Trade Target: Russell Westbrook

[MaNu4Tres]

Not a big fan of the idea, but I'm hearing Spurs are very interested.


Discuss...

[Leetonidas]

Where you hearing that? Personal source?

Ugh I really hope not. But it depends on what we're giving up. If it's just derozan then hell yes. If we have to give up young guys and run it back with a Westbrook/DD/LA core then please god no

[MaNu4Tres]

Dejounte/DeMar/Bertans works btw.

Spurs would have to include a pick or two I'm sure. And/or find a third team that values DeMar.

[NASpurs]

He would give me (and Pop) an aneurysm. Pass. (Oh and that $38 mil/year contract lol)

[HarlemHeat37]

I would become a fan of the team again<3

Maybe Pop could convince him to give up the triple doubles and focus on winning a ring..

[Marcus Bryant]

I heard you made it up.

[Marcus Bryant]

And pass.

[MaNu4Tres]

I heard you made it up.

Wish I was. I'm not a fan of Russ.

Here's to hoping it's just due diligence.

[LittleCriminal]

He's not coming to SA.. Book it!

[KDKSpurs24]

I’d be PISSED!

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1147572442593992704

[NASpurs]

ace3g's Woj tweet made me anxious and nauseous.

[kobyz]

http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=y4zy7uzb

San Antonio Spurs:
Russell Westbrook/Bryn Forbes
Derrick White/Keldon Johnson/Quinndary Weatherspoon
DeMar DeRozan/DeMarre Carroll
LaMarcus Aldridge/Rudy Gay/Luka Samanic
Boogie/Jakob Poeltl

do it R.C.!

[Leetonidas]

Not a fan of Westbrook at all but honestly the more I think about it, the more I think the Spurs should try and acquire him to play with LA / DD. The west is wide open. Spurs need to take their shot

[MaNu4Tres]

Not a fan of Westbrook at all but honestly the more I think about it, the more I think the Spurs should try and acquire him to play with LA / DD. The west is wide open. Spurs need to take their shot

It's almost impossible to get him w/out LA or DD involved.

[NASpurs]

Not a fan of Westbrook at all but honestly the more I think about it, the more I think the Spurs should try and acquire him to play with LA / DD. The west is wide open. Spurs need to take their shot

DeRozan's contract comes off the books soon so for sure OKC would want him.

[YoungbuckMurray]

Cousins to the lakers

[kobyz]

Spurs own it to the fans!

[RD2191]

He's just a name. Pop would never put up with his antics on the court.

[ironman2886]

Cousins to the lakers
Of course.

[Strategic]

Lol

[timvp]

Hell no, tbh.

Westbrook isn't a fit next to DeRozan or Aldridge. He's on the wrong side of thirty and as his athleticism deteriorates, his remaining effectiveness is going to plummet fast. Has a ton of years and money left on his deal. On top of all that, he plays the position of least need for the Spurs.

I'd much rather have DeRozan than Westbrook.

[Dejounte]

Lmao bullshit on this rumor. Didnt this guy make up that demar was going to be traded on draft night?

[SpursDynasty85]

He is losing his athleticism already and is getting paid way too much. OKC might have to package some of those picks.

[r0drig0lac]

well..

[Pavlov]

Yeah, Presti would want DDR + young players + picks or something nuts like that. If Westbrook could be reined in, maybe -- but he just seems to be getting crappier every year in the playoffs. With DDR you can still dream he'll improve in The System®.

[MaNu4Tres]

Lmao bullshit on this rumor. Didnt this guy make up that demar was going to be traded on draft night?

No. Said DeMar wouldn't be extended.

[MaNu4Tres]

Hell no, tbh.

Westbrook isn't a fit next to DeRozan or Aldridge. He's on the wrong side of thirty and as his athleticism deteriorates, his remaining effectiveness is going to plummet fast. Has a ton of years and money left on his deal. On top of all that, he plays the position of least need for the Spurs.

I'd much rather have DeRozan than Westbrook.

Agreed on all of the above. Except rather having DeRozan over RW is debatable.

[MoSpur02]

Please God no

[ace3g]

Ball dominant and can't guard SFs -- that's a pass for me.

[raybies]

Don’t want

[baseline bum]

On one hand :vomit:

On the other, DeRozan :vomit:

But four more years at supermax? Fuck that.

[HarlemHeat37]

He would make the Spurs far more interesting than this current boring-ass, Derozan-led product they're putting out there..

The Spurs aren't going to win a title any time soon anyways, might as well have a watchable product on the court, fill up the arena and get more national TV games..

[NASpurs]

Can he shoot 3s?

[spurraider21]

cant stand him. derozan would have to be part of the deal, if this actually has legs. would also require the assumption that westbrook is coachable.

[BatManu20]

Hard pass. He’s almost 31, has 4 years left on a SuperMax deal, and is a proven loser.. Much rather continue to develop DJ and D-White. Thankfully the Spurs would never.

[benefactor]

Hell no, tbh.

Westbrook isn't a fit next to DeRozan or Aldridge. He's on the wrong side of thirty and as his athleticism deteriorates, his remaining effectiveness is going to plummet fast. Has a ton of years and money left on his deal. On top of all that, he plays the position of least need for the Spurs.

I'd much rather have DeRozan than Westbrook.
:tu

[ironman2886]

Steven Adams please.

[Pavlov]

He would make the Spurs far more interesting than this current boring-ass, Derozan-led product they're putting out there..

The Spurs aren't going to win a title any time soon anyways, might as well have a watchable product on the court, fill up the arena and get more national TV games..Eh, Westbrook hasn't been exciting ever since people figured out he was never going to win anything.

[NASpurs]

Hard pass. He’s almost 31 and a proven loser. Much rather continue to develop DJ and D-White. Thankfully the Spurs would never.

It's like we're stockpiling on 6'4" midget combo guards and career losers. Westbrick fits both. Do not want.

[KDKSpurs24]

He’s almost 31, has 4 years left on a SuperMax deal, and is a proven loser.. Much rather continue to develop DJ and D-White. Thankfully the Spurs would never.
You may be speaking a little early.. but I hope you’re right about that last part

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Not a good fit, 30 and this year about to be 31 years old on a massive contract.

No thanks.

Hopefully a solid team in the East can get him to help their playoff needs

[kobyz]

of curse not for DD or LMA but it's situation we can low ball Thunder and get him for young projects of Murray, Walker and Semanic with salary matching(Belli, Bertans and Mills) and throw in some draft pick, Spurs should not screw it up, they must go all in! they own it to the fans after the Kawhi fiasco!

[offset formation]

I would become a fan of the team again<3

Maybe Pop could convince him to give up the triple doubles and focus on winning a ring..

Oh well then fuckfire, PATFO better hop on that shit and get him the fuck over here.

