Official 2022 NBA Free Agency Thread

[rjv]

that utah FRP is juicy

[John B]

Why suddenly pull the QO on Lonnie???? :hungry:

[td4mvp2k]

lakers think they can pull both irving and kd :lol

[slick'81]

Why suddenly pull the QO on Lonnie???? :hungry:

tank on!

[emanueldavidginobili]

that utah FRP is juicy
It's the lesser pick of the three they have between Brooklyn HOU and Philly

[CGD]

Damn, Shams is murdering Woj here earlier. Must be nice being the spokesperson for Klutch

[timvp]

$100 million for Anfernee Simons from Blazers.

[emanueldavidginobili]

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God damn! I think someone asked about how good he was a couple days ago.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Will Silver go after NY for tampering since Brunson's deal was announced an hour before free agency began lol

[emanueldavidginobili]

Man 100 mil is a reach beyond belief. if Simmons is worth 100 million and only 2 years younger than DJ, DJ is worth 250 mil lmao. Times have certainly changed when it comes to contracts.

[rjv]

knicks making knicks moves

[Mr. Body]

Apparently Brooklyn is NOT interested in Deandre Ayton. Lol, no one wants the guy.

[cd98]

Dallas is like kyrptonite to free agents. I don't get it. And to lose Brunson? Terrible decision. Kind of like the "Steve Nash isn't worth that much..."

[RC_Drunkford]

Lakers with a free agency splash: Damian Jones!!!

[Mr. Body]

Tyus Jones smartly re-ups with Memphis.

PJ Tucker to Philly.

Malik Monk, the Lakers' only young player, goes to Sacramento. Lol.

Devin Booker signs a monster super-max. Once Paul retires, that's going to look like a Bradley Beal/John Wall contract.

[emanueldavidginobili]

https://twitter.com/bobbymarks42/status/1542632446730158080?s=21&t=tNdkrlR00AbpaQ-nY_j5kQ

[Mr. Body]

Tyus Jones smartly re-ups with Memphis.

PJ Tucker to Philly.

Malik Monk, the Lakers' only young player, goes to Sacramento. Lol.

Devin Booker signs a monster super-max. Once Paul retires, that's going to look like a Bradley Beal/John Wall contract.

[timvp]

$90 million for Lu Dort? Weird rebuilding block by OKC, tbh :wow

[heyheymymy]

I'm guessing eating Tobias Harris for some picks

[RC_Drunkford]

$90 million for Lu Dort? Weird rebuilding block by OKC, tbh :wow

17.5 million per year for a 23 year old 3-and-D SF is easily tradeable tbh

[timvp]

Spurs sign Richarlison! Whoops, never mind.

[Mr. Body]

OKC fans are wildly in love with Lu Dort. They think he's exceptional. I don't watch Thunder games cuz I can't stand them, but his advanced metrics are TERRIBLE.

[ginobilized]

Bucks are battening down the hatches with Portis, Carter, Matthews and Joe Ingles.

[Degoat]

It’s too quiet tbh lol somethings brewing out there

[lefty20]

Bryn Forbes and Patty Mills both remain unsigned, for now.

[chunticakes]

Bryn Forbes and Patty Mills both remain unsigned, for now.

:hungry:

[mo7888]

Patty back to Brooklyn..14.5 over 3

[spurraider21]

thank god

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[Mugen]

Thank you god that Patty is back in Brooklyn.

[cd98]

Why are they keeping Patty if they are going to get rid of Durant and Kyrie? What's the purpose? I guess he and Marks are mates.

[mo7888]

Patty back to Brooklyn..14.5 over 3

2...sorry

[lefty20]

Forbes it is then. Do it Wright.

[mo7888]

Patty back to Brooklyn..14.5 over 3

2...sorry

[Mugen]

Lonnie has Laker written all over him tbh esp with Monk gone.

[objective]

God bless Brooklyn

[lefty20]

Lonnie has Laker written all over him tbh esp with Monk gone.

Incoming 50pt game on us, tbh.

[RC_Drunkford]

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[mo7888]

Lonnie has Laker written all over him tbh esp with Monk gone.

You nailed it..

[Degoat]

Lonnie to the Lakers confirmed, traitor lol

[Ron Swanson]

Lonnie has Laker written all over him tbh esp with Monk gone.

Just agreed to a 1 yr deal with them for $6.5

[exstatic]

OKC fans on suicide watch. Presti signs Lu Dort for 5/$85M.

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Presti has lost his mind.

[RC_Drunkford]

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:lmao can't wait to see him and Westbrook chucking it up. Lakers overpaid too

[KingKev]

Nice most off the prime dumb candidates have agreed too deals elsewhere. We have 39mm and no one to sign. Definitely ready to facilitate some deals.

Hopefully Pop is winedrunk passed out and B Wright can do his job.

[Mr. Body]

Lonnie taking Kyrie's spot.

[Philthemage]

Is Lavine still on the table? He hasn't re-signed yet it seems.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Lmao Lonnie will fit right in.

[td4mvp2k]

Lonnie to the Lakers confirmed, traitor lol
terrible place for him if he wants to improve

[TD 21]

I know it's slim pickings and the Lakers need young, athletic 3 and D types (he's not good at either, but it'll remain his role all the same), but Walker IV is not built for the bright lights.

[John B]

Patty Mills returning to Nets for $14m 2-years

[Mugen]

I hope Lonnie puts up numbers with the Lakers so he can get that Monk type deal in a year. I like the kid tbh. Good dude, just a terrible BBIQ and Pop didn't do him any favors early in his career.

[John B]

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Stop talking with this guy then and start signing :lol

[TD 21]

The Lakers obviously aren't done and are probably getting Irving, but :lmao at current roster . . .

James/Johnson
Horton-Tucker/Brown Jr.
Davis/Jones/Gabriel
Walker IV/Reaves
Westbrook/Nunn

[RC_Drunkford]

the one thing that I don't like is Brian Wright saying they want to have a competitive roster this year. I hope he's just saying that to say it.

[TD 21]

^ Forgot Christie. Still, haven't added a single reliable shooter.

[Mr. Body]

the one thing that I don't like is Brian Wright saying they want to have a competitive roster this year. I hope he's just saying that to say it.

There has been no evidence the team wants to tank. Wright says they didn't plan on trading Murray when the off-season started. They're not likely to suddenly change course from where they were. Not tanking, but did trade one guy.

[Degoat]

I just have a feeling spurs will throw money at Kyle Anderson lol

[Dverde]

I have a feeling we are getting Gordon Hayward and part of the deal will be to roll back the protections on that Charlotte pick

[John B]

Kyrie forcing his way to the Lakers, per Windhorst. Ben Simmons by himself, again :lol

[td4mvp2k]

I just have a feeling spurs will throw money at Kyle Anderson lol
thats who i'd would bring back to help at PG

[spurraider21]

Kyrie forcing his way to the Lakers, per Windhorst. Ben Simmons by himself, again :lol
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[Payote75]

Lonnie Walker to Lakers lol he probably will be great for them.

[slick'81]

Lakers desperate for one last hurrah:lol

[objective]

I just have a feeling spurs will throw money at Kyle Anderson lol

Oh no

[scott]

I have a feeling we are getting Gordon Hayward and part of the deal will be to roll back the protections on that Charlotte pick

I'm down for it.

