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[TB]

I'd try and trade for Herb Jones using KP and minimal draft capital.

He's only playing 17mpg on a team that doesn't look like they are anywhere close to competing for anything. He's got another 65m or so that kicks in after this season, so its possible they want to get out of that due to a sub-standard last year or two with plenty of injury issues.

Risk for us is obviously him not getting back to the consistency from a couple years ago as well as the fact it means we wouldn't be going for absolute max type players this offseason... but I personally don't think we are landing anyone like that anyways and would rather go for people like Black as a RFA or Paul Reed level guys. I also think Herb (if he stays healthy) will thrive on a team thats at least trying to have a direction to compete and has a role for him.

[DonaldSanders]

I'd try and trade for Herb Jones using KP and minimal draft capital.

He's only playing 17mpg on a team that doesn't look like they are anywhere close to competing for anything. He's got another 65m or so that kicks in after this season, so its possible they want to get out of that due to a sub-standard last year or two with plenty of injury issues.

Risk for us is obviously him not getting back to the consistency from a couple years ago as well as the fact it means we wouldn't be going for absolute max type players this offseason... but I personally don't think we are landing anyone like that anyways and would rather go for people like Black as a RFA or Paul Reed level guys. I also think Herb (if he stays healthy) will thrive on a team thats at least trying to have a direction to compete and has a role for him.

I'd love to have Herb, but what cost are we talking about? The main thing Dunleavy is good at is drafting, and we've only won a single game this year. When Jimmy comes back it doesn't seem like Herb would be in the starting lineup... and while we really need to improve our bench depth I don't know how we could swing Herb without an overpay we don't want to do.

[killmongrel]

All of these injuries are starting to make me change my mind about maybe taking a chance this season. I'm not there yet, but damn it's getting crazy.

[whatisacenter]

All of these injuries are starting to make me change my mind about maybe taking a chance this season. I'm not there yet, but damn it's getting crazy.

What would that look like to you?

FRP/FRP's?

I am totally ok with trading next years first but would not want to move anything beyond that unless it was for a superstar under 30.

[TB]

I'd try and trade for Herb Jones using KP and minimal draft capital.

He's only playing 17mpg on a team that doesn't look like they are anywhere close to competing for anything. He's got another 65m or so that kicks in after this season, so its possible they want to get out of that due to a sub-standard last year or two with plenty of injury issues.

Risk for us is obviously him not getting back to the consistency from a couple years ago as well as the fact it means we wouldn't be going for absolute max type players this offseason... but I personally don't think we are landing anyone like that anyways and would rather go for people like Black as a RFA or Paul Reed level guys. I also think Herb (if he stays healthy) will thrive on a team thats at least trying to have a direction to compete and has a role for him.

I'd love to have Herb, but what cost are we talking about? The main thing Dunleavy is good at is drafting, and we've only won a single game this year. When Jimmy comes back it doesn't seem like Herb would be in the starting lineup... and while we really need to improve our bench depth I don't know how we could swing Herb without an overpay we don't want to do.

I think it would have to be a scenario where the timing is just perfect... he's not playing a ton... doesn't fit into their timeline... has been injured alot...extension kicks in so they want to cut that 65m... KP deal expires plus might even get paid via insurance from injury/retirement... so who knows maybe its just a salary cut + a few 2nds or like a way off future protected 1st where we have time to plan a timeline that doesn't involve a rebuild at that year.

And from our side, taking the gamble that we likely aren't in the mix for max FA types anyways... he fits now and for future seasons... still plenty of money for 1 or 2 rotation FAs this summer... and honestly for our team starting lineups and closing lineups really don't matter because we literally never have a healthy team and just need legit rotation players that are versatile; thats enough to get tons of minutes on this team. We can worry about how people fit with Jimmy/Moody if and when they come back, and even then Jimmy is expiring and close to retirement and Moody has never been a lock for any starting role anyways.

For now, Herb easily jumps into starting lineups ahead of guys like Gui and Richard or even Melton who have been covering that 5th spot so far. Steph, Podz, Herb, Yaxel, Dray could be a very good lineup.

