Obviously LA is way different from OKC... but it is interesting at least that the Clippers gave Blake a massive payday, only to trade him months later, to now be in a position where there are various high tier fa's rumored to go there. Similarly, Toronto is always looked at as a hard to attract FA type place. Well they moved on from "their guy" and it seems to all have worked out for them. I think the idea that players cross off cities/teams/organizations because they might have traded some player in the past is a little overblown. If Russ gets traded, he will have had 11 seasons in OKC, gotten a huge payday, and been moved for a great player. He should have solid things to say once past the shock and it should be all good. Not that I see it happening.
Seems like the Lakers could get Suns #6 pick or Bulls #7 pick for Lonzo Ball. So that would put their #4 and the (6 or 7) pick in a potential package. It may come down to if Tatum is in the deal or not. As he likely is *the best individual talent* that might be on the trading block.
LA is LA. I'm talking about the free agent wastelands - Minnesota, Utah, OKC, Memphis, etc. The places that would never be considered no matter how much capspace they have when top-tier free agent with a choice of destinations is available. Even with Toronto making the finals, it seemed barely 50/50 that he would stay. If they lost in previous rounds, he's almost certainly gone. But the reason they made that trade is precisely because they can't get Kawhi-like players in free agency. OKC has two stars signed for many years. There is no good reason to risk that on a star who's a free agent next year unless they are in Toronto's position where they think they are one player away from title contention in 2020.
Understood... i just don't see how trading away a Russ or DeRozan changes that perception or makes it worse. Already a "wasteland" as you say sure, that person than has to stay, ideally. relative to OKC, you make the move because you've become convinced Russ won't get you there. They've got to be somewhat close to that point already. it's obviously not going to happen, though.
We have everything the Pelicans want. Except an All Star, a young potential All Star and two good picks.
We have CP who's an all star, Capela who's an upcoming potential all star but not sure on draft pics maybe we can purchase some...anyhow I'll hold out hope that we can trade CP for anything at this point while knowing the odds of adding AD are slim to none
Nuggets are a strong dark horse but they lack draft picks. They certainly have better assets than Houston. Davis and Jokic could make Denver the best team in the west
I think you might be right. And I think that comes down to if Boston thinks they can keep Kyrie. If Kyrie stays, it makes more sense to push all your chips into the pot on the Kyrie-AD. If not, I bet they're more reluctant to give up on a young talent like Tatum.
CP0 is not an All-Star, and his contract is hideous...he’s a negative asset Capela is too limited without Harden who feeds him like 80% of his buckets
Personally i don't see that, i like Harris but that's it, other guys are old, overpaid or injury prone and not even proven.
Davis has been a loser so far so he would kinda fit with the Knicks, i hope Durant signs with the Nets eventually, the Knicks could still trade for Beal to pair him with Davis but eh, not even sure they would come out of the 1st round if the Raptors keep Kawhi and other teams like Brooklyn and Indiana get better.
Superstar trade rumours going rampant hours before maybe the last nba finals game. Amazing day to be a fan.
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