[timtonymanu]

Lakers desperate for one last hurrah:lol

They’re always desperate. That’s why it’s so hilarious when they assemble their 2k lineups and it blows up in their faces when it fails.

[tonight...you]

Kyrie forcing his way to the Lakers, per Windhorst. Ben Simmons by himself, again :lol
Lol. How, exactly, is he going to force this?
By not playing?
He hasn't played for the Nets already!
Send him to Flat Middle Earth to play for the Shire Hobbits in exchange for some sanity.

[John B]

Sources have Nets not interested in Deandre Ayton. May have to make a deal without him or with a third team - per John Gambadoro

[Payote75]

My thing with the rebuild is wtf has the last 3 yrs been. So look at a Lonnie his began to barely develop but even as NBA network just said he became a victim of the numbers game. So I'm ok with rebuilding but with all the young dude you have and all the ones you plan on drafting Mr. Wright how do more don't go by the wayside. You have the picks now but if next year you add another 2-4 players they will need to be developed so they cut into the current young development which hinders the rebuild.

In my opinion if your rebuilding you either need to have your one preferably 2 players to add around or sign or trade for a core player or two when caps open. If you just draft a bunch of kids it's going to be revolving door and then if they do develop you won't pay them. There's a thin line when you rebuild and you can get stuck in no mans land and be bad for a long time. Lole the kings.

When we had our big three we not only lucked out in a couple of ways but we also had some pieces in place and developed them around those piece to for a dynasty. Taking prospects for the sake of finding a diamond is dangerous and again best play available or not you hinder the new kids and old kids development. The way the NBA works today where the players run it you may not even be able to field a championship team as one blink and said player is demanding a trade.

[timtonymanu]

LeBron will make it happen. :lol and make a whole Instagram post about it showing him, AD and Kyrie in Lakers jersey with the caption “Teammates again. I’ll set you back on the right track, my brother.”

[ace3g]

Free agent forward Juan Tuscano-Anderson — member of Golden State Warriors championship team — has reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent Erika Ruiz of @KlutchSports (https://twitter.com/KlutchSports/) tells @YahooSports (https://twitter.com/YahooSports/).

[ace3g]

Chris Haynes (https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes)Chris (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=1656)BHaynes
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Free agent center JaVale McGee has reached an agreement with the Dallas Mavericks, league sources tell @YahooSports (https://twitter.com/YahooSports/).

[lefty20]

Finally Cuban got Doncic a Championship lvl big in McGee.

[mo7888]

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Free agent center JaVale McGee has reached an agreement with the Dallas Mavericks, league sources tell @YahooSports (https://twitter.com/YahooSports/).




$20M/3

[Mugen]

I don't like how quiet the Spurs are. They might be dumb enough to sign Ayton now tbh :lol

[tonight...you]

I don't like how quiet the Spurs are. They might be dumb enough to sign Ayton now tbh :lol
I'm genuinely curious.
From this point going forward:

What do you want to see them do from here?

[ginobilized]

OKC fans on suicide watch. Presti signs Lu Dort for 5/$85M.

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Presti has lost his mind.

Maybe......they are bringing back Westbrook? Just an idea as to why OKC makes this move

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I just have a feeling spurs will throw money at Kyle Anderson lol

They have a cheap reincarnation of him on their summer league team in Jordan Hall. No need to pay SloMo. And Hall is faster.

[Mugen]

I'm genuinely curious.
From this point going forward:

What do you want to see them do from here?

Take back shit contracts for assets. After the Dejounte trade, they need to be as bad as possible next season. Any other route would be dumb post DJ trade tbh.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

My thing with the rebuild is wtf has the last 3 yrs been. So look at a Lonnie his began to barely develop but even as NBA network just said he became a victim of the numbers game. So I'm ok with rebuilding but with all the young dude you have and all the ones you plan on drafting Mr. Wright how do more don't go by the wayside. You have the picks now but if next year you add another 2-4 players they will need to be developed so they cut into the current young development which hinders the rebuild.

In my opinion if your rebuilding you either need to have your one preferably 2 players to add around or sign or trade for a core player or two when caps open. If you just draft a bunch of kids it's going to be revolving door and then if they do develop you won't pay them. There's a thin line when you rebuild and you can get stuck in no mans land and be bad for a long time. Lole the kings.

When we had our big three we not only lucked out in a couple of ways but we also had some pieces in place and developed them around those piece to for a dynasty. Taking prospects for the sake of finding a diamond is dangerous and again best play available or not you hinder the new kids and old kids development. The way the NBA works today where the players run it you may not even be able to field a championship team as one blink and said player is demanding a trade.

The last three years were to get Pop the all time wins record.

[tonight...you]

Take back shit contracts for assets. After the Dejounte trade, they need to be as bad as possible next season. Any other route would be dumb post DJ trade tbh.
Mmm... I can see where you're coming from.
Appreciate the reply.

[Leetonidas]

C'mon....do something

[Mugen]

Mmm... I can see where you're coming from.
Appreciate the reply.

I'd be fine with a cheap PG and maybe bringing in a guy like Jalen Smith. But they need to be BAD next year and bringing in anybody that would prevent that from happening would be a terrible move tbh.

[objective]

OKC fans on suicide watch. Presti signs Lu Dort for 5/$85M.

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Presti has lost his mind.

Deal seems okay

30+ mpg player, good defender, only 23. 17 million a year, seems normal for that kind of 8 man rotation player

[John B]

JaVale McGee to Mavericks for 20.1 mil 3 years, 3rd year player option - per Shams Charania

[ace3g]

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Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
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Anthony Gill is signing a two year-deal with the Washington Wizards, sources tell ESPN.

[tonight...you]

I'd be fine with a cheap PG and maybe bringing in a guy like Jalen Smith. But they need to be BAD next year and bringing in anybody that would prevent that from happening would be a terrible move tbh.
Then just let Primo take his lumps at PG and let the children learn with lots of teaching and draft as high as possible.

We'll see if they let this team do that, or try to dog-paddle their way to a play-in.

[Mr. Body]

Maybe......they are bringing back Westbrook? Just an idea as to why OKC makes this move

OKC likes Dort a lot. That's the reason.

[RC_Drunkford]

My thing with the rebuild is wtf has the last 3 yrs been.

Helping Pop chase his records

[dokdok]

Are we not making any moves to be a third/fourth team to be absorbing bad contracts for picks?

[CGD]

Are we not making any moves to be a third/fourth team to be absorbing bad contracts for picks?

We’re kinda dependent on other people making deals first.

[skin27]

There's a rumor spurs could get westbrook via 4 team trade with nets,lakers and suns.

[objective]

McDermott and Romeo for Westbrook all the picks they have left

Works for me. Maybe they could fold Lonnie in with option years to get it legal

[Mugen]

Yeah I'll happily take Russ for whatever draft capital they have left.

[slick'81]

There's a rumor spurs could get westbrook via 4 team trade with nets,lakers and suns.

