Around the League / Regular Season Thread (Upstairs Version)

[spurraider21]

hopefully they request permission to interview Mitch tbh

[spursistan]

Tatum & Jalen Brown could both be broken down physically by the time we swap picks with them in 2028. That CELTICS swap is an asset that's cooking on low-temperature. Spurs should not think about trading it until we see how things develop in boston in the next couple of years.

[spursistan]

The Knicks have pulled a Cheddar Bob with this whole situation. They should have just kept Thibs

The sheer arrogance of the Knicks ..Not even the Lakers have gone about trying to steal other franchises' coaches. It is not like their roster have a Wemby/Jokic/prime Lebron that you would be fine with dumping your current team for..

[cutewizard]

[Ice009]

WTF are the Knicks doing? This is shameless going after already hired head coaches. Has any other team done that before? I don't remember, but it seems crazy. You can't go after already signed players, so why can you do that with already hired coaches? What are the rules in regard to coaches? How would it work if one of those guys wanted to take the Knicks offer? Can they legally leave already being signed/under contract?

At first I could understand the Jason Kidd connection since he played there, but I don't understand what they're trying to do going after multiple already hired head coaches.

[exstatic]

WTF are the Knicks doing? This is shameless going after already hired head coaches. Has any other team done that before? I don't remember, but it seems crazy. You can't go after already signed players, so why can you do that with already hired coaches? What are the rules in regard to coaches? How would it work if one of those guys wanted to take the Knicks offer? Can they legally leave already being signed/under contract?

At first I could understand the Jason Kidd connection since he played there, but I don't understand what they're trying to do going after multiple already hired head coaches.

The rule is,you need the current team to Ok you hiring away their coach, and every team they’ve approached has said no. Dumb to not have a strategy.

[BatManu20]

[RC_Drunkford]

WTF are the Knicks doing? This is shameless going after already hired head coaches. Has any other team done that before? I don't remember, but it seems crazy. You can't go after already signed players, so why can you do that with already hired coaches? What are the rules in regard to coaches? How would it work if one of those guys wanted to take the Knicks offer? Can they legally leave already being signed/under contract?

At first I could understand the Jason Kidd connection since he played there, but I don't understand what they're trying to do going after multiple already hired head coaches.

at least they know not to interview Doc Rivers

[ace3g]

[SpursFan86]

Holy I like Bane but that’s a damn steep price.

[LeBowen]

Another Bridges trade.

Wagner $38M
Bane $37M
Suggs $35M
Banchero $15M, extension kicks in next year.

CP3 should go there, tbh.

[RC_Drunkford]

5 picks for Desmond Bane is crazy work. That’s way more than we paid for Fox, who’s better. I guess this raises the price for KD again.

[SpursFan86]

5 picks for Desmond Bane is crazy work. That’s way more than we paid for Fox, who’s better. I guess this raises the price for KD again.

I don’t see how this impacts KD. It’s a totally different situation. The whole reason KD’s return is lower is because of his age and contract situation. Bane, a young player with several years left on his contract, getting this sort of deal isn’t really comparable IMO.

[Dverde]

The Orlando Tragic

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

I've no idea how Orlando plan to manage their cap situation with 3 players on max contracts plus Suggs, but it'll be fascinating to see how they handle it.

It's interesting for Memphis too. Are they blowing it up or it was just too much to turn down? They were also on the path of having 3 maxes and Aldama to pay, so perhaps they thought that wasn't going to be manageable.

[Dverde]

I've no idea how Orlando plan to manage their cap situation with 3 players on max contracts plus Suggs, but it'll be fascinating to see how they handle it.

It's interesting for Memphis too. Are they blowing it up or it was just too much to turn down? They were also on the path of having 3 maxes and Aldama to pay, so perhaps they thought that wasn't going to be manageable.

Four unprotected first rounders can make a lot of players available for trade. Not sure why they value Bane that much.

[thOOdee]

Lol wtf magic!? Honestly would’ve traded castle+fillers for that price. Am i missing something? Welp the west just getting westier.

[RC_Drunkford]

I don’t see how this impacts KD. It’s a totally different situation. The whole reason KD’s return is lower is because of his age and contract situation. Bane, a young player with several years left on his contract, getting this sort of deal isn’t really comparable IMO.

cause the Suns can now say Bane costs 5 picks, we want 2-3 for KD. Teams were offering none or 1 first and I don’t think anybody will offer more first rounders, but it gives them some negotiating power

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Four unprotected first rounders can make a lot of players available for trade. Not sure why they value Bane that much.

Yeah, Orlando blowing their load on Bane like they're one player away from championship contention is wild. Promises a great summer with lots of moves though.

Picks apparently are 2025 pick 16, the swap on swap that they have for Phoenix '26, and then Orlando's own '28, '30 and '29 swap. Damn.

[Leetonidas]

Jesus christ talk about an overpay. Makes the Fox deal look like a god damn heist in comparison

[Ice009]

Jesus christ talk about an overpay. Makes the Fox deal look like a god damn heist in comparison

The Fox deal looks like a freaking meticulously planned heist in comparison.

Geez, no wonder these teams end up sucking and screwing their futures up. Just throwing away picks when you don't even have a championship level core where that one player could help put you over the top, you don't go making deals like this.
It seems like they think this move makes them a Championship contender (anyone think it does?).

[SpursFan86]

cause the Suns can now say Bane costs 5 picks, we want 2-3 for KD. Teams were offering none or 1 first and I don’t think anybody will offer more first rounders, but it gives them some negotiating power

I mean I see the logic, but if teams like SA and Houston just hold firm then Phoenix really has no leverage. There’s also the element of Orlando getting out of KCP’s contract at play too. I just really don’t see the two situations as very comparable.

[spursistan]

Desmond Bane for 4 unprotected FRPs..What an absolutely disgusting overpay.

We should be thankful everyday for Brian Wright steering the wheel of our trade machine

[BatManu20]

What in the actual is Orlando doing

[Dex]

Holy I like Bane but that’s a damn steep price.

Control of 5 first-round picks (plus giving up two decent players) for Desmond ing Bane is borderline front office malpractice. Magic finally get some success...then keep on going Magic things.

This also isn't going to help in any bidding war for someone like Giannis or Durant.