Haha. Perhaps. He's a fantastic talent who is under contract for awhile. And he'd be the toast of NYC. A 1-2 of Dame & Randle is a damn good one...the one thing holding me back is his age. He's what, 31? & I'm also worried about selling the farm for him & the roster, outside of him & JR, just becoming depleted.
Lillard is basically a clearly better version of "Bubble" Jamal Murray, and we saw how good that Murray/Jokic combo was.
Lillard can't move off-ball like Curry does, but I think part of that is because Curry has Draymond and Lillard never had anything like that. Jokic being able to fill that role and then some could open up a whole new aspect to Lillard's game. He still won't be Steph, but he could be even closer than he already is.
Osi, if somehow Denver ended up with Dame, that's the Western favorites next season. I still think the Nuggets might have won the West if Murray doesn't get injured. That was a huge loss for them.
Osi, if somehow Denver ended up with Dame, that's the Western favorites next season. I still think the Nuggets might have won the West if Murray doesn't get injured. That was a huge loss for them.
Hard to see them trading him to a team in their division. Not to mention the optics of demanding a trade to the team that just eliminated you is very KD-like.
Strahan, I thought the same. I can't imagine the Portland FO would want to trade Dame-their biggest star since Drexler-to a team in their division, though I know divisions mean nothing in the NBA in 2021. Unless Denver has best offer, I gotta imagine the Blazers-if having to trade Dame-would like to see him go East to us, the 76ers, Celts, etc.
Haha. Perhaps. He's a fantastic talent who is under contract for awhile. And he'd be the toast of NYC. A 1-2 of Dame & Randle is a damn good one...the one thing holding me back is his age. He's what, 31? & I'm also worried about selling the farm for him & the roster, outside of him & JR, just becoming depleted.
Gun to head, I think he ends up a 76er.
I mean, I guess it’s possible. But I haven’t gotten the impression, based solely on things I read daily, that NBA teams are as enamored with Simmons as the Sixers ((or BBI) think they should be. I guess we shall see who is right.
BBS, I've heard on some pods that NBA executives are much higher on Simmons than public @ large. If the man can ever develop a shot...but that's been a ? for awhile now.
To Knicks.
First part do the Knicks blow the whole off-season on keeping space available for Dame for the opportunity to get him?
2nd do you move on and sign for example Lowery, DeRozan, fournier,etc and blow the chance at Dame?
Can you sign guys and still pull of a deal for Dame?
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Per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Raptors, Thunder, Warriors and Knicks have all reached out to the Cavs to discuss offers and move up.
think there's just going to be a crazy number of trades.
It's looking like Murphy won't be available at #19. The question is whether the Knicks will move up to get him, and what they would have to give up to do so. I also agree that McBride likely won't be available at #32.
Last year nobody had any clue about the trades they made. Tomorrow is going to be fun no matter what happens.
listening to Marc Stein's greenroom and he made the comment that the trade talk is crazy right now and very active, does that lead to a bunch of deals? who knows but it is very active..
Last year nobody had any clue about the trades they made. Tomorrow is going to be fun no matter what happens.
The one thing we can expect is that they will make moves. Last year's maneuvering even just around the margins was proof of that. They have picks, cap room and are ready to party.
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I don't think that asking price is insane as an opening offer (obviously presuming you negotiate back off of it). Simmons being under contract 4 more years means there is more of a market for him as you don't need to immediately worry about resigning him.
What's more surprising to me is that Embiid's health over the long term is a question, so I would think the 76ers try to maximize their window now vs. get a huge pick trove (I understand they can then be used for a player).
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I've moved off the Lillard train.
until he officially asks out? lol
Haha. Perhaps. He's a fantastic talent who is under contract for awhile. And he'd be the toast of NYC. A 1-2 of Dame & Randle is a damn good one...the one thing holding me back is his age. He's what, 31? & I'm also worried about selling the farm for him & the roster, outside of him & JR, just becoming depleted.
Gun to head, I think he ends up a 76er.
Lillard can't move off-ball like Curry does, but I think part of that is because Curry has Draymond and Lillard never had anything like that. Jokic being able to fill that role and then some could open up a whole new aspect to Lillard's game. He still won't be Steph, but he could be even closer than he already is.
