NBA talk 4

07 Feb 2025 07:05:23
If y compare the new Spurs to Mavs now:
Would you take Davis or Wembanyama?
Would you take Gafford or Sochan
Would you take Martin or Johnson
Would you take Thompson or Vassell
Would you take Kyrie or Fox

Mavs will not win a ring this year. IF they can add KD in the summer, they may have one run in 2026. If it fails - done. It may even fail, because of health issues. So Mavs have a lot to trade in 2026

DAL 2xst, 1st, 1st
TeamA Davis
TeamB Kyrie
TeamC Durant

I hope we see already this year new my Lakers again Dallas winning. : )

06 Feb 2025 09:44:42
What do you think about the trade deadline so far?

Doncic for Davis, Max
Lavine / Fox / Picks deal
Butler for Wiggins Tucker pick
Ingram for Brown, Olynyk picks
Theis to Thunder is another underrated move
Knecht, Reddish pick for Mark Williams
Kuzma for Middleton deal

This could be one of the most interesting deadlines so far

Who wins?

06 Feb 2025 16:31:20
I think the opinions on the Luka trade is clear.

I love the idea of a Fox-Wemby pairing.

Lots of people have said they don't like the deal for GSW but I think you'd rather have Butler and Curry and just figure it out from there.

I love Ingram in Toronto

Not too sure about the Thunder but Theis is pretty good.

I'm kinda surprised the Lakers gave up Knecht early, he was one of their best young prospects. Getting a center, though, is pretty big.

It's kinda sad to see Middleton not commanding any value. Kuz I guess is an upgrade?

06 Feb 2025 19:50:00
Well just like that the Thunder waived Theis.

07 Feb 2025 01:39:40
Pels got draft capital on a guy that wasn’t going to resign and is often injured. Brown is expiring and they’ll move Olynk before new season. I wish they could’ve moved CJ also.

07 Feb 2025 09:33:01
LAL are a better and even younger team. : )

05 Feb 2025 14:23:34
LUKA-DAVIS trade reaction:
I have mixed emotions, YUP Lakers got their new face franchise player bcoz of LeBron's near retirement.. but Davis has been a BIG part for Lakers organization.. and Mavs could have got more picks maybe 5 1st rd picks.. and Christie is a good pick up for Mavs.. and lastly Jazz are too greedy they receive two 2nd rds for an expiring contract..


FOX-LAVINE 3 team trade:
Spurs securing their future PG pairing with Wemby.. Zach and DeMar reunion could build good chemistry.. Bulls are in tank position and getting a first rounder isn't half bad, lets see what happens in draft lottery..


And lastly Im waiting for Butler trade since day one of 2025 but Suns having a hard time to trade Beal, because of
1. his trade right clause
2. his enormous contract
They could find a taker for Beal but He doesnt want to waive his trade clause, and Playoff teams are hesitant to take his big contract..

I dont know if Beal wants to go Brooklyn.. could use Simmons expiring contract..

03 Feb 2025 01:36:42
2 heavyweight deals in 24hrs. NBA is shaking. Jimmy Butler trade next.

02 Feb 2025 14:32:27
Anthony Davis to Dallas for Luka.

Someone needs to do a wellness check on that crazy Maverick fan.

03 Feb 2025 07:39:15
I like this for both teams.

A Davis is the third best big man in the league behind Joker and Giannis. He's also a better fit with Kyrie. They came close with Doncic, but i think they have a better chance winning it with this team.

04 Feb 2025 20:23:48
I can’t possibly disagree more Gasupo. They’re out of contention because they don’t have a #1 anymore. Kyrie and AD aren’t the best player on a champion. Luka was that tier of player.

05 Feb 2025 08:54:32
Gasupo you do realize that AD in New Orleans had plenty of help but achieved nothing?

02 Feb 2025 06:23:33
As a Lakers fan, i'm in mixed emotions right now. I know they're thinking future after Lebron and Luka fits in LA business. However, losing one of the best big men today is really hard. I dont know who won this trade, future will tell. Dallas now with 3 headed monster in Davis Gafford & Lively which is very similar to Davis Dwight & Javale who won with the Lakers. I dont expect improvement right away for my Lakers but i hope they can atleast get Myles Turner to anchor their defense along with DFS & Vando 🥲
I'm thinking Dallas will make another win now move and PJ washington could be out the door and be swapped to a starting caliber 3.

02 Feb 2025 11:49:07
You just take Luka and worry about the rest later.

03 Feb 2025 07:39:56
LA is a free agent destination. They should wait and sign Giannis in 27.

02 Feb 2025 06:17:08
Dallas next possible move, go for Jimmy. Imagining a starting 5 of Kyrie, Klay, Jimmy, Davis, Lively. Of course might be hard due to salary matching

02 Feb 2025 04:45:49
Luka to the Lakers ???

I feel like Luka would have commanded a larger haul

03 Feb 2025 07:42:45
A Davis is the third best big man in the league behind Joker and Giannis. Dallas is in a win now modus. So what better package could they get? I like this move for Dallas. And i like this for A Davis.

02 Feb 2025 04:34:37
WTF just happened?!!

24 Jan 2025 11:26:50
Allstar starters are in:
West - East
Curry - Brunson
SGA - Mitchell
Durant - Tatum
LeBron - Giannis
Jokic - KAT

So here's my updated reserves:
East
G Ball
G Cunningham
F Brown
F Wagner
F Mobley
W Lillard
W Garland

West
G Irving
G Edwards
F Jackson Jr
F Davis
F Wembanyama
W Williams
W Sengun

24 Jan 2025 12:28:42
Hard to chose between
Trae Young or Darius Garland or Damain Lillard

And

Ja Morant or Kyrie Irving.

25 Jan 2025 00:31:17
I would definitely take out Ball and I wonder if Wagner has enough games played.

25 Jan 2025 09:46:21
Trae Young is definitely an allstar. I would make a case for Herro over Wagner too.

25 Jan 2025 22:26:39
I think Garland is going to be the snub. They're not going to give Cleveland 3 all stars. I think Haliburton will get that spot.

26 Jan 2025 07:09:58
If Garland would be snub, Trae Young will take his place.

Herro cant replace Wagner. If not chosen its either B. Adebayo, P. Banchero, P. Siakam, J. Allen, or J. Johnson.

22 Jan 2025 11:08:19
Make me understand how can the Bucks take on Beal's contract without ang violation on the rule? This is based on the rumor that they gonna be involved in a 3 way with Heat and Suns

22 Jan 2025 17:06:48
They can aggregate contracts if the end result of the trade has them below the second apron.

23 Jan 2025 14:28:16
So the question is still how can they do it? :-)

23 Jan 2025 22:04:13
They have to send out more money than they receive, like first sending Pat Connaughton into somebody's cap space with no salary coming back.