Wtf would we do without a halfass, half invested playerfan like yourself?

Be gone with your self importance
TFUOH

[spurraider21]

Oh well then fuckfire, PATFO better hop on that shit and get him the fuck over here.

Wtf would we do without a halfass, half invested playerfan like yourself?

Be gone with your self importance
TFUOH
:wow

[ducks]

Adrian Wojnarowski
@wojespn
ESPN Sources: Russell Westbrook and his agent Thad Foucher are engaged with OKC GM Sam Presti on next steps for the All-Star guard, including the possibility of trade this summer.

[lmbebo]

saw his numbers, $47 million on last year at age 34? 35? blech ...

[kobyz]

saw his numbers, $47 million on last year at age 34? 35? blech ...

why you care? the money doesn't matter cause even if you have cap space no better free agent will come here, even than a 35yo Russ

[SpursforSix]

He would make the Spurs far more interesting than this current boring-ass, Derozan-led product they're putting out there..

The Spurs aren't going to win a title any time soon anyways, might as well have a watchable product on the court, fill up the arena and get more national TV games..

With the young guys, they’re interesting enough for me without dooming them to the WB contract.

[Genovaswitness]

Can he shoot 3s?

better than derozan

[NASpurs]

We already have Baby Russ *shrugs*

[lmbebo]

why you care? the money doesn't matter cause even if you have cap space no better free agent will come here, even than a 35yo Russ

Spurs have a plan, why blow your load on a number chasing player who will lose a step or 2 in the near future... He doesn't exactly move the needle in terms of wins or of the future. This would be a move to make a move only.

[Duncan87]

Already rumors to Spurs byAlex Kennedy and others as destination Sam presti relationship

[KDKSpurs24]

If they are truly interested in Westbrook then as long as they can keep both White and Murray then I can deal with it... maybe.

[Genovaswitness]

Spurs have a plan, why blow your load on a number chasing player who will lose a step or 2 in the near future... He doesn't exactly move the needle in terms of wins or of the future. This would be a move to make a move only.

what plan is that exactly? get obliterated in trades giving near max money to depressed idiots that can only shoot 2s, extend and overpay "culture" guys, only do enough to make the playoffs so that pop keeps his streak alive?

I don't know about you but I'm tired of watching my team get facefucked in the first round the past few years

[mo7888]

I just don't see it unless theres a total shakeup on the horizon. That's not our SOP.

[gambit1990]

I would become a fan of the team again<3

[kobyz]

Spurs have a plan, why blow your load on a number chasing player who will lose a step or 2 in the near future... He doesn't exactly move the needle in terms of wins or of the future. This would be a move to make a move only.

lol a plan, offering for Russ some young incompetent prospect who going to bust(don't tell it to Thunder!) and draft picks, it's better than any plan, with the situation SA are in right now... don't be foolish by stories of young guys bright future...

[ironman2886]

https://youtu.be/YZUc1ufS44U

[Pavlov]

lol a plan, offering for Russ some young incompetent prospect who going to bust(don't tell it to Thunder!) and draft picks, it's better than any plan, with the situation SA are in right now...Are you familiar with the concept of matching salaries?

You're going to have to come up with some actual trade proposals before you can pretend it's easy and the right thing to do.

[kobyz]

Are you familiar with the concept of matching salaries?

You're going to have to come up with some actual trade proposals before you can pretend it's easy and the right thing to do.


http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=y4zy7uzb

[gambit1990]

WB for demar, patty, and picks :tu

okc obviously isn't trying to win now... demar can get their casual fans excited...

interested in adams as well but the the money just does not work out.

[Pavlov]

http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=y4zy7uzb
:lmao I said "actual trade proposals"

You just kept adding players who aren't on the team til it went through.

[gambit1990]

I'd much rather have DeRozan than Westbrook.
https://media2.giphy.com/media/13l7w7N4Vr1dw4/giphy.gif

[kobyz]

:lmao I said "actual trade proposals"

You just kept adding players who aren't on the team til it went through.

everyone is on the team except Pondexter who instead of him you using Semanic after he sign

[Proxy]

It would be an incredible improvement for the team, in a fashion sense, acquiring Westbrook and Carrol, in the same, summer

[gambit1990]

this spurs team desperately needs some heart. murray's got some but WB has it in spades. dude would've torn the nuggets a new asshole if he was on the spurs instead of demar.

[Pavlov]

everyone is on the team except Pondexter who instead of him you using Semanic after he signMoore isn't on the team.

You can't trade a player for months after signing him.

Are you sure you follow the San Antonio Spurs professional basketball team?

[K...]

I think a third team might want Westbrook, deroxan to okc, spurs get some picks or clipper trash.

[gambit1990]

He would make the Spurs far more interesting than this current boring-ass, Derozan-led product they're putting out there.

[Spurs4#5]

If kawhi was still here I’d stay pull the trigger on it. Even though it would mortgage our future we would be tough to take down and with the west open it would make sense. But kawhi isn’t here and adding that much money to our cap with just one player doesn’t make sense at all. We have good young pieces. Developing those guys should be the main goal so that in a few years we’re back on top.

[gambit1990]

if you want demar over WB then you might wanna see a doctor tbh...

[Pavlov]

if you want demar over WB then you might wanna see a doctor tbh...Would it make you change your team again?

[Spurs4#5]

if you want demar over WB then you might wanna see a doctor tbh...
Westbrook is above and beyond better than Demar right now. But I don’t know if he’s 47 million dollars at age 34 that much better

[HarlemHeat37]

Give them Derozan, Belinelli and IG Baller + a 2nd pick..

Russ could turn Poetl into Steven Adams in an instant, so you'd essentially receive Adams in the deal as well..

Westbrook/Patty
Forbes/White/Walker
Carroll/Gay
Aldridge/Bertans
Poetl

Nice mix of offense, defense and entertainment..also, Russ is an Ironman who doesn't take games off, never have to worry about load management or coasting..he also gets 10-15 assists in his sleep, so Aldridge doesn't have to worry about touches, nor does he have to bother putting energy in on the boards with Russ around..

[kobyz]

Moore isn't on the team.

You can't trade a player for months after signing him.

Are you sure you follow the San Antonio Spurs professional basketball team?
you can trade a rookie you sign after less than a month...
Moore i think is on a two way contract, but even if not, that trade can pass even without him i'm pretty sure, worst case you throw in Forbes and keep Semanic...

[gambit1990]

Would it make you change your team again?
yeah, i quoted harlem... i'd be a spurs fan again.

moving demar is step in the right direction. if spurs could get WB for him... i'd be wildly impressed.

demar is 3rd least favorite (active) player in the league... WB is probably my 3rd favorite (active) player.

