Summer "BIG Swing" trade

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  1. blazerkor

    blazerkor Well-Known Member

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    2028 isn't trade eligible otherwise this seems fine.
     
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    SharpesTriumph Well-Known Member

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    I meant for 2028 to just be a swap.

    Technically we could trade 2028 though - but it would be conditional on making the 2026 playoffs - which if we're acquiring Brown should be very likely.
     
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    SharpesTriumph Well-Known Member

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    Boston is now going to be very interesting this summer... I'd think they want to duck the luxury tax for a year but they need to cut about $40 million of salary to do so!

    If they can ship off Jrue and Porzingis to a team like Brooklyn for a pick they could duck it.

    Or if they really want to tank for a pick maybe they explore trading one or more of Brown/White/Pritchard/Hauser. Those guys could get way more picks back in trade. Duck the tax for a few years so the repeater tax resets - bring in some elite prospects - then use those assets to rebuild around Tatum in 2027 if he is able to make a full recovery.

    Boston owns their picks in 2026+2027 but doesn't in 2028 (Spurs Swap) or 2029 (we own)
     
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    SharpesTriumph Well-Known Member

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    A lot?

    Luka cost the Lakers one pick but for Simons we get two and a swap.
     

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