. Lauri is a top 10 worst contract in the league.

He's 100% better than Grant, but he also makes ~150%.

Grant - 3yr for ~$100M
Lauri - 4yr for ~$200M

Grant could be argued to be in the top 10 too

Yeah - he definitely is... Not debating that.

Just arguing that Grant + 11 for Lauri is still a stupid move for Portland to consider.

Yeah Lauri needs to get his value up for him to be dealt. Maybe Lauri + 21 for Grant, Murray + 11?

[Dame Lizard]

Just starting a conversation...

JDub for Avdija and #11?

I already dislike this conversation.

I'd do that in a heartbeat, but OKC would be crazy to.

I think Avdija is a gun and on an amazing contract which is perfect for contenders. But OKC is the last team that needs to rock the ship with big changes, unless it involves Giannis.