NBA Trade Deadline: 2020-21 Season

[toki9]

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The Raptors and Cavaliers are engaged in active talks on potential Andre Drummond deal to Toronto/Tampa, per sources. Details about that and more on Inside Pass at @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/2387459/2021/0…
9:47am · 15 Feb 2021 · TweetDeck

From that Athletic article: "Drummond was pulled from the lineup in Sunday’s game against the Clippers due to “rest” with Cleveland on a back-to-back at the Clippers and the Warriors on Monday. Multiple sources told The Athletic that Drummond was pulled from the lineup also in part due to his “at ude and play” recently, and sources say Cavaliers coach JB Bickerstaff has had multiple sit-down conversations with the big man.'

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Drummond wants a buyout so he can join the Nets. I can't imagine Cleveland are happy about it.

[Dejounte]

From that Athletic article: "Drummond was pulled from the lineup in Sunday’s game against the Clippers due to “rest” with Cleveland on a back-to-back at the Clippers and the Warriors on Monday. Multiple sources told The Athletic that Drummond was pulled from the lineup also in part due to his “at ude and play” recently, and sources say Cavaliers coach JB Bickerstaff has had multiple sit-down conversations with the big man.'

From the same article:

Atlanta Hawks

As our Sam Amick reported, the Hawks have shown a willingness to listen to offers on John Collins. Collins is an integral part of the Hawks’ core, averaging 18.1 points and 7.8 rebounds while shooting 39.1 percent from 3-point land. Atlanta has so far sought a high first-round, lottery-level pick if it is to move Collins, sources said.

San Antonio Spurs

DeMar DeRozan is making a strong All-Star case this season, averaging nearly 20 points, 6.9 assists and 5 rebounds — a stat line only four other players (LeBron James, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, James Harden) in the NBA hold. The Spurs are a legitimate postseason contender this season at 16-11, blending their veteran talent like DeRozan among a young talented core of Dejounte Murray, Derrick White, Keldon Johnson, Devin Vassell and Lonnie Walker IV.

[rankingtear]

[Shams] Atlanta has so far sought a high first-round, lottery-level pick if it is to move Collins, sources said.

[JADG79]

After Drummond rumors with the Raptors, Chris Boucher would be a nice addition if Toronto is willing to trade him, for some reason Nurse is not playing him at PF just sharing time at center with Baynes. He can play PF/C in SA.

We have some expiring contracts that we can use as a trade bait (LA, Gay, Mills and Lyles) I think Lonnie is a trade material.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Considering our recent history with trade deadline moves, I'd expect our FO to stand pat through this one as well. LMA would make sense to trade in the right scenario, especially if we could secure future picks. I just don't want us to pick up another team's trash at the expense of resigning any of our current players...I'd probably include DDR in that 'current' group.

[r0drig0lac]

So Mo Bamba has 2 years left on his deal. Trey Lyles has 1. Bamba makes almost 500,000 more than Lyles. So Orlando saves money and gets an expiring contract. Do you think we could send Lyles and a 2nd to Orlando for Bamba?

Aldridge + Walker for Bamba + Fournier, although I still don't think trading Walker is the right thing (except for Collins).

[Dejounte]

Aldridge + Walker for Bamba + Fournier, although I still don't think trading Walker is the right thing (except for Collins).

If that deal comes with their unprotected pick, I say yes. They're sitting at #5 right now.

[John B]

The Cleveland Cavaliers
are no longer planning to play center Andre Drummond
as they work to trade the two-time All-Star prior to the NBA
’s March 25 deadline, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski
and Brian Windhorst
..

Can we trade Aldridge for him? Both are hitting FA next season. Does it make sense for this season to get him?

[John B]

After Drummond rumors with the Raptors, Chris Boucher would be a nice addition if Toronto is willing to trade him, for some reason Nurse is not playing him at PF just sharing time at center with Baynes. He can play PF/C in SA.

We have some expiring contracts that we can use as a trade bait (LA, Gay, Mills and Lyles) I think Lonnie is a trade material.

After watching the Spurs routed them, they might want our "productive" guys. But I doubt Pop let Mills go. That guy is a Spurs-for-life.