[killmongrel]

All of these injuries are starting to make me change my mind about maybe taking a chance this season. I'm not there yet, but damn it's getting crazy.

What would that look like to you?

FRP/FRP's?

I am totally ok with trading next years first but would not want to move anything beyond that unless it was for a superstar under 30.

Basically this.

[East Bay Sports]

Herb would be our best POA defender by a mile

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[watch1958]

This was a great win to pick up. Now, can we stop losing games like that one against Memphis? Those are the type that mess us up in the standings at the end.

[Onus]

I'd try and trade for Herb Jones using KP and minimal draft capital.

He's only playing 17mpg on a team that doesn't look like they are anywhere close to competing for anything. He's got another 65m or so that kicks in after this season, so its possible they want to get out of that due to a sub-standard last year or two with plenty of injury issues.

Risk for us is obviously him not getting back to the consistency from a couple years ago as well as the fact it means we wouldn't be going for absolute max type players this offseason... but I personally don't think we are landing anyone like that anyways and would rather go for people like Black as a RFA or Paul Reed level guys. I also think Herb (if he stays healthy) will thrive on a team thats at least trying to have a direction to compete and has a role for him.

I'd love to have Herb, but what cost are we talking about? The main thing Dunleavy is good at is drafting, and we've only won a single game this year. When Jimmy comes back it doesn't seem like Herb would be in the starting lineup... and while we really need to improve our bench depth I don't know how we could swing Herb without an overpay we don't want to do.

I think it would have to be a scenario where the timing is just perfect... he's not playing a ton... doesn't fit into their timeline... has been injured alot...extension kicks in so they want to cut that 65m... KP deal expires plus might even get paid via insurance from injury/retirement... so who knows maybe its just a salary cut + a few 2nds or like a way off future protected 1st where we have time to plan a timeline that doesn't involve a rebuild at that year.

And from our side, taking the gamble that we likely aren't in the mix for max FA types anyways... he fits now and for future seasons... still plenty of money for 1 or 2 rotation FAs this summer... and honestly for our team starting lineups and closing lineups really don't matter because we literally never have a healthy team and just need legit rotation players that are versatile; thats enough to get tons of minutes on this team. We can worry about how people fit with Jimmy/Moody if and when they come back, and even then Jimmy is expiring and close to retirement and Moody has never been a lock for any starting role anyways.

For now, Herb easily jumps into starting lineups ahead of guys like Gui and Richard or even Melton who have been covering that 5th spot so far. Steph, Podz, Herb, Yaxel, Dray could be a very good lineup.

The best thing about getting a player like herb is that it frees up yaxel to have more energy for offense. Herb can take all the hard defensive assignments and yaxel can be our 2nd option. Yaxel said he was too tired for offense against the Lakers because he was guarding Luka and we have no one else that can guard Luka currently.

Wish we had 2nds to offer but feels like a 27 1st is steep for herb.

This is why I wanted to pick up someone like andre jackson

[DonaldSanders]

This was a great win to pick up. Now, can we stop losing games like that one against Memphis? Those are the type that mess us up in the standings at the end.

If we change the offense to involve Yaxel at the end of games we should close those games. Arguably Dray may need to sit, it may take awhile for Steve to get there mentally but we should reform the offense to be around Yaxel-Steph. Dray-Steph can run while Yaxel sits, but when Yaxel and Steph are on the court together they should be running the offense. Putting the ball into Dray's hands just makes no sense at this stage.

Steve was really letting Yaxel go nuts in the 4th yesterday so I don't think it is impossible. Just not sure how long it will take him, or if Dray comes off the court. But I think Steve will eventually get there that crunch time should be formulated around Steph and Yaxel.

I'd love to have Herb, but what cost are we talking about? The main thing Dunleavy is good at is drafting, and we've only won a single game this year. When Jimmy comes back it doesn't seem like Herb would be in the starting lineup... and while we really need to improve our bench depth I don't know how we could swing Herb without an overpay we don't want to do.

