Exclusive Paul George to the Clippers

[hoopsjock]

He and Lebron are very close friends. It’d be Lebrons team. The crazy Russell would shrink. They’d be lethal.

So? Russell can't play that way.

 

[hoopsjock]

Future first round pick from Miami is what I heard.

Yeah, I heard that too, just curious what the actual details were.

 

[Hobbesarable]

Yeah, I heard that too, just curious what the actual details were.

Not sure how reliable this info is.

https://clutchpoints.com/heat-news-details-on-miamis-pick-traded-to-clippers-in-jimmy-butler-trade/

Along with Harkless’ expiring contract, the Clippers also acquired a future first-round draft pick with complicated protections from the Heat. Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald explains the details of the pick:

According to source: Heat's 2023 first-round pick dealt to the Clippers is lottery protected in 2023. If doesn't convey in 2023, also lottery protected in 2024. If doesn't convey in 2024, also lottery protected in 2025. Then unprotected in 2026.

— Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) July 2, 2019

 

[hoopsjock]

Not sure how reliable this info is.

https://clutchpoints.com/heat-news-details-on-miamis-pick-traded-to-clippers-in-jimmy-butler-trade/

Along with Harkless’ expiring contract, the Clippers also acquired a future first-round draft pick with complicated protections from the Heat. Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald explains the details of the pick:

According to source: Heat's 2023 first-round pick dealt to the Clippers is lottery protected in 2023. If doesn't convey in 2023, also lottery protected in 2024. If doesn't convey in 2024, also lottery protected in 2025. Then unprotected in 2026.

— Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) July 2, 2019

Hmmm thanks. I wonder if that would be the "protected pick" then in the deal.

 

[Jon]

I love the fact that Stars are going away from OKC as long as westbrick is there. Okc should just part ways now.

 

[hoopsjock]

OKC getting SGA and picks is actually not terrible. I think that dude has some serious potential. I’d have to believe Westbrook is on the block now, and you know what team I could see trying to grab him? The Chicago Bulls. Otto Porter Jr, Zach LaVine, and Kris Dunn for Westbrook and Roberson would be a blockbuster move.

At that point I'm guessing OKC would love more picks.

Send them Whiteside and a 2020 1st in the deal with Otto Porter Jr coming back to us.

Then sign Cousins.

 

[SIeepwalker]

Well, at least the lakers got fucked. And Kwahi-PG is a damn good team, but less scary than Lebron-AD-Kawhi.

That pick haul is crazy. We now have 2 team in LA that are absolutely fucked if something unexpected happens to their "super-team". And the way free agency went for the Lakers, they might already be sweating it a bit

 

[SIeepwalker]

Another thing is what does OKC do with Russ ? This move is basically them giving up contending for a title in favor of building for the future, I can't think Westbrook is happy with that

 

[wizenheimer]

Well, at least the lakers got fucked. And Kwahi-PG is a damn good team, but less scary than Lebron-AD-Kawhi.

I'm inclined to question that assertion

the Lakers only had Kuzma as a rotation player. They would have had to fill out the roster using the room-MLE and minimum contracts

the Clips have Lou Williams, Shamet, Beverly, Harrell, JaMychal Green, Mo Harkless, McGruder, and can bring back Zubac

to me, the Clips look like the better, deeper team than what the Lakers could have put together

 

[hoopsjock]

Another thing is what does OKC do with Russ ? This move is basically them giving up contending for a title in favor of building for the future, I can't think Westbrook is happy with that

In fairness to OKC and Westbrook, they didn't get any further in their 2 seasons with George than they did in the year Westbrook had to do it all himself.

 

[THE HCP]

Another thing is what does OKC do with Russ ? This move is basically them giving up contending for a title in favor of building for the future, I can't think Westbrook is happy with that

CJ for Russ!!!! Do it!

 

[hoopsjock]

CJ for Russ!!!! Do it!

Not enough money going back.

 

[EGame]

CJ for Russ!!!! Do it!

what the hell did you just say. I sure hope you accidentally forgot the green font

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Not enough money going back.

CJ for 4 first round draft picks and expirings!

