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07 Jul 2021 20:45:39
I'll be honest....im not a big PG13 fan. But in the East, I think he has a better chance reaching the Finals....So much attention on Dame or Simmons being traded, I think the guy to keep an eye on is PG.
Cleveland
PG
Kuzma
Harrell
KCP
Clippers
Sexton
Nance
Prince
2 1sts from cavs
Lakers
Love
#3 (Green or Kuminga)
1.) 07 Jul 2021 21:48:45
How in the world are the Lakers getting the #3 pick? For a pile of garbage?
2.) 07 Jul 2021 22:23:51
Clippers trade away the best player but don't get back the best pick?
Lakers can take one of those future 1st from the Cavs.
3.) 08 Jul 2021 00:01:29
All the picks should be going to the Clippers. KCP, Harrell, and Kuzma gets you Love. That’s even value.
4.) 08 Jul 2021 02:03:52
I love how this Laker fan focuses on Clippers. Lmao. Starting with I'll be honest.
15 Mar 2021 14:46:19
I feel that G.S title window is close. So of their big 3, one has to get traded in order to prepare for the future. I would pick Klay as the star to be traded. Not because of the injury but so that he can lead a team and reach his full potential while at the tail end of his prime.....G.S already has a top 5 pick coming, thanks Minny, Wiseman.....Here's my proposal:
G.S gets Reddish, Huerter, Collins and a 1st
Atlanta gets Klay and salary fillers.
For G.S, that's a good way to build for the future while competing at a high level. Atlanta has too much talent which is stunting the development of some of those young players. Thoughts????
1.) 15 Mar 2021 16:01:44
I don't think Atlanta should trade for a 31 year old with an injury history.
Klay is propably comming back and still good, but he doesn't fit their timeline.
I do like this trade for GS
It's not going to happen, but they should trade Curry, when they decide to blow it up. He still has the most value and he shouln't play for a rebuilding team.
2.) 15 Mar 2021 16:08:10
I disagree with your first sentence, and the disagreement trickles down from there.
I also can’t see anyone giving up half that for a guy that hasn’t played in two years.
3.) 15 Mar 2021 18:38:02
"Atlanta gets Klay and salary fillers. "
You're not very good at math. Atlanta's 3 players combined are still $20.7 M shy of Thompson's 35M salary. `Atlanta would need to include about 15M more salary going to GSW, and would leave the Warriors having to waive 3 players but still pay the luxury tax on guys not on the roster.
13 Jan 2021 19:59:42
To be brutally honest: The Kyrie and Harden situations are down right disgusting to the league. Here's my solution....
Minnesota gets Harden, Gordon and multiple 1sts
Rockets get KAT, D-Lo and Edwards
Minnesota selling the team, Harden is not staying so give the stars a fresh start and watch Harden's stock hit rock bottom playing on a team with no talent FOREAL!
Kyrie has no loyalty so why be loyal to him.
Raptors get Ky, Jordan and Lavert
Nets get Siakam and Lowry. He would surely retire!
There are so many players that came before these 2 and for them to make things all about them is heartbreaking! Weed em out! Hand out that reality check and stop catering to this nonsense.
1.) 13 Jan 2021 20:41:57
confused as to why you think the raptors would want kyrie, or any part of the deal you propose. lowry is far more valuable to the raptors than kyrie could ever be. kyrie might be the better player, but he could never be a better raptor.
01 Nov 2020 18:05:52
Paul George and Patrick Beverley to the Cavs for Kevin Love and Colin Sexton...Cavs in a unique spot with the 5th pick. Let's start by looking at it like this: They're not predicted to come out the East. Got it. Pressure is off.Quite honestly, PG performs better under those circumstances. Not a diss, just facts. Now, on the board for the 5th pick is Avdija or Toppin. Starting lineup
Beverley
Garland
George
Toppin
Drummond
With Porter, Cedi and Nance coming off the bench.