I think it would have to be a scenario where the timing is just perfect... he's not playing a ton... doesn't fit into their timeline... has been injured alot...extension kicks in so they want to cut that 65m... KP deal expires plus might even get paid via insurance from injury/retirement... so who knows maybe its just a salary cut + a few 2nds or like a way off future protected 1st where we have time to plan a timeline that doesn't involve a rebuild at that year.

And from our side, taking the gamble that we likely aren't in the mix for max FA types anyways... he fits now and for future seasons... still plenty of money for 1 or 2 rotation FAs this summer... and honestly for our team starting lineups and closing lineups really don't matter because we literally never have a healthy team and just need legit rotation players that are versatile; thats enough to get tons of minutes on this team. We can worry about how people fit with Jimmy/Moody if and when they come back, and even then Jimmy is expiring and close to retirement and Moody has never been a lock for any starting role anyways.

For now, Herb easily jumps into starting lineups ahead of guys like Gui and Richard or even Melton who have been covering that 5th spot so far. Steph, Podz, Herb, Yaxel, Dray could be a very good lineup.

The best thing about getting a player like herb is that it frees up yaxel to have more energy for offense. Herb can take all the hard defensive assignments and yaxel can be our 2nd option. Yaxel said he was too tired for offense against the Lakers because he was guarding Luka and we have no one else that can guard Luka currently.

Wish we had 2nds to offer but feels like a 27 1st is steep for herb.

This is why I wanted to pick up someone like andre jackson

Yeah I don't know if some 2nds is enough to free up Herb (and do we even have 2 tradeable? 2030 and 2033?), and I don't like the idea of this team giving up a 1st. It's a tough spot where you can make a strong argument for someone like Herb/bolstering the bench/POA guy but the asset used to do it is really tough to figure out. If I'm NOP I'm not giving him up for anything less than a protected 1st anyway.

[CDM_Stats]

Yax has moved from +1000 // +1200 to +250 // +350 in ROTY odds after Denver game. Deep year but I think he’s one of 3 favorites.. the Chicago rookie will be the biggest hurdle IMO

[CDM_Stats]

Also don’t trade a single pick.. the issue this team struggles with is commitment to a path. They have opted to do the nostalgia tour so just do that. Unless the team some turns into a 55+ winner, pushing any future assets out the door is just going to make the next chapter harder

[Onus]

Yeah I don't know if some 2nds is enough to free up Herb (and do we even have 2 tradeable? 2030 and 2033?), and I don't like the idea of this team giving up a 1st. It's a tough spot where you can make a strong argument for someone like Herb/bolstering the bench/POA guy but the asset used to do it is really tough to figure out. If I'm NOP I'm not giving him up for anything less than a protected 1st anyway.

I'd probably do a lottery protected 27 1st, and then give them a 2033 2nd if not since that's probably the only one we can trade. But would they really want a 2033 2nd for herb? I think we can't trade the 2030 2nd since that's the one that is tied up in the top 20 protected 2030 1st.

We really dont have anything other than a 1st and a 1st is too much, just hard to make a trade for a role player.

[Onus]

Also don’t trade a single pick.. the issue this team struggles with is commitment to a path. They have opted to do the nostalgia tour so just do that. Unless the team some turns into a 55+ winner, pushing any future assets out the door is just going to make the next chapter harder

Yea I don't feel like we should trade a 1st especially anything other than the 27 1st. But this team could be pretty good once they get Jimmy back. I still think a Steph/Yaxel/Jimmy/Dray/Podz should be a good lineup and can contend with anyone. Probably just need another wing to help us get there. But it's like damn do we really want to trade a 1st for someone who might not even close and the answer is probably not.

If Yaxel is able to keep up this play he's playing like a top 50/30 player, which means we'd have 3 top 50 players if Jimmy can come back to anything close to what he was. Add in Dray and Podz that's a really solid 5. But to get us to the playoffs we probably need a 3/d type wing to replace Gui in the starting lineup just so we can keep yaxel fresh for offense.