:cry

[Leetonidas]

Sign me up for 1 year of Russ tank commanding. we can play drinking games where we take a shot every time he hits only the backboard

[Mr. Body]

Just taking Westbrook alone should be around 3-4 picks.

[Mr. Body]

Just taking Westbrook alone should be around 3-4 picks.

Excuse me, this is the last year. Two picks.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Sign me up for 1 year of Russ tank commanding. we can play drinking games where we take a shot every time he hits only the backboard

Half of ST wouldn’t make it past halftime.

[Mr. Body]

Eight out of 12 players now on the Lakers (so far) are Klutch clients.

[CGD]

There's a rumor spurs could get westbrook via 4 team trade with nets,lakers and suns.

What do they have left anyway? We could do a bunch of swaps just we all know they’re gonna just get the next big star after LeBron leaves.

[objective]

Just taking Westbrook alone should be around 3-4 picks.

New Orleans can defer the 24 first to 25. But after that ...

26 swap, 27 unprotected, 28 swap

They have their 25, and 27 2nds

Also Chicago 23 second, bonus 24 second also

[emanueldavidginobili]

Deal seems okay

30+ mpg player, good defender, only 23. 17 million a year, seems normal for that kind of 8 man rotation player
Yeah and he averaged 17 PPG, People who thought the Spurs are going to be able to sign Keldon for around 70 million a year are in for a rude awaking.

[ace3g]

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Free agent Kevin Knox has agreed to a two-year, $6 million deal with the Detroit Pistons, sources tell @TheAthletic (https://twitter.com/TheAthletic/) @Stadium (https://twitter.com/Stadium/).

[exstatic]

Deal seems okay

30+ mpg player, good defender, only 23. 17 million a year, seems normal for that kind of 8 man rotation player

He’s a fat 6’3” guard who doesn’t shoot the 3 ball. He doesn’t create defensive events, HAS a net negative rating, -13 for his career, and has a negative VORP. THe last few are the reason this is so bizarre. Neither his counting stats or his advanced stats jump off the page, and in fact his advanced stats can only be considered poor.

[ace3g]

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Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris has agreed on a two-year, $26 million contract extension, his agents Austin Brown and Aaron Mintz of @CAA_Basketball (https://twitter.com/CAA_Basketball/) tell ESPN.

[RC_Drunkford]

He’s a fat 6’3” guard who doesn’t shoot the 3 ball. He doesn’t create defensive events, HAS a net negative rating, -13 for his career, and has a negative VORP. THe last few are the reason this is so bizarre. Neither his counting stats or his advanced stats jump off the page, and in fact his advanced stats can only be considered poor.

he's on a team that's tanking. That might have something to do with that

[Mr. Body]

He’s a fat 6’3” guard who doesn’t shoot the 3 ball. He doesn’t create defensive events, HAS a net negative rating, -13 for his career, and has a negative VORP. THe last few are the reason this is so bizarre. Neither his counting stats or his advanced stats jump off the page, and in fact his advanced stats can only be considered poor.

I've debated OKC fans (for some reason) about Dort. They think he's sliced gold. I pointed out how awful his advanced metrics are. They keep coming back to how he played Harden really well in a game seven a few years ago. But everyone plays Harden well in game sevens. Whatever.

[objective]

Re: Dort, The tanking has an effect on his stats, both good and bad. I don't think he's a real 17 ppg on a playoff team, or as bad as some numbers are.

But fanbases who watch closely the players and teams that others don't because of tanking or lack of tv tend to be more correct than the people who just look at box scores or stats or see them 1-4 times a year against their team

[Ron Swanson]

Fathead to the Wolves

[Leetonidas]

Fathead to the Wolves

Thanks goodness

[Mr. Body]

That's... good for the Wolves. They're making some moves to help when Karl-Anthony Towns starts acting like a complete fuck-up.

[tbdog]

Anderson to wolves was obvious.

[ace3g]

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Free agent guard Delon Wright has agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal to sign with the Washington Wizards, his agent Greg Lawrence of @wassbasketball (https://twitter.com/wassbasketball/) tells ESPN.

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[John B]

The Brooklyn Nets want "at least two All-Stars" in exchange for Kevin Durant, per Stephen A. Smith

That would be LeBron and AD :lol:lol

[Leetonidas]

The Brooklyn Nets want "at least two All-Stars" in exchange for Kevin Durant, per Stephen A. Smith

That would be LeBron and AD :lol:lol
Jrue and Middleton? Giannis/KD pairing would be nasty

[timtonymanu]

Jrue and Middleton? Giannis/KD pairing would be nasty

It would be but I don’t want the Bucks to become THAT kind of team. Too much super team bullshit

[John B]

Jrue and Middleton? Giannis/KD pairing would be nasty

Damn :dizzy

[cd98]

How about Tre and dejounte?

[Mr. Body]

Jrue and Middleton? Giannis/KD pairing would be nasty

Durant has a 87% chance of ruining any team he's on.

[John B]

It would be but I don’t want the Bucks to become THAT kind of team. Too much super team bullshit

I rather CP0 get a ring than Curry/Klay/Draymond tying Timmy's ring count

[BackHome]

I have no clue how the Nets are going to be able to move Durant and get close to what they are asking for - then you got Kryie and Simmons man I feel for Nash coaching/baby sitting that team.

[KingKev]

I love that every bonehead signing PATFO would normally overpay has been scooped.

[Degoat]

Michael Porter and Jamaal Murray for KD? KD/Jokic would be nasty imo

[Dejounte]

Zach is hamstringing the Bulls right now by not making a decision yet

[Degoat]

Zach is hamstringing the Bulls right now by not making a decision yet

Could see him trying to force his way to the hawks with DJ and Trae

[John B]

I have no clue how the Nets are going to be able to move Durant and get close to what they are asking for - then you got Kryie and Simmons man I feel for Nash coaching/baby sitting that team.

I've read somewhere the Kyrie never thought they had a Head Coach, that Kyrie could be the coach in the court, or KD. I don't know if that's taken out of context.

I mean the Nets still have Simmons and Kyrie (theoretically), and potentially adding two more all-stars would still keep them very competitive

[mystargtr34]

Crapshooting some trades that work salary wise from the contenders. Assuming the Nets want good players back given they won't want to tank as Houston owns all their picks.

Bucks
Holiday + Middleton for Durant + Joe Harris + Curry

Celtics
Jaylen Brown + Rob Williams + Theis for Durant

Sixers
I cant see the Sixers making anything work outside of Embiid and Harden. Doubt the Nets take on Tobias fucking Harris and Tyrese Maxey and picks.

Heat
Same with the Heat. Adebayo + Herro? Does Butler and Durant really get the Heat to a championship. Also I heard the Nets cant take Adebayo if they have Simmons on the roster (something about only being allowed one type of certain player acquired by trade).

Suns
Ayton (S&T) + Bridges + Johnson for Durant + Curry or Joe Harris depending on how much salary the Nets take from the Suns. Heard the Nets don't want Ayton though so the Suns have no chance without that.

