Yeaaaaa. If you hear fans clamoring for "just get a 2024 FRP for player x!" (like Blazers fans have been clamoring for Brogdon), the scuttlebutt is that damn near every GM will tell you a non-lotto 2024 FRP is not gonna cut it.
This upcoming draft class sounds BAD.
This upcoming draft class sounds BAD.
By You got 14 bricks right there? Go To PostHe literally saw the play before anyone else.
2043 number 1 pick, point gawd.
By reilo Go To PostYeaaaaa. If you hear fans clamoring for "just get a 2024 FRP for player x!" (like Blazers fans have been clamoring for Brogdon), the scuttlebutt is that damn near every GM will tell you a non-lotto 2024 FRP is not gonna cut it.It might just be me being contrarian but I'm starting to think it's not actually that bad, just weird. There are good players available but they're almost all either small guards or traditional bigs which are two archetypes teams are shying away from.
This upcoming draft class sounds BAD.
If we trade DFS it needs to be for youth prospect and pick. Dude is good and would be a great pick up for OKC, Bucks, Philly etc.
By Sharp Go To PostIt might just be me being contrarian but I'm starting to think it's not actually that bad, just weird. There are good players available but they're almost all either small guards or traditional bigs which are two archetypes teams are shying away from.Most of these kids eligible for the draft this year came up during the pandemic so they lost out on a lot of development during their high school years. It doesn't mean they can't be good down the line, but the variance will be much higher due to exceptional circumstances.
By reilo Go To PostMost of these kids eligible for the draft this year came up during the pandemic so they lost out on a lot of development during their high school years. It doesn't mean they can't be good down the line, but the variance will be much higher due to exceptional circumstances.It definitely feels like the big name players and five star recruits are not doing well, but there are also a lot of relatively unknown players who are popping in draft statistical models, which makes me think that maybe the effect of the pandemic was not just on actual player development but also on talent identification? But we'll see.
By reilo Go To PostYeaaaaa. If you hear fans clamoring for "just get a 2024 FRP for player x!" (like Blazers fans have been clamoring for Brogdon), the scuttlebutt is that damn near every GM will tell you a non-lotto 2024 FRP is not gonna cut it.
This upcoming draft class sounds BAD.
I'm actually super pissed at all the "we need to trade Brogdon yesterday" stuff. Scoot isn't there yet and that's OK. It's not going to stunt his growth in any major way if he comes off the bench for now (probably the opposite.) Plus the team has 4 more draft picks this year, 2 of which will probably be lottery for a total of something like 9 or 10 rookies and sophomore players next year. G-League team gonna be LIT.
I'm looking for 2025 lottery picks, maybe 2026 otherwise forget about trading any more vets.
Portland has 9 players with less than 2 years of playing experience. They don't need more youth. They suck already and are probably gonna end up 5th in lotto odds.
Crossposting
WTF IS THIS
https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/warner-fox-espn-streaming-spots-joint-venture-1235900161/
Walt Disney’s ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to launch a joint sports streaming service this fall, sources told CNBC on Tuesday.
https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/warner-fox-espn-streaming-spots-joint-venture-1235900161/
WTF IS THIS
https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/warner-fox-espn-streaming-spots-joint-venture-1235900161/
Walt Disney’s ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to launch a joint sports streaming service this fall, sources told CNBC on Tuesday.
The platform does not yet have a name or a price.
The competitors expect to form the joint service at a time when the value of sports media rights is spiking, but viewers have moved away from watching on traditional cable.
Disney, in particular, has suffered from a shift away from its ESPN network, and sought new ways to revive the business.
https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/warner-fox-espn-streaming-spots-joint-venture-1235900161/
The three media giants are slated to launch the new service in the fall. Subscribers would get access to linear sports networks including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNEWS, ABC, Fox, FS1, FS2, BTN, TNT, TBS, truTV and ESPN+, as well as hundreds of hours from the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL and many top college divisions. Pricing will be announced at a later date.