[watch1958]

Also don’t trade a single pick.. the issue this team struggles with is commitment to a path. They have opted to do the nostalgia tour so just do that. Unless the team some turns into a 55+ winner, pushing any future assets out the door is just going to make the next chapter harder

Yea I don't feel like we should trade a 1st especially anything other than the 27 1st. But this team could be pretty good once they get Jimmy back. I still think a Steph/Yaxel/Jimmy/Dray/Podz should be a good lineup and can contend with anyone. Probably just need another wing to help us get there. But it's like damn do we really want to trade a 1st for someone who might not even close and the answer is probably not.

If Yaxel is able to keep up this play he's playing like a top 50/30 player, which means we'd have 3 top 50 players if Jimmy can come back to anything close to what he was. Add in Dray and Podz that's a really solid 5. But to get us to the playoffs we probably need a 3/d type wing to replace Gui in the starting lineup just so we can keep yaxel fresh for offense.

Yax questionable tonight.

[Onus]

Also don’t trade a single pick.. the issue this team struggles with is commitment to a path. They have opted to do the nostalgia tour so just do that. Unless the team some turns into a 55+ winner, pushing any future assets out the door is just going to make the next chapter harder

Yea I don't feel like we should trade a 1st especially anything other than the 27 1st. But this team could be pretty good once they get Jimmy back. I still think a Steph/Yaxel/Jimmy/Dray/Podz should be a good lineup and can contend with anyone. Probably just need another wing to help us get there. But it's like damn do we really want to trade a 1st for someone who might not even close and the answer is probably not.

If Yaxel is able to keep up this play he's playing like a top 50/30 player, which means we'd have 3 top 50 players if Jimmy can come back to anything close to what he was. Add in Dray and Podz that's a really solid 5. But to get us to the playoffs we probably need a 3/d type wing to replace Gui in the starting lineup just so we can keep yaxel fresh for offense.

Yax questionable tonight.

Yea I saw that. My guess is that he plays. At Michigan he played through a bunch of ailments, his shooting percentages dropped because of it, but he was able to play. So unless Rick says he will injure himself further, Yaxel will choose to play.

[East Bay Sports]

Also don’t trade a single pick.. the issue this team struggles with is commitment to a path. They have opted to do the nostalgia tour so just do that. Unless the team some turns into a 55+ winner, pushing any future assets out the door is just going to make the next chapter harder

Yea I don't feel like we should trade a 1st especially anything other than the 27 1st. But this team could be pretty good once they get Jimmy back. I still think a Steph/Yaxel/Jimmy/Dray/Podz should be a good lineup and can contend with anyone. Probably just need another wing to help us get there. But it's like damn do we really want to trade a 1st for someone who might not even close and the answer is probably not.

If Yaxel is able to keep up this play he's playing like a top 50/30 player, which means we'd have 3 top 50 players if Jimmy can come back to anything close to what he was. Add in Dray and Podz that's a really solid 5. But to get us to the playoffs we probably need a 3/d type wing to replace Gui in the starting lineup just so we can keep yaxel fresh for offense.

Make the pick lotto protected and call it good. 27 class is lookin like a down year anyway.

[CDM_Stats]

Also don’t trade a single pick.. the issue this team struggles with is commitment to a path. They have opted to do the nostalgia tour so just do that. Unless the team some turns into a 55+ winner, pushing any future assets out the door is just going to make the next chapter harder

Yea I don't feel like we should trade a 1st especially anything other than the 27 1st. But this team could be pretty good once they get Jimmy back. I still think a Steph/Yaxel/Jimmy/Dray/Podz should be a good lineup and can contend with anyone. Probably just need another wing to help us get there. But it's like damn do we really want to trade a 1st for someone who might not even close and the answer is probably not.

If Yaxel is able to keep up this play he's playing like a top 50/30 player, which means we'd have 3 top 50 players if Jimmy can come back to anything close to what he was. Add in Dray and Podz that's a really solid 5. But to get us to the playoffs we probably need a 3/d type wing to replace Gui in the starting lineup just so we can keep yaxel fresh for offense.

I’d see it as a money pit tbh

Curry, Dray and Jimmy playing 16 games in a row will be borderline impossible. And that’s if Jimmy is healthy and good, if they gel, if the depth gets it together… meanwhile MDJ does well with picks. If Yax keeps showing out, the team will need to start thinking about not wasting his prime, which is just a couple years down the road