Clippers
Could offer Paul George + Terrance Mann + 2023 and 2025 Firsts (OKC holds rights to swap)

Pelicans
Zion + Valanciunas + Graham or Nance for Durant

Lakers
AD + THT for Durant + fillers

[mystargtr34]

I rather CP0 get a ring than Curry/Klay/Draymond tying Timmy's ring count

Yeah its any team over the Warriors for me. Always has been. Clippers, Lakers, Suns, Durant I don't give a f. Cant stand the Warriors and especially Draymond.

[John B]

Crapshooting some trades that work salary wise from the contenders. Assuming the Nets want good players back given they won't want to tank as Houston owns all their picks.

Bucks
Holiday + Middleton for Durant + Joe Harris + Curry

Celtics
Jaylen Brown + Rob Williams + Theis for Durant

Sixers
I cant see the Sixers making anything work outside of Embiid and Harden. Doubt the Nets take on Tobias fucking Harris and Tyrese Maxey and picks.

Heat
Same with the Heat. Adebayo + Herro? Does Butler and Durant really get the Heat to a championship. Also I heard the Nets cant take Adebayo if they have Simmons on the roster (something about only being allowed one type of certain player acquired by trade).

Suns
Ayton (S&T) + Bridges + Johnson for Durant + Curry or Joe Harris depending on how much salary the Nets take from the Suns. Heard the Nets don't want Ayton though so the Suns have no chance without that.

Clippers
Could offer Paul George + Terrance Mann + 2023 and 2025 Firsts (OKC holds rights to swap)

Pelicans
Zion + Valanciunas + Graham or Nance for Durant

Lakers
AD + THT for Durant + fillers

Anything but to Lakers. That's 4 years of Durant at Lakers? Ring chasers are just going to keep coming

[DAF86]

Anderson to wolves was obvious.

Am I the only one that has to think twice whenever the Wolves or Grizzlies are mentioned? It's like I have to give it an extra thought to figure out which team is which. In my mind they are both the same generic blueish colour themed team.

[lmbebo]

Crapshooting some trades that work salary wise from the contenders. Assuming the Nets want good players back given they won't want to tank as Houston owns all their picks.

Bucks
Holiday + Middleton for Durant + Joe Harris + Curry

Celtics
Jaylen Brown + Rob Williams + Theis for Durant

Sixers
I cant see the Sixers making anything work outside of Embiid and Harden. Doubt the Nets take on Tobias fucking Harris and Tyrese Maxey and picks.

Heat
Same with the Heat. Adebayo + Herro? Does Butler and Durant really get the Heat to a championship. Also I heard the Nets cant take Adebayo if they have Simmons on the roster (something about only being allowed one type of certain player acquired by trade).

Suns
Ayton (S&T) + Bridges + Johnson for Durant + Curry or Joe Harris depending on how much salary the Nets take from the Suns. Heard the Nets don't want Ayton though so the Suns have no chance without that.

Clippers
Could offer Paul George + Terrance Mann + 2023 and 2025 Firsts (OKC holds rights to swap)

Pelicans
Zion + Valanciunas + Graham or Nance for Durant

Lakers
AD + THT for Durant + fillers

I cant see any of those really happening.

[mystargtr34]

Actually I don't think the Clippers can trade their 1sts in 2023 and 2025 given they don't own their 2024 and 2026 firsts :lol.

[RC_Drunkford]

KD trade would most likely be a 4 team deal tbh

[DAF86]

Durant on the Celtics would be a perfect fit. Not sure how they would make that happen without giving one of their core guys though.

[lmbebo]

Feel like we are just waiting for my updates to drop on Spurs...

But imagine it'll be tied to Nets... We will be the 3rd wheel.

[John B]

I don't know why Nets wouldn't want Ayton thought. That's Kyrie/Ayton/Simmons?

[mystargtr34]

I cant see any of those really happening.

Maybe not but I also cant see the Nets giving up Durant for a trade centred around draft picks because that will mean they will suck next season and Houston gets their lottery picks. Kyrie won't be there, only Ben Simm:lolns will.

[John B]

Feel like we are just waiting for my updates to drop on Spurs...

But imagine it'll be tied to Nets... We will be the 3rd wheel.

Yup it feels like it. It had to do with pulling that Lonnie QO, plus Wright saying they're trading also for now and the future?

[DAF86]

If the Spurs hadn't traded Murray, Durant would have been a pretty nice fit here too, tbh.

[mystargtr34]

Durant on the Celtics would be a perfect fit. Not sure how they would make that happen without giving one of their core guys though.

Yeah it is but you don't really want to blow up your entire defense if your the Celtics given that's what got you to the Finals, even for Durant. You want to keep 2 of Rob Williams, Horford or Marcus Smart if you give up Jaylen Brown. Durant and Tatum is a deadly combo, but they won't win shit if you don't have a decent supporting cast + some respectable defense. Tatum isn't a tier 1 superstar like a Durant, Curry etc. which he showed in the Finals by shooting 35% :lol.

[3&D_TBH]

Ingles to the bucks is lowkey a great move.

[mystargtr34]

If the Spurs hadn't traded Murray, Durant would have been a pretty nice fit here too, tbh.

Yeah it would Durant probably wants a decent coach and franchise structure as opposed to just teaming up with stars after the shitshow of Brooklyn the last 2 years.

Wonder what the Spurs could have offered :lol. Jakob + Keldon + Primo + 3 1sts. Don't see what the Spurs could give the Nets.

Does Durant and Murray get you to a championship anyway? I don't think Murray as a number 2 guy does tbh. He's not good enough in a vacuum or as an off-ball threat next to a Durant. As a third option maybe.

[Ice009]

Spurs could have went for Lavine as well if Durant wanted to play here, that way Murray could have slid to the 3rd option.

[John B]

Yeah it is but you don't really want to blow up your entire defense if your the Celtics given that's what got you to the Finals, even for Durant. You want to keep 2 of Rob Williams, Horford or Marcus Smart if you give up Jaylen Brown. Durant and Tatum is a deadly combo, but they won't win shit if you don't have a decent supporting cast + some respectable defense. Tatum isn't a tier 1 superstar like a Durant, Curry etc. which he showed in the Finals by shooting 35% :lol.

Nah I'm not touching the Celtics young core. All these KD, LeBron, Dubs would be gone soon.

They just get better as a group. I would've taken PJ Tucker there and beef up some more. Gallinari would be a good addition

[RC_Drunkford]

imagine spending 54 million in cap space for a 38 year old KD :lol

[John B]

Yeah it would Durant probably wants a decent coach and franchise structure as opposed to just teaming up with stars after the shitshow of Brooklyn the last 2 years.

Wonder what the Spurs could have offered :lol. Jakob + Keldon + Primo + 3 1sts. Don't see what the Spurs could give the Nets.

Does Durant and Murray get you to a championship anyway? I don't think Murray as a number 2 guy does tbh. He's not good enough in a vacuum or as an off-ball threat next to a Durant. As a third option maybe.

I'm sure Lavine would've taken a paycut to join that squad, and other ring chasers. It's after waiver that you get the remaining pieces

[KobesAchilles]

I mean Kyrie and Durant for AD and Russ plus 2027,29 FRPs would kinda be a perfect trade no? No need to bring a third team. Then the Nets have a max slot to fill when Westbrick’s contract ends

[John B]

I mean Kyrie and Durant for AD and Russ plus 2027,29 FRPs would kinda be a perfect trade no? No need to bring a third team. Then the Nets have a max slot to fill when Westbrick’s contract ends

Lakers said they have a package to bring KD and Kyrie if they want to play together. Let's see. But boy I would hate that

[DAF86]

Yeah it would Durant probably wants a decent coach and franchise structure as opposed to just teaming up with stars after the shitshow of Brooklyn the last 2 years.

