Exclusive NBA Trade Deadline Thread 2024

why Orlando when they have Banchero and Wagner?
They seem set.

 

oops. i kept thinking of orlando as a brogdon destination and confused them with a grant suitor.

 

What about Grant AND Thybulle? Or Grant AND Bruce Brown?

 

Knicks announcers openly talked about Brogdon being a target for them at the deadline last week on MSG.

 

I think what I was missing was that the 2024 TOR pick is top six protected. They have incentive to tank and retain it, thus why they did this deal and the OG trade now. Brown could also be moved in the next couple of weeks. Guess it is better than letting him walk like they have done with other free agents lately.

 

Don’t you think they also have incentive to just get rid of that pick obligation in a bad draft? That’s part of the reason I think the Jazz are still just gunning for it. Make a run in the post-season, drop the obligations, trade the vets after a surprise playoff run and gun for the ‘25 draft.

 

We keep thinking of Portland as a seller but here's an idea:

To POR:
Markkanen

To UTA:
GSW pick via POR
DAL pick via NYK
Kings pick
Davion Mitchell
Fournier

To NYK:
Brogdon

To SAC:
Thybulle
2nds from POR

SAC would need to send us another minimum contract filler and this works financially, so maybe he could be a foundational piece for us in the future? His skillset is exactly what we are lacking, and don't currently have any youngins who could assume that role.

Lauri looks awesome, and is due a BIG payday. He's young enough to straddle multiple timelines.

 

I do not see it that way. The pick owed to SA will always be top 6 protected and will convert to a second if not conveyed. While it is not a draft to tank like Detroit is currently doing since there is no top talent, there are a number of prospects that are worth taking a shot on in the Top 6.

With the Jazz, I am beginning to think they never tank.

 

I would love for the Blazers to get Markkanen! Markkanen with Ayton up front. I think he’d be great for us.

 

Oh I didn’t know it converted to 2nds, I assumed it moved to ‘25 and carried on for a few years. My bad. You’re right then.

 

That is an incredibly putrid return for Markkanen. Brogdon + Thybulle + a maybe lotto pick in a bad draft + some 2nds?

This is the only reason I’d trade for Markkanen, because that is pennies on the dollar.

 

I think I’d rather try to find a way to shed Ayton’s salary if we get Markkanen. Bringing in draft picks like Missi and trading for bigs like Mitchell Robinson who are significantly cheaper would make us VERY strong in the front court.

 

the Raptors scored good picks trading Siakam. I think one of their 2024 picks will be Rockets or Jazz. That might become a 'not bad' lottery pick.

The Pacers got an All-Star, and the Raptors can lose a ton of games next year. (tank treads are required in some parts of Canada)

 

It's the Indy pick in 24 and likely the okc pick. Neither are good picks

 

What?

The IND '24 Pick is currently ~18, but will likely be closer to #22 at draft.
They also got the OKC '24 Pick which is currently ~25.

 

I think this is more realistic:

Jazz make the playoffs. They sell off pieces at the deadline or around the draft. We ideally have some additional 1sts from any Grant or Brogdon deal.

After the lotto night, we trade Ant, Thybulle (or send Thybulle to a third team for picks/flyers), the dubs pick, another future 1st, the ‘28 unprotected dubs 2nd for Markkanen.

So Ant, Thybulle, 2 1sts (1 lotto), and a likely high 2nd for Markannen. And if they sell on Thybulle, they could get an additional 2-3 2nds, maybe even a heavily protected 1st.

I still don’t really like dealing for Markkanen because I really don’t think we’re ready. But if there was an agreement he’d re-sign or extend, then fine, I could stomach it.

 

I think some are underestimating how good Halliburton and Siakam could be?
Siakam is one of the best defensive players in the league. IMO the Pacers took a chance and it just might pay off? Wish we had a GM over the last few years that would have taken a chance like that?

 

Pascals wager. Looks like it paid off, Siakam likely re-signing over the summer.

 

He’s going to get some good offers for sure. If the Pacers want to keep him they will have to pony up.