[Dejounte]

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...mpression=true

Griffin is on his way out.

Six-time All-Star forward Blake Griffin and the Detroit Pistons have agreed that he will be out of the lineup until the franchise and his representatives work through a resolution on his playing future, Pistons general manager Troy Weaver told ESPN.

The Pistons will continue to pursue trade scenarios involving Griffin and talks on a contract buyout with his agent Sam Goldfeder of Excel Sports could eventually come into focus.

The Pistons are moving toward a rebuild under Weaver, and this gives the franchise a chance to play younger players as Griffin moves toward finding a role on a contending team.

"After extensive conversation with Blake's representatives, it has been determined that we will begin working to facilitate a resolution regarding his future with the team that maximizes the interests of both parties," Weaver told ESPN on Monday. "We respect all the effort Blake has put forth in Detroit and his career and will work to achieve a positive outcome for all involved."

In a statement, Griffin told ESPN: "I am grateful to the Pistons for understanding what I want to accomplish in my career and for working together on the best path forward."

Finding a trade for Griffin -- who's owed a remaining $36.6 million this season, and $39 million in 2021-2022 -- will be a challenge, but the team will continue to seek a deal until the March 25th trade deadline, sources said.

Detroit's entered a full-fledged rebuild under the first-year GM, Weaver, and the opportunity to play the franchise's younger players -- including rookie forward Saddiq Bey -- are taking precedent now.

Injuries have dramatically altered Griffin's game, eliminating the high-flying rim attacks that marked his All-Star career. He's averaging 12.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists for Detroit this season. Griffin had solid back-to-back performances on Thursday and Friday, including 12 points, six assists and four rebounds in a road victory over the Boston Celtics.

Griffin was traded less than a season into a five-year, $171 million max deal with the LA Clippers, arriving in Detroit in late January of 2018.

[NASpurs]

DDR can ask for 4 years, $120 but that's not happening and certainly not from the Spurs tbh. He's been very good but I think his rep as a flawed player will keep teams from committing that much for him.


3 years, $88 million just seems steep. I really don't see the Spurs offering him a long-term deal for that much, or at all really. I think DDR has been good for this team but ponying up that much when there are other options that can step into a bigger role seems crazy to me tbh.

Feels like we've been burned before by giving guys on the wrong side of 30 years old big contracts. Hopefully someone else overpays him and this organization learns from its past.

[spurraider21]

time to trade aldridge was the draft. his value is in the gutter. at this point, not sure what kind of piece we can get that would be better than the expiring deal he represents

[Dejounte]

So yeah, no thanks for Drummond on the Spurs:
https://streamable.com/gaj2eb

[Dejounte]

[Titi Parisien]

http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=y67nrmm9

[talkspurs]

Would have to wait till march 3rd but I would do it.

https://tradenba.com/trades/C3IFp6h6Y

Have DDR and Lowery back together. Have them come off the bench. Put Boucher as the 4 with Poeltl slide KJ down to 3. Cleveland wants to get rid of Drummand and hearing torento is looking to get rid or lowery. Boucher is good but does not get the PT in Tor for some reason. I dont think we would need to include a pick if Cleveland wanted one might be able to give them tor. or we get Tor and we send Cleveland ours.

[B1gduff]

Lamo these are some of thw worst trades I've seen.

SOme of y'all that want to Trade Demar....It's too late? we're 16-11 playing the easiest part of our scehdule. Its too late to tank.

[3&D_TBH]

So yeah, no thanks for Drummond on the Spurs:
https://streamable.com/gaj2eb

Damn. I didn't know it was like that. Stay the away from that train wreck.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...mpression=true

Griffin is on his way out.

Six-time All-Star forward Blake Griffin and the Detroit Pistons have agreed that he will be out of the lineup until the franchise and his representatives work through a resolution on his playing future, Pistons general manager Troy Weaver told ESPN.

The Pistons will continue to pursue trade scenarios involving Griffin and talks on a contract buyout with his agent Sam Goldfeder of Excel Sports could eventually come into focus.