Wonder what the Spurs could have offered :lol. Jakob + Keldon + Primo + 3 1sts. Don't see what the Spurs could give the Nets.

Does Durant and Murray get you to a championship anyway? I don't think Murray as a number 2 guy does tbh. He's not good enough in a vacuum or as an off-ball threat next to a Durant. As a third option maybe.

Durant is a great fit pretty much anywhere, if we are being honest, tbh. :lol

[mo7888]

I mean Kyrie and Durant for AD and Russ plus 2027,29 FRPs would kinda be a perfect trade no? No need to bring a third team. Then the Nets have a max slot to fill when Westbrick’s contract ends

Can you imagine Westbrook and Simmons on the court together....ghastly...

[mystargtr34]

I'm sure Lavine would've taken a paycut to join that squad, and other ring chasers. It's after waiver that you get the remaining pieces

True. But could the Spurs then facilitate a trade for Durant. There's nothing the Spurs could offer outside of Murray and Lavine that would translate into any meaningful wins for Brooklyn that gets them out of the bottom 5 in the league and sends their high draft picks to Houston.

I also don't want the Nets to be too bad as I don't want the Rockets to get loaded up on high draft picks over the next few years.

[scott]

Drummond to the Bulls. One less team interested in Jak.

[mystargtr34]

Can you imagine Westbrook and Simmons on the court together....ghastly...

Would be comedy gold.

[John B]

Drummond to the Bulls. One less team interested in Jak.

Spurs FO demanding king's ramson for Jak??

[mystargtr34]

Imagine if the Lakers put together a package for Kyrie and Durant, but it was LeBron + Westbrook instead of AD :lmao.

That would actually the right move for the franchise, but we know Klutch is running the Lakers now.

[Degoat]

Will teams ever learn that Drummond and Deandre Jordan are not good lol

[mystargtr34]

Imagine if the Lakers put together a package for Kyrie and Durant, but it was LeBron + Westbrook instead of AD :lmao.

That would actually the right move for the franchise, but we know Klutch is running the Lakers now.

[Mr. Body]

Why we sure Poeltl's getting traded?

[mystargtr34]

Will teams ever learn that Drummond and Deandre Jordan are not good lol

I couldn't believe the Nuggets when I saw the news. Jordan is literally the worst player in the NBA right now. He was taking the piss last season.

[Mr. Body]

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[mystargtr34]

If spurstalk wasn't run on Slovenian serves I could use the search function to find the most I made back in March that Durant would ask for a trade in the off season after the shitshow he's endured the last 2 years.

[mystargtr34]

Fuck, find the post** I made

[Dex]

Drummond to the Bulls. One less team interested in Jak.

I'm still amazed people are still willing to give guys like Andre Drummond or DeAndre Jordan money, and people still talk around here like we overpaid for Poeltl

[scott]

Why we sure Poeltl's getting traded?

I'm by no means sure we trade Jak. Seems like what a rebuilding team would do, but as others (maybe even you, I believe) I don't think the Spurs think they are in full rebuild mode. I think the Spurs think they just got a good deal for Murray but can still compete.

[Mr. Body]

I'm by no means sure we trade Jak. Seems like what a rebuilding team would do, but as others (maybe even you, I believe) I don't think the Spurs think they are in full rebuild mode. I think the Spurs think they just got a good deal for Murray but can still compete.

Like with Murray, the Spurs will (I believe) trade Poeltl if the right trade comes by. The team isn't in tear-down mode. They're not going to get rid of him for nothing.

[John B]

Why we sure Poeltl's getting traded?

Do you question Timvp? He said so himself, the Spurs are trying hard to trade Poeltl.

[Degoat]

I’m probably off but I still think Ayton makes sense for the spurs, we still wouldn’t be a good team with him but he’d be a major piece to the rebuild

[Mr. Body]

Do you question Timvp? He said so himself, the Spurs are trying hard to trade Poeltl.

He could get traded. They won't get rid of him to get rid of him.

[the golden era]

Why we sure Poeltl's getting traded?
After the draft, i was texting with friends on this issue. I said at the time I could totally see them extending him now. Obviously if they get a great return you trade the dude, but he really does fit what we are likely to be running and is a spur. We always prioritize these guys. If we extend him on a fairly reasonable deal he could always be moved in the future. I think he ends up staying now.

[Mr. Body]

After the draft, i was texting with friends on this issue. I said at the time I could totally see them extending him now. Obviously if they get a great return you trade the dude, but he really does fit what we are likely to be running and is a spur. We always prioritize these guys. If we extend him on a fairly reasonable deal he could always be moved in the future. I think he ends up staying now.

Losing Landale is significant. I'm not sure they dump Poeltl when there's only Zollins left. Even bringing in Jalen Smith doesn't help. There's developing young players and then developing them when there's absolutely no center to back up their perimeter defense.

[the golden era]

The more I think about it, yeah poodle is staying and will likely get extended IMO. Charlotte drafted their center, so unlikely to deal now. I’m not really sure who out there will want to give up capital for him right now. With AYTON showing the lack of market for centers, I bet Jak takes a reasonable extension now. It’s in his interest.

[the golden era]

Losing Landale is significant. I'm not sure they dump Poeltl when there's only Zollins left. Even bringing in Jalen Smith doesn't help. There's developing young players and then developing them when there's absolutely no center to back up their perimeter defense.
I don’t think landale has anything to do with it IMO. I just think it really boils down to how the draft fell and having the good fortune of Atlanta being willing to overpay for DJ. The slate is clear and the market for a center like poodle in todays game although broad, is not willing to overpay. I agree with you though he could really help all these young long wings/guards develop better than the value of whatever first round pick we could get. Development is going to be king now for the next 3 years, and he seems to be the type of non ball dominate big that is a vet and a good team player who could really help these kids elevate over the next few years. On a reasonable extension he could be moved in the future if necessary. I am on board honestly

[mystargtr34]

If the Spurs don't get a deal they like (such as 1st with moderate protections) I can def see a scenario where the Spurs extend Jakob for 3/$45m.

I think his trade value would actually go up in that scenario once he's trade eligible.

When would he become trade eligible if he signed an extension this off-season? Somewhere around mid-season?

[lefty20]

If the Spurs don't get a deal they like (such as 1st with moderate protections) I can def see a scenario where the Spurs extend Jakob for 3/$45m.

I think his trade value would actually go up in that scenario once he's trade eligible.

When would he become trade eligible if he signed an extension this off-season? Somewhere around mid-season?

December 15th.

[ace3g]

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Former Roseville HS big Mike Muscala is re-signing with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He can help mentor Minneapolis native Chet Holmgren. 1-year deal for vet minimum.

[ace3g]

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Gary Payton II has drawn a strong offer from the Trail Blazers among other suitors, sources said. I’m told Portland has the richest contract, roughly $8M, out to the versatile defender, but still mutual interest in Payton’s return to Golden State. Bruce Brown another POR target.