[Pavlov]

Transcendent $40,000,000 talent that got bounced in five games in the first round.:tu

[Marcus Bryant]

Westbrook is above and beyond better than Demar right now. But I don’t know if he’s 47 million dollars at age 34 that much better

Doesn’t matter, same morons would bitch about them being capped out due to it.

[HarlemHeat37]

Transcendent $40,000,000 talent that got bounced in five games in the first round.:tu

He's also led a team to the Finals, unlike DeRozan and Aldridge:lol

[gambit1990]

Westbrook is above and beyond better than Demar right now. But I don’t know if he’s 47 million dollars at age 34 that much better
spurs aren't next in line to land another superstar... this is a golden opportunity... overpaying players is part of the game...

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Give them Derozan, Belinelli and IG Baller + a 2nd pick..

Russ could turn Poetl into Steven Adams in an instant, so you'd essentially receive Adams in the deal as well..

Westbrook/Patty
Forbes/White/Walker
Carroll/Gay
Aldridge/Bertans
Poetl

Nice mix of offense, defense and entertainment..also, Russ is an Ironman who doesn't take games off, never have to worry about load management or coasting..he also gets 10-15 assists in his sleep, so Aldridge doesn't have to worry about touches, nor does he have to bother putting energy in on the boards with Russ around..

I'd actually be ok with this. Though I'd worry about Westbrook hindering the development of white and walker

[HarlemHeat37]

Pop took an average talent like Tony Parker and turned him into an MVP candidate, imagine what he could do with Russ..

[Collins21]

Lmao bullshit on this rumor. Didnt this guy make up that demar was going to be traded on draft night?

I'm not here to say if he's lying or telling the truth but he was one of the first to report the DeMar/Kawhi trade. However he also said that last summer Aldridge would come out and request a trade which didn't happen so who knows?

[I'm confused]

No

[Pavlov]

He's also led a team to the Finals, unlike DeRozan and Aldridge:lol:lol "led"

That was Durant.

Sorry.

[gambit1990]

I'd actually be ok with this. Though I'd worry about Westbrook hindering the development of white and walker
don't worry, this isn't about trading for tony parker... if WB is on the floor for the spurs then he'll be having a positive impact and not just taking up someone else's playing time.

[timtonymanu]

As long as they trade Dejounte and not Derrick. But yeah this isn’t happening. :lol would fit the Spurs MO of going after players past their prime.

[gambit1990]

some other team in the west will probably get him and leapfrog over the spurs :rolleyes

[Pavlov]

don't worry, this isn't about trading for tony parker... if WB is on the floor for the spurs then he'll be having a positive impact and not just taking up someone else's playing time.True, all of OKC's young stars were dominating with Westbrook on the floor.

Guys like....uh....that one dude....with the face....

[tonight...you]

True, all of OKC's young stars were dominating with Westbrook on the floor.

Guys like....uh....that one dude....with the face....
Yeah yeah! With the thing and the stuff that one time!

Good times...

[BackHome]

Not NO But HELL NO....:pctoss

[timvp]

Westbrook fans stuck in 2016 :lol

[RVSTX]

there are only so many max players in the league, superstars...id rather pay westbrook the max than demar...you either pay to be in that category or your not in that category.
47 million is alot of money, but i dont see anybody on our team worth 30 million either...top 20 player...do it!!!

[slick'81]

No way pop and spurs take on that deal

[Pavlov]

1017068152310640640
:lol

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Cousins to the lakers
Lakers digging for scraps at this point. Re-signing Rondo :lol

[timvp]

He's also led a team to the Finals, unlike DeRozan and Aldridge:lol

Third best player seven years ago :lol

[Spurs9]

Yes plz

[RVSTX]

is he better than everybody on our roster????

[Mario1976]

Overrated af please no

[MoSpur02]

There's a reason why everyone has jumped ship in OKC and he's the only one who has remained there.

[Pavlov]

How can anyone who criticized muh touches ever pimp a guy who routinely gets bounced out of the first round in six games or less while doing everything in his power to preserve his stats?

[HarlemHeat37]

:lol "led"

That was Durant.

Sorry.

Who led the team in usage AND shots per game?

Shot attempts, usage, assists..clearly looks like a man who led the team:lol

[Pavlov]

Who led the team in usage AND shots per game?The guy who should've deferred to the real leader seven years ago tbh.

[ironman2886]

All this shit talking about Westbrook is going to Jinx PATFO to actually trade for this bitch.

[HarlemHeat37]

Who wouldn't want to watch the ONLY player in NBA history to average a triple double in consecutive seasons? The first time the Spurs would have an MVP since Tim Duncan..

No, I'd rather watch Dejounte Murray post inspirational quotes on IG and take jump shots against RC Buford's nephews on a practice court:lol

[timvp]

Who led the team in usage AND shots per game?

Shot attempts, usage, assists..clearly looks like a man who led the team:lol

At least you're finally admitting that Tony Parker led the Spurs to championships in 2007 and 2014. Backed into reality but reached the destination nonetheless :tu

[Pavlov]

Who wouldn't want to watch the ONLY player in NBA history to average a triple double in consecutive seasons? I would like to have seen him in the second round of the playoffs....

[RVSTX]

considering salary and assets, not many teams can trade for him...hes 30, young teams probably dont do it, most teams dont have matching salaries. alot of teams have their point guards, or starters...they have their stars...best fits whether you like him or not, i wonder...

[kobyz]

LOL spurs fans not willing to trade for Russ by holding onto the like of Murray, Walker who can suck balls...

[Nivek_ogre]

A slightly less shitty John Wall who shoots twice as much....... No thanks

[gambit1990]

would instantly be the spurs’ all time best PG.

[Pavlov]

would instantly be the spurs’ all time best PG.You'd get mad that his numbers would go down.

I'll believe it when I see it.

[lefty20]

http://i.imgur.com/JGYSRXf.gif

[BlackAndWhite]

I'm worried he's going to decline fast and if that happens, we'll be in the same situation the rockets are in

[xtremesteven33]

If you don't think Westbrook is an upgrade you're stuck in 1999.

[gambit1990]

WB is the spurs’ chance at salvation... they’re not landing a superstar anytime soon.

[gambit1990]

double post

[playbonner15]

1 year of WB? A slashing / dunking guard will complement all the team's midrange shooters

[gambit1990]

murray / westbrook / carroll / la / poeltl :hungry:

not the best shooting lineup but defensive and can operate in transition. westbrook will feed la and poeltl.

[Chillen]

Spurs don't have the pieces for him really to make a trade real. DeMar and Patty and that's it and imo that's to much anyway. Spurs don't even have a single player on the roster making over $30 mill. If Spurs want to pay the luxury tax maybe a 3-team deal works which would land Westbrook in San Antonio. If you lose LMA and DeMar no point in trading for Westbrook. No way to get him here without trading one of LMA and DeMar. and they would have to take Patty.

