Summer "BIG Swing" trade

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  1. RR7

    RR7 Well-Known Member

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    I just don't see them doing it, basically. I can see 1 as a developmental flyer 12th man. But if they want to take a small step forward even, I imagine they'll want a slightly better bench than Blanton, Walker, Reath, Rupert, etc. And a rookie isn't going to change that much.
    But, I always like the draft, bad or good draft, so 2 tries versus 1 is always more fun.
     
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    I'm a big Ace Bailey fan so I would do this no problem. Would you do it and would the Bucks and Sixers do it?
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    If we got the 3rd pick, absolutely. I think the Blazers are the only team that would take on Dame's contract, knowing he might never be the same again.
     
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    I actually meant for pick 11 to go to Philly. I think as bad as PG13 was last season he is at least a star player who isn't injured to pair with Giannis.
     
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    Yeah me either, what’s the Ant post?
     
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    Yeah, for the Bucks to get out of Dame's deal and pick up a George is a win. They are both 35, but Dame is not playing next year.

    Philly is the one who needs the incentive on that deal, so #11 is needed. But I doubt they would do it.
     
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    Zero chance the 6ers are trading #3 for Ant and Grant LMAO
     
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    And getting rid of PG's contract. I don't know if Ant makes much sense for the them so but I think he has value so maybe they'd turn around and flip him.
     
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    And #11, which in their mind (since they are obviously not too excited with anyone at 3) might be just as good.
     
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    JFizzleRaider Yeast Lords Global Moderator

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    I'll be shocked if the Sixers move #3. I think it is much more likely they rebuild.
     
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    They certainly should. But maybe Morey is under pressure to build around Embiid now. It seems like everyone at 3 is at least a couple of years away from being playoff-ready.
     
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    They have been very active in exploring moving the pick.
     
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    I'd totally do it. Removing the two biggest chuckers on the team for either Ace Bailey or VJ Edgecomb and a great mentor for Scoot.
     
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    Oh I think they will consider trading #3.

    But for Ant or Grant or both..... Ummm 0% of that lol.
     
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    Yeah duh of course we do it. Every team in the league would take #3 over Ant or Grant. Laughable homer trade idea.
     
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    I've seen plenty with them trying to move up to 2. I don't buy they want to move out of the draft or substantially down the boards.
     
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    While taking on Paul George and arguably the worst contract in the league? I bet you it's a lot closer than you know.
     
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    Houston: Durant
    Phoenix: Simons, Grant, 10
    Blazers: Smith Jr., Brooks

    If they really want Jabari as much as they seem to...

    Real GM says it works.
     

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