[Ariel]

The more I think about it, yeah poodle is staying and will likely get extended IMO. Charlotte drafted their center, so unlikely to deal now. I’m not really sure who out there will want to give up capital for him right now. With AYTON showing the lack of market for centers, I bet Jak takes a reasonable extension now. It’s in his interest.
The market shrunk significantly, that much is true. Teams that could have used a center: Charlotte drafted Mark Williams, Chicago got Drummond, NY signed Hartenstein. I can see two obvious scenarios that make sense: 1) Toronto, who has always tried to get him back and need a center. But they've been rumored to also be interested in several other centers (like Miles Turner). Also, a possibility may arise if Phoenix trades Ayton. They'll be looking to remain competitive, and he seems like a very good replacement for cheap. I wouldn't be at all surprised if he ends up in one of those 2 places.

[Dejounte]

Maybe it was because he didn’t want to speak for the coaches but Wright saying there’s a void at the PG spot is interesting.

maybe they don’t see Primo as the answer there after all. I really go back and forth with this. It’s odd he didn’t try to commit to that idea in his interview.

[jjspur]

The market shrunk significantly, that much is true. Teams that could have used a center: Charlotte drafted Mark Williams, Chicago got Drummond, NY signed Hartenstein. I can see two obvious scenarios that make sense: 1) Toronto, who has always tried to get him back and need a center. But they've been rumored to also be interested in several other centers (like Miles Turner). Also, a possibility may arise if Phoenix trades Ayton. They'll be looking to remain competitive, and he seems like a very good replacement for cheap. I wouldn't be at all surprised if he ends up in one of those 2 places.

My thoughts exactly. The question is what can we get of value from either of those 2 teams. We're getting to the point where we already have 2 + 1st round pick for the next 5 years. We trade one or more picks for a top prospect or vet, then we are no longer tanking are we ?

[Ariel]

PS: Toronto drafted Koloko, so they may wait a while to see whether he pans out... but still, it would make sense for them to acquire Poeltl for, say a first rounder and a second rounder.

[mystargtr34]

The market shrunk significantly, that much is true. Teams that could have used a center: Charlotte drafted Mark Williams, Chicago got Drummond, NY signed Hartenstein. I can see two obvious scenarios that make sense: 1) Toronto, who has always tried to get him back and need a center. But they've been rumored to also be interested in several other centers (like Miles Turner). Also, a possibility may arise if Phoenix trades Ayton. They'll be looking to remain competitive, and he seems like a very good replacement for cheap. I wouldn't be at all surprised if he ends up in one of those 2 places.

I agree on Toronto. I think they try and exhaust all options to get Gobert first via OG Anunoby + assets, then Jakob would be their fall back option. Could probably get a FRP from Toronto. Cant see the Raptors wanting to pay Ayton the max via S&T.

Still think Phoenix would give up a FRP (2025 or something) for Poeltl if they give up Ayton and especially if they also get Durant.

Utah may do the same if they trade Gobert for established players and build around Donovan.

Boston may want Poeltl if they get Durant and give up Rob Williams.

Wizards look like they are in win now mode and Thomas Bryant is leaving. Just gave Beal $250m. They would probably give up a FRP for Jakob.

A longshot might be the Clippers they're pretty thin at C with Hartenstein leaving. I think the Clips badly wanted to keep him but once Wall became available they used their taxpayer MLE on him and had no bird rights on Hartenstein. Zubac is all they have but he has atrocious advanced metrics and he's more of a backup level big. They do have RoCo who plays small ball 5. Unlikely but yeah.

Starting to get into long shots now :lol

[Degoat]

I think y’all are over thinking things, if the price is fair plenty of teams would be interested in Jakob imo

[onechance87]

I think y’all are over thinking things, if the price is fair plenty of teams would be interested in Jakob imo


First rounder should be good

[Ariel]

My thoughts exactly. The question is what can we get of value from either of those 2 teams. We're getting to the point where we already have 2 + 1st round pick for the next 5 years. We trade one or more picks for a top prospect or vet, then we are no longer tanking are we ?
In 2023 we have 2 picks: our own and Charlotte, which is protected 1-16 so it's quite possible it won't convey. In 2024 we only have one pick: our own. In 2025 we (likely) have 3 picks: ours, Chicago's (protected 1-10), and Atlanta's (unprotected). In 2026 we (likely) have one pick: ours OR Atlanta's (swap). In 2027 we have 2 picks: our own and Atlanta's. In 2028 we have one pick: our own OR Boston's (top 1 protected).
So basically we are not guaranteed to have multiple picks until 2025... we surely can use extra first rounders in the next 2 years.

[ace3g]

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Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns has agreed on a four-year, $224M super max extension, his agent Jessica Holtz of @CAA_Basketball (https://twitter.com/CAA_Basketball/) tells ESPN. Deal begins with the 2024-25 season and delivers Towns’ total contract value to six years and $295M.


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Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has agreed on a five-year, $193M designated rookie maximum extension that could become worth $231M, his agent Jim Tanner of @_tandemse (https://twitter.com/_tandemse/) tells ESPN.

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[ace3g]

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NBA contracts that became fully guaranteed yesterday (June 30):Kelly Oubre Jr. - CHA - $12.6MTheo Maledon - OKC - $1.9MMortiz Wagner - ORL - $1.9M

[lmbebo]

Don’t be surprised if the Nets use the waive-and-stretch provision to rid themselves of Irving’s presence even if his scent will linger over the next three years.”

https://twitter.com/thenbacentral/status/1542733778396893184?s=21&t=_827ugkcudDTiD2hpuZ4bg

[JPB]

I think y’all are over thinking things, if the price is fair plenty of teams would be interested in Jakob imo

I think you're overthinking things. The market for centers has indded shrunk and there's few teams that actually need a Jak anyway...

But interesting to see it went from "yeah, Charlotte wants Poeltl, he's def going there, 13 and 15 for Jak" to "yeah Toronto needs Poeltl, I think he's going there"...

[ace3g]

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Free agent Gary Payton II is finalizing a three-year, $28 million deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell @TheAthletic (https://twitter.com/TheAthletic/) @Stadium (https://twitter.com/Stadium/).

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[Ariel]

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Hope this m*f*ck*r didn't cost us the 2023 Charlotte pick (protected 1-16)...

[mystargtr34]

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[Atl Spur]

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Hope this m*f*ck*r didn't cost us the 2023 Charlotte pick (protected 1-16)...

Yo, get yourself together! You really wrote that dumb sh*t?!?! ������

[Robz4000]

Just saw the JJJ news, gotta figure the Grizz will be interested in Poeltl.

[R. DeMurre]

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:lol

[scott]

Just saw the JJJ news, gotta figure the Grizz will be interested in Poeltl.

Not seeing anything on the webz or twitterz, what happened?

[scott]

nm I see it now

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[Robz4000]

nm I see it now

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Hell, that could easily be a career-altering injury for him tbh.

