Trade Target: Russell Westbrook

[Leetonidas]

Pistons,heat,rockets names keep coming up.spurs rumors seem to have died down for now

Spurs haven't even been mentioned yet. Which makes sense. If the Spurs are really interested we won't hear anything until it happens imo

[BillMc]

DO NOT WANT.

Can't win now. And cripples chances of winning in the future.

[exstatic]

Anyone remember how fast DWade went from All Star to borderline NBA starter? Look for that from RW in the next two years. Meniscus surgery starts the clock on the knee becoming bone on bone.

[Duncan87]

Can imagine when Pop pulls him when he’s 1reb or 1assist from a triple dub?reaction on both sides instant must watch Tv

[Duncan87]

Or when he all pissed at the far end of the bench

[ernest787]

nah. that team is too reliant on rookies as the depth. I do agree that if you trade for WB it only makes sense if you are able to retain DD and LMA though.

[Marcus Bryant]

$90 million guaranteed after 2020-21 season over two years. No thanks.

[Duncan87]

Where’s all our SpursTalkers with Serious inside sources?

[DAF86]

Why is this joint still open?

[timvp]

Meniscus surgery starts the clock on the knee becoming bone on bone.

Yeah, good point. Father time alone would have him slowing down right about now. IIRC, Westbrook has had multiple meniscus surgeries, the results of which don't really start slowing players down until they're into their 30s. But when it becomes bone on bone, the knee basically stops functioning as before -- and that's what Westbrook has to look forward to any minute now.

Bone on bone Westbrook probably isn't even an NBA player, tbh.





You can make the argument that the Spurs should make a run for someone like Brad Beal or even Jrue Holiday ... but Westbrook? It's just a terrible idea all the way around, even before factoring in what you'd have to give up to get him.

[DAF86]

Yeah, good point. Father time alone would have him slowing down right about now. IIRC, Westbrook has had multiple meniscus surgeries, the results of which don't really start slowing players down until they're into their 30s. But when it becomes bone on bone, the knee basically stops functioning as before -- and that's what Westbrook has to look forward to any minute now.

Bone on bone Westbrook probably isn't even an NBA player, tbh.





You can make the argument that the Spurs should make a run for someone like Brad Beal or even Jrue Holiday ... but Westbrook? It's just a terrible idea all the way around, even before factoring in what you'd have to give up to get him.

Transforming DeRozan into Bradly Beal would be so ideal. I would call a WCF appearance right now.

[DAF86]

Yeah, good point. Father time alone would have him slowing down right about now. IIRC, Westbrook has had multiple meniscus surgeries, the results of which don't really start slowing players down until they're into their 30s. But when it becomes bone on bone, the knee basically stops functioning as before -- and that's what Westbrook has to look forward to any minute now.

Bone on bone Westbrook probably isn't even an NBA player, tbh.





You can make the argument that the Spurs should make a run for someone like Brad Beal or even Jrue Holiday ... but Westbrook? It's just a terrible idea all the way around, even before factoring in what you'd have to give up to get him.

Do you think DeRozan and a 1st would be enough to get Beal?

[timvp]

Transforming DeRozan into Bradly Beal would be so ideal. I would call a WCF appearance right now.

Someone should start that Trade Target thread, tbh. Beal is someone who you might ponder giving up a young buck or two in order to acquire. Not Westbrook.

[Marcus Bryant]

Beal and DeRozan's contracts are very similiar in guaranteed amount left over next two seasons. You'd likely have to throw in a pick plus whoever out of Murray, White, Walker

[Mugen]

I wonder if the Wizards are pissed that the Clippers didn't come calling with that same package they gave up for PG....

I bet Washington says yes to that deal and it probably would have only cost them 1/2 the picks they gave up to OKC.

I'd 100% give up one or two of the young guns for Beal tbh....

[dabom6]

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

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

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

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

That's a great lineup.

[DPG21920]

Someone should start that Trade Target thread, tbh. Beal is someone who you might ponder giving up a young buck or two in order to acquire. Not Westbrook.

Agree - Beal is younger and on a better deal and has a more valuable skillset. I would be absolute fine trading DeRozan + one of the young guys + multiple firsts for Beal.

If you can guarantee that one of the young guys is an All-Star then it’s worth it (and that is what Beal does).

I would also be kicking tires on Aaron Gordon for a lesser price obviously with Vuc and Bamba there.

[slick'81]

I wonder if the Wizards are pissed that the Clippers didn't come calling with that same package they gave up for PG....

I bet Washington says yes to that deal and it probably would have only cost them 1/2 the picks they gave up to OKC.

I'd 100% give up one or two of the young guns for Beal tbh....

Who wouldnt tbh?

[Marcus Bryant]

Well, DeRozan's has a player option for 2020-21 season.

[DAF86]

Beal and DeRozan's contracts are very similiar in guaranteed amount left over next two seasons. You'd likely have to throw in a pick plus whoever out of Murray, White, Walker

I would do it with either Murray and Walker. White is off the table for me.

[bigfan]

$90 million guaranteed after 2020-21 season over two years. No thanks.

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[Marcus Bryant]

Maybe you could try for Beal with Murray, White or Walker plus Mills and Bellinelli and pick? [Assuming that Wizards are looking to move on and free up near term cap room] Still, if Beal was being shopped I'd imagine they would find a better deal than the Spurs could put together.

[timvp]

I would do it with either Murray and Walker. White is off the table for me.

I'm highest on White of any of the young guys but, man, I'd have to do DeRozan + White for Beal. That fixes any spacing issues and then you're Dejounte-Murray-becoming-a-star away from a championship, IMO.

[DAF86]

Well, DeRozan's has a player option for 2020-21 season.

It's virtually an expiring contract for Washington. I know PATFO are less cold hearted than other front Offices but they wouldn't be doing their job if they don't at least ask for the availability of Beal.

[spurraider21]

yeah i'd take beal over westbrook