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  1. SharpesTriumph

    SharpesTriumph Well-Known Member

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    Well then pull the trigger. Yeah I'd imagine they want Ant or more picks which should be a no.

    If it's feasible then yes do this trade and then a nother such as trade picks for Claxton.

    That roster while keeping Dame Grant Ant Sharpe adding Siakam Claxton could legit win.
     
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    Difference makers who have issues which make them potential targets

    1. George
    2. Kawhi
    3. Zion (I think they’ll move him in right deal)

    Really long shots
    1. J Brown
    2. Embid
    3. J Butler

    Any of these guys are healthy it would make us WCF contenders. These are really only guys I see that could be traded that would instantly make us good enough to compete in West.

    Siakam is borderline only because he’s so good on both ends of the court. Any other other trade will make us marginally better unless Sharpe explodes
     
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    3rd pick (plus whatever we have to add to match the salary and maybe add another 1st round pick) for siakam & og anunoby, seems tempting, but 3rd pick (+ simons) for siakam is simply a move only an idiot would make
     
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    I’m not sure if we didn’t have Sharpe behind Simons I might agree but if it cost you 3rd pick and only Simons I would seriously have to think about (not quite an idiot but probably stupid range)
     
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    Damn I hate missing out on first pick but that’s worn off since really didn’t think we’d get it. Stoked we got 3rd pick!
     
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    If we can get Brandon Miller, I kind of want to keep him man.
     
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    I should be happier but it's hard when we cut to the longest damn commercial in the history of TV and then see #4 isn't us....
     
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    Drafting a player that turns into a stud on a cheap rookie deal plus additionally having that salary space for another veteran is the best chance this franchise has to contend both now and long term
     
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    We were the only team that leapfrogged into the Top 4. Our tanking paid off big time.
     
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    They need good players at every position.
     
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    24 years but yeah
     
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    in terms of fit, brandon miller makes sense and they will sign miles bridges, they have a point guard in lamelo ball and they drafted mark williams who should be their long term center

    scoot henderson is a point guard, so the lamelo-scoot fit has a lot of question marks, as both guys need the ball in their hands

    of course, we dont know if theyre gonna go after fit or talent, maybe they see scoot as more talented guy and the one that will have the better career and simply decide to draft him, regardless of a potential fit issue
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Nice dream. I wish I shared it.

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    Cool thank you.
     
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    What do the spurs do with the rest of their offseason? Do any vets try to join up with the French phénomène? Anyone we would want to pry away?
     
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