I too think Harper will be a star, though I think giving up Deni is too big of a risk. That's why I was all for giving up some of those Bucks assets if Giannis were to go to Spurs. We would get Harper for those assets instead of the Bucks. I have a bigger belief in Scoot than what's at #7. So I wouldn't touch that.
it would be tough pill to swallow to trade Deni but we’re still in need of that one superstar and I think Harper could be so I’d do it as far as Scoot I’m still big fan and think he has potential to be star just not convinced after 2 years makes me concerned. id trade him if we got 7th pick and then pick a player to hopefully fill need at another position
I thought those three months of Scoot were absolutely incredible last season. Both sides of the ball. They need to clear the pathway and I have no doubt that if they did, he will blossom. His work ethic is way too strong as displayed by his pretty fast shooting turn around. In regards to Deni, I think there's potentially a star or superstar in there. For all of us clamoring for size, Deni brings it. I'd probably say no to both deals. Honestly, the best thing we can do is clear Ant out and let Shae and Scoot have a full season of having the responsibility as starters. Then we can better assess our needs.
I agree with you on Harper. He will be a superstar. But I think SA knows that too. I can't see them doing it. Harper and Castle can play multiple positions. They are set up very nicely.
Question: do you think that Cade Cunningham is a "superstar"? Because I don't, and everyone seems to think that Harper is not as good as him - worse shot, worse defense.
So hear me out a bit. I'm wondering what it would take to get that 3rd pick from the Sixers. Does Portland have enough to give them a true contender around Embid plus giving up the 11th pick to get them to part with #3? In my opinion Ace Baily is exactly the kind of player this team needs.
He does seem like the sort of similar big swing that they took on Sharpe. I dunno if I trust him to put it all together, but I'd sure like to try and see. That being said, I dunno if we have what it takes without it hurting. Would Philly do Deni for 3? Would we really want to?
That seems like what it would cost. I don't know cap strategies well enough to know what they could possibly do on a bigger contract kind of player. Seems to me Grant would play well there.
Their salary structure really ducks for making deals. It's basically Embiid, George, Maxey, and then a bunch of contracts under 8 million. SO if George is matching, then they're not really "going for it" per se, because he's better than Grant, just overpaid to all hell.
You are probably right, but at 35 years old compared to 31 years old, will Philly think he will continue to better, while paying him 20 million a year more the next 3 years.
im not relying on some NBA scout I’m relying on my keen eye for talent and I think Harper will be a superstar, I mean I once predicted BRoy was going to be a star. Just kidding no I don’t think Cade is superstar but I do believe Harper will be. SA has Fox and Castle they fill a position of need with a borderline all star and most likely get the 11th pick by making the trade. Also get a great player on a great contract. I don’t know if either team does the deal and honestly not sure I would I love Deni’s game but still not sure we have that true superstar you need to win a finals or at least get you to one.
So apparently both Harper and Bailey are superstars. Kind of makes you wonder why Rutgers sucked so much.
There is a difference between are stars and will be stars. I am completely done with Oregon trying to recruit one-and-done players. There are exceptions (Flagg), but for the most part, juniors/seniors who will not be drafted are still just as good, if not better, than most future superstars in their first year in college.
while a single player or two can make a big difference, it's still a team game and the rest of the Rutgers team sucked steering this back to the PTB, Portland has the supporting cast in place but needs better guard play for the team to level up STOMP
