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Post by rock on Feb 5, 2019 18:49:44 GMT -5
NO cannot mess this up. It’s going to set the tone for their franchise for the next 5-10 years.
If they gamble on LAs talent and they just aren’t that good they are screwed for awhile. So they can’t just say “well those guys are pretty good, let’s just accept”. They need to make sure this decision is perfect.
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Post by JB on Feb 5, 2019 18:59:50 GMT -5
NO cannot mess this up. It’s going to set the tone for their franchise for the next 5-10 years. If they gamble on LAs talent and they just aren’t that good they are screwed for awhile. So they can’t just say “well those guys are pretty good, let’s just accept”. They need to make sure this decision is perfect. it would be one thing if Kuz and Ingram were beginning or 1 year in their rookie contracts. both these guys will be looking for a big payday next summer and have the "you're not going to let the centerpieces of the AD trade walk" leverage working for them. that is (rightly) a terrifying prospect for NO. imagine giving Ingram the max and Kuz a Gary Harris-esque contract when you should be rebuilding.
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Post by rock on Feb 5, 2019 19:29:56 GMT -5
NO cannot mess this up. It’s going to set the tone for their franchise for the next 5-10 years. If they gamble on LAs talent and they just aren’t that good they are screwed for awhile. So they can’t just say “well those guys are pretty good, let’s just accept”. They need to make sure this decision is perfect. it would be one thing if Kuz and Ingram were beginning or 1 year in their rookie contracts. both these guys will be looking for a big payday next summer and have the "you're not going to let the centerpieces of the AD trade walk" leverage working for them. that is (rightly) a terrifying prospect for NO. imagine giving Ingram the max and Kuz a Gary Harris-esque contract when you should be rebuilding. What NO needs to do is hope the Knicks win the lottery Knox, #1 pick and maybe some salary relief would be a much better return for their future
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Post by game on Feb 5, 2019 19:38:50 GMT -5
They're chanting "LeBron is gonna trade you" at Brandon Ingram tonight.
And he wonders why nobody is happily joining him in LA in free agency.
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Post by game on Feb 5, 2019 19:46:24 GMT -5
The Lakers package is really unimpressive. You can say Lonzo is an asset but how many teams has he already refused to play for, and how many others don't want s**t to do with the family? His upside as a player is significantly hampered by the mess he brings to town. So he'll play for PHX only? Who wants to deal with that? I'm fine on Ingram. There's definitely upside there. He just hasn't quite been what anybody hoped yet, and the flashes are less frequent than Murray. Kuzma - meh. Scorer who does nothing else. Pick - trash. Not sure why Boston can't bear that or at least be really competitive with that, Tatum or no Tatum. I'm guessing because when you don't make a list that everyone will be watching to see if your on, and that players dad trashes your team, and you already have to focus on your 1 star player not bolting things become complicated. IMO people are including Boston because there Boston and have had there hand in every single trade talk forever now. I just don't think Ainge is a stupid GM. He's not going to give up valuable assets that beat L.A's offer for potentially 1 year of Davis. Brown/late lotto pick/Marcus Smart? Sure. Give me the salary relief, Ingram/Kuzma/Zubac/Hart and whatever Ball gets you over that tho. Brown himself has been less than impressive this season. He's got shitty advanced stats too. The Celtics have a s**t ton more than just Brown and Tatum and their own picks. And again... the whole point is to pit teams against each other to get the best price. Ainge has been preparing for this for years. He passed on going hard after PG and Butler. It was always about AD. Kyrie and AD are close. I think you're falling way into the Klutch leaks and treating them as gospel. The last few star trades came out of nowhere. You haven't given me a compelling reason why this Lakers offer would be off the table in the summer. If they sign a free agent, even more reason to go all the f**k in and move your young guys for compete now guys. The Nuggets pit the Knicks against the Nets and it paid off. Smart of NO to do the same.
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Post by JB on Feb 5, 2019 19:48:52 GMT -5
Luke Walton's on borrowed time, LeRich desperately needs a distraction after they tried and failed to trade everything that isn't bolted down for AD. lol, what a clown show.
#stayme7o Bron Bron. if you don't be careful, the tail end of your career is going to end up like the guy you stole your ROY trophy from.
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Post by rock on Feb 5, 2019 20:13:48 GMT -5
They're chanting "LeBron is gonna trade you" at Brandon Ingram tonight. And he wonders why nobody is happily joining him in LA in free agency. Wow lakers down 23 at the half to the pacers without oladipo This lakers team is awful when lebron is out. Wait a second...
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Post by altitudesickness on Feb 5, 2019 20:24:38 GMT -5
Jokic is in the skills challenge again
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Post by Tymes Rhymes on Feb 5, 2019 20:32:28 GMT -5
They're chanting "LeBron is gonna trade you" at Brandon Ingram tonight. And he wonders why nobody is happily joining him in LA in free agency. Wow lakers down 23 at the half to the pacers without oladipo This lakers team is awful when lebron is out. Wait a second... Imagine if they trade their whole squad for AD. No way does that team win a championship.
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Post by Camby's Left Nut on Feb 5, 2019 20:44:58 GMT -5
Yeah a team of just lebron and davis would be pretty terrible. But most likely they'd be getting every buyout guy on the market in a few weeks.
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Post by altitudesickness on Feb 5, 2019 20:49:06 GMT -5
Before lebron got hurt weren’t the lakers 4th in the west?
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Post by rock on Feb 5, 2019 21:16:26 GMT -5
Oh look...yet another comeback win for okc!
(Yes I know they are down 7 at the half, just getting my inevitable post out of the way)
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Post by rock on Feb 5, 2019 21:45:09 GMT -5
Oh look...yet another comeback win for okc! (Yes I know they are down 7 at the half, just getting my inevitable post out of the way) Thunder went from down 12 to up 3 in about 5 minutes Every single game
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Post by blackhill on Feb 5, 2019 22:06:34 GMT -5
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Post by altitudesickness on Feb 5, 2019 22:52:03 GMT -5
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Post by JB on Feb 5, 2019 23:17:44 GMT -5
so Reggie Bullock can be had for nothing but Tim is more interested in yet another 6'4 SG that can't get off the bench in Miami. odd.
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Post by game on Feb 5, 2019 23:23:31 GMT -5
Yeah man, he would have been a really nice add.
Are we even sure Tim is interested in anybody? I hope they have their eye open for a wing.
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Post by game on Feb 5, 2019 23:25:03 GMT -5
So this is like... not a good look.
He signed with the Lakers. He doesn't get to complain about not having help. You picked the team.
f**k these clowns. Stay strong, Demps.
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Post by rock on Feb 5, 2019 23:26:51 GMT -5
They also chanted “not worth trading!” To Mcgee
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Post by rock on Feb 5, 2019 23:30:20 GMT -5
so Reggie Bullock can be had for nothing but Tim is more interested in yet another 6'4 SG that can't get off the bench in Miami. odd. Because Tim is only good at one thing : drafting. When it comes to trades, he is bottom 5 in the league
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