The Pistons are moving toward a rebuild under Weaver, and this gives the franchise a chance to play younger players as Griffin moves toward finding a role on a contending team.

"After extensive conversation with Blake's representatives, it has been determined that we will begin working to facilitate a resolution regarding his future with the team that maximizes the interests of both parties," Weaver told ESPN on Monday. "We respect all the effort Blake has put forth in Detroit and his career and will work to achieve a positive outcome for all involved."

In a statement, Griffin told ESPN: "I am grateful to the Pistons for understanding what I want to accomplish in my career and for working together on the best path forward."

Finding a trade for Griffin -- who's owed a remaining $36.6 million this season, and $39 million in 2021-2022 -- will be a challenge, but the team will continue to seek a deal until the March 25th trade deadline, sources said.

Detroit's entered a full-fledged rebuild under the first-year GM, Weaver, and the opportunity to play the franchise's younger players -- including rookie forward Saddiq Bey -- are taking precedent now.

Injuries have dramatically altered Griffin's game, eliminating the high-flying rim attacks that marked his All-Star career. He's averaging 12.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists for Detroit this season. Griffin had solid back-to-back performances on Thursday and Friday, including 12 points, six assists and four rebounds in a road victory over the Boston Celtics.

Griffin was traded less than a season into a five-year, $171 million max deal with the LA Clippers, arriving in Detroit in late January of 2018.

Griffin is making LMA look spry these days. Any deal involving Griffin would be a hard "NO".

[TD 21]

Turns out that Detroit can't necessarily trade their firsts because its owes a top 16 protected in 2021 and 2022, top 18 protected in 2023 and 2024, and top 13 and top 11 protected in 2025 and 2026 to Houston. That complicates their ability to off-loading Blake. They really don't have much in the way of assets tbh.

Doesn't really make sense for the Spurs to S&T DDR for Blake if they aren't getting a good first. Even if its for Doumboya-- a player that they really seemed to want-- that doesn't justify such a trade. too bad.

Oh yeah. Ah well, it's not like it was going to happen anyway. It was just a hypothetical that could make sense for the Spurs in a certain context, but it's unlikely they'd be willing to add enough incentive for them or anyone to take on his albatross.

This ends one of two ways: They take back someone else's albatross (or multiple lesser ones) or a buyout.

[Dverde]

Time to play who trades for that horrible Blake Griffin contract???? 39 million player option next year

[mo7888]

Time to play who trades for that horrible Blake Griffin contract???? 39 million player option next year

Maybe Russ for Blake? It knocks a year off of Washington's payroll? That's about all I have unless Detroit adds alot of value (value they may not even have)

[cjw]

Spurs find themselves in an awkward spot, as they shouldn’t be sellers as the team is compe ive and should push for the playoffs. However, there aren’t many sellers - especially in the west - and it’ll be a sellers’ market.

Best move may to be a little of each - move LMA to a team where he’s a better fit, and find a better fit to play the 4 / 5 in a pinch. I don’t mind moving out one first rounder given how deep the roster is, with two guys in Luka and Jones likely having bigger roles next season.

A lot depends on if they think Eubanks can eat backup big minutes or if there are other alternatives there. Sounds weird to be concerned with someone who’s outside the top 10 on the roster, but if he’s serviceable it makes it a lot easier to trade LMA.

[mo7888]

Spurs find themselves in an awkward spot, as they shouldn’t be sellers as the team is compe ive and should push for the playoffs. However, there aren’t many sellers - especially in the west - and it’ll be a sellers’ market.

Best move may to be a little of each - move LMA to a team where he’s a better fit, and find a better fit to play the 4 / 5 in a pinch. I don’t mind moving out one first rounder given how deep the roster is, with two guys in Luka and Jones likely having bigger roles next season.

A lot depends on if they think Eubanks can eat backup big minutes or if there are other alternatives there. Sounds weird to be concerned with someone who’s outside the top 10 on the roster, but if he’s serviceable it makes it a lot easier to trade LMA.

I wouldn't move a 1st unless it was a special return.... and, as you say, it's a sellers market... they shouldn't need to move a 1st and should expect a slight overpay for anything they move out.