OFFICIAL AROUND THE NBA: MAY 2024

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  1. MickZagger

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    Bruh.

    Talent level has way more to do with how bad we’ve sucked
     
    MickZagger, May 26, 2024
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    MickZagger Well-Known Member

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    That’s all it takes to get Garland?
     
    MickZagger, May 26, 2024
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    No.
    I can see a Garland / Ingram swap wuth the Pels though
     
    CJ_is_Gone, May 26, 2024
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    How about Jerami Grant.
    That is about what the #3 in this draft will yield.
     
    CJ_is_Gone, May 28, 2024
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    They kind of have a Jerami with Jabari Smith. Not sure what the Rockets think they can get who is better than what they have.
    They must be thinking # 3 in addition to a couple of their young prospects.
     
    Pinwheel1, May 28, 2024
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    No point for Portland unless Risacher drops.
     
    PtldPlatypus, May 28, 2024
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Or Sarr but I don’t see that happening.
     
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    Exactly--unless something crazy happens, I would be pretty surprised if those Frenchies don't go 1-2. As "up in the air" as this draft is, I really think it starts at pick #3; there are several players I could realistically see in that spot.
     
    PtldPlatypus, May 28, 2024
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    I'd do it just to rid ourselves of the black hole and his salary. I'd pretty easily take #3 for Grant. Might be able to move up with 14 to get someone at 1 or 2.
     
    AmirIcon, May 28, 2024
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    Sixers floated rumors today. They're going after Paul George, and willing to offer max contract to Jimmy Butler. (don't take the mini max and a Morey promise)
     
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    I think we are actually in a good spot because there’s a bunch of guys from 3-6 that I don’t even want.
     
    Natebishop3, May 28, 2024
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    Yeah but can you get the second pick for 3&7?
    Is that even worth it?
     
    kjironman1, May 29, 2024
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    who?
     
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    I'd not pay to trade up in this draft
     
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    Clingan and Topic are two who come to mind for me. Both are excellent players but we don't need them.
    Plus have the Clingans and Vulcans ever played well with one another?
     
    Pinwheel1, May 29, 2024
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    The thing is, I think the first two teams should switch places. Risacher makes more sense for Atlanta, and Sarr makes more sense for Washington. Now, Atlanta could just TAKE Risacher, but I wonder if they'll try to get something out of Washington.

    I think it helps to be ignorant about the players. Ironically, the more you find out, the more you're likely to fall in love with a prospect and forget that VERY FEW of these guys are likely to be difference makers (and the ones that are will take YEARS to get there).
     
    Rastapopoulos, May 29, 2024
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    It seems like the Blazers have a few years at least?
     
    kjironman1, May 29, 2024
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