[Highkin] The Blazers are facing a serious roster crunch this summer—they have 14 players under contract (plus two first-round picks) and are in the tax for a roster that isn’t close to play-in, let alone playoffs.
The Blazers are facing a serious roster crunch this summer—they have 14 players under contract (plus two first-round picks) and are in the tax for a roster that isn’t close to play-in, let alone playoffs.
Breaking down the decisions they have to make: https://t.co/PhVoViR7xp pic.twitter.com/D46wXbna4Q
— Sean Highkin (@highkin) April 23, 2024
by EarthWarping
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👀, take on Thybulles contract and swap the Indy pick with the GSW pick?
They need to dump grant
Hopefully the FO can swoop in and get something done. Blazers have lots of useful pieces
Here’s an interesting one: If we decline Brown’s option, I believe we can leverage our cap space to do a trade without having to match salaries exactly.
So as an example, the trade machine shows that we could trade McDaniels for Brogdon straight up. Portland saves about 18m with that, and we get a backup PG which we need, and will be an expiring so that helps when Scottie’s deal kicks in after next year. I don’t know how accurate that is and if that’s accounting for cap holds or anything, but it’s an idea.
I really doubt Portland is looking to attach picks to dump contracts but they also might not have much of a choice.
Portland FO do portland FO things 🤷
Exhibit A: 1984 draft
PG: Scoot SG: Anf Simmons SF: The High First Round Pick PF: Grant C: Ayton. Bench: Robert Williams, Sharpe, Banton, Low First Round Pick, Kris Murray, Toumani Camara, Jabari Walker, Doup Reath, Jabari Walker, Ryan Rupert. That is there 15 man team imo. This means moving from Brogdon and Thybulle for second round picks (they’d want a first but don’t think any team gives them that) and small expiring contracts. So I think a Jalen McDaniels for Malcom Brogdon trade can happen, saves the Blazers 18 mil, McDaniels can be waived as he only would impact their 24/25 cap space. Raptors get a back up PG and sixth man, plus we know the front office was interested in Brogdon and what he can bring.
I would consider taking on Brogdon if Simons goes elsewhere though I think some other team will do a second or a first round swap for him.
I’ll gladly give the Blazers Bruce Brown for free
The Raptors are well positioned to pick up players who shake loose from teams that underperformed and have big payrolls. Or to pick up young players or picks for taking on salary. Golden State is another good example and there will be more after the first round.