I don't see the Spurs wanting to pay his $38 mill a year salary.

They still should try and get him though if he's on the market.

[Realdeal1]

Any one think Houston trades Chris Paul for Russell Westbrook ? Harden/Westbrook reunion in Houston?

[Prime BEEF]

Front office definitely should at least call okc to see what it would take

my guess:
DeMar, Mills, 1st round pick
or
Demar, Murray, Marco, Bertans


both of those would be a steal for the spurs

[TD 21]

I'd have no interest, but I'd get the logic in a trade based around DeRozan, Belinelli, Murray.

Even in decline, he's still better than DeRozan at the moment (though you could argue the gap is no longer sizable enough to overlook his baggage, physically and otherwise) and it's likely a decision will have to be made at some point between Murray and White anyway . . .

Gay/Morris
Carroll/Walker
Aldridge/Poeltl
Forbes/White or White/Forbes
Westbrook/Mills

Samanic, Johnson, Metu

If Westbrook could have somewhat of a bounce back or at least stagnate and Aldridge, Gay and Carroll can not fall off a cliff, that team makes more sense than the current one does.

[Chillen]

Well the Marcus Morris signing just changed everything, if your Spurs call OKC offer DeMar, Patty and a 1st for Westbrook. If they don't want it hang up the phone and move on.

[gambit1990]

westbrook / murray / carroll / morris / la

[Gandalf]

Well the Marcus Morris signing just changed everything, if your Spurs call OKC offer DeMar, Patty and a 1st for Westbrook. If they don't want it hang up the phone and move on.

And/or maybe Milutinov if we're never going to bring him over

[SequSpur]

Westbrook and the Spurs would’ve swept Denver’s ass. If you don’t think Westbrook wouldn’t make the Spurs the contender, you don’t know ball.... what else is new

[szkorhetz]

We can't give anything for a rebuilding team.

Walker, White and Murray are untouchables, but they are the only ones OKC could be interested.

[DAF86]

We can't give anything for a rebuilding team.

Walker, White and Murray are untouchables, but they are the only ones OKC could be interested.

We have a lot of desirable parts for a rebuilding team, tbh. DeRozan's virtual expiring 27 millions, draft picks and a bunch of promising young players.

I'm not sure Westbrook and Pop would be the best of pairings though.

[gambit1990]

he will be dealt. it is only a matter of time. spurs have a chance to be on the right side of history...

[Pavlov]

he will be dealt. it is only a matter of time. spurs have a chance to be on the right side of history...:lol Spurs just pulled of a great trade and signing and you're here fapping at nothing.

[sasaint]

We have a lot of desirable parts for a rebuilding team, tbh. DeRozan's virtual expiring 27 millions, draft picks and a bunch of promising young players.

I'm not sure Westbrook and Pop would be the best of pairings though.

Pop vs. Westbrook might be epic. Would be interesting (at the very least) to see Westbrook’s reaction the first time Pop got in his face.

[DC23]

I expect Westbrook to be dealt within 48 hours. Would love for the Spurs to pick him up and turn him into a ultra efficient PG.

[Chomag]

"Scrub, pass do not want"- Spurs talk in a nutshell

[ironman2886]

Twitter is speculating that Westbrook wants Miami Heat.

[tbdog]

Westbrook for two years would be fun, but after that, yuk.

[r0drig0lac]

Twitter is speculating that Westbrook wants Miami Heat.

nice

[BD24]

Fuck no.

not only is he a cancer he is an absolute shit fit for us.

[spurtime]

http://https://basketball.realgm.com/tradechecker/saved_trade/7222216

Seems link doesn’t work...

Westbrook and Adams

For

DD, Poetl, Forbes, Belinelli, and Mills

Works under trade calculator...add picks if needed

[slick'81]

Well the Marcus Morris signing just changed everything, if your Spurs call OKC offer DeMar, Patty and a 1st for Westbrook. If they don't want it hang up the phone and move on.


But then who plays sf?

[timtonymanu]

Twitter is speculating that Westbrook wants Miami Heat.

Him and Jimmy Butler getting along? Good luck

[Sam Donaldson]

Several OKC sources are saying that DeRozan for Westbrook deal is veryclose to being completed.

[Leetonidas]

Several OKC sources are saying that DeRozan for Westbrook deal is veryclose to being completed.

Link?

[Realdeal1]

Several OKC sources are saying that DeRozan for Westbrook deal is veryclose to being completed.

Don’t troll us like that

[r0drig0lac]

Several OKC sources are saying that DeRozan for Westbrook deal is veryclose to being completed.

wtf

[TimDunkem]

Several OKC sources are saying that DeRozan for Westbrook deal is veryclose to being completed.

Nice first post, troll.

[timtonymanu]

How does Spurstalk have so many 1 post posters that registered last year?

[slick'81]

Several OKC sources are saying that DeRozan for Westbrook deal is veryclose to being completed.


Its happening

[DAF86]

Several OKC sources are saying that DeRozan for Westbrook deal is veryclose to being completed.

1 post count. Seems legit.

[NASpurs]

Several OKC sources are saying that DeRozan for Westbrook deal is veryclose to being completed.

Come on guys, it's Sam Donaldson. A reporter of his caliber is legit.

[BlackAndWhite]

Westbrook is a bad idea. He's already declining and with a history of injuries and a game that has never moved away from athleticism, the spurs could be in a very bad situation if anything happens to him

[slick'81]

Well jalen rose wants him to come to sa:lobt:

[ElNono]

If we get rid of Patty in the process, take him.

[FkLA]

Yeah, I wouldn't do Westbrook for DeRozan. Longer supermax deal would kill the the Summer of 2021 plan and he would stunt White/IB's development. No thanks.

[FkLA]

If we get rid of Patty in the process, take him.

Although on second thought, if it means Pop won't be able to close crucial playoff games with Wombat because, you know, he'll be on OKC than maybe it is worth it, tbh.

[ElNono]

Patty, Forbes, White, DDR for Westbrook, Adams or the other Morris....

[ironman2886]

Westbrook will earn 47.1 million the year he turns 34. Jesus Christ!!!

[Chillen]

Spurs need to be calling OKC exploring a possible trade for Westbrook now. The West is stacked and Spurs need to find ways to get even better.

[Dennis the Menace]

Spurs need to be calling OKC exploring a possible trade for Westbrook now. The West is stacked and Spurs need to find ways to get even better.

Would rather develop Murray and White. Better chance of them blossoming than an old dog in Russell changing his ways. We stacked, no thanks.

[SpursDynasty85]

Would rather develop Murray and White. Better chance of them blossoming than an old dog in Russell changing his ways. We stacked, no thanks.

Agree! When has Westbrook made another gaurd better? We have too much of our future tied up in the same position only have Westbrook stall all that possible development!

