Exclusive 2019 Trade Deadline Thread (2 Viewers)

[James lamphear]

His defense is so suspect and he's so injury prone though. Idk if I like the idea of him.

I wouldn't even trade just because he always hurt. To me he doesn't like to play with any minor injury.

 

[jlprk]

I had to go to sleep, but I'm up now.

I know the rest of you stayed up all night. Fill me in on all the trades I missed!

I won't let you down again on my next 48-hour watch. I picked the wrong day to drop snorting cocaine.

 

[Chris Craig]

I had to go to sleep, but I'm up now.

I know the rest of you stayed up all night. Fill me in on all the trades I missed!

I won't let you down again on my next 48-hour watch. I picked the wrong day to drop snorting cocaine.

We traded Stotts to Minnesota for the ashes of Flip Saunders

 

[jlprk]

We traded Stotts to Minnesota for the ashes of Flip Saunders

I already heard that yesterday, right here in this thread. Hmm, to which new news do you refer...middle of the night while I was asleep...Saunders rose from the grave to hold a press conference to confirm it....that must be it.

 

[Sarni]

Does that basically take The Clippers out of the AD race?

Actually everyone on their forums think it has put them in that conversation. They will probably get like no. 13 this season, have some nice young players in SGA and Robinson, and now own a good Miami pick.

I think Jerry West is amazing though and they will trade Gallinari for something valuable and cap space now or in July, sign two very good free agents (Kawhi + another) and build around young players + those stars. If there's anyone in NBA I'd trust 100% with the rebuild it'd be Jerry West.

 

[Hoopguru]

I had to go to sleep, but I'm up now.

I know the rest of you stayed up all night. Fill me in on all the trades I missed!

I won't let you down again on my next 48-hour watch. I picked the wrong day to drop snorting cocaine.

Kerry Eggers: Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on the @Portland Trail Blazers: The last few years, what they’ve created here is something new and something that’s been pretty impressive. They’ve built a championship-contending team. They’re extremely well-coached.” #RipCity

– via Twitter kerryeggers

I want you to think about this all day!

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I'll trade a 1st and Swanigan for Saric.

Not enough.

 

[TBpup]

Kerry Eggers: Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on the @Portland Trail Blazers: The last few years, what they’ve created here is something new and something that’s been pretty impressive. They’ve built a championship-contending team. They’re extremely well-coached.” #RipCity

– via Twitter kerryeggers

I want you to think about this all day!

Spo trying to be kind to a coach he has absolutely killed twice this season and to a city in which he grew up.

 

[Hoopguru]

Spo trying to be kind to a coach he has absolutely killed twice this season and to a city in which he grew up.

Sweet nothings...like to all the girls I loved before!

 

[illmatic99]

Somewhat relevant bullet points

• The Clippers’ deal sending Harris to the Sixers for Shamet and picks is a sign that they aren’t prioritizing making the playoffs this season. If the Clippers miss the postseason, they will keep their top-14 protected first-round pick that’s owed to the Celtics (and it would become top-14 protected in 2020). Expect them to be active over the next day: Patrick Beverley, Lou Williams, and Danilo Gallinari could all help a playoff contender.
• Don’t be surprised if the Wizards explore deals involving Trevor Ariza, whom they acquired from the Suns in December. Teams that expressed interest in trading for him the first time around, such as the Lakers, still retain it, according to league sources.
• Dario Saric, Timberwolves: Saric’s playing time has dwindled with the Timberwolves, especially since Ryan Saunders took over for Tom Thibodeau. As I’ve written before, Saric would be best on a team that activates the playmaking skills that he showed as an MVP in the Adriatic League and a EuroLeague rising star.

https://www.theringer.com/nba/2019/2/6/18213531/nba-trade-deadline-news-notes

 

[TBpup]

Saric last night against the Grizz:

22 points, 7 rebs, 5 assists on 7-11 shooting and 4-7 from '3'.....off the bench in 32 minutes. I can't take the pain of comparing that to our starting PF.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Saric last night against the Grizz:

22 points, 7 rebs, 5 assists on 7-11 shooting and 4-7 from '3'.....off the bench in 32 minutes. I can't take the pain of comparing that to our starting PF.