Porter, Garland and Toppin surrounded by the defensive presence of Beverley, George and Drum is why you make that trade for the Cavs.
Clips needs a star that knows he's the 2nd option as well as a coachable floor general. No swipe at Beverley but he's a dog that doesn't need to adapt to new tricks. Colin is young in his career and will learn regardless of the outcome in LA. Kawhi shocked me being a diva.
1.) 01 Nov 2020 18:37:19
No from Clips.
2.) 01 Nov 2020 19:04:10
I'll even throw in 2 future first round picks. Still say no for Clips?
3.) 01 Nov 2020 20:25:40
This trade would guarantee that Kawhi leaves in free agency. No way.
4.) 01 Nov 2020 20:27:40
Easy no from LAC
5.) 01 Nov 2020 21:29:43
Clips go from one of best defensive teams to one of worst with Sexton Shamet and Love starting.
6.) 01 Nov 2020 23:07:39
Cavs just won't be able to get rid of Love that easily.
09 Sep 2020 18:19:55
Hate to say it.....swear I do BUT it's time for Giannis to go. Before yall drag me, answer this: What else do you want around him? Had center to stretch the floor. Nice wings, shooters, 2 All-defenders, above average coach, All-Star.....what else can you surround a superstar with? Hit the reset button. Giannis for Klay, #2 and a future 1st. draft Wiseman and go from there.
BLEDSOE
KLAY
MIDDLETON
FA- Some interior toughness
WISEMAN
Many options for that #2...maybe send to Knicks for Randle and their pick....many options. I just threw something out there but my point, I think it's in both interests to mutually split. No shade
1.) 09 Sep 2020 19:28:07
“What else do you want around him? â€
Another real star. That’s how you win championships. He’s exactly like Lebron in his first run in Cleveland, and Howard and Shaq in Orlando, Lillard, Bosh in Toronto. I’m sure there’s more.
If he wants to stay and signs an extension, you sign him. You don’t just throw away the MVP at 25 if he wants to stay. But if he doesn’t extend, I think they have to trade him. They can’t risk him leaving for nothing.
2.) 09 Sep 2020 20:59:34
Shaq had Penny in Orlando.
And they could have won in 1995, if Olajuwon didn't kill them mentaly in game 1.
3.) 09 Sep 2020 21:26:34
Bmiller, I disagree. Giannis is a phenomenal player. But without Giannis, the bucks were still a great team. WHen Giannis played the first 3 games and lost all 3, it really said something abt him. He is still relatively young but losing in the second round is unacceptable. Maybe another superstar would be beneficial but it would be at the cost of depth. I just don’t see Giannis winning with the bucks.
4.) 09 Sep 2020 22:21:24
Without Giannis they’re maybe the 7 seed. They’re not great. There’s a lot of talent there, but no one is elite. Middleton isn’t leading a team past a first round exit.
Maybe he never wins with the Bucks. That wouldn’t be shocking. People act like winning a championship is easy. Lebron and his run of Finals appearances has totally ruined realistic expectations in the NBA.
It’s “unacceptable†to be the 1 seed and lose in the second round? Guess who else did that? 25 year old Lebron. And who got got bounced in the second and third rounds at 24 and 25 years old? Jordan.
The speed at which people are “losers†or can’t finish, or any of that other garbage is insane.
Also, superstars>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>depth.
5.) 10 Sep 2020 00:12:21
Bucks rely too much on Giannis the first 3 games and his teammates didn’t show up. Their offense became too predictable and the Miami’s defense just collapse on him. Bucks will be at best number 7 in the east without Giannis i think.
6.) 10 Sep 2020 01:14:36
@B-Mill. We're talking about Milwaukee. LeBron's first run with Cleveland, the biggest FA he could lure to play with him was Larry Hughes. Why, 2 reasons: He wasn't a proven winner and Cleveland is a small market. sound familiar?
