Joe Cronin

CVI

Sentiment

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Fan Verdict

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Should Joe Cronin be kept, fired, or extended?

Transactions

Graded

Fan Votes

4 years

Tenure

League Comparison

Sentiment Rank

of 30 GMs

#21

Most Active

4 moves

Contract Value

Poor contract value

OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

The Portland Trail Blazers have been paying a premium this season, with several contracts that outpace the expected production level. Across 4 contracts, 0 grade out as good value and 1 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Sidy Cissoko (C) at $1.1M/yr. The priciest commitment relative to production was Javonte Cooke (D). Cap flexibility could become a concern if these contracts don't produce at the expected level.

Public Sentiment

Strong reception

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Joe Cronin has put together a solid set of 2025-26 moves for the Portland Trail Blazers, with more well-received decisions than misses. Of 4 graded moves, 2 landed well with the fanbase, 1 drew mixed reactions, and 1 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Chris Youngblood (A-), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Javonte Cooke cut (D-), which drew the sharpest criticism. The fanbase remains split — some moves look promising while others need time to prove their worth.