Derrick White trade looking worse and worse every day

[Spurs Homer]

Everytime J Rich stroked a 3-

i immediately thought to myself

”that would have 100% been a momentum-killing clank from derrick white right there”

great trade!

[RC_Drunkford]

Thread le should be Derrick White trade is looking better and better tbh

[Atl Spur]

His contract isn’t up until summer 2023, at which time he WILL be 30. The question isn’t about a new contract, but flip him for assets or keep him. His value to a contender is sky high right now.

Flip him and play Langford.

[B1gduff]

Call me crazy, But I would not mind keeping JR here for a long time. We're starting to turn thr corner in our development and the future looks bright (I know....I know.....I'm on something right?) but here me out, DJ is an All-star and has improved throughout the season, he is a 2nd option on any team. I know, I know, second option.....booo, but Keldon is starting to be that 3rd option on a playoff team, that shown the ablity to be another second option since the White trade. He's giving us 20 with good efficiency since the trade, he playing right right at or just under the All-star level! Not I fully beleieve theat these guys are going to improve next season, and help the team. Now add Vassell,if he takes that next step next year, Which the numbers and his plays tells me, we could have the next big 3! Now the biggest thing we need to do is improve that defense of ours! last time I checked, we're bottom 10 with a top 10 offense, not if we improve and bring it up to top 15, with JR, Jones, an improved Primo, we could be a 5/6 spot playoff team.

[widowmaker]

Jrich needs to stay. He wants to play here.

[widowmaker]

Flip him and play Langford.

This dude is not even a Spurs fan. He’s been exposed before.

[DAF86]

Call me crazy, But I would not mind keeping JR here for a long time. We're starting to turn thr corner in our development and the future looks bright (I know....I know.....I'm on something right?) but here me out, DJ is an All-star and has improved throughout the season, he is a 2nd option on any team. I know, I know, second option.....booo, but Keldon is starting to be that 3rd option on a playoff team, that shown the ablity to be another second option since the White trade. He's giving us 20 with good efficiency since the trade, he playing right right at or just under the All-star level! Not I fully beleieve theat these guys are going to improve next season, and help the team. Now add Vassell,if he takes that next step next year, Which the numbers and his plays tells me, we could have the next big 3! Now the biggest thing we need to do is improve that defense of ours! last time I checked, we're bottom 10 with a top 10 offense, not if we improve and bring it up to top 15, with JR, Jones, an improved Primo, we could be a 5/6 spot playoff team.

We need that long awaited 4 on the lineup. If we get a 3 and D role playing 4, we instantly become an above 500 club. If we get a fringe all-star 4, we could fight for a top 4 finish in the West. If we get a superstar 4, we could start thinking about contention.

Murray
Vassell
Keldon

Jakob

There's an open spot there.

[cjw]

And even though Lebron says he's a forever Laker at this point, I don't see him being satisfied playing for a loser for too long. However, if you're the Lakers you can be the sh!ttiest run franchise in sports and you'll still be able to quickly rebuild because so many people want the LA lifestyle.

That's how you know pro-athletes aren't the greatest money managers. You choose to live in one of the most expensive cities in America and willingly subject yourself to a 12.3% personal state income tax rate on the majority of your earnings.

Not smart. Flashy and glamorous, I suppose, while it lasts though.

Many people choose to live in a high tax state because life is about more than stuffing as much money as possible under the mattress. Especially people making eight figures per year.

But agree with your premise they can be perpetually mismanaged as an organization and still have a shot because of the allure of living in LA.

[Chinook]

We need that long awaited 4 on the lineup. If we get a 3 and D role playing 4, we instantly become an above 500 club. If we get a fringe all-star 4, we could fight for a top 4 finish in the West. If we get a superstar 4, we could start thinking about contention.

Murray
Vassell
Keldon

Jakob

There's an open spot there.

Who are you thinking would be a missing piece. Most All-Star forwards are offense-first guys like Durant (superstar) or Randle (fringe). It seems easier to get a scoring four and another defensive forward. That's why it's not a huge deal to me if the Spurs pick later and end up with a guy like Tari Eason. He can be that defensive forward, but he's likely not going to be an All-Star two-way guy.

[DAF86]

Who are you thinking would be a missing piece. Most All-Star forwards are offense-first guys like Durant (superstar) or Randle (fringe). It seems easier to get a scoring four and another defensive forward. That's why it's not a huge deal to me if the Spurs pick later and end up with a guy like Tari Eason. He can be that defensive forward, but he's likely not going to be an All-Star two-way guy.