7.) 10 Sep 2020 01:33:04
Totally agree with BMiller on this. He's 100% correct. If he signs, keep building around him. If he won't sign, trade him. Thunder got burned with Durant, Blazers got burned with Aldridge, etc. Can't let him leave for nothing.
8.) 10 Sep 2020 17:21:57
What superstar is going to want to go to Milwaukee and play 2nd fiddle with a non proven superstar? Please. Just name 1. If this was NY, BK, or LA. but this is Milwaukee. MIDDLETON is the best you're going to get. Let's face it. Now with that reality, you have to roll the dice and try to flip Giannis before it starts to look like Cleveland after Kyrie and Bron left. One guy said MIDDLETON won't get you out of the 1st round. Giannis almost got you swept in the second. This is a 2 time MVP. he needs to learn how to win in a winning culture. Dallas, GS would be excellent fits. BUT you hearing it here. If AD signs off to moving to the 5 if Giannis signs, I think Lakers find a way to make it work for LeBron last few years. Its actually not that hard: if he states he will sign with the Lakers when he becomes a FA, they'll be forced to make a trade. I think Giannis can deny trades. Could be wrong. Keep an eye on that. Especially if the Clippers take the West this year. The contracts are set up perfectly for a max contract 2021.
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20 Jan 2022 20:09:33
Lakers should keep LBJ, Monk, Nunn, Bradley and Melo. Everybody else on the table. Especially if it helps unloading Westbrook. Nunn hasn't played a second but his game and James game blend. Ir would remind people when he played with DWade. No matter what reasonable package you put together with the people that are not listed above, Lakers easily seeds in the top 4.
1.) 20 Jan 2022 21:37:59
Westbrook should go. But i can't see any deal that would benefit their trade partner.
2.) 21 Jan 2022 22:48:43
I saw a John Wall for Westbrook + Lakers 2027 first today. Tell Westbrook to sit out next season if he opts in.
I would really be curious to see what offers Westbrook would get next season if he opts out.
3.) 24 Jan 2022 00:27:49
I think it would be hilarious if he gets traded this year, gets pissed off at the Lakers, and opts out to sign for the minumum with the Clippers next year.
16 Jan 2022 01:27:17
I feel the Lakers should not make a move. Hear me out....Key piece: Nunn. Move Westbrook to 6th man. Give him the full green light on the second unit. A lineup of.....
Nunn
Monk
Avery Bradley
Davis
James
.....should give teams hell if all 100% healthy.
Melo
THT
Westbrook
Reaves
And Howard should fill in nicely depending on rotational needs. I'll wait till next year to trade Westbrook. Contract more valuable as an expiring one. I can see a Lillard trade next year. Portland will rebuild and a Westbrook trade would keep them somewhat competitive and cap space is going to look lovely for the 23/24 season. Something to look forward to.
1.) 16 Jan 2022 05:34:18
Good luck with that Lillard trade lmao.
2.) 16 Jan 2022 11:14:01
Banking on this team to be 100% healthy is not a safe bet. Especially if they are in the play-in tournament like last year.
3.) 16 Jan 2022 13:12:55
You don't just bench someone like westbrook.
4.) 16 Jan 2022 16:19:01
Darry is right, and unfortunately it’s because Westbrook would take it personally, and his attitude would kill that locker room.
5.) 19 Jan 2022 13:48:42
Darry- why? He has proven not effective Salary shouldn’t factor in. The worse thing he can do is request a trade which helps LA.
6.) 20 Jan 2022 14:46:53
What Bmiller said. Ego and all that.
15 Dec 2020 21:42:18
Serious question. a lot of basketball knowledge in this talk room.....Giannis signed the supermax!!!! Great move.
My question: What team significantly increase their shot at a title by trading for Harden? I seen a crazy thought of Middleton, Lopez, Connaughton, Wilson, DiVincenzo and pick(s) for Harden. Are they having a 3 on 3 tournament for the playoffs this year?
