Plausible destinations for our vets? (1 Viewer)

[SharpesTriumph]

Paul George is hurt, again. They have a frp from LAC.

Not sure I'd want PG even with a pick. We have no chance to win now and in a few years his deal might be a really bad contract.

 

[Cugel]

Not sure I'd want PG even with a pick. We have no chance to win now and in a few years his deal might be a really bad contract.

One of the worst in the league, neck and neck with Embiid's. They would have to include McCain.

 

[beast blazer]

I get a feeling we're going to trade Avidja at the deadline.

I know if doesn't make sense from a contract standpoint and what we gave up to get him, but we don't play the guy and he's not producing the way I would think they envisioned. It just doesn't feel like he fits. I like his game, but Chauncey doesn't seem to value him, playing him 23 minutes per game after giving up a starter, 2 1R picks and a 2R for him. I'm not seeing where he's getting minutes.

I think there's almost 0 chance of this. Joe wouldn't be so quick to undo his own trade, even if he were having regret.

But Deni has been playing much better lately, he just started ice cold. Joe's trying to build a team with a defensive identity, and already has 3 very good ones in Deni, Camara and Clingan.

 

[Blazinaway]

Hey gang, any new on Simons injury/illness? or are they just holding him out till they can trade him? is he on this trip?

 

[Pinwheel1]

Hey gang, any new on Simons injury/illness? or are they just holding him out till they can trade him? is he on this trip?

He was on the bench last night. If Scoot is out tomorrow then Simons needs to play IMO

 

[wizenheimer]

He was on the bench last night. If Scoot is out tomorrow then Simons needs to play IMO

we still don't know why he was out...correct?

everything I read...dizziness - shortness of breath - chest discomfort...hinted at an irregular heartbeat. Could have just been a respiratory virus I guess

 

[HailBlazers]

we still don't know why he was out...correct?

everything I read...dizziness - shortness of breath - chest discomfort...hinted at an irregular heartbeat

On the block, one trade parter (can't remember who) needs to wait until Dec 15th... My speculation.

 

[wizenheimer]

On the block, one trade parter (can't remember who) needs to wait until Dec 15th... My speculation.

I hope you're right

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I get a feeling we're going to trade Avidja at the deadline.

I get a feeling that your feeling is completely wrong.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I like Ant in the corner pocket to Orlando

Grant to LALA land

Ayton and Banton to the Knicks

 

[Pinwheel1]

I like Ant in the corner pocket to Orlando

Grant to LALA land

Ayton and Banton to the Knicks

Do you like anything coming back in return?

 

[Phatguysrule]

I like Ant in the corner pocket to Orlando

Grant to LALA land

Ayton and Banton to the Knicks

If we can land a first rounder from each that would be awesome.

 

[RR7]

Seems awfully difficult for NY to match Ayton's salary without giving up one of their top 4 guy.

 

[ant]

If we can land a first rounder from each that would be awesome.

Maybe from the LA trade, but the Orlando asset would probably be Black, and how would NY match Ayton’s salary? All their big salaries are tied to their core players…Brunson, OG, Kat, Bridges, Hart.

 

[wizenheimer]

KAT and Ayton on the same team, both starters? Can't see that working

 

[ant]

Now if we could swoop in to save the 76ers season, who would help the most? Grant or Simons? What would pry away McCain to help them win now?

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I like Ant in the corner pocket to Orlando

Grant to LALA land

Ayton and Banton to the Knicks

Fanspo screenshots or it's not even speculation.

 

[Freshtown]

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I have a feeling that this would be Orlando's highest offer:


And you'd really have to believe in addition by subtraction to go for that.
I looked up the minutes of players like Anthony Black and Tristan De Silva, both of whom I'd like, and there's no way they're giving up either. Even KCP, who's having a HORRIBLE shooting slump, is very much a positive part of their rotation. And Isaac, Bitadze and Mo Wagner are also valued rotation players. I don't think they really feel they need Anfernee, so why offer anything of value?

Here's their pick situation:

 

[wizenheimer]

if he can stay healthy, he could certainly elevate a pretender to a contender

if a first if offered, especially with an expiring contract, I would hope the Blazers accept

 

[HailBlazers]

if he can stay healthy, he could certainly elevate a pretender to a contender

if a first if offered, especially with an expiring contract, I would hope the Blazers accept

Yup, we got a tank to catch.

 

[Cugel]

I agree that is the best offer from ORL for Simons. No way they add a frp. They are a great young team and in no rush to make a title run. Shit their two best players are a few years away from peaking.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

Lakers should just trade for Grant and Rob Williams at the same time. Sell high on Knecht and a pick. Let's go.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

Timelord is by far the most likely traded, has real value.

Ayton and Ant we're stuck with.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Blazers more likely to trade DeAndre Ayton than Robert Williams?

While Fischer also brought up Robert Williams as a possible option for the Lakers, he says he has talked to people around the league recently, including scouts, who believe the Trail Blazers may be more inclined to trade Deandre Ayton than Williams at this season’s trade deadline. Given that Ayton’s cap hit is nearly three times higher than Williams’, the Blazers may have a hard time extracting much of value for the former No. 1 overall pick

 

[Phatguysrule]

Timelord is by far the most likely traded, has real value.

Ayton and Ant we're stuck with.

With Ant's value declining by the minute... God I wish we would have traded him sooner...

 

[wizenheimer]

With Ant's value declining by the minute... God I wish we would have traded him sooner...

obviously, I'm kind of anti-Ant, but I don't think his value has changed much in the last 20-30 months. I think it was always rather low. I'd say it's dropped a little as it has become clear he's worthless on defense and shows no signs of improving. But his limitations and flaws have been apparent for quite a while. I'd say expecting a 1st round pick for him has always been a bridge too far

 

[Foxx]

obviously, I'm kind of anti-Ant, but I don't think his value has changed much in the last 20-30 months. I think it was always rather low. I'd say it's dropped a little as it has become clear he's worthless on defense and shows no signs of improving. But his imitations and flaws have been apparent for quite a while. I'd say expecting a 1st round pick for him has always been a bridge too far

I don’t think anyone’s value has declined. Most anyone who’d want our vets could easily see for themselves they’re mostly all poor fits for the current Blazers and likely play huge roles on actual contenders.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

With Ant's value declining by the minute... God I wish we would have traded him sooner...

Cronin doesn't know when to let go.

 

[Phatguysrule]

obviously, I'm kind of anti-Ant, but I don't think his value has changed much in the last 20-30 months. I think it was always rather low. I'd say it's dropped a little as it has become clear he's worthless on defense and shows no signs of improving. But his imitations and flaws have been apparent for quite a while. I'd say expecting a 1st round pick for him has always been a bridge too far

Yeah, you might be right.