It doesn't necessarily have to be a defensive minded guy. If the pipe dream of signing Durant were possible, the team would instantly become a top 5 team in the league. Any true 4 with some skill would improve this team enormously.

[couchman]

J Rich keeps looking good! The thing I like most about him is he is fearless on the offensive end. I think that will rub off on guys like Vassell and Keldon.

[MannyIsGod]

My dream signing this summer may no longer be Lavine but rather Bridges. But honestly I'd be thrilled with either.

[onechance87]

richardson has been as good as we could have hoped for, and could likely net us a pick from a contender next year as well the same way we did with thad young this year. or they could just hang onto him since he's clearly a good player. probably depends quite a bit on what happens with lonnie

We need to keep jrich.....Lonnie is just to inconsistent....If they gotta pay one....Its gotta be jrich....Hes older but hes what we need and fits well...cant say the
same about lonnie

[RC_Drunkford]

My dream signing this summer may no longer be Lavine but rather Bridges. But honestly I'd be thrilled with either.

Miles Bridges at the 4 and this team will be a playoff team for sure next season. I'd love that

[poopbox]

If the hawks don't make the playoffs or go home in the 1st round I wonder would they still do a Collins trade? McDermott + Lonnie in a sign and trade + one of the raptors or celtics picks for Collins. Not sure they would actually get a better offer for him.

[NickiRasgo]

J Rich quite at home here and actually wants to be part of the team. Not to being biased but he's quite looked lost when he was with Sixers, Mavs and Celtics. Hopefully he'll stay here with the right price and hopefully he's not playing well because it's contract year. lol

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

J Rich quite at home here and actually wants to be part of the team. Not to being biased but he's quite looked lost when he was with Sixers, Mavs and Celtics. Hopefully he'll stay here with the right price and hopefully he's not playing well because it's contract year. lol

It's not a contract year - he's signed for next season, so he's staying unless wheeler dealer Wright trades him. He was also very good for Boston, he wasn't lost there at all. Played the same role he now has with the Spurs, shooting 40% from 3 and good D.

[Dejounte]

JRich’s swag is a fresh breath of air after going through seasons of nonchalantness from White. It elevates the team’s compe iveness

[RC_Drunkford]

If the hawks don't make the playoffs or go home in the 1st round I wonder would they still do a Collins trade? McDermott + Lonnie in a sign and trade + one of the raptors or celtics picks for Collins. Not sure they would actually get a better offer for him.

I'd be all for it

[exstatic]

I'd be all for it

In a vacuum, I like JC, but we don’t live in a vacuum. I was a huge proponent in the past, but the fact is, he’s a ing China Doll.

[RC_Drunkford]

In a vacuum, I like JC, but we don’t live in a vacuum. I was a huge proponent in the past, but the fact is, he’s a ing China Doll.

it doesn't have to be him per se, but somebody of his caliber. Miles Bridges would be a nice option. Jerami Grant would be a nice fit too, but he will ask for a huge contract in 2023. Jalen Smith also, although I see him more as a bench piece than a starter

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Many people choose to live in a high tax state because life is about more than stuffing as much money as possible under the mattress. Especially people making eight figures per year.

But agree with your premise they can be perpetually mismanaged as an organization and still have a shot because of the allure of living in LA.

I think you can carve out a pretty nice life being a resident of a non-tax state, too. Take the $12.3MM in taxes you'd pay on $100 million in income in California, play for the Heat, live in Miami and buy a little $12MM Florida coastal mansion with that tax savings.

I get it though. When you're young, especially, the LA lifestyle has a great appeal. It's probably worth paying triple for your home, and netting less than half your paycheck due to taxes.

[Mr. Body]

I think you can carve out a pretty nice life being a resident of a non-tax state, too. Take the $12.3MM in taxes you'd pay on $100 million in income in California, play for the Heat, live in Miami and buy a little $12MM Florida coastal mansion with that tax savings.

I get it though. When you're young, especially, the LA lifestyle has a great appeal. It's probably worth paying triple for your home, and netting less than half your paycheck due to taxes.

You always pay for it somehow and those non tax states have enormous property taxes and fees elsewhere.

[DAF86]

Miles Bridges at the 4 and this team will be a playoff team for sure next season. I'd love that

Not a fan. I would prefer someone bigger and better 3pt shooter.

[The Truth #6]

You always pay for it somehow and those non tax states have enormous property taxes and fees elsewhere.

This isn't directed at Mr. Body, but I wonder how much players think about state income tax. I mean, most players make horrible decisions with the money they already have.