[NASpurs]

I rather have White and Murray making $20 mil each than having Westbrick making $40 mil by himself while being on the wrong side of 30.

[tbdog]

I would trade all three of our young guards for Westbrook. But I wouldn't trade one of them in his last two years of his contract. And although trading DD and Mills as they required for salary purposes, plus prospects will make us better now, I think it makes us far worse in 2 to 4 years time. By that stage, LMA would be gone and spurs will have a hard time building a team around his 40mil. And he won't be playing at a level of a 20mil player by then.

[Mario1976]

Ppl wanting overrated Russ with his 40mil per smfh

[ElNono]

Ppl wanting overrated Russ with his 40mil per smfh

Entertainment value, tbh, it's not like we're gonna be contending with LMA or DDR in the roster...

[Spurs Homer]

I'd take WB in a nano-second

even though I pretty much hate him and how much of a douche he acts like -

I would take him because he has the drive/motor/ferocity -

that is something to put the spurs over the top.

I know Pop would absolutely cherish having a fierce competitor like that.

[Realdeal1]

Hell yeah id take Westbrook but I know it ain’t happening

[slick'81]

If we can get away with carrol,morris and gay at sf then fck it

[spurraider21]

i hate westbrook but ddr + murray and a pick would be worth it, with the caveat that he lets pop coach

[YoungbuckMurray]

Don’t want to touch this would rather stick with what we have. I see Murray as a similar player anyways. This team will be a lot better with Carroll, Morris, Murray, and walker

[RC_Drunkford]

Why would anybody want Westbrook for 40 million per year? The guy can't shoot and is on his athletic decline. I'd rather have DeRozan for 29 million per year than Russ

[DPG21920]

I heard you made it up.

He doesn’t make stuff up. He called Kawhi to Clippers WELL before anyone and has been spot on with many things.

[JeffDuncan]

If we can get away with carrol,morris and gay at sf then fck it

All 3 can play pf, too. We good.

Westbrook, too expensive.

[sasaint]

Although on second thought, if it means Pop won't be able to close crucial playoff games with Wombat because, you know, he'll be on OKC than maybe it is worth it, tbh.

Still no. Westchuck is a terrible closer, too. He only knows how to chuck. No game/situation awareness.

[BacktoBasics]

I don’t get how anyone would seriously want this guy on our team.

There is no better example of fools gold than this guy. Nothing about his game translates to wins. He represents as a top talent but everything about that stops at his own star line.

If he was as truly talented as that star line would have you think he would have accomplished so much more in his career.

This guy is the glass dick of the league. Big, shiny, arousing to some and not real in any way.

[FkLA]

He doesn’t make stuff up. He called Kawhi to Clippers WELL before anyone and has been spot on with many things.

He went from "knowing a guy that went to school with LMA at UT" to some sort of insider with a lot of connections now. :rolleyes

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

Front office definitely should at least call okc to see what it would take

my guess:
DeMar, Mills, 1st round pick
or
Demar, Murray, Marco, Bertans


both of those would be a steal for the spurs

listen to this guy Prime BEEF, he knows whottt he’s talking about

[Gamechannel]

I will gladly pass on Westbrick. Not only is he a stat-padding entitled Diva, he's a toxic teammate with a bloated contract. I shall gladly take DJ over him.

[RVSTX]

I SERIOUSLY DOUBT WE SIGN ANY BIG FREE AGENTS IN 2021. THIS IS THE NBA NOW, YOU WANT A STAR YOU HAVE TO PAY. MURRAY AND WHITE AND WALKER ARE STILL A LONG TIME FROM REACHING THE BEGINNING OF THEIR PRIMES...THE WEST IS STACKED. WESTBROOK IS ONLY 9 MONTHS OLDER THAN DEROZAN. AND HE IS BETTER! 22-23 RUSS WILL BE AT 47 MILLION, THE YEAR AFTER DEROZAN WILL BE AT 41 MILLION IF HE GETS EXTENDED. AND MAYBE WE LOSE DEROZAN FOR NOTHING...I THINK ITS A RISK WORTH TAKING. SOME PLAYERS WILL BE MAKING 50 MILLION OR MORE ON THEIR MAX EXTENSIONS IN THEIR 30S...

[OldMan88]

He wrote in ALLCAPS, so he must be right?

[picnroll]

No way Spurs are stupid enough to take on that chucker who’s in serious decline. Might as well pack in Wiggins, Batum and a couple of other toxic contracts.

[cjw]

Even if the trade was permitted, I wouldn’t trade Demar straight up for Russ. Russ’ contract is horrible and will get worse as he ages. Demar will age more gracefully because he relies on skills and not athleticism.

And to see people wanting to throw in picks and Dejounte or White? Please just stop and admit you don’t understand basketball.

Stop with the Westbrook love. Stop with the Wiggins love.

[J_Paco]

Why would anybody want Westbrook for 40 million per year? The guy can't shoot and is on his athletic decline. I'd rather have DeRozan for 29 million per year than Russ

Because people on this forum or in this fanbase are either stupid or blind. The guy shot the worst percentage of his career from mid range this past season, has absolutely terrible shot selection (pull up three airball "special," anyone?), is putrid from three-point range (especially for a volume shooter) and an overrated finisher at the rim.

His game is predicated almost entirely on athleticism and he's now 30 (going on 31) eroding physical as we speak......



Hard pass 1,000 times over.......

[Marcus Bryant]

A theory might be that Pop has two years left and who cares about the cap for the next couple seasons after that? Plus the cap keeps going up and you have other expiring contracts and you’re rebuilding anyways.

Yet, integrating a Westbrook into your offense...would he even change his game? Winning championships is about that. Pop’s system has won 5 of 6.

[J_Paco]

I don’t get how anyone would seriously want this guy on our team.

There is no better example of fools gold than this guy. Nothing about his game translates to wins. He represents as a top talent but everything about that stops at his own star line.

If he was as truly talented as that star line would have you think he would have accomplished so much more in his career.

This guy is the glass dick of the league. Big, shiny, arousing to some and not real in any way.

But, he's so "intense." Doesn't that translate to championships and deep playoff runs?

Also, isn't the "fake" intensity what fans hated about Garnett and Mourining? Now, because it is Russ and all his empty, stat padding, triple - double chasing, yell after every dunk ass it is cool or okay. SMDH

Please.....

[Dejounte]

This isnt happening. Much ado about nothing.

[J_Paco]

A theory might be that Pop has two years left and who cares about the cap for the next couple seasons after that? Plus the cap keeps going up and you have other expiring contracts and you’re rebuilding anyways.

Yet, integrating a Westbrook into your offense...would he even change his game? Winning championships is about that. Pop’s system has won 5 of 6.

No, he'll never change his game. He's in the mold of Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson.....


And we saw how terribly that ended for both when they couldn't accept their physical decline or a lesser role. Again, hard pass 1,000,000 times over.....

