Official 2022 NBA Free Agency Thread

[Ariel]

He is locked in to a long term deal. They are going to look to get win now AND future assets in a KD and Kyrie trade I suspect.

Yup, all their draft stock belongs to Houston so they can't go for a full rebuild... they have to put together at least a decent team now, plus some picks may be nice. But the Gobert to Minnesota framework doesn't work for them in that it's much too predicated into future value as opposed to now.

[Ariel]

Haha Bleacher Report has a THT for JRich trade proposed spent 2 paragraphs why it made sense for the Lakers.

They need to fill up space for Lakers' fans to consume... given their ty state, there's no much they can say...

[Ariel]

Could be second, any time.

I think once the main trades fall in place (Durant/Irving, Ayton, etc.) then the complementary pieces will follow. I expect someone to take a hard look at Poeltl, but the problem is the price isn't going to be what we were expecting...

[John B]

Yup, all their draft stock belongs to Houston so they can't go for a full rebuild... they have to put together at least a decent team now, plus some picks may be nice. But the Gobert to Minnesota framework doesn't work for them in that it's much too predicated into future value as opposed to now.

That Harden haul really hurts Spurs passing Rockets in their division, if Brooklyn becomes mediocre. 3 FRP’s unprotected, 2 FRP’s swaps unprotected. It’s making me rooting for BKN to iron out with KD and Kyrie. That means no Kyrie to Fakers to salvage Westbrick dilemna or KD to CP0’s last hoorah.

[exstatic]

I think once the main trades fall in place (Durant/Irving, Ayton, etc.) then the complementary pieces will follow. I expect someone to take a hard look at Poeltl, but the problem is the price isn't going to be what we were expecting...

Maybe not now, but if a contender needs/wants him now, that will only increase at the deadline if they’re struggling. Multiple teams helps, too. There’s no hurry.

[buttsR4rebounding]

That Harden haul really hurts Spurs passing Rockets in their division, if Brooklyn becomes mediocre. 3 FRP’s unprotected, 2 FRP’s swaps unprotected. It’s making me rooting for BKN to iron out with KD and Kyrie. That means no Kyrie to Fakers to salvage Westbrick dilemna or KD to CP0’s last hoorah.

You mean stopping the Rockets from passing the Spurs. I don't believe they have shown jack to this point.

[John B]

You mean stopping the Rockets from passing the Spurs. I don't believe they have shown jack to this point.

If KD and Kyrie get moved, Rockets owns Net’s next 5 years FRP’s unprotected. That’s potentially 5 lottery picks and Rockets don’t have to be in tank mode. Think it over

[exstatic]

If KD and Kyrie get moved, Rockets owns Net’s next 5 years FRP’s unprotected. That’s potentially 5 lottery picks and Rockets don’t have to be in tank mode. Think it over

It’s four years, 2 picks, and 2 pick swaps. They also owe their 2024 and 2026 FRPs, protected 1-4 to OKC..

Our cupboard is more full. We also have no future FRP debt like they do.

[mo7888]

We claimed Isaiah Roby off waivers..

[spurraider21]

We claimed Isaiah Roby off waivers..

[Ariel]

Maybe not now, but if a contender needs/wants him now, that will only increase at the deadline if they’re struggling. Multiple teams helps, too. There’s no hurry.

Well... not for the time being, but there kind of is to do so before the season starts. Right now Poeltl is likely the player who will have the largest impact on performance. If we're shooting for a high pick, then whatever additional value we gain by showing him off, is negated by the decreasing lottery odds and the expiration date on his contract. So it's ok not to hurry... but waiting until the trade deadline comes at a cost.
PS: Before anyone jumps at me demanding I prove that we're tanking, forcing me to swear that we're not, or suing me for saying this... it's a HYPOTHETICAL, people. Relax.

[timtonymanu]

Dieng, Roby… we’re back, boys!

[exstatic]

Well... not for the time being, but there kind of is to do so before the season starts. Right now Poeltl is likely the player who will have the largest impact on performance. If we're shooting for a high pick, then whatever additional value we gain by showing him off, is negated by the decreasing lottery odds and the expiration date on his contract. So it's ok not to hurry... but waiting until the trade deadline comes at a cost.
PS: Before anyone jumps at me demanding I prove that we're tanking, forcing me to swear that we're not, or suing me for saying this... it's a HYPOTHETICAL, people. Relax.

Even if we finish or jump into the top 4, it’s still only a 14% chance at #1. Rushing things could cost us a FRP.

[Ariel]

Even if we finish or jump into the top 4, it’s still only a 14% chance at #1. Rushing things could cost us a FRP.

It's not as simple as that: one spot difference at the top is usually more valuable than a late first rounder. For instance, this very draft Memphis used 29 to jump from 22 to Minnesota's 19. So that first rounder was worth jumping 3 spots AT THE 20s... that's, of course, contingent on how the draft unfolds, but you get the picture. If we're not playing on keeping Jakob long term, selling him at a reasonable value may yield better results than waiting for an offer that may or may not arrive, and regardless will cost us chances.

[Dejounte]

I can see them going after Ayton after the Roby signing. One more day until teams can send offer sheets.

[Dejounte]

Two ultra cheap C’s behind an expensive one makes sense.

[exstatic]

It's not as simple as that: one spot difference at the top is usually more valuable than a late first rounder. For instance, this very draft Memphis used 29 to jump from 22 to Minnesota's 19. So that first rounder was worth jumping 3 spots AT THE 20s... that's, of course, contingent on how the draft unfolds, but you get the picture. If we're not playing on keeping Jakob long term, selling him at a reasonable value may yield better results than waiting for an offer that may or may not arrive, and regardless will cost us chances.

If you sell Jak cheaply, you may not have that #29 pick to make the jump. That’s the exact type of pick that may be the second FRP in a deal.

[John B]

Another PF/C to keep Keldon off the 4. Yes!

[Robz4000]

Another PF/C to keep Keldon off the 4. Yes!

Could also be a replacement for Keldon

[tonight...you]

Could also be a replacement for Keldon

If Keldon keeps shooting the 3 like he has been recently... he has a place on the team until they ship him off it for assets.
If they do.

[Degoat]

What our roster at now? Who am I missing?

Jakob/ZC/Dieng
Sochan/Roby/Doug
Kj/Branham/Langford
Dev/Richardson/Blake
Primo/Tre

Barlow 2-way

KBD, Cacok, and Joe aren’t guaranteed I believe.

[KingKev]

What our roster at now? Who am I missing?

Jakob/ZC/Dieng
Sochan/Roby/Doug
Kj/Branham/Langford
Dev/Richardson/Blake
Primo/Tre

Barlow 2-way

KBD, Cacok, and Joe aren’t guaranteed I believe.

Weiskamp received QO so assume he is here next year. KBD not fully guaranteed till opening day. Woodard and Stewert still listed on the roster but not sure their status; probably just training camp invItes.

[Mr. Body]

Provided the amount Wieskamp is getting featured in social media, I doubt they're done with him yet.

[John B]

Provided the amount Wieskamp is getting featured in social media, I doubt they're done with him yet.

Then again Lyles sported the Fiesta jersey

But don’t sleep on Joe. He posted 42 inch vertical at the combine, top six in both lane agility and the three-quarter court sprint.

[Dejounte]

next great Spurs big tbh