[scott]

Realistic targets still out there:

PG:

Campazzo
Sexton :puke
Schroder :puke :puke :puke

Other, taller people:

Jalen Smith
TJ Warren
Thomas Bryant
Luka Garza
Mitchell Robinson

I wouldn't mind something like Campazzo, Jalen Smith, TJ Warren and call it a day by renting out whatever space we need to spend to meet the minimum cap.

Humorous: Spotrac lists Joe Wieskamp as 27.8 years old. https://www.spotrac.com/nba/free-agents/small-forward/

Targets still out there that won't happen:

Lavine
Ayton

Moses Brown

[scott]

Hell, that could easily be a career-altering injury for him tbh.

Yeah, not sure if it really gets them interested in Jak though. If Adams went down I could see it, but I can't see them chasing Jak to replace JJJ. Maybe they'd be in play for Jalen Smith now.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Yeah, not sure if it really gets them interested in Jak though. If Adams went down I could see it, but I can't see them chasing Jak to replace JJJ. Maybe they'd be in play for Jalen Smith now.

Adams was totally unplayable in the playoffs because he can't move. Poeltl has his issues and limitations too but he's a very good switch defender, he'd fit well on the Grizz.

[Robz4000]

Yeah, not sure if it really gets them interested in Jak though. If Adams went down I could see it, but I can't see them chasing Jak to replace JJJ. Maybe they'd be in play for Jalen Smith now.

Poeltl can do things defensively that Adams can't tbh (defending the perimeter/switching/defending the PnR). Without JJJ they don't have a big who can.

[Mr. Body]

BREAKING: Jaren Jackson, Jr.

[mystargtr34]

Adams was totally unplayable in the playoffs because he can't move. Poeltl has his issues and limitations too but he's a very good switch defender, he'd fit well on the Grizz.

Yeah Memphis will miss Jackson especially with rim protection. He erased a lot of their perimeter defensive issues.

Looking at rim protection metrics JJJ was second in the league after Jarrett Allen at DFG% inside 6 feet (minimum 30 games and 4 DFGA per game). Jakob has the highest DFGA per game at 8.6 :lol because of how shitty the Spurs perimeter defense was probably.

Adams 60.5% and 5.8 DFGA
Jakob 55.6% at 8.6 DFGA
JJJ 49.6% at 5.1 DFGA

https://www.nba.com/stats/players/defense-dash-lt6/?Season=2021-22&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&sort=LT_06_PCT&dir=-1&CF=FGA_LT_06*G*4:GP*G*30&PlayerPosition=C

[duncan2150]

I could see the Spurs going on Sexton.

He's injured so the price will not be high, he'll be a cheapest dejounte replacement and even if you want to lose he'll not be totally healthy .... and the spurs were rumored to like him.

[tbdog]

Spurs really need a pg. Sexton is a good passer but not a point. Also spurs would only sign sexton if his contract becomes an asset come a deadline in a season or 2.

[duncan2150]

Spurs really need a pg. Sexton is a good passer but not a point. Also spurs would only sign sexton if his contract becomes an asset come a deadline in a season or 2.

Ok for the first part but not with the second one. Sexton is 23, he could be a part of the rebuild. If healthy he could be a really good piece price wise.

[tbdog]

Ok for the first part but not with the second one. Sexton is 23, he could be a part of the rebuild. If healthy he could be a really good piece price wise.

Maybe. I like him. I think it'll take 2x20mil to make Cavs not match

[JuneJive]

Barf.

What on earth for.

[RC_Drunkford]

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[KingKev]

^ hahhaa which on of ya’ll made that….

I must admit I absolutely despise this guy

[CGD]

^ hahhaa which on of ya’ll made that….

I must admit I absolutely despise this guy

Why? Are you one of these dudes upset about moving Murray?

[KingKev]

Why? Are you one of these dudes upset about moving Murray?

I’m okay with moving Murray if they show us they are fully committed to a tank/rebuild. I’m still not convinced they are so the next few weeks will be telling. Not wanting to eventually pay Murray as a motivating factor is still tough to swallow.

Murray trade aside he has had a very mixed track record at best. This past trade deadline was the only time he has shown any real prowess.

Maybe I should reserve judgment until he gets a chance to be his true own man when Pop retires…

[rankingtear]

^ hahhaa which on of ya’ll made that….

I must admit I absolutely despise this guy

Why? No Mo Bamba offer?

[Ice009]

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God damn! I think someone asked about how good he was a couple days ago.

I was the one that asked. I was saying that he put up some big numbers towards the end of the season, but it was for a tanking team, so I wasn't sure how good he was. I will still ask, is he actually any good? Seems Portland thinks so, wow, what a contract.

[KingKev]

Why? No Mo Bamba offer?

It took him 3 years to finally choose a direction and we can’t be sure till we see how he spends this 35mm in remaining cap.

I was on record last fall saying we are closer to another “rebuild” than we are a true playoff team when most thought we were only a player away from being a solid playoff team.

The Murray trade makes some sense at tbis point but it didn’t have to be this way if we choose a direction sooner. We could have been tanking AND had a building block in Murray.

A wise man once told me you can’t get a girl half pregnant…. that is all Wright has been doing during his tenure as GM.

[Dex]

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I can't believe he actually posted this.

Like yeah, you've made a couple good moves recently, but this ain't gonna help any relationships with said teams he be "fleecing"

Let's also not act like you've built anything close to a contender yet, Wright. It's not that hard to put together a team that sucks

[KingKev]

I can't believe he actually posted this.

Like yeah, you've made a couple good moves recently, but this ain't gonna help any relationships with said teams he be "fleecing"

Let's also not act like you've built anything close to a contender yet, Wright. It's not that hard to put together a team that sucks

Dex did not understand the assignment.

[TimDunkem]

I can't believe he actually posted this.

Like yeah, you've made a couple good moves recently, but this ain't gonna help any relationships with said teams he be "fleecing"

Let's also not act like you've built anything close to a contender yet, Wright. It's not that hard to put together a team that sucks
:lmao

[Dex]

Dex did not understand the assignment.

Ah shit I've been bamboozled

[Dex]

Give me a break, I haven't even had my coffee yet :lol

[mo7888]

It took him 3 years to finally choose a direction and we can’t be sure till we see how he spends this 35mm in remaining cap.

I was on record last fall saying we are closer to another “rebuild” than we are a true playoff team when most thought we were only a player away from being a solid playoff team.

The Murray trade makes some sense at tbis point but it didn’t have to be this way if we choose a direction sooner. We could have been tanking AND had a building block in Murray.

A wise man once told me you can’t get a girl half pregnant…. that is all Wright has been doing during his tenure as GM.

I find myself in agreement with much of this... in hindsight if we had done this earlier we could already have had the talent to have put beside DJ instead of pursuing mediocrity and ending up a 10th seed. I do wonder though how much of that was Wright and how much of that was Pop pursuing his win total? I feel like Wright didn't really have a choice in that...

[TimDunkem]

Talking heads on both BSPN and FS1 have been throwing around the idea of the Nets chasing Pop to somehow fix the franchise the last couple of days.

How do these casuals get these jobs? Not only would Pop never do that, but the MF'er is senile and isn't saving anyone. :lol Do they even watch Spurs games? (rhetorical - I know they don't).

