I'm operating as if Portland says we value Simons more than you do, and we are only giving you Nurkic. we say in return we value Pascal more than you do, and we are only giving you Boucher, [i'm sensing I might give them Fred for Nurkic and 3]

we are more agreeable in trades then the rumours say. it's okay for Portland to protect Sharpe, for example. but that's where the nonsense stops, don't go around saying Simons is getting you a competent number 2 option on his own, that's not happening. unless you think CJ is a good option for Portland.

Man, if it's Brandon miller and OG turns out to be better career wise, I'm Going be pissed. [i'm kidding, Although technically OG was a top 7 prospect so he turned out like a top 7 prospect in his draft.]

I want to say, I'm operating as if Charlotte picks Scoot, but I am not.

At this point, I prefer to call Charlotte, and see if they think Scoot is Markell FUltz. then see what they think about some our roster. Heck I might even call Orlando see what they think about Markelle ?

If they are not getting an All-nba talent from else where, they might not get an all-nba talent from us either.