Plausible destinations for our vets?

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  1. SharpesTriumph

    SharpesTriumph Well-Known Member

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    Not sure I'd want PG even with a pick. We have no chance to win now and in a few years his deal might be a really bad contract.
     
  2. Cugel

    Cugel The epitome of mediocrity

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    One of the worst in the league, neck and neck with Embiid's. They would have to include McCain.
     
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    I think there's almost 0 chance of this. Joe wouldn't be so quick to undo his own trade, even if he were having regret.

    But Deni has been playing much better lately, he just started ice cold. Joe's trying to build a team with a defensive identity, and already has 3 very good ones in Deni, Camara and Clingan.
     
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    Hey gang, any new on Simons injury/illness? or are they just holding him out till they can trade him? is he on this trip?
     
  5. Pinwheel1

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    He was on the bench last night. If Scoot is out tomorrow then Simons needs to play IMO
     
  6. wizenheimer

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    we still don't know why he was out...correct?

    everything I read...dizziness - shortness of breath - chest discomfort...hinted at an irregular heartbeat. Could have just been a respiratory virus I guess
     
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  7. HailBlazers

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    On the block, one trade parter (can't remember who) needs to wait until Dec 15th... My speculation.
     
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    I hope you're right
     
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    I get a feeling that your feeling is completely wrong.
     
  10. Mediocre Man

    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    I like Ant in the corner pocket to Orlando

    Grant to LALA land

    Ayton and Banton to the Knicks
     
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    Do you like anything coming back in return?
     
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    If we can land a first rounder from each that would be awesome.
     
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    Seems awfully difficult for NY to match Ayton's salary without giving up one of their top 4 guy.
     
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    Maybe from the LA trade, but the Orlando asset would probably be Black, and how would NY match Ayton’s salary? All their big salaries are tied to their core players…Brunson, OG, Kat, Bridges, Hart.
     
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    KAT and Ayton on the same team, both starters? Can't see that working
     
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    Now if we could swoop in to save the 76ers season, who would help the most? Grant or Simons? What would pry away McCain to help them win now?
     
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    Rastapopoulos Well-Known Member

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    Fanspo screenshots or it's not even speculation.
     
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    Rastapopoulos Well-Known Member

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    I have a feeling that this would be Orlando's highest offer:
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    And you'd really have to believe in addition by subtraction to go for that.
    I looked up the minutes of players like Anthony Black and Tristan De Silva, both of whom I'd like, and there's no way they're giving up either. Even KCP, who's having a HORRIBLE shooting slump, is very much a positive part of their rotation. And Isaac, Bitadze and Mo Wagner are also valued rotation players. I don't think they really feel they need Anfernee, so why offer anything of value?

    Here's their pick situation:
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  20. wizenheimer

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    if he can stay healthy, he could certainly elevate a pretender to a contender

    if a first if offered, especially with an expiring contract, I would hope the Blazers accept
     
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