[KingKev]

Ah shit I've been bamboozled

haha all love man.

Twitter fingers Brian Wright taking subs at Dejounte Murray!!!

[RC_Drunkford]

It took him 3 years to finally choose a direction and we can’t be sure till we see how he spends this 35mm in remaining cap.

I was on record last fall saying we are closer to another “rebuild” than we are a true playoff team when most thought we were only a player away from being a solid playoff team.

The Murray trade makes some sense at tbis point but it didn’t have to be this way if we choose a direction sooner. We could have been tanking AND had a building block in Murray.

A wise man once told me you can’t get a girl half pregnant…. that is all Wright has been doing during his tenure as GM.

not really his fault I think. More like Pop and RC overseeing everything. He did all the right things last season. This offseason will be really telling though. He says he got a plan to get back to contention quickly, so let's see if he can execute it the Wright way

[mo7888]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is nearing a five-year rookie max contract extension worth up to $231 million, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The commitment will take Williamson’s new deal through the 2027-28 season.

I don't think this will age very well...

[CGD]

I’m okay with moving Murray if they show us they are fully committed to a tank/rebuild. I’m still not convinced they are so the next few weeks will be telling. Not wanting to eventually pay Murray as a motivating factor is still tough to swallow.

Murray trade aside he has had a very mixed track record at best. This past trade deadline was the only time he has shown any real prowess.

Maybe I should reserve judgment until he gets a chance to be his true own man when Pop retires…

I hear you. I’ve been frustrated with what feels like a lack of direction and strategy from the team since Leonard left. But it feels like a new and old guard tension internally, more than a Wright thing. We’ll see.

The last year gave me a lot of hope that the team is picking a path and starting to execute on it starting with moving White. Spurs maximized value on both, and hopefully will do the same on Jakob here soon.

[rankingtear]

It took him 3 years to finally choose a direction and we can’t be sure till we see how he spends this 35mm in remaining cap.

I was on record last fall saying we are closer to another “rebuild” than we are a true playoff team when most thought we were only a player away from being a solid playoff team.

The Murray trade makes some sense at tbis point but it didn’t have to be this way if we choose a direction sooner. We could have been tanking AND had a building block in Murray.

A wise man once told me you can’t get a girl half pregnant…. that is all Wright has been doing during his tenure as GM.

Dunno man, new GM's generally likes teardowns. I am pretty sure he wants an extended rebuild right from the start and just tiptoeing around the old heads who had success in extending windows.

[Degoat]

They’re speculating but on the hoops collective podcast with Windhorst, they think the Jazz are gonna tank this season

[KingKev]

not really his fault I think. More like Pop and RC overseeing everything. He did all the right things last season. This offseason will be really telling though. He says he got a plan to get back to contention quickly, so let's see if he can execute it the Wright way

So that is a fair point and I have qualified my disdain for Wright with the caveat he is likely (slowly) getting out from under Pop’s control.

[CGD]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is nearing a five-year rookie max contract extension worth up to $231 million, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The commitment will take Williamson’s new deal through the 2027-28 season.

I don't think this will age very well...

But, but he dropped all that weight! At least according to social media pictures :-)

[kjhip1]

What else do you expect them to do with Zion? They have no choice. No superstar is going new orleans via FA.

[mystargtr34]

:lol come on Dex

[Dex]

:lol come on Dex

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[jjspur]

In 2023 we have 2 picks: our own and Charlotte, which is protected 1-16 so it's quite possible it won't convey. In 2024 we only have one pick: our own. In 2025 we (likely) have 3 picks: ours, Chicago's (protected 1-10), and Atlanta's (unprotected). In 2026 we (likely) have one pick: ours OR Atlanta's (swap). In 2027 we have 2 picks: our own and Atlanta's. In 2028 we have one pick: our own OR Boston's (top 1 protected).
So basically we are not guaranteed to have multiple picks until 2025... we surely can use extra first rounders in the next 2 years.

Thanks for the clarification . We are sitting pretty decently compared to previous years though and we will hav more options.

[timtonymanu]

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"1 like and I'll do something this offseason." :lol

[John B]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is nearing a five-year rookie max contract extension worth up to $231 million, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The commitment will take Williamson’s new deal through the 2027-28 season.

I don't think this will age very well...

Damn for sitting on the bench?? :wow

[ace3g]

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Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
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Free agent guard Ricky Rubio is nearing a deal on a return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, sources tell ESPN.

[AFBlue]

Damn for sitting on the bench?? :wow

Betting on the Joel Embiid route.

[AFBlue]

Betting on the Joel Embiid route.

Shams said they're working on injury protections as part of the negotiation, similar to what Embiid had in his max deal.

[Atl Spur]

Damn for sitting on the bench?? :wow

Yuck!

[ace3g]

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Yahoo Sources: Free agent center Thomas Bryant is receiving significant interest from contending teams including Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. He’s expected to make a decision later this morning.

[szkorhetz]

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Yahoo Sources: Free agent center Thomas Bryant is receiving significant interest from contending teams including Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. He’s expected to make a decision later this morning.
Lakers didn't even make the PO, how are they a contending team? :D

[tbdog]

I find myself in agreement with much of this... in hindsight if we had done this earlier we could already have had the talent to have put beside DJ instead of pursuing mediocrity and ending up a 10th seed. I do wonder though how much of that was Wright and how much of that was Pop pursuing his win total? I feel like Wright didn't really have a choice in that...

Ages back, I wrote reasons behind most decisions at the time of Leonard's trade. The forth wall is a hard thing to get by. But lot of things went against the spurs for how they handled Leonard. If they just made a decision to trade him before free agency, I think the spurs make a few decent playoff runs until LMA falls off the cliff.

[ace3g]

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Free agent center Mitchell Robinson has agreed on a new four-year, $60 million contract to stay with the New York Knicks, his agents Thad Foucher and Joe Smith of @wassbasketball (https://twitter.com/wassbasketball/) tell ESPN.


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Bruce Brown has agreed to a 2-year, $13M+ deal with the Denver Nuggets, sources tell ESPN.

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[mo7888]

Free agent center Mitchell Robinson has agreed on a new four-year, $60 million contract to stay with the New York Knicks, his agents Thad Foucher and Joe Smith of @Wassbasketball tell ESPN. https://t.co/dnKtVQmln9

With JB as their only addition...I wish we could find a way to get their 1st this year with little to no protection..

[mo7888]

Bruce Brown $13M over 2 years to Denver

I like that for them..

[ace3g]

Khobi Price @khobi_price
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The Orlando Magic have agreed to terms on a 2-year deal with Bol Bol, a league source told the @orlandosports (https://twitter.com/orlandosports/).​

[ace3g]

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Free agent Aaron Holiday has agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks, sources tell @TheAthletic (https://twitter.com/TheAthletic/) @Stadium (https://twitter.com/Stadium/).

[lmbebo]

Lakers didn't even make the PO, how are they a contending team? :D

Lakers are always a "contending" team ... The NBA is the Lakers and everyone else. The offseason revolves around the Lakers. If it doesn't involve the Lakers, then did it really happen?

[stephen jackson]

We get no one again as per usual. Is there a scrub like Doug mcbuckets we can throw our cap space at ?