You can compare it to our reserve who should probably be a starting forward, and you'll feel a little better.

But if we could start both Saric and Jake...

 

[TBpup]

You can compare it to the guy who probably should be our starting PF, and you'll feel a little better.

But if we could start both Saric and Jake...

I like that better. 47 points on 18-28 shooting, 15 rebounds and 7 assists. All for the grand total of $4M in contracts. Evan Turner makes more than 4x as much as both of them COMBINED! Sigh....

 

[CupWizier]

You can compare it to our reserve who should probably be a starting forward, and you'll feel a little better.

But if we could start both Saric and Jake...

Jake needs to work on his defense to become a complete player. He's also best suited as a small forward and not really strong enough to be a power forward. He can play it in certain situations but Aminu is much better defensively as a PF than Layman.

 

[jlprk]

Spo trying to be kind to a coach he has absolutely killed twice this season and to a city in which he grew up.

That's what I was thinking. I noticed earlier this season that Miami has owned us recently.

 

[blue9]

Saric last night against the Grizz:

22 points, 7 rebs, 5 assists on 7-11 shooting and 4-7 from '3'.....off the bench in 32 minutes. I can't take the pain of comparing that to our starting PF.

We don't HAVE a starting PF.

 

[Scalma]

If Saric and Mirotic both get traded and neither ends up in Portland I’m gonna write a really angry email.

 

[Ripcity4life77]

Aminu i really like him but after the game last night i thought to myself did he even play cause i cannot remember anything he did that night. This is sign to me he should be traded cause while Layman has decided to blossom the opposite has happened to Aminu. I am very open to an Aminu trade at this point and the same goes for like half the roster including Nurk cause while i know Hassan is a defensive beast it seemed like Nurk kind of played afraid in terms of attacking him and that's what we need out of the beast to get in the paint and TRY and own the block. We need someone willing to get into the paint and ball cause last night the last few minutes of the game turned into a 3 point contest and unless you have the splash brothers most of the time that will lead to a loss.

SOrry if this turned into alittle bit of a last night's game thing but to me last night's game showed a few of this team's weaknesses and that is what needs be addressed IF possible at the deadline.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

If Saric and Mirotic both get traded and neither ends up in Portland I’m gonna write a really angry email.

Which will likely be about as effective as a Stotts pick-and-roll defensive scheme...

 

[tester551]

Blazers give up scraps +2 2nd round picks for Hood.
Lakers give up scraps + 1 2nd round pick for Bulock.

R.Hood - 12.2. pts, 2.5 rebs, 2.0 assts, .427 FG%, .362 3pt% ....6'8", 206 lbs, 26 yrs old
Bullock - 12.1 pts, 2.8 rebs, 2.5 assts, .413 FG%, .388 3-pt%.....6'7", 205 lbs, 27 yrs old

Almost identical stats, age, build.

You forgot about the other end of the court. Bullock is at least "bad" there instead of "atrocious".
R.Hood - 0.059 WS/48, -2.7 DBPM, 119 DRtg
Bullock - 0.087 WS/48, -1.0 DBPM, 112 DRtg

 

[RipCityWarrior]

Pistons pick up Thon Maker so now they can trade Griffin.

 

[TBpup]

Which will likely be about as effective as a Stotts pick-and-roll defensive scheme...

 

[hoopsjock]

The Pistons being active is interesting. The question is what are they looking to accomplish? Adding Maker, Svi, and a 2nd would seem to indicate they are going "younger" (quotes are because who knows how old Maker really is) but they also could just be punting on guys that they didn't plan on re-signing anyway.

I'm intrigued to see if they're done now or will have a complete firesale and revamp their roster.

 

[Ripcity4life77]

I am not sure where to put this cause it could kind of go in the AD trade thing but might fit here too so here it goes ....

