Trade Rumors Thread (1 Viewer)

[wizenheimer]

Exactly. More like a "senile grandfather's package".

more like when the godfather was full of bullet holes and comatose in the ICU

 

[BigGameDamian]

I think Jovic is a piece I wasn't really looking at and if Joe/Schmitz are really high on him, he could get the job done along with Oladipo with another if attached which is if we are trading Ant and want someone who could compete with Shae for the starting spot and overall minutes at SG. You would have to really like Jovic though but they aren't doing Jovic and a first. They might do Oladipo, Dedmond and a first but unless that first was immediately flipped in another trade, I don't think Dame would be too keen on that trade.

The Mavs are a team that might be interested in Oladipo. I wonder if the Blazers, Heat and Mavs could maybe work something out?

 

[Rastapopoulos]

A healthy Lonzo Ball is indeed the PERFECT complement... for Dame. (So I guess that would mean Anfernee as well.) Tall enough to guard SG, great PG skills, but doesn't need to have the ball and shoots a high percentage from 3.
But does a healthy Lonzo Ball exist?

 

[Rastapopoulos]

If I were a member of the thread police (those narcs!) I would point out that there's a lot of "wouldn't it be cool if this happened" and not enough "this is a real thing that GMs are discussing". I realize it's a thin line, but there's "rumors" and there's "pulling stuff out of your ass"

 

[THE HCP]

I can’t see this thread and am going to start a Trade Rumor thread myself.

 

[blazerkor]

I can’t see this thread and am going to start a Trade Rumor thread myself.

I'm not a big fan of multiple threads covering the same thing but at this time of year I understand if there is one thread for reported rumors with a link and discussing those, one thread for actual deals that go down and discussing those and one thread for just pulling trades out of your ass that you would like to see happen.

It's the trade deadline so as long as there isn't a thread for every trade idea someone has, every trade that goes down or every rumor a reporter puts out there... I'll take a little clutter.

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Bulls Could Offer A ‘Godfather’ Package For Damian Lillard

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[RR7]

https://heavy.com/sports/raptors-cant-stand-pat-more-nba-trade-rumor-buzz/

teams are certainly keeping an eye on Toronto, which begins a brutal seven-game tour of the Western Conference on Wednesday. The Raptors are currently outside of even the play-in tournament, and it’s hard to see them continuing on the same path. A shake-up of some sort seems in order.

“I’d be surprised if Toronto doesn’t do anything,” one league exec told Heavy Sports. “They need a big body.”

When it was suggested it would nice for them to have Jonas Valanciunas back, he said, “Absolutely. He’d be perfect. He might not go with their style, but they need some bulk. He’s one of the most underrated players in the league, in my opinion. And the guy’s like double-double every night. He’s not sexy, but, I mean, he gets no credit — from anybody, except New Orleans. I’m a big fan of his.”

The exec is also enamored with Toronto guard Fred VanVleet, who can opt out of his contract after this season.

“He’s a winner,” he said. “He’s not having a great year, but I’ll take him.

“Something’s got to start happening, and not just in Toronto,” he added. “I think the teams that you think are going to do something are probably going to do something, because they can’t stand pat. They just can’t.”

Close tabs are being kept on Atlanta, where a change in management and unhappiness (to put it mildly) within the roster have teams circling. John Collins is still being made very available, but his large contract and the Hawks’ asking price are slowing the process.

“The thing about John Collins is that they’d have to replace him,” said a personnel source. “He’s a pretty good player. They might not want to pay him, but he’s a pretty good player. You’d better get something good back for him if you’re trading him. He’s a starting player averaging 13 and 8. You know, he’s not a slouch.”

Nor is Kyle Kuzma, who’s having the best statistical year of his career in Washington. But he’s a lock to opt out of the $13 million for next season left on his contract and get a far sweeter deal, either with the Wizards or elsewhere. According to one league executive who has looked into the situation, Kuzma may not be certain the Wizards will come through.

“I’m told he’s talked with them about a trade if they don’t think things are going to work out there,” the exec said. “Guys there have told me he wants to be the main guy. Nobody has a problem with the kid’s work ethic. He works his ass off and he’s improved, but he thinks he’s the guy. So you could see something happen there.”

Said another league source on Kuzma, “He can definitely help somebody. He’s having a good year. He’s a good player. You’ve got to deal with probably some extraneous personality, but if he could accept a role somewhere, he could really help a team. If he really wants to be on a team that can win it all, it could be a problem if he sees himself as the main guy. Now, he could definitely be a star in a role for the right team, but he’s not the kind of star you build around.

“You’re looking for great players who can be great for what you need. That’s how you win. Malcolm Brogdon is the best example. Boston had Derrick White starting when (Rob) Williams was out, and Brogdon’s a better player. But he accepted the bench role and you see what it did for them.”

The key will be projecting how another team’s player will do in your situation.

“You don’t just take a guy’s numbers from somewhere else and plug them into your roster,” an Eastern Conference GM told Heavy. “You have to look at who was around him there and whether he’ll get the same type of opportunities with you, the same type of shots and all that. This isn’t fantasy sports where you just go by the stats. You have to be able to know how a guy will fit with you. That’s one of the hardest parts of this time of year.”

