ATL - Smart Bought Out, Signs with Lakers

[paulpressey25]

And I think the amount the Bucks owe to Lillard is reduced by over double the set off for the cap. Marks didn't mention anything about this either way in the Tweet.

I'm trusting Bobby Marks over Keith Smith. But plausible Marks screwed up his analysis.

[JRoy]

Enjoy, JRoy. And thanks for the set-off for our cap!

Thanks for the picks!

[jakecronus8]

Enjoy, JRoy. And thanks for the set-off for our cap!

Thanks for the picks!

Those late 20’s picks should help keep the wheels of the treadmill rolling.

[Shaffty]

I think this choice shows dame is a bit worried about how good he will be post achillies

[RiotPunch]

And I think the amount the Bucks owe to Lillard is reduced by over double the set off for the cap. Marks didn't mention anything about this either way in the Tweet.

I'm trusting Bobby Marks over Keith Smith. But plausible Marks screwed up his analysis.

But Smitty is a product of RealGM!

[ShootingtheJ]

Amazing how well Portland and Dame came out of this. We basically gave Portland Jrue and control of our draft from 2028 to 2030, and took a cap anchor of $20mm for five seasons for the right to rent Dame for two years. Plus of course the actual $113 million cash our owners have to pay.

Sure, but if we would have dealt Dame at the deadline, we'd have been golden. Tough to predictable catastrophic injury though.

FVV and Tari Eason would look great about now. But onward we go. At least Giannis is still sailing on the ship he helped build. That counts for a lot.

FVV opt out then we let him walk and sign Turner (or Grimes)? Hellyeah

[Bernman]

Enjoy, JRoy. And thanks for the set-off for our cap!

Thanks for the picks!

You're welcome! It's opportunity cost. Was nice you overpaying for his services, mitigated our sacrifice to try to win ANOTHER championship though.

[emunney]

Enjoy, JRoy. And thanks for the set-off for our cap!

Thanks for the picks!

Only one pick my guy

[soxperry]

I think this choice shows dame is a bit worried about how good he will be post achillies

Aligns with what the Bucks thought too given the buyout

[CJTURT]

Dame is a loser lmao

Why? I respect the hell out this decision. He tried to go after a ring with another star and it didn't work out. He could have ended his career ring chasing like a lot of others before, but instead is going to the retire with the team he'll always be remembered with and be closer to his kids.

Because he can’t win anything. Like in basketball.

[GHOSTofSIKMA]

I get that it's a nice story for Dame and Blazers fans and I don't want to rain on their parade but I think the part where he just tore his Achilles and probably will be 36 before he takes the court in an NBA game again is being a little overlooked.

if theyre prancing him out there the next few seasons it makes it that much less likely our picks convey imo

i think its 100% a value prop for their franchise to put butts into seats.

[JRoy]

Enjoy, JRoy. And thanks for the set-off for our cap!

Thanks for the picks!

You're welcome! It's opportunity cost. Was nice you overpaying for his services, mitigated our sacrifice to try to win ANOTHER championship though.

Good luck!

[GHOSTofSIKMA]

its funny to me that several hours later we still dont have any specific answer on how this affects our cap situation.

[HKPackFan]

Always happy when stars show loyalty to the team that drafted them.

Agreed. I think LeBron's championship in Cleveland is one of the NBA's greatest stories.


But I don't think Dame went back for the franchise. There were rumors he was unhappy here being away from his family. He tried to ring chase but he realized it was more important to be with his kids. It's hard not to respect his decision to be a dad.

Agreed. 2021 is obviously my favorite, but second is the LeBron Cleveland storybook ending.

This shows he was truly homesick the entire time in Milwaukee. He tried but his heart was in Portland tje entire time. And him going back almost immediately shows it.

For the first time in his career, he was a free agent and could have gone anywhere.

And without hesitation he went right back home.

It all worked out in the end, I'm happy for him, and it also validates just how homesick and how much he was internally struggling being away from home.

[Matches Malone]

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[Profound23]

McCollum demanding trade to Portland.

Wonder if Portland does a Jrue for McCollum swap then Washington buys out Jrue.

[Bernman]

McCollum demanding trade to Portland.

Wonder if Portland does a Jrue for McCollum swap then Washington buys out Jrue.

Wonder why you'd say that when Jrue's not expiring like McCollum. He has a massive 3 yr contract. What's the benefit to the Wizards? For the privilege of spending almost 100m more and having 30/yr of dead cap? PDX also values Jrue, oddly, cuz they gave up assets to get him.

[Profound23]

McCollum demanding trade to Portland.

Wonder if Portland does a Jrue for McCollum swap then Washington buys out Jrue.

Wonder why you'd say that when Jrue's not expiring like McCollum. He has a massive 3 yr contract. What's the benefit to the Wizards? For the privilege of spending almost 100m more and having 30/yr of dead cap? PDX also values Jrue, oddly, cuz they gave up assets to get him.

I would assume Portland would offer something to sweeten the deal. No clue why either of those teams do half of the moves they do. I can see Portland trying to make Dame happy.

[midranger]

McCollum demanding trade to Portland.

Wonder if Portland does a Jrue for McCollum swap then Washington buys out Jrue.

Could see these teams doing something weird like

CJ and Kispert for Grant and Advidja

And then Portland trading Kispert and our picks back for Kuzma, because why not?

[Bernman]

McCollum demanding trade to Portland.

Wonder if Portland does a Jrue for McCollum swap then Washington buys out Jrue.

Wonder why you'd say that when Jrue's not expiring like McCollum. He has a massive 3 yr contract. What's the benefit to the Wizards? For the privilege of spending almost 100m more and having 30/yr of dead cap? PDX also values Jrue, oddly, cuz they gave up assets to get him.

I would assume Portland would offer something to sweeten the deal. No clue why either of those teams do half of the moves they do. I can see Portland trying to make Dame happy.

If PDX-DC were going to make a move of that nature, it'd involve Grant a lot more likely, w/ the Wizards getting multiple 1sts, maybe ours, for their troubles. Then the thought process of dead asset/picks for expiring player that's coveted would make some sense.

There's a deal that's a lot more straight-forward, of Rob Williams & Thybulle for McCollum. Those are all expirings.

DC doesn't need to bend over backwards to make Dame or CJ happy to the point they're taking on a bad contract & player who doesn't fit their timeline. Neither does PDX, while dealing Jrue who they just valued. They can just deal guys they don't value to make Dame & CJ happy.