Dame Could Push For Trade Per Haynes

Jsun947 · Post #1 » by **Jsun947** » Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:18 pm

Dame may push to be traded via Haynes. All the Dame news has gone through Haynes, those two are really tight so I'd give this a lot of credit. Could be a power play by Dame giving our team a warning or could be more serious.

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Post #2 » by **The Sebastian Express** » Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:27 pm

I just can't get over that Haynes is out here writing that Dame had no input after writing an article about Dame on the record saying he wanted Jason Kidd and then writing that Damian would have significant input according to his sources.

Like he created that storyline and he put that focus on Dame. I don't mind the Billups hiring at all but for Haynes to just skip over that he's the one that put it out there that Dame would have significant input is kinda insane.

Jsun947 · Post #3 » by **Jsun947** » Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:29 pm

If Dame did push for a trade to a team that could be viewed as a contender, and would have the salary and assets to work a deal I'd think the best bets would be with Golden State for something including Wiggins, Wiseman, #7, #14, Future picks or to Philly where Simmons is sent out in a three team deal to a team like OKC where we get draft assets back.

Jsun947 · Post #4 » by **Jsun947** » Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:31 pm

The Sebastian Express wrote:I just can't get over that Haynes is out here writing that Dame had no input after writing an article about Dame on the record saying he wanted Jason Kidd and then writing that Damian would have significant input according to his sources.

Like he created that storyline and he put that focus on Dame. I don't mind the Billups hiring at all but for Haynes to just skip over that he's the one that put it out there that Dame would have significant input is kinda insane.

To me it reads that Management asked Dame for input, he gave it to them, then management went in a complete different direction while cutting Dame out of the process.

I don't know why both of those reports need to be mutually exclusive.

Post #5 » by **The Sebastian Express** » Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:33 pm

Jsun947 wrote:
The Sebastian Express wrote:I just can't get over that Haynes is out here writing that Dame had no input after writing an article about Dame on the record saying he wanted Jason Kidd and then writing that Damian would have significant input according to his sources.

Like he created that storyline and he put that focus on Dame. I don't mind the Billups hiring at all but for Haynes to just skip over that he's the one that put it out there that Dame would have significant input is kinda insane.

To me it reads that Management asked Dame for input, he gave it to them, then management went in a complete different direction while cutting Dame out of the process.

I don't know why both of those reports need to be mutually exclusive.

Dame's on record in the Athletic saying he likes Kidd and Chauncy Billups. In an article that came out shortly after Dame's on record with Haynes about wanting Kidd where Haynes writes Dame is expected to have significant input.

I don't mind the hire. And I think some of the backlash (which is not all by Portland fans, the one he responded to is a raptors fan) goes right into insane as it's being directed towards Dame.

My issue is that Haynes is writing that Dame wasn't involved in all.. after being the one to tell the world that Damian would be significantly involved.

Post #6 » by **DeBlazerRiddem** » Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:46 pm

Tight with Dame or not this whole thing feels like clickbait.

Dame asked for Kidd or Billups, Olshey has an established professional relationship with Billups, its not at all surprising the team went this way. Obviously they wanted someone with that type of experience and that is fine.

It doesn't sound like Dame was cut out of the process, but it also wasn't his decision to make and the weight of that decision falls squarely on Olshey, as it should.

That some twitter trolls don't understand that and lash out at Damian should be a non-story. He isn't going to request a trade because of "backlash". He might if this next year goes poorly but asking for a trade right now as the team is in the middle of making changes doesn't track for me at all.

The media just needs something to talk about, this isn't the first time there is speculation on Damian leaving Portland and it wont be the last.

zzaj · Post #7 » by **zzaj** » Sun Jun 27, 2021 10:03 pm

DeBlazerRiddem wrote:Tight with Dame or not this whole thing feels like clickbait...

The media just needs something to talk about, this isn't the first time there is speculation on Damian leaving Portland and it wont be the last.

Agreed, 100%. I believe this is actually a non-story.

BigLurch92 · Post #8 » by **BigLurch92** » Sun Jun 27, 2021 10:34 pm

As he should. After the events of yesterday our idiot fans and idiot front office don’t deserve Dame.

