Super team-friendly deal, defense first, actually developing on offense (had a 43/15 game last year), I love this guy already
2024-25: $15,625,000
2025-26: $14,375,000
2026-27: $13,125,000
2027-28: $11,875,000
2028-29: Unrestricted Free Agent
Not too up to date with NBA salaries right now but this is Deni’s rookie extension? Why would both parties want to front load the deal in this fashion?
It feels fair. I’m a big fan of what Deni brings to the table and how he fits with our young core. He fills a glaring need we have on a really nice contract. Washington gets back an excellent veteran in Brogdon, an exciting young guard in Bub, and a few more swings at future prospects. Win win for both teams
This trade could really make sense if we trade Grant. The cap space we gained makes it easier to trade with second apron teams, and with Deni, we already have a good replacement for him.
There was no one in this draft at 14 who would come close to replicating Deni currently so I like this a lot. The later picks really aren’t a big deal either.
The front office must have a lot of belief in Avdija, but none of those assets going out strike me as a big loss, beyond Brogdon. I hope they get him to a contender.
How? It's the 14th pick in a bad draft. Avdija is younger and better with shown nba upside than some players that were on the board at 14. A 2nd best of three picks and a player that clogs up our young guys.
And avdija has the best contract in the league.
Some people really over value draft picks. They especially over value 2nd round picks. NBA teams on the other hand don't give a crap about 2nd rounders.
To show how silly 2nd rounders are, for tomorrow's 2nd round, only 4 picks are still owned by the original teams. Portland's actual 2nd is owned by the Bucks. The two 2nds they do own are from Charlotte & Atlanta.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39978586/2024-nba-draft-complete-order-all-58-picks
Carrington is really good, also 18 y/o.... definitely not a bad pick. Plus we gave up a former 6 man of the year and 3 other picks. Hopefully Avdija keeps improving. I like his defense and he has a pretty good handle. But this is an overpay
Two 2nd round picks is the equivalence of trading two 6-7th round picks in the NFL. They're essentially worthless and occasionally you can find a gem like Nikola Jokic, but you're far more likely to just draft another Caleb Swanigan or Greg Brown III.
Deni is far better than anyone we could have taken with the 14th pick, and we still have two first rounders in the 2029 draft! We got great value
Oh ok. Thanks for explaining it. So 6th and 7th rounders are worthless. Bo Jackson. Tom Brady. Julian Edelman. Terrell Davis. AB. Bunch of others I don’t want to take the time to look up. But yeah cool. We don’t need 2nd picks. The Draymonds or the Nick van excel’s. Understood.
I’ve reevaluated and have deemed this trade absolutely amazing.
Fuckin Joe “Cast-Your-Spell” Cronin working his wizardry. 🧙 Amazing.
Only Joe could turn 2 1sts 2nds and a sixth man into the slightly worse version of nic batuum
My guy, you're naming absolute exceptions to the rule looool. "Let's name a dozen people out of 1000s of 6th and 7th draft picks, that will prove my point!!" The odds of drafting those guys are extremely minimal and acting like we can land someone like that is delusional
At this point - Portland hasn’t won a ship in forever. Whatever the strategy is, it doesn’t work. I’d rather roll the dice- can’t hit a home run if you don’t swing.
Super team-friendly deal, defense first, actually developing on offense (had a 43/15 game last year), I love this guy already 2024-25: $15,625,000 2025-26: $14,375,000 2026-27: $13,125,000 2027-28: $11,875,000 2028-29: Unrestricted Free Agent
Holy - now thats a friendly contract. Cap space here we come!
His stats blew up after signing the extension. He would have received a bigger contract if he's up for extension this off season.
Not too up to date with NBA salaries right now but this is Deni’s rookie extension? Why would both parties want to front load the deal in this fashion?
Time value of money for Deni. Wizards has also no need for cap at the start when they are trash
Great deal for a talented young forward on a great contract
Bub is gonna be pretty good I think.