[gambit1990]

ddr for WB would be the best trade spurs have ever made.

[widowmaker]

Even if the trade was permitted, I wouldn’t trade Demar straight up for Russ. Russ’ contract is horrible and will get worse as he ages. Demar will age more gracefully because he relies on skills and not athleticism.

And to see people wanting to throw in picks and Dejounte or White? Please just stop and admit you don’t understand basketball.

Stop with the Westbrook love. Stop with the Wiggins love.

Most of these dudes think its like 2k and it will pan out in big wins.

[poopbox]

No because that contract is horrifying...I'm talking last call at the club and the lights come on and that girl you dancing with see's what you look like horrifying...

If it was 2 years it would have to be Demar and some trash like marco or patty for westbrook and one 1st round pick...

His 47 million dollar player option made me queef a little bit just thinking about it...

[DPG21920]

He went from "knowing a guy that went to school with LMA at UT" to some sort of insider with a lot of connections now. :rolleyes

[DPG21920]

He went from "knowing a guy that went to school with LMA at UT" to some sort of insider with a lot of connections now. :rolleyes

100x better than you tbh

[FkLA]

100x better than you tbh

I have 0 insider connections. What's 0x100?

[Mr. Body]

Because people on this forum or in this fanbase are either stupid or blind. The guy shot the worst percentage of his career from mid range this past season, has absolutely terrible shot selection (pull up three airball "special," anyone?), is putrid from three-point range (especially for a volume shooter) and an overrated finisher at the rim.

His game is predicated almost entirely on athleticism and he's now 30 (going on 31) eroding physical as we speak......



Hard pass 1,000 times over.......

The Spurs fanbase is remarkably stupid across the board, at least the social media mavens. Amazing for such a superbly run franchise. But this board takes the cake. Great posters here, but some of the biggest idiots, too.

[SAGirl]

Dejounte/DeMar/Bertans works btw.

Spurs would have to include a pick or two I'm sure. And/or find a third team that values DeMar.
Bertans is gone. Any other trade possible?

[Dennis the Menace]

Not a big fan of the idea, but I'm hearing Spurs are very interested.


Discuss...


Any update?

[ivanfromwestwood]

ddr for WB would be the best trade spurs have ever made.

[Dennis the Menace]

Derozan, Mills, Marco, Forbes, Metu, future picks. Those options would be it. Anything else would make me sick

[Emperor]

Would rather have Harden tbh. DeRozan/Aldridge for Harden/Capela works perfectly in the trade machine. Just a thought.

[GusT15]

Derozan, Mills, Marco, Forbes, Metu, future picks. Those options would be it. Anything else would make me sick

Westbrook is under contract for 44mil$ in 2022 and 47mil$ in 2023 at age 32-33.That's enough to make me sick without even thinking about trade scenarios.

[Mugen]

Spurs are dumb, but not that dumb. I hope.

[Leetonidas]

Would rather have Harden tbh. DeRozan/Aldridge for Harden/Capela works perfectly in the trade machine. Just a thought.

:lmao

[DPG21920]

I don’t want Westbrook but I can see why SA would be intrigued. I hope they stay disciplined though and keep the youth. If it were something like DeRozan/Beli or Mills and a pick with no youth I would understand, but even then I would not want it.

If it were Mills/DeRozan for Russ, then the money is basically a wash for 2 years. I can see SA wanting to pay Russ the money allocated to Mills/DeRozan. But then it’s the extra 2 years for Russ after the next two seasons that is the big deal.

If they don’t like the 21/22 free agents, then maybe, but that is an insane contract even if there is no slippage in his play.

I really hope its the opposite; maybe OKC would be willing to pair DeRozan with Russ and keep things going there? They have a ton of picks and something centered around Gallo + Picks would be great.

[JeffDuncan]

If we have to trade with OKC, I'd rather it be Beli for Nerlens Noel.

[Ice009]

Westbrook is under contract for 44mil$ in 2022 and 47mil$ in 2023 at age 32-33.That's enough to make me sick without even thinking about trade scenarios.

How old is Westbrook now? I thought he was older, so if he's only 33 in 2023, that is not as bad as a thought age wise, however, age doesn't delete his game ;).

[Payote75]

The guy is a beast and in the Spurs system with pop it could really work....he would have to break defenses down and do more of the kick outs and assist teammates rather than wild uncontrollable shots there was a time pop had to coral Manu on that stuff....but he would have the support here of teammates being able to knock down jumpers drive and kick would be awesome with Russ and when needed he can score at will not to mention Spurs would have some young fast slashers benefitting from his breaking down the defense. I get the hate for greed and stat padding but if pop can tell him show him look obviously you can kill it with assists you will get your points but make sure first thought is to facilitate for your mates.

Moving on.....even with his crap contract let's face it the Spurs will always struggle getting top notch free agents but even so in two years while we still hope he is effective and absorbed the team aspect LA MIlls (if he isn't part of this trade) Gay and Morris if option kicks in all drop off so there would be some money open. I'm not a DD hater but he just doesn't look right here he still seems spacey still seems culture shocked and still seems like that team connection is lacking. He gives it his all but which player is better when they give it there all????

lastly we all know how chip can help someone's jumper but we also know pop can be a great motavator so how great would it be for pop to push that button that nobody wants to p,as with you KD abondanded you Paul George Bin Harden.....etc surely would be great vindication for him and there is nobody better to unlock all that the right way.

either way I wouldn't be crushed but asking me now I'd make the trade Something like DD Mills and a lesser younger player. No matter how you cut it it's almost similar to kawitter for okc just not forced but they have some youngins they got plenty of picks and still would want to sell some tickets while implementing rebuild getting 170 million off the owners hands for a comparable player is huge. 170 million vs possibly 75-77 million. Saving nearly 100 million is tremendous that much money is huge to an owner getting back a good veteran and a very good player whose numbers last year were excellent accept the 3 ball but Russ 3 ball terrible as well. Your doing them a favor. And in two years if they build correctly they have lots of open cap space.

[KobesAchilles]

I would rather have Russ than DDR. Atleast Russ doesn’t get blocked every time he attempts a lay up. And he also has the athleticism to dunk a basketball in traffic. They both suck at shooting 3s so that’s a wash. And I don’t have to worry about Russ getting depressed either.

[Payote75]

Lol I don't want to bash on DD but I agree and he still looks stunned to me. One thing I left out is DD defense vs Russ defense that's big to I believe Russ defense is superior to and at best DD defense is mediocre . A clippers vs Spurs with Russ would be a very interesting game as would the lakers. More i think about it more it's a yes to me.