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I’ve seen nothing mentioned in The Athletic

BGD — are you @Mocktrades?

 

[Cugel]

I need rumors, dammit

 

[Idog1976]

Why does LAL want another forward when that's BY FAR their strongest position(s)?

 

[Chris Craig]

Why does LAL want another forward when that's BY FAR their strongest position(s)?

Because like their roster, they are redundant.

 

[MickZagger]

Why does LAL want another forward when that's BY FAR their strongest position(s)?

They need guys who put the ball through the hoop

 

[Irish Trader]

There are some players on Toronto that would make us better this is what is being taked about. Teams are coming to them, they’re listening to offers, and with the exception of reigning Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes – who remains off limits in trade discussions – everything is on the table,

 

[THE HCP]

Because like their roster, they are redundant.

I'd rather start Hashimora than Bryant. The Bryant you saw against us recently isn't the real Bryant. They got rid of a shit player for a starting PF.

 

[THE HCP]

I wish we could slide Grant to the 3 and find a starting PF for shit players.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

There are some players on Toronto that would make us better this is what is being taked about. Teams are coming to them, they’re listening to offers, and with the exception of reigning Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes – who remains off limits in trade discussions – everything is on the table,

Key point from this story:
"Interestingly, so much has been made about the haul of draft picks Anunoby could possibly return. If that’s what the Raptors want, they shouldn’t have trouble getting it in this market. But unless they opt to trade Siakam and start a full rebuild, which seems unlikely, dealing Anunoby for picks would be counterintuitive. As long as Siakam and VanVleet – who will both be 29 before the end of the season – are in Toronto, the goal will be to maximize their prime years. The best way to do that would be to keep Anunoby or move him for a player, or players, who can help in the near term."

 

[Idog1976]

They need guys who put the ball through the hoop

I guess we need another guard by that logic! I mean just because we have a glut of talent there doesn’t mean we don’t need more scoring! Im funny in that I tend to want to improve areas of weakness not have additional backups for areas of strength.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I wish we could slide Grant to the 3 and find a starting PF for shit players.

This guy seems great and should be easily available:

 

[Irish Trader]

Key point from this story:
"Interestingly, so much has been made about the haul of draft picks Anunoby could possibly return. If that’s what the Raptors want, they shouldn’t have trouble getting it in this market. But unless they opt to trade Siakam and start a full rebuild, which seems unlikely, dealing Anunoby for picks would be counterintuitive. As long as Siakam and VanVleet – who will both be 29 before the end of the season – are in Toronto, the goal will be to maximize their prime years. The best way to do that would be to keep Anunoby or move him for a player, or players, who can help in the near term."

If i could get him for the right price it would Siakam and place him at PF and move Grant to SF

 

[MickZagger]

I guess we need another guard by that logic! I mean just because we have a glut of talent there doesn’t mean we don’t need more scoring! Im funny in that I tend to want to improve areas of weakness not have additional backups for areas of strength.

Their weakness is putting the ball through the hoop. They have one of the better defenses. They have problems finding scoring if lebron or Davis aren’t in the game

 

[SwissBlazer]

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Well that rules us out then

 

[Idog1976]

Their weakness is putting the ball through the hoop. They have one of the better defenses. They have problems finding scoring if lebron or Davis aren’t in the game

Too bad there aren't any scoring guards in the league and they have to trade for another forward who is unlikely to share the floor with their two best players.

 

[Idog1976]

I'd love to get Vanderbilt assuming the price isn't too steep! 23 and he's 6'8" I didn't realize humans grew that tall based on our lineup I assumed humans were unable to be taller than 6'5".

 

[Pinwheel1]

I'd love to get Vanderbilt assuming the price isn't too steep! 23 and he's 6'8" I didn't realize humans grew that tall based on our lineup I assumed humans were unable to be taller than 6'5".

Technically he is only 6'7" (in bare feet)

 

[MickZagger]

Too bad there aren't any scoring guards in the league and they have to trade for another forward who is unlikely to share the floor with their two best players.

He’s been playing with their best players. He’s been playing the 4 a lot

 

[Stevenson]

Let's say a great trade offer came along for a 3 we would love. I don't care who, but assume it's good and legit. But the price is Ant.

Would you be willing to trade him? If so, would you let Sharpe start at the 2?

 

[RR7]

Let's say a great trade offer came along for a 3 we would love. I don't care who, but assume it's good and legit. But the price is Ant.

Would you be willing to trade him? If so, would you let Sharpe start at the 2?

Yes, and no.

 

[blazerkor]

Let's say a great trade offer came along for a 3 we would love. I don't care who, but assume it's good and legit. But the price is Ant.

Would you be willing to trade him? If so, would you let Sharpe start at the 2?

Yes and yes. I mean if Josh is still here Chauncey would probably move him down to the 2 but ideally we'll cash Josh in for some size on the bench or trade him with Nurk for a more mobile 5. So hopefully that would leave an opening for Shae to be our fifth offensive option in the starting unit but get him a whole bunch of experience while winning. I think in a starting lineup where he's the fifth best we could do both.