Hard to see them trading him to a team in their division. Not to mention the optics of demanding a trade to the team that just eliminated you is very KD-like.
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I've moved off the Lillard train.
until he officially asks out? lol
Haha. Perhaps. He's a fantastic talent who is under contract for awhile. And he'd be the toast of NYC. A 1-2 of Dame & Randle is a damn good one...the one thing holding me back is his age. He's what, 31? & I'm also worried about selling the farm for him & the roster, outside of him & JR, just becoming depleted.
Gun to head, I think he ends up a 76er.
I mean, I guess it’s possible. But I haven’t gotten the impression, based solely on things I read daily, that NBA teams are as enamored with Simmons as the Sixers ((or BBI) think they should be. I guess we shall see who is right.
First part do the Knicks blow the whole off-season on keeping space available for Dame for the opportunity to get him?
2nd do you move on and sign for example Lowery, DeRozan, fournier,etc and blow the chance at Dame?
Can you sign guys and still pull of a deal for Dame?
I'd be very happy staying put and taking:
19. Trey Murphy of he somehow makes it there
21. Isaiah Jackson
32. Miles McBride
I just watched some breakdowns of him. Great defensive PG with a nice jumper to score from all 3 levels.
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Not the least bit surprised. I hope they take him.
I'd be very happy staying put and taking:
19. Trey Murphy of he somehow makes it there
21. Isaiah Jackson
32. Miles McBride
I just watched some breakdowns of him. Great defensive PG with a nice jumper to score from all 3 levels.
Would love this too but I think it's unrealistic. Doubt Murphy or McBride will be there at those spots.
Lol offering what?
I think Mobley is going to be an absolute stud. Would take him over Suggs tbh.
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to move up to number 3..
Lol offering what?
I think Mobley is going to be an absolute stud. Would take him over Suggs tbh.
its from Michael Scotto..
My guess it was part of the sexton trade talks, Knicks offered to take love if they put in 3..
I would assume cavs then asked for Rj
He reminds me of Marcus Smart
Suggs seems to be dropping which is weird to me. Seems he may be going 5 now.
I have no idea what this means.
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Sexton 6, Love 31 and 3(7) for Rj 8, Obi 5, Knox 5, 19(2.5), 21 (2.5), 22 swap, 23 1st
I have no idea what this means.
the number next to the players is their cap hit
McBride and Garuba have to be the guys Thibs wants the most lol.
I woukd think Suggs
This is a horrible trade for the Knicks.
Where did you see this? I don't see it anywhere.
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Where did you see this? I don't see it anywhere.
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This is a horrible trade for the Knicks.
How is it horrible? you get Sexton and the 3rd overall pick for rj and cap space...
and still have 40 million in free agency..
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to move up to number 3..
Where did you see this? I don't see it anywhere.
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to move up to number 3..
Where did you see this? I don't see it anywhere.
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I still don't see it anywhere
There is no shortage of suitors for the Cavaliers’ No. 3 overall pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft.Koby Altman
Per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Raptors, Thunder, Warriors and Knicks have all reached out to the Cavs to discuss offers and move up.
It's looking like Murphy won't be available at #19. The question is whether the Knicks will move up to get him, and what they would have to give up to do so. I also agree that McBride likely won't be available at #32.
listening to Marc Stein's greenroom and he made the comment that the trade talk is crazy right now and very active, does that lead to a bunch of deals? who knows but it is very active..
The one thing we can expect is that they will make moves. Last year's maneuvering even just around the margins was proof of that. They have picks, cap room and are ready to party.
I think the Cavs would definitely do that deal.
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I have a hard time believing that was on the table.
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Shai and 6 for number 3, if true, are they fucking stupid?
I have a hard time believing that was on the table.
I saw that deal for pick 1 but not 3.
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That is hysterical.
that couldnt be on the table though right? even if the cavs flip Shai, that is a heist
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What's more surprising to me is that Embiid's health over the long term is a question, so I would think the 76ers try to maximize their window now vs. get a huge pick trove (I understand they can then be used for a player).
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That is hysterical.
Double hysterical even.