[timvp]

DeRozan is a significantly better shooter than Westbrook from everywhere on the court -- literally everywhere -- outside of three-pointers. But threes aren't even an advantage for Westbrook because he's the worst bulk three-point shooter in NBA history. He shoots a ton of them despite being a sub 30% three-point shooter. If DeRozan shot threes in bulk like Westbrook, he'd probably shoot at a higher percentage than Westbrook's 29%, tbh.

Westbrook is also a statchaser who has run off multiple Hall of Famers. He's almost entirely athleticism dependent and he's quickly losing said athleticism.

Westbrook is the more exciting player ... but he's no more of a winner than DeRozan is and his style of play is even less conducive to winning. You trade for Westbrook, you might as well trade away White and Walker because neither one of those two fit next to him. Probably have to trade away Aldridge too because he'd clog Westbrook's driving lanes ... and if you take away Westbrook's driving lanes, he's just about the least valuable player in the league.

[ICEBARREL]

Hell NAW!!

[cjw]

Can we please start bumping this thread in two years when Westbrook would be getting bought out if he weren’t making $42-$47 million?

[ducks]

2-3 years ago you might look at russel
Now he shots worse then timvp

[Payote75]

DeRozan is a significantly better shooter than Westbrook from everywhere on the court -- literally everywhere -- outside of three-pointers. But threes aren't even an advantage for Westbrook because he's the worst bulk three-point shooter in NBA history. He shoots a ton of them despite being a sub 30% three-point shooter. If DeRozan shot threes in bulk like Westbrook, he'd probably shoot at a higher percentage than Westbrook's 29%, tbh.

Westbrook is also a statchaser who has run off multiple Hall of Famers. He's almost entirely athleticism dependent and he's quickly losing said athleticism.

Westbrook is the more exciting player ... but he's no more of a winner than DeRozan is and his style of play is even less conducive to winning. You trade for Westbrook, you might as well trade away White and Walker because neither one of those two fit next to him. Probably have to trade away Aldridge too because he'd clog Westbrook's driving lanes ... and if you take away Westbrook's driving lanes, he's just about the least valuable player in the league.

everything you said also makes a good case but that's where my faith in pops system and pop himself comes in and then chip working with him on his shot. That's why I'd want the trade done if it is meant to be asap so he can begin to assimilate to this system and work with chip.

where I disagree is if pop is successful and gets him to chase a chip instead of stats his assist numbers are very good and Aldridge can shoot but would also benefit from a lot of easy baskets from Russ driving look at Steven Adams really cant shoot but gets a ton of lay ups Poetrl also would benefit and I think if Russ is kicking out and Murray and white really have improved there shooting the Spurs could beat you in many ways they have depth and they could slash and dash all over the court allowing Russ to create a lot of easy baskets but who knows we would have to see if it actually did go down. And again Morris Carroll gay belli kick outs for mid ranges and 3s would be there. Defense also I believe improves a whole lot imagine Murray LA Morris Carroll and I like whites defense.

[Blackhaus]

This forum has gone straight retard if any of you ass clowns want west brick. Y’all should be ashamed yoursef very even participating in this thread. Shame..........shame..........shame

[spurraider21]

i would imagine okc would want 1 if not 2 of white/murray/lonnie on top of derozan tbh

derozan, salary filler, picks likely wouldn't get it done

[Payote75]

i would imagine okc would want 1 if not 2 of white/murray/lonnie on top of derozan tbh

derozan, salary filler, picks likely wouldn't get it done

no way man I don't make a trade that involves Murray white or Lonnie. If your taking 100 million off the books keeping them competive and giving the gift of cap space to boot in 2years most I'd give is

DD
Mills
Metu/Mulitinov (spelling)
2020 2nd round pick
2021 2nd round pick

[spurraider21]

no way man I don't make a trade that involves Murray white or Lonnie. If your taking 100 million off the books keeping them competive and giving the gift of cap space to boot in 2years most I'd give is

DD
Mills
Metu/Mulitinov (spelling)
2020 2nd round pick
2021 2nd round pick
that wouldnt get it done

i think the real question is if pop wants westbrook and think he can get through to him

[Mugen]

Please god no. The team is just starting to recover from the Nephew debacle.

Trading for Westbrook would set them back another 5 years easily.

Pop/RC should be fired on the spot if they decide to trade for Russ.

[Payote75]

that wouldnt get it done

i think the real question is if pop wants westbrook and think he can get through to him

i believe pop and chip could help Russ harness all the talent play in the system and go for the chip and show up everyone that abandoned you rather than pad the stats.

They have gotten other players in line over the years and it's not like he doesn't work hard. Everyone says the guy can't play in a ball movement offense yet he gets 10.5 assist in his sleep ...I think if he believes and buys in here in the system he could flourish. Not to mention he knows all eyes on him if he can make it work with pop and the Spurs he can't make it work anywhere.

[EricB]

I would become a fan of the team again<3

Maybe Pop could convince him to give up the triple doubles and focus on winning a ring..


You were never ever a fan if trading for a stat whore who’s so bad that Pistons fans don’t want him, would make you a fan again.

[Mugen]

Please tell me RC is just doing Presti a favor by showing interest in Russ. There's just no way this team would be dumb enough to cash in their chips for arguably the worst contract in basketball.

[Duncan87]

Is there serious interest or just speculation anyone???

[EricB]

Is there serious interest or just speculation anyone???


Serious to the point where where names are being exchanged.

[slick'81]

Serious to the point where where names are being exchanged.

what are ur sources saying eb!?

[EricB]

i would imagine okc would want 1 if not 2 of white/murray/lonnie on top of derozan tbh

derozan, salary filler, picks likely wouldn't get it done


Ding ding ding

[Duncan87]

Dude any details ?

[Duncan87]

Be good to know details it’s why people don’t believe these type of rumors cause no ever has some sort of detail

[slick'81]

Did yall see the pg trade? Presti will want two of derozan walker/white/murray

mills aint going anywhere

[Duncan87]

Would think La would be target for OKC cause they already have Shai gileous as pg of future

[Pavlov]

Serious to the point where where names are being exchanged.
https://media.giphy.com/media/9jpAoblwlw3Zu/giphy.gif

[szkorhetz]

Please tell me RC is just doing Presti a favor by showing interest in Russ. There's just no way this team would be dumb enough to cash in their chips for arguably the worst contract in basketball.
Wall says hi.

[spurraider21]

Please tell me RC is just doing Presti a favor by showing interest in Russ. There's just no way this team would be dumb enough to cash in their chips for arguably the worst contract in basketball.
worse than john wall? cp3? wiggins? lol

[Duncan87]

Chris Paul says HI!!!!!!!!!!!!

[EricB]

Would think La would be target for OKC cause they already have Shai gileous as pg of future


Theyre blowing it up. Picks and youth are what they’re after. Also expiring contracts.

[Duncan87]

Yeah but think Gallo and La come off the books next year would have picks and Cap space maybe don’t know

[cutewizard]

Hell no, tbh.