Help me understand all the fuss please.
1.) 16 Dec 2020 00:35:29
New Orleans? Ingram, bledsoe + 3 of the 4 Lakers/ Bucks first rounders.
2.) 16 Dec 2020 00:37:56
What picks does Milwaukee have to trade for Harden? I believe they should stay put for now. Giannis needs depth on his team (he loves his teammates), not a ball dominant star.
3.) 16 Dec 2020 07:41:08
Bucks have no picks they owe 3 to pelicans and one to Cleveland.
4.) 16 Dec 2020 15:03:00
Is the question really “what team gets better by adding a top 15 player? â€
The answer is “most of the league unless they have to give up a top 15 player to get himâ€.
5.) 16 Dec 2020 15:05:05
The fuss is about an MVP being available in his prime.
14 Dec 2020 20:41:24
My take on the Harden situation: it shouldn't be one!!!! Let's look at the AD trade....The Lakers and the Pelicans made out good. BI was given an opportunity to grow...something that was impossible with Lebron, AD was the missing piece for the Lakers. Both teams paid a price and got what they paid for. In no way, shape or form will a team that trade for Harden get a missing piece that they desperately need without giving up a helluva lot more. Miami, BK, Philadelphia and Milwaukee can contend right now without Harden...and to make it so bad, whatever team gets him, actually wouldn't expand their chances much more if even. Just let it go. Build a rep on loyalty and just stay with the Rockets. Hopefully they'll give you that 50 piece offer again. Do yall need some pieces, sure, work with mgmt and try to figure it out as the season develop...I actually like the current roster better than last year's.
21 Oct 2020 00:16:51
Can't wait for the first domino to drop because I feel that this offseason is going to be awesome. So many things to address. I think G.S is in the perfect possession. They should hold their hand so other teams don't adjust to their moves.....but make a move.
LAC are done! No way around it. Kawhi ended up being a drama queen. Didn't see that coming. They have to make a move but they're not going to get equal value. I would say Middleton and Bledsoe for Beverley and PG13. Best bet.
LAL...sign D. Gallinari and trade for CP3 if Rondo leave...but keep AC. Sure we'll sign some vets
Boston: Time to decide....if you want inside scoring, Vucevic, filler for Smart and Brown and a pick
Miami: don't make no moves
Nuggets: hate to see MPJ go but put a package together to get Beal... Harris, MPJ, picks
G.S....shock the world....Make a play Giannis! Wiggins, Green and #2. Sign Millsap
1.) 21 Oct 2020 05:37:27
Clippers will try it again. I think they will figure it out. But if not, they can make a deal at the deadline.
Hard to make moves for the Lakers but getting Gallinari for MLE would be awesome.
The Boston one is terrible for them but it would be interesting to deal Hayward and their 1sts to get Vucevic if they want a big.
Miami needs another big body to go with Bam.
Nuggets need that 3rd star, yes, if they can snag Beal for that package it would be great, otherwise, don't let Porter go.
Not enough for Giannis.
2.) 21 Oct 2020 07:13:48
1. Clippers are not done. Few tweaks like getting a point guard they’ll be right there.
2. Don’t think lakers can afford Gallo and Paul lol.
3. Brown has more value than Vucevic... lol
4. Miami certainly needs to make moves. Anticipate overpaying for someone on a 1 yr deal so they have cap space next year: as constructed their team is not good enough to win it all right now.
5. Nuggets have said they’re not trading MPJ.
6. Not enough for Giannis lol
17 Nov 2020 12:49:32
Chess move. overpayment of picks so that contenders will throw their future away. Setting the bar. Two 1sts for Covington, 3 1sts and a starter for Holiday? Crazy! Holiday is nice but let's not forget he played with a younger Rondo, AD Mirotic and Boogie and only managed to get a 6th seed in a top heavy West just 2 years ago. Basketball IQ: that was a keep away move. Don't see how that made them better. The kid from the Kings was a good move but he's a 4th option. He was still developing. 4th option as a seasoned vet, cool but not sure what they thinking. Imagine if Giannis leave, N. O has a top 5 pick for 2 years to go with BI and Zion. Yikes!