Norm2953 · Post #9 » by **Norm2953** » Sun Jun 27, 2021 11:09 pm

I fully expect this will be settled when Billips is introduced to the media on Tuesday and as long as
Billips is honest and forthright with the local media about these events from 1997, things will be
fine in Portland. Dame might still ask out but that will be for the usual reasons in order to chase
a championship ring

Pattycakes · Post #10 » by **Pattycakes** » Sun Jun 27, 2021 11:21 pm

Granted all these pathetic attempts to run Dame out of town are getting really old even quicker than they always have been... I really do feel for the guy. He's literally the full epitome of a likable athlete (or at least someone you cheer for) in today's modern day/age and gets treated like gar gar. I'd say he retires from the league as a whole before he leaves us. I internally feel his pain with media/twitter fingers... enough to drive a spectator crazy.

PDXKnight · Post #11 » by **PDXKnight** » Sun Jun 27, 2021 11:28 pm

the real question: is haynes a knicks fan, sixers fan or a lakers fan?

Sinobas · Post #12 » by **Sinobas** » Mon Jun 28, 2021 3:00 am

Maybe Dame should not have released publically who he wanted. Not sure what he wins by doing that unless he's wanting it to be made known publically so Olshey feels pressure to comply.

PDXKnight · Post #13 » by **PDXKnight** » Mon Jun 28, 2021 3:24 am

Sinobas wrote:Maybe Dame should not have released publically who he wanted. Not sure what he wins by doing that unless he's wanting it to be made known publically so Olshey feels pressure to comply.

I hope dame never becomes gm here, Kidd would’ve been a really stupid hire of historic proportions

monopoman · Post #14 » by **monopoman** » Mon Jun 28, 2021 3:27 am

This narrative that the Blazers rejected Kidd is a joke the guy obviously didn't want to coach here. Dame using that as a reason to leave the team is the flimsiest excuse I have ever seen. Kidd used the Dame wanting him quote to help him get a job elsewhere period.

monopoman · Post #15 » by **monopoman** » Mon Jun 28, 2021 3:55 am

Sinobas wrote:Maybe Dame should not have released publically who he wanted. Not sure what he wins by doing that unless he's wanting it to be made known publically so Olshey feels pressure to comply.

I think, this is the first time Dame has ever publicly commented on a trade or a coaching hire. He might give his input to ownership behind closed doors but we never hear Dame talk about these deals or potential deals publicly.

MagicBagley18 · Post #16 » by **MagicBagley18** » Mon Jun 28, 2021 3:57 am

Tbh I think dame is using Haynes to distance himself from the Bill ups hiring and get fans/some media off his back. Haynes is a players reporter. This leak gives dame some damage control while also giving ownership and management a warning to upgrade the roster.

Don’t believe he’s close to asking out

HoopsFanAZ · Post #17 » by **HoopsFanAZ** » Mon Jun 28, 2021 7:24 am

Haynes can pound sand.
He’s just stirring sh*t up. Journalism.

Dzon Dilindzer · Post #18 » by **Dzon Dilindzer** » Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:33 am

dame lillard will show his true colors from now on

he absolutely earned his right to leave, but after all loyalty talk and we know he loves to talk about loyalty, that would be beyond disappointing and it would be something i wouldnt be able to understand nor want to understand

PDXKnight · Post #19 » by **PDXKnight** » Mon Jun 28, 2021 1:10 pm

What’s an off season if you can’t build up a story about a superstar being discontent?

BlazersBroncos · Post #20 » by **BlazersBroncos** » Mon Jun 28, 2021 2:40 pm

I hate this, and dont think its really happening, but if it did I am looking at a picks-galore trade w/ NYK.

Barrett
Knox
19
32
2023 DAL FRP
2024 NYK Swap Option (Unprotected)
2025 NYK FRP (Unprotected)
2026 NYK Swap Option (Unprotected)
2027 NYK FRP (Unprotected)

Give me that. I want that. I dont care about that 2022 pick b/c a team w/ prime Dame + Randle is going to be good. I want those picks a few years out when Dame is older, and in the meantime we can run a treadmill team w/ some fun youth.

G - CJ McCollum / Daishen Nix (32)
G - Norman Powell / Anfernee Simons
F - RJ Barrett / Nassir Little / Kevin Knox
F - Robert Covington / JT Thor (19)
C - Jusuf Nurkic / Zach Collins

Thats a 7/8 seed that keeps the fans interested enough IMO. Then rely on NYK being bad once Dame declines and use their picks to get blue chip talent. I like this sort of middle ground more than bottoming out, losing interest and hoping we dont get into a perennial rebuild small market feedback loop like MIN / SAC.