Each company would own one third of the new outlet and license their sports content to it on a non-exclusive basis. The service would have a new brand and an independent management team. The concept surfaces as traditional media companies are grappling with the migration of sports — the last TV format that generates steady crowds and sustained ratings — to streaming venues.
The concentration of top sports under one roof would be significant. Between them, ESPN and Warner have most rights to the NHL and the NBA, while Fox, Warner and ESPN control at present the majority of rights to Major League Baseball. Only the NFL would enjoy a large presence with entities that are not a part of the joint venture, with “Sunday Night Football” at NBCUniversal, “Thursday Night Football” at Amazon and a Sunday afternoon game at CBS.
Great, now we'll need to double or triple our out of pocket monthly cost to watch live sports while they pay for exclusivity. NBA League Pass will now have 60-75% on blackout.
Every now and then I have to go look at how dumb the protections on that pick Portland owes Chicago are, and yep... that's egregious.
By Christberg Go To PostEvery now and then I have to go look at how dumb the protections on that pick Portland owes Chicago are, and yep… that's egregious.That DJJ trade and Andrew Nichols buyout are still lingering fuck yous from Olshey
Couldn't even get the good Toppin
BUT HE WEVE GOT A FANCY NEW COURT
somehow it's never the product that's the problem, it's the presentation 🙄
BUT HE WEVE GOT A FANCY NEW COURT
somehow it's never the product that's the problem, it's the presentation 🙄
By pilonv1 Go To PostAnother core muscle injury in Portland? #askquestionsGPII had three of them in a Warriors jersey before he ever played for Portland you cunt
that is like... kinda weird
By reilo Go To PostGPII had three of them in a Warriors jersey before he ever played for Portland you cuntthat's still 3 or 4 guys right?
By DY_nasty Go To Postthat is like… kinda weirdYea, Dame, Little, and now Shae. Approaching Indian burial ground shit.
that's still 3 or 4 guys right?
By DY_nasty Go To Postoh shit its great value toppin lol i completely missed thatlol
By reilo Go To PostGPII had three of them in a Warriors jersey before he ever played for Portland you cunt
Bucks, Wizards and Lakers medical staff are terrible too
Marc Stein said the Wiggins to Mavs stuff has been overstated. They're more focused on PJ Washington and gave up trying to trade for Kuz because of the multiple picks thing lol. I think they want him for nothing since the dude is cheeks this season.
By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostWhy is Jalen Rose thing?
Him and Molly need to be taken off our screens.
Worst husband and wife dup in history.
By s y Go To Postfree Brandon
By reilo Go To PostHey someone pointed out that Kuz and Paolo have almost identical stats this season... both super negative on/off... anyone want an All Star caliber talent?
It's nice to want things, Wizards
By You got 14 bricks right there? Go To PostA certain someone here was calling him Adam Morrison 2.0 and saying his shot wasn't NBA ready...
I knew he'd be good but damn is that boy cooking now
By reilo Go To PostWe’re missing our entire starting front court and Jacob still can’t get minutes
lmaoooo 🚮🚮🚮🗑️
Idk why the NBA is so stubborn. Just get rid of the dunk contest.
By You got 14 bricks right there? Go To Post
I knew he'd be good but damn is that boy cooking now
HR would like to have a word with you
By Pac-2 Go To PostHR would like to have a word with you
Lol
By Sho_Nuff82 Go To PostBeal could score 70 on this Bucks D.
Why isn't he, then? He's playing in the game.
By pilonv1 Go To PostRodeo's boy Kris Dunn putting the clamps on SGAhe really did
Lauri not an allstar kinda a joke tbh
Keyonte coming up big in another 4th quarter. Can't imagine JC is on this roster next week.
By pilonv1 Go To PostWatching Dunn reminded me of late prime Igoudala on defense. I'm glad he's found his spot
He's out there snitching too, huh.