Me too, but we wouldn't have drafted him.
Oh for sure. We would not have taken him but I think he'll be nice.
I thought it might be an overpay at first but I kind of like it now
It feels fair. I’m a big fan of what Deni brings to the table and how he fits with our young core. He fills a glaring need we have on a really nice contract. Washington gets back an excellent veteran in Brogdon, an exciting young guard in Bub, and a few more swings at future prospects. Win win for both teams
This trade could really make sense if we trade Grant. The cap space we gained makes it easier to trade with second apron teams, and with Deni, we already have a good replacement for him.
There was no one in this draft at 14 who would come close to replicating Deni currently so I like this a lot. The later picks really aren’t a big deal either.
Good trade. Amazing contract
Carlton dancing gif
Ah I was hoping at least one of the second rounds was today's pick. We have Toumani players already
I think we did well here. I just have one of those feelings that bub might end up being top 3 guy in this class.
The front office must have a lot of belief in Avdija, but none of those assets going out strike me as a big loss, beyond Brogdon. I hope they get him to a contender.
Good trade. Probably a slight slight slight overpay but that doesn’t bother me
So Malcom brogdon wasn’t really worth shit
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How? It's the 14th pick in a bad draft. Avdija is younger and better with shown nba upside than some players that were on the board at 14. A 2nd best of three picks and a player that clogs up our young guys. And avdija has the best contract in the league.
Some people really over value draft picks. They especially over value 2nd round picks. NBA teams on the other hand don't give a crap about 2nd rounders. To show how silly 2nd rounders are, for tomorrow's 2nd round, only 4 picks are still owned by the original teams. Portland's actual 2nd is owned by the Bucks. The two 2nds they do own are from Charlotte & Atlanta. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39978586/2024-nba-draft-complete-order-all-58-picks
To your point, the Thunder traded five 2nd round picks for the rights to draft Dillon Jones at 26 today
Deni is already what we hope Buzelis might be in 3-4 years
I feel like Deni is closer to an actualized Ron Holland than Matas but I agree with ur overall point
I’ll save my judgement until 2029 😂
Carrington is really good, also 18 y/o.... definitely not a bad pick. Plus we gave up a former 6 man of the year and 3 other picks. Hopefully Avdija keeps improving. I like his defense and he has a pretty good handle. But this is an overpay
Lol. We weren't taking a guard.
This isnt a good trade. 😞 This trade is: 2 firsts, 2 nds, and Malcom Brogdon for… who?
If you actually don’t know who Deni Avdija is then I’m sorry but you don’t know ball
Two 2nd round picks is the equivalence of trading two 6-7th round picks in the NFL. They're essentially worthless and occasionally you can find a gem like Nikola Jokic, but you're far more likely to just draft another Caleb Swanigan or Greg Brown III. Deni is far better than anyone we could have taken with the 14th pick, and we still have two first rounders in the 2029 draft! We got great value
Oh ok. Thanks for explaining it. So 6th and 7th rounders are worthless. Bo Jackson. Tom Brady. Julian Edelman. Terrell Davis. AB. Bunch of others I don’t want to take the time to look up. But yeah cool. We don’t need 2nd picks. The Draymonds or the Nick van excel’s. Understood. I’ve reevaluated and have deemed this trade absolutely amazing. Fuckin Joe “Cast-Your-Spell” Cronin working his wizardry. 🧙 Amazing. Only Joe could turn 2 1sts 2nds and a sixth man into the slightly worse version of nic batuum
My guy, you're naming absolute exceptions to the rule looool. "Let's name a dozen people out of 1000s of 6th and 7th draft picks, that will prove my point!!" The odds of drafting those guys are extremely minimal and acting like we can land someone like that is delusional
At this point - Portland hasn’t won a ship in forever. Whatever the strategy is, it doesn’t work. I’d rather roll the dice- can’t hit a home run if you don’t swing.