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  1. Predator

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    KD would say no with haste. A major part of why KD went to Brooklyn was to team up with Kyrie. But more importantly, what the fck would they do with Westbrook?

    Watching Westbrook and Irving in the same backcourt would be HILARIOUS…. And bad.

    If I’m the nets I’d actually do it though (if you get KD on board AND for some insane reason think AD can stay healthy).

    Simmons, KD, AD would be crazy. KD and AD make up for the offensive … prowess … of Simmons. And the defense would be stupid good.
     
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    tlongII Legendary Poster

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    R.I.P. Bob Lanier. One of the great legendary centers of the NBA.
     
    tlongII, May 10, 2022
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    yep....back in the days when big men were kings of the court
     
    wizenheimer, May 11, 2022
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    Rastapopoulos, May 14, 2022
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    https://larrybrownsports.com/basketball/lakers-trade-offer-russell-westbrook-john-wall/596760

    So this is interesting to me. The article states that the Rockets would trade Wall to the Lakers for Russ and a future first. Assuming that the info is real, do you think the Lakers should do it? I mean if I was the Lakers I would definitely do it. I think Wall is a player that wouldn't cause them problems and if they didn't want him to play he's shown that he's willing to sit. The only problem with it is that Pelinka just gave up a first round pick along with Harrell, Kuzma and KCP to get Russ.

    If I was the Lakers I'd do it but it's a tough pill to swallow.
     
    blazerkor, May 14, 2022
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    I wouldn’t do it. Can’t afford to give up another pick. I would waive Russ and stretch his contract.
     
    KSF-ERIC, May 14, 2022
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    Fairly-Hard Former Member Gone New!

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    And live with the mistake for years? That would be another tough pill to swallow. Either way they messed up going after Westbrook.
     
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    Apparently Dame was a bit maudlin himself last night:

     
    Rastapopoulos, May 15, 2022
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    He was fucking with all of them... he doesn't think that shit.
     
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    How healthy would that team be?
     
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    Wow. Doncic 12 points EIGHT rebounds 3 assists in first quarter.
     
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    On radio (620) this afternoon, this person says that the unnamed "true superstar" is a front-court player (read: NOT Dame) in a not-great situation who would like to join a team that's close to going over the top, and that an Ayton sign-and-trade would be required to make it happen.

    There are only a few possibilities that fit all these criteria:
    • Durant
    • Embiid (maybe?)
    • Lebron
    • Davis (although Nick Wright kicked him out of "Club Superstar" last week)
     
    PtldPlatypus, May 16, 2022
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    interesting

    Ayton would be BYC so it would have to be a bigger trade and the only salary that could cover Ayton's BYC differential would be Bridges....except he'll be BYC next season (I believe, but not certain) because that will be the first year of his extension
     
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    Crowder and Shamet combine to about the same amount as Bridges.
     
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    KAT? It mentions playing with Booker as the draw, and weren't they at Kentucky together?
     
    Rastapopoulos, May 16, 2022
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    With an emerging Anthony Edwards, it seems like they don't really fit the "bad situation" criterion, but maybe he's still dissatisfied there. :dunno:
     
    PtldPlatypus, May 16, 2022
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    If I'm Phoenix, I'd be all over a S&T with Ayton -> KAT.
     
    CJ_is_Gone, May 16, 2022
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    I can't imagine why Minnesota would do that though, unless KAT straight up told them he's gone in 2 years.

    Y'know, like LaMarcus told Portland...
     
    PtldPlatypus, May 16, 2022
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    Why? KAT is a terrific offensive player. Ayton is already way better defensively. Ayton can get much better and if he's cheaper and you get extras out of it, it maybe worth it.

    I'd probably rather have Ayton to KAT because of the defensive side of the floor. KAT had some unusually low IQ plays.
     
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