Tari is decidedly better than Bari. Not sure why we should be trading Tari instead of Bari. But frankly both have their problems. Availability is underrated. I would be happy to convert both into Trey Murphy or someone of that status.
The draft picks I have disagreed with prior to them being drafted. 1. I wanted Mobley over Green 2. I wanted Murray over Jabari Amen- I had at number 2 on my draft board so loved that pick Reed - Loved and still love that pick. The others drafted lower - were great - but he has been spotty at the top. I value BBall IQ over everything else. Here are values. 1. BBall IQ 2. Skills/Production 3. Athleticism In that order. DD
The Nets wouldn't tank this draft if they didn't have this pick. They wouldn't have traded Cam Johnson either.
The Nets dont have to tank to lose lol They were always gonna be ass either way which is why that pick was so valuable. The last time they were trying to win all they could muster was 11th seed which is only two seeds higher than now lol They are perpetual losers and if I were them I woulda never traded Kyrie or KD unless it was for other stars because they can never seem to get one.
Neither Tari or Bari are long term solutions at the forward spots. One is always injured. The other is maddening inconsistent. Long term. Don't over pay for these players.
It’s probably a move he didn’t make. A Jabari trade he said no to and we don’t know about. I could see a case for the draft selection and extension being fine if it was to flip but keeping him is embarrassing. The entire thought process behind it.
# ---has been looked at for quite some time * -Unlikely but he is coveted by all contenders ^ (JH is a leader on and off the court...Portland would need a hell of an offer to to let him go) ×°- it's always the smaller market move that makes a contender stronger. Toronto has entered the chat as a buyer with Scottie's big emergence. Same with BK...lots of freebirds wanting roles. My p-level will increase if Stone lets Josh go btw. Yes, I'm naturally biased but dude plays a vital role for the season and playoffs. I'd even love some Dougie Fresh, a mix of Luke , No Way Jose, Some DS or DD if he wasn't expensive. And, as usual, as quiet as he strives to be, Giannis and bro are holding things up by playing in the fringes. Similarly to Dallas and the big Flopper...they're looking to surround Coop with better options for the future. Not a real option, but if his contract was a heathen, along with the drama of his love for Tina Snow, I would love to have Klay getting some wide open looks in this offense. Much love to you and yours.
After watching KD play quite a bit, I'm still kind of feeling like we should have tried to buy low on Lauri instead, which is an idea I floated a number of times leading up to the KD trade. I keep wondering if we could have gotten him without giving up Dillon Brooks (easier to match salaries for Lauri, he's getting paid $8M less) and without the domino-chain of draft pick trades focused on making a deal with Phoenix, resulting in us still having Brooklyn's pick this upcoming draft. I think Lauri would actually have been a better fit on this team even though he's arguably not quite as good of a player. Him and KD have some similarities in the way they play, but Lauri takes a lot more three pointers and operates off the ball without dribbling and slowing things down moreso than KD does. The pay for the two has ended up being similar, although Lauri's contract does run a year longer for better or worse. Keeping Dillon Brooks on this team would have been huge in any case.
People complaining about giving back the Nets their pick are wasting their time be use lottery picks have give developed with patience and Ime doesn’t do that. Hes more concern with winning now than developing that pick. I think we culouldve got kd for just brooks and Jalen. Didn’t really need to throw the draft picks. We gave up more kd than compensation for Trae, Foxx or Lavigne. It’s not just the fanbase but even their media talk about their experience Jan negative way and are happy he’s gone
Danny Ainge doesnt talk lowball offers. Dude is the most egotistical stingiest gm in the league, GSW already tried what you’re saying and he wasn’t playing ball
I think you could probably talk the hapless Pelicans into a trade of Jabari and a FRP for Murphy in the off-season. Don’t think it’s doable now, because of Jabari’s poison pill.
Blame for what? That other poster is crying about the 2026 draft pick would be in the 20s. Stone has won multiple gambles including the Harden trade which netted us multiple picks and the Suns trade which netted us KD.
Yes because when they have no incentive to tank they will get guys to better the team not make it worse. At the end of the day you are trying to argue 1 2026 pick from Nets who wouldnt be tanking would be worth more than than 2 2027 swaps from Mavs and Suns and the 2029 pick. That just doesnt make any sense.
The other poster is referring to the Nets not the Rockets. You keep saying Nets would still be this bad even if they didnt have their pick and just give it to the Rockets which doesnt make any sense. The Netd wouldnt have their current roster if they werent tanking they would be full of vets. First of all the only reason they traded Mikal Bridges to NYC is because they pushed the rebuild button when they got their picks back. So with Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Dennis Schroder, Cam Thomas and Nic Claxton they have a team that can get 0.500 in the very weak East this season. Secondly their biggest contract Ben Simmons expired this offseason. They could have easily been players in the free agency market get guys like Quentin Grimes, Bobby Portis, Caris Levert etc These arent superstars but again if the goal is just not be bad thats very doable. Look at the Suns all they were Collin Gillespie and Dillon Brooks and suddenly they're good now.
There is no scenario we would trade FVV given Ime's man crush on him. No matter how many times you replay it JG, DB and the 10th pick will be the package for KD because thats the only way salaries work. Rox didnt even want the 10th pick since that would put them over the apron. Really that 25M overpay for FVV is the major mistake.