Westbrook isn't a fit next to DeRozan or Aldridge. He's on the wrong side of thirty and as his athleticism deteriorates, his remaining effectiveness is going to plummet fast. Has a ton of years and money left on his deal. On top of all that, he plays the position of least need for the Spurs.

I'd much rather have DeRozan than Westbrook.

-------------------------------------------

:bobo

[Ice009]

i would imagine okc would want 1 if not 2 of white/murray/lonnie on top of derozan tbh

derozan, salary filler, picks likely wouldn't get it done

Then they can shove that deal up their ass. The only way I'd take Westbrook is if it's for Derozan, filler and a draft pick. I wouldn't offer any of those three young guys.


i believe pop and chip could help Russ harness all the talent play in the system and go for the chip and show up everyone that abandoned you rather than pad the stats.

They have gotten other players in line over the years and it's not like he doesn't work hard. Everyone says the guy can't play in a ball movement offense yet he gets 10.5 assist in his sleep ...I think if he believes and buys in here in the system he could flourish. Not to mention he knows all eyes on him if he can make it work with pop and the Spurs he can't make it work anywhere.

I believe this too. I think Pop can help Russell reach close to his highest potential, that is if Westbrook buys in.

[EricB]

Then they can shove that deal up their ass. The only way I'd take Westbrook is if it's for Derozan, filler and a draft pick. I wouldn't offer any of those three young guys.



I believe this too. I think Pop can help Russell reach close to his highest potential, that is if Westbrook buys in.


they want youth.

[Ice009]

Theyre blowing it up. Picks and youth are what they’re after. Also expiring contracts.

I wasn't sure that they are looking to blow it up, or if Russell had asked out. Anyway, are they asking the Spurs for the young guys? If so, then I don't think I'd be willing to give any of those three up. They can have Forbes, Mills or any of the other vets that come off the books if they are looking to open up cap space.

Would you give up any of the young guys for him? What's your opinion on trading for him?

As far as giving up one of the three main young guys, I guess that is up the the front office and whether or not they don't believe or think 1 or 2 of them are ever going to get to All-Star level, they can consider trading them, but if the FO believes that 1, 2, or even all 3 off them can get to an All-Star level, then they should keep them. Also, when I say All-Star level, I don't mean they have to make the All-Star team, but just get to a level close to that. If the front office thinks they can, I'd personally rather just keep all 3 (White, Dejounte, Lonnie). Do you know if the front office values all three of those guys that highly?

[ElNono]

DeRozan is a significantly better shooter than Westbrook from everywhere on the court -- literally everywhere -- outside of three-pointers. But threes aren't even an advantage for Westbrook because he's the worst bulk three-point shooter in NBA history. He shoots a ton of them despite being a sub 30% three-point shooter. If DeRozan shot threes in bulk like Westbrook, he'd probably shoot at a higher percentage than Westbrook's 29%, tbh.

Westbrook is also a statchaser who has run off multiple Hall of Famers. He's almost entirely athleticism dependent and he's quickly losing said athleticism.

Westbrook is the more exciting player ... but he's no more of a winner than DeRozan is and his style of play is even less conducive to winning. You trade for Westbrook, you might as well trade away White and Walker because neither one of those two fit next to him. Probably have to trade away Aldridge too because he'd clog Westbrook's driving lanes ... and if you take away Westbrook's driving lanes, he's just about the least valuable player in the league.

I don't get the double standards in this post, tbh...

LMA literally requested to be traded over his stat chasing, but well, Westbrook does it, it's bad.

A former french Spurs player ran off Kawhi (a likely HoF himself) off the roster, but Westbrook does it, it's bad.

Same Spurs player was almost entirely running on athleticism and once he lost it, he got a thank you contract and every homer in here wanted to extend him. But if it's Westbrook, it's bad.

He also has 100 times the competitive spirit guys like DDR or LMA will ever have. The vast majority of his tantrums come as reaction to losses. He's a guy that cares about winning, something you can't teach and our so-called 'leaders' don't have.

I do agree with pretty much the rest though. He's a chucker, bitchmade, spoiled, entertaining, very likely a bad teammate, his knee is a big question mark, etc.

[Dhbsr555]

I wasn't sure that they are looking to blow it up, or if Russell had asked out. Anyway, are they asking the Spurs for the young guys? If so, then I don't think I'd be willing to give any of those three up. They can have Forbes, Mills or any of the other vets that come off the books if they are looking to open up cap space.

Would you give up any of the young guys for him? What's your opinion on trading for him?

As far as giving up one of the three main young guys, I guess that is up the the front office and whether or not they don't believe or think 1 or 2 of them are ever going to get to All-Star level, they can consider trading them, but if the FO believes that 1, 2, or even all 3 off them can get to an All-Star level, then they should keep them. Also, when I say All-Star level, I don't mean they have to make the All-Star team, but just get to a level close to that. If the front office thinks they can, I'd personally rather just keep all 3 (White, Dejounte, Lonnie). Do you know if the front office values all three of those guys that highly?
Well it’s somewhat thought cause our young guys don’t make much butcid probably give up Murray for him or even Luka but I’d want to keep walker and white..

[San Antonio Slayer]

we can give Walker (whose role can be compensated by waived Jonathan Simmons) and Murray (I doubt he can be the same player after such an injury)

[Dhbsr555]

we can give Walker (whose role can be compensated by waived Jonathan Simmons) and Murray (I doubt he can be the same player after such an injury)
Do I think we will actually trade for Westbrook I don’t however I can’t ignore the possibility knowing San Antonio wants to move derozen

[Chillen]

OKC could use DeMar as trade bait so yeah for Westbrook I would give up DeMar, Marco, Forbes and a future 1st round pick. That's it, I would not give them Murray, White or Walker. If Spurs have interest it would suck to lose DeMar but I think Westbrook is a better fit for the team the Spurs have now. The young players can still develop even with Westbrook. Presti would be giving Westbrook a great parting gift going to Spurs.

[slick'81]

OKC could use DeMar as trade bait so yeah for Westbrook I would give up DeMar, Marco, Forbes and a future 1st round pick. That's it, I would not give them Murray, White or Walker. If Spurs have interest it would suck to lose DeMar but I think Westbrook is a better fit for the team the Spurs have now. The young players can still develop even with Westbrook.


Ill agree okc could really use demar at sg

[Dhbsr555]

Okc would probably want white and Murray tho

[Dhbsr555]

Although maybe not cause they got that Alexander kid

[jermaine]

Get off this Westbrook shit. He's trash. Why would we trade our you g promising talent for this over the hill scrub!?! Yal shit on Derozan cuz he cant shoot, but want this chunker. Yal crazy.

[Dhbsr555]

I was looking at brook fog percentage and it’s absolutely trash . I don’t want him .