 

[wizenheimer]

CJ for Russ!!!! Do it!

I've never thought the Dame/CJ pairing is that great

but I can't think of a worse guy to put in Dame's back court than Westbrook

 

[PCmor7]

If OKC trades Russ to the Lakers for picks I hereby resign my NBA fandom.

What do the Lakers have to trade at this point? AD?

 

[Portland2014]

SO WHY WE DIDN'T TRY TO GET HIM!??!!??!?!?!?

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  Shams Charania
  @ShamsCharania

Rival NBA teams have been aware of the discontent of OKC's two stars: Paul George -- and Russell Westbrook

 

[PCmor7]

This makes for some great competition. But you know what the important thing is?

The Blazers are good enough to beat any of these teams in a seven-game playoff series.

 

[hoopsjock]

SO WHY WE DIDN'T TRY TO GET HIM!??!!??!?!?!?

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  Shams Charania
  @ShamsCharania

Rival NBA teams have been aware of the discontent of OKC's two stars: Paul George -- and Russell Westbrook, league sources tell
@TheAthleticNBA
@Stadium
. Leonard pushed the Clippers in recent days to deliver him a second star, and they did.

Clippers had space for an unbalanced trade.

We also couldn't give up 5 1sts. Would you have given up 4 Unprotected 1sts in the next 7 drafts for him?

 

[PCmor7]

SO WHY WE DIDN'T TRY TO GET HIM!??!!??!?!?!?

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  Shams Charania
  @ShamsCharania

Rival NBA teams have been aware of the discontent of OKC's two stars: Paul George -- and Russell Westbrook

From what I heard, George didn't want a trade until Kawhi approached him about teaming up with the Clippers.

 

[blazerfan11]

Can't happen this summer anyway.

Why not?

 

[hoopsjock]

Why not?

Lakers can't get enough money in contracts to make it work, unless they traded LeBron for him.

Same thing I broke down when Chris Paul was being rumored to the Lakers.

 

[blazerfan11]

Another thing is what does OKC do with Russ ? This move is basically them giving up contending for a title in favor of building for the future, I can't think Westbrook is happy with that

Why would Russ not be happy? He's addicted to triple doubles and OKC is the dealer.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Maybe the Wizards trade Wall for Westbrook. Wizards think Beal and Westbrook could make a run in the east. OKC can tank while Wall recovers.... I dont know its 1am and Im just spit ballin lol.

 

[blazerfan11]

Maybe the Wizards trade Wall for Westbrook. Wizards think Beal and Westbrook could make a run in the east. OKC can tank while Wall recovers.... I dont know its 1am and Im just spit ballin lol.

OKC had better get another haul of draft picks for taking on that salary. That would be horrible for Washington, Beal would be shut out at the wrong time by Westbrook and it'd be the same old story (both for Beal and Westbrook). But what else are they going to do? At least they'll be a team that people want to watch.

 

[BlayZa]

will OKC trade steven adams now?

being a kiwi, i honestly cannot see him getting on with Russ.

russ not enough camo gear.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

OKC had better get another haul of draft picks for taking on that salary. That would be horrible for Washington, Beal would be shut out at the wrong time by Westbrook and it'd be the same old story (both for Beal and Westbrook). But what else are they going to do? At least they'll be a team that people want to watch.

Maybe Miami goes after russ to pair him with Butler, those two seem like they deserve each other...

 

[Cugel]

boogie just did a 1.25" vertical leap and clicked his heels. we all know he is going to be a laker for a nice salary. Stupid Jeanie et al. Linda Rambis...smh lmfao

 

[BonesJones]

SO WHY WE DIDN'T TRY TO GET HIM!??!!??!?!?!?

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  Shams Charania
  @ShamsCharania

Rival NBA teams have been aware of the discontent of OKC's two stars: Paul George -- and Russell Westbrook

Facepalmed...

 

[maxiep]

I know who to blame for this deal: Dame. That shot over George to end the series told OKC they were never going to be good enough as currently constructed.

Bummed Kawhi isn't staying East, but anything is better than him going to the L*kers.