Simple ORL/SA

[One_and_Done]

I think the deal is Franz for #2, not Franz for Fox+Assets

Spurs aren't trading #2 for Franz. They're also not going back on their promise to Fox, so I don't think a trade is likely.

[tiderulz]

San Antonio has an embarrassment of riches in the backcourt and Orlando would love to add a lead guard. Curious how many firsts, if any, SA has to add to swap Fox for Franz.

Why:

San Antonio - levels out young assets across the roster. With Castle/Harper/Wagner they have 3 good shots at a long term running mate with Wemby. All are young/crafty players that would make for an exciting team. There might be a lack of 3 pt shooting but there is a lot of potential for those guys to close that gap too.

Orlando - There is some overlap with Franz and Paulo and a backcourt star would balance the roster. They get a little older but fox is still just 27. They add 1 or two first round picks (i would at least include pick 14) which enables them to add cheap talent or make additional moves to improve the roster.

Thoughts?

people say that when trying to create a trade, but there really isnt an overlap

[ReggiesKnicks]

I think the deal is Franz for #2, not Franz for Fox+Assets

Spurs aren't trading #2 for Franz. They're also not going back on their promise to Fox, so I don't think a trade is likely.

That's fine, I don't know what the Spurs or any of the other 29 teams would do.

I do have a gauge on value and Franz/#2 are close, unlike Fox/Franz.

[tiderulz]

Did you just say Flagg's defense looks rough? I've not heard that. I think the Flagg concerns are that he never becomes a star on offense. I think his defense is largely seen as a given.

He is amazing on guys his size and lower, which is great for all the switching that happens in the NBA. When he gets a guy who is a bit bigger or much bigger, he has a history of becoming somewhat of a liability. He didn't see many players like that in college, because there isn't many guys like that, but the bigger wings in the NBA will certain present him a lot of challenges.

call me crazy, i dont think Flagg will become the superstar many people think he will become.