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Yeah I think they'd want too much for him and not worth it where SA development currently is. From what I've read, Utah is about to start trading to build around Lauri so don't think he's going anywhere.
Would love Clarkson as our 6th man. San Antonio boy, too. Don't think he's worth giving up assets for though. Maybe as part of a big deal that includes Lauri, that would be sweet.
Yeah I think they'd want too much for him and not worth it where SA development currently is. From what I've read, Utah is about to start trading to build around Lauri so don't think he's going anywhere.
Wouldn't deal with Ainge under any cir stances tbh.
I'd have to agree. There are no 'deals' to be had lol. Maybe as a third team to help out but not directly.
Has anyone put out there trading 4 + 8 to Portland for 7 + 14 + 2029 FRP?
That is not a bad idea I don't know if Pop would OK that though
Clarkson looked washed last season. The Spurs don't need an inefficient chucker, who can't defend and offers little in the way of play making.
Considering the news of the Trail Blazers potentially having interest in trading up for Clingan . . .
To Cavaliers: Brogdon, 8th pick, Bulls '25 1st
To Grizzlies: R. Williams
To Trail Blazers: Johnson, Kennard (t/o), 4th pick, 2nd round pick (via Grizzlies)
To Spurs: Garland, 7th pick, 14th pick
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Does anyone even think Branham and especially Wesley are worth anything?
Their FRP is tied up through 2028, currently, meaning their first clean tradeable pick is 2030.
I could get behind that...
They have other firsts coming in that year. I think that means they can trade their own?
What would Lauri cost us? Seems like a natural fit with Vic. And he’s on the last year of his deal so I don’t see UTH getting more than a FRP and a couple of SRPs for him.
You are correct. They can trade either their own 2029 or the Boston 2029 pick. Portland has a sneaky number of late decade FRPs.
The question is does he sign an extension (with Utah)? I'm sure Ainge is working on it, as Lauri becomes a much more valuable asset if he's under contract for 4 more years...
Lauri would cost Vassell plus 3-5 unprotected.
His extension number is really low, based on his current contract. Doubt he signs one with Utah, or anyone else. He’ll very likely hit the open market to set his value.
I thought the discussion about the CLE offseason in this pod (about halfway through), was pretty interesting. They discuss Spurs/Garland scenarios, and try to get at what Garland’s market truly is given all the factors (down season, Mitc dynamic, etc). CLE seems like the most interesting offseason team this year.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...=1000657278185
People keep being wrong about Lauri’s extension. Utah aren’t tied up to the 140% rule only, they can renegotiate his contract and extend him this year using their available cap space in the same way Sacramento extended Sabonis.
They can technically renegotiate his deal and offer an extension starting at over $40 mil per. The question is whether they want to do it, especially if they plan to tank the next couple of seasons. They may choose to trade him instead or look for a number that’s lower, in which case Markkanen might not do it.
Last edited by BG_Spurs_Fan; 06-01-2024 at 07:48 AM.
Not for a half a year rental. No way Ainge can get even close to that. I would trade Vassell for him tho
Ainge certainly isn't giving him up for at least three good FRPs. Not until the deadline, at least.
Jazz really wants to tank because there's no way they build a legit contender around Markkanen and some middling picks.
It's just going to come down to who has the most patience.
I don't think getting Vassell does much for the Jazz. If Lauri is traded, they want picks, not a tank commander.
He'd be a perfect fit, but I would trade for Markkanen only if our start of the season is good and he's the player we need.
If we're poor again, then there's no point.
Tbh, I think Markkanen is the player Presti should finally cash in for. He fits their roster perfectly as the second scoring option.
If Ainge decides they really want to tank for 2025, then they need to move him before the season. They have to weigh getting a smaller return on Lauri vs an increased return in the next draft. I doubt he'd want Devin either. He'd probably prefer Collins (although that seems insane) because he'll help with the tank and doesn't have a long contract. Ainge is under a little pressure to choose a direction here.
If Ainge is looking to tank then he would want a bunch of 2025 draft picks since that is the year to tank for if looking to tank.
Sure, but nobody in the league is offering that so, he can keep Lauri and lower his own pick in 2025 or trade him and increase his draft position in 2025. Those are his options.
When does Ainge make trades that don’t involve bending the other team over a barrel?
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