14 Nov 2020 15:08:36
I like that for the Hornets. As long as they can keep Washington, Graham and the #3 pick, do it!
Graham
Russ
Washington
Harrell
Wiseman
Get a couple of shooters to come off the bench. Easily a playoff team if injuries don't pile up.
13 Nov 2020 21:37:31
So Love and the #5 for Hayward and #27? Please make that make sense.
01 Nov 2020 19:04:10
I'll even throw in 2 future first round picks. Still say no for Clips?
10 Sep 2020 17:21:57
What superstar is going to want to go to Milwaukee and play 2nd fiddle with a non proven superstar? Please. Just name 1. If this was NY, BK, or LA. but this is Milwaukee. MIDDLETON is the best you're going to get. Let's face it. Now with that reality, you have to roll the dice and try to flip Giannis before it starts to look like Cleveland after Kyrie and Bron left. One guy said MIDDLETON won't get you out of the 1st round. Giannis almost got you swept in the second. This is a 2 time MVP. he needs to learn how to win in a winning culture. Dallas, GS would be excellent fits. BUT you hearing it here. If AD signs off to moving to the 5 if Giannis signs, I think Lakers find a way to make it work for LeBron last few years. Its actually not that hard: if he states he will sign with the Lakers when he becomes a FA, they'll be forced to make a trade. I think Giannis can deny trades. Could be wrong. Keep an eye on that. Especially if the Clippers take the West this year. The contracts are set up perfectly for a max contract 2021.
27 Nov 2020 01:47:04
Hawks #5. Spurs and Pelicans make the playoffs.
22 Aug 2020 14:31:38
And that backbone is coming off of serious injuries in a league that has evolved around their style of play.
22 Aug 2020 14:29:07
Ok. I hear you guys but let's be clear: You're right about LeBron falling off but if he sees that himself, bottom dollar he'll take a pay cut to add more talent. If he falls back to 40% during the season and you give me a "game on the lane" LeBron, I'll take that 10 years from today! Development shooting? Curry and Klay came in shooting. Steph has this father named Dell that kept them boys in the gym. i'm sure Mike had Klay in there too. If that's the case, Looney should be raining 3s? Draymond is not that same dog. He has a nice bark. Maybe a game or two but definitely lost that fight in him. Harrell is what Draymond was. But his value will be in mentoring 2 young picks while he has 3 strong years left.
27 May 2020 16:52:18
When there's a "top" list, I think talent>accomplishments because it takes a collective effort to accomplish. Spurs organization is excellent. Duncan was great. In my top 10. But if you swap him with KG, I think you get those same 5 championships. That's why I'm going with talent. talent wise, Bird is top 5.this man purposely scored 47 points with his left hand in a game because he was saving his right for the lakers. you take Bird off those Celtics teams and they don't win. When you choose accomplishments over talent, you're flirting with rewriting history. For EXAMPLE, MJ. greatest talent, accomplishments. whatever whatever. BUT if Shaq stayed in Orlando, does Jordan have 6? Who's the GOAT if that happened? Fair question given that Shaq and Penny was the last duo to take Jordan out! Just a different perspective to view it from.
27 May 2020 16:28:50
Only 1 ball though. Good team on paper but the reality is the egos will trump the system. Put a great coaching staff in place that can manage this and very dangerous. A championship coaching staff couldn't manage KD and his ego. and now you add Kyrie. disaster ready to happen. Spencer better off splitting town. No need to waste time and talent where you've proven you're clutch and in clutch time, you're not an option. Next season, KD gone miss outta Klay Steph and Dray. that's IQ, Defense, and knockdown shooting. I have Boston, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Indiana and Toronto ahead of them. Neck and neck with Miami.