I have read someplace that it seems that since the death of Paul it might be easier to get a trade done but i wonder if the fact there is real questions who is going to own this team long term is why AD does not have the Blazers on his list cause for any flaws PA might have had owning this team the one thing we all knew is he loved the team and for most part would do what it needed when push came to shove to make this team compete. However now we have no idea what the motive of his sister is cause logic would say prolly try not to lose as much money before she finally sells it but we have no REAL idea meaning players who MIGHT want to come and play with Dame see the same thing and have no idea the direction of this team a few years out. No matter what happens at the deadline the one thing i know is before next season starts everyone from the fans to the players to the league need to know who will own this team and lead it in the coming years.

 

[Scalma]

Comparing Reggie Bullock to Rodney Hood is flawed because they’re different type of players. Almost all of Bullocks shots are assisted. He’s not a ball handler. He’s like an Allen Crabbe type. If Portlands objective was to find someone to take the pressure off Dame and CJ or get a go to guy on the second unit, Hood is a much better fit. Bullock would’ve been good as a replacement for Curry on the second unit as he’s a better fit next to Turner.

But it’s also hard to have this debate when we have no idea what the plan is with the roster in the next 24 hours.

 

[TBpup]

 

[Scalma]

Kevin O’Connor on Saric

Dario Saric, Timberwolves: Saric’s playing time has dwindled with the Timberwolves, especially since Ryan Saunders took over for Tom Thibodeau. As I’ve written before, Saric would be best on a team that activates the playmaking skills that he showed as an MVP in the Adriatic League and a EuroLeague rising star.

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Here’s what he wrote about a month ago:
https://www.theringer.com/nba/2019/1/14/18181720/nba-misused-players-justise-winslow
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Saric’s résumé overseas includes championships and MVPs. For a time, it seemed Saric was never coming over. But he did, and the transition from Adriatic League MVP and EuroLeague rising star to the NBA was largely seamless: All the flashes Saric shows today, he showed back then. He hustled on defense, crashed the boards, hit timely shots, cut, and screened. Saric is a role player now, but his style remains the same—every bit of it except for his passing. Saric was never a primary playmaker, even overseas, but he did offer more creativity in transition in Europe, and was utilized as more of a facilitator in the half court.

After being acquired by the Timberwolves in the Jimmy Butler blockbuster, Saric was quickly pigeonholed by Tom Thibodeau into a basic spot-up role. Saric logs fewer touches, passes, and potential assists than he did with the Sixers, and for the first time since his rookie year, Saric looks uncomfortable. Thibodeau is no longer coaching the Wolves, which is a good thing for the sanity of their fans, and his absence could be a boon for Saric. New head coach Ryan Saunders suggested the team will play a more modern style, which should translate to more 3s, more fast breaks, and more ball movement.

We’ll see how things change under Saunders, who is beginning to punish players for taking long 2s by making them worth negative points in practice. It may only be a matter of time until they’re playing faster, too. Hopefully Saunders also experiments with Saric handling the ball more in transition, with all of Minnesota’s superior scorers and athletes sprinting by his side. A two-man game in the half court between Saric and Karl-Anthony Towns would be a new wrinkle for the offense. Switch on a play like that and teams will leave Towns with a mismatch; and if they don’t switch, Saric has the vision to find open shooters. Saric finished only 30 possessions as the pick-and-roll ball handler last season, and has logged only nine this season, but he’s shown the tools since his time overseas to do it well. It’s not that Saric should be the Wolves’ offensive hub—especially not with Towns emerging as a destroyer as of late—but teams in this era need as many competent playmakers on the floor as possible, regardless of role or position. Surely the Wolves didn’t acquire Saric just to have him stand around. There’s more to his utility-man game ready to be rediscovered.

 

[TBpup]

Hopefully Saric's performance last night was audition for Olshey. He would be a tremendous passer/decision maker/outlet when Dame is inevitably doubled in the Playoffs.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Hopefully Saric's performance last night was audition for Olshey. He would be a tremendous passer/decision maker/outlet when Dame is inevitably doubled in the Playoffs.

It seems to me that Saric is a good fit in Minnesota for the same reason he would fit well in Portland. Taj Gibson will be 34 next year and a FA. Why would they trade him? Who else do they have?

 

[PtldPlatypus]