[Iko] If the Rockets don't get a top 3 pick, they're definitely trading it.

Interesting. Depending on who we get, I may be in favor of this. I’ve said consistently there is a massive drop-off after 3.

 

i mean, not if they can’t get fair value for the pick. look at Portland last year. They were the most likely team to trade out of their pick. They didn’t want to use that draft pick. They are in a win now window with Dame and badly wanted to convert that pick into another win now weapon. The trade offers weren’t there, so they drafted Shaden Sharpe, who looks like he’ll end up being really good.

you don’t just dump a top 5 pick cause u are pivoting to winning. The trade value has to be there. So it all depends really. I doubt it’s as black and white as Iko says.

 

Back to flipping the page, getting on the same page.

 

Harden himself would cut into the minutes of the young guards unless there are trades for Christopher, Tate, KPJ.....

And which veterans he brings with him.

This is the Way.

 

Trade pick 4 or lower together with KPJ for a solid veteran like Tyus Jones and a future pick.

 

If Harden comes, we won't need more guards, we will need more bigs. With KPJ, Harden, Green, TyTy and JC we're good. Our front court is lacking size. Jabari, Tari, Garuba, and Sengun....there's no size, outside of Jabari

 

How about this — sign Harden, trade for Mikal Bridges.

Harden / Green / Bridges / Smith / Sengun

Does the cap work?

 

ok then for Myles Turner

 

“This team needs a strong defensive presence in the middle (think Myles Turner, Brook Lopez). It needs smart defensive-minded wings (think Dillon Brooks, Cam Johnson, O.G. Anunoby). The Rockets need shooting help and they need a point guard (Mike Conley, Fred VanVleet or hello, James Harden).”

The key to any above is what a team values today: that player or his $$$ to acquire a different player(s). Except for Harden, of course. And if he did return, not this year he won’t, but if he did then Philly would want an S&T for ability to sign a replacement, so they might have to tender an asset to the Rox.

 

I think this would be stupid. It's a deep draft and there are a number of players outside the top 3 who have high ceilings, potential "best player on a contending team" type ceilings. The Thompson twins and Cam Whitmore jump to mind. There are also some high-floor guys who don't quite have the offensive potential to be superstars, but could still be in multiple all-star games if they maximize, like Jarace Walker and Brandon Miller (as much as I personally dislike Miller). Maybe a couple others around that level too. Anthony Black?

The more I've looked into it, the more I see this as at least a 7-8 player deep draft. It's an excellent draft class. If anything, we should be looking to trade assets to move the Clippers pick into the top 10ish and take the best guy that falls to us there. Potential to come out with two players who would be in the top 3 in most drafts.

 

Trading the #4 pick for Tyus Jones?!

That’s crazy.

If you trade the #4 or #5 pick in a strong draft it’s in a deal for an All-Star level player or a really good player + late lottery pick. Not for the 25th best PG in the league who’ll be a UFA next summer.

Something like #4 + Tate + KPJ for Siakam. Or #4 + KPJ for Wendell Carter + #9, if Orlando gets Wemby.

 

I hope they take it a step further...

If we don't get the #1 pick (Wemby), trade it. The Scoot kid can't shoot and the Alabama kid comes with baggage.

Package it with the Clippers pick and another first rounder, then call the Nets and the Raptors to see about Mikal Bridges or Pascal Siakam.

 

Interested in who they want at #3.

 

as they should... our roster is inundated with young potential... we gotta start consolidating some of these assets... we need to turn 4 quarters into a dollar...


and no, i'm not counting on harden's return - lol... that narcissistic sob is just using us as leverage to squeeze an extra year or two of max $ outta Morey... Someone is gonna give Hard-on like a 5 year max deal or something stupid - and regret it for years to come... i know homeboy is just waiting to get that last fat contract secured - then he's gonna pull the ripcord... mark my words...

 

I haven't seen any Overtime Elite games so I've never even seen the Thompson twins play. After Brandon Miller there doesn't seem to be anyone in college bball with star potential. I'd be open to trading the pick if it's outside top 3.

 

I would not trade #4 for Tyrus Jones...that's LUDICROUS. Nor will I trade KPJ, he's 6'6", 22yrs old, and just now coming into his own. PGs are like QBs you got to give them time.

Once Green become more consistent, I love our backcourt. I just think they need a quality backup PG and to build up the frontcourt. They need more length

 

If you trade let’s say the # 5 plus the LAC pick plus the BKN picks and added guys like Tate, KMJ, KPJ, Garuba, Jaygup you could easily make the strongest offer for whichever disgruntled stars are available.

Trae Young, KAT, LaVine, etc.

Harden, Green, LaVine, Smith and Sengun is a top team in the West.