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JA to NOLA
Posted: Wed Jun 4, 2025 6:42 pm
by Syko_boB
Memphis trades
Ja Morant & Brandon Clarke
New Orleans trades
Dejounte Murray & Trey Murphy III
If there is truth to Memphis being fed up with Ja's actions & see a limit on the teams potential, they shift to a more defensive focus & neutral offensive identity with capable 2 way players at every position
Jackson Jr
Murphy III
Wells
Bane
Murray
NO has to choose a direction, & if they choose to stick by Zion, why not try & pair up 2 of the most exciting & explosive players ever
As currently constructed they also face the fear of a low ceiling, but adjusting to a faster pace with an All-Star PG can shift the odds
Clarke
Williamson
Jones
McCollum
Morant
Re: JA to NOLA
Posted: Wed Jun 4, 2025 6:46 pm
by louc1970
Makes sense to me. But fully expect the NOP crowd to retort with ‘We will not trade Murphy’.
There are so many role players on teams that have fans unwilling to trade them.
I think NOP owes Memphis here.
Re: JA to NOLA
Posted: Wed Jun 4, 2025 8:55 pm
by nolaPELSfan
louc1970 wrote:Makes sense to me. But fully expect the NOP crowd to retort with ‘We will not trade Murphy’.
Not me! Anything should go for the right price; getting a star is clearly the right price and line of thinking. Idk who would be saying we need to keep Trey over Jah, but i wouldn't listen to them anyway.
Re: JA to NOLA
Posted: Wed Jun 4, 2025 8:57 pm
by ReggiesKnicks
This is missing at least #7.
Ja, Clarke for #7, Tre and Murray
I'm not sure why New Orleans decides to go this route with their lackluster roster.
Re: JA to NOLA
Posted: Wed Jun 4, 2025 9:00 pm
by jbk1234
This really comes down to how the Pelicans feel about Ja more than Murphy's value.
Re: JA to NOLA
Posted: Wed Jun 4, 2025 9:14 pm
by nolaPELSfan
ReggiesKnicks wrote:This is missing at least #7.
In a vacuum, sure but idk that MEM would have leverage before the draft; they only have 2 late 2nds to send back also. I would counter with Dejounte, Jose, #7 & '26 IND 1st 1-4 protected for Jah if # 7 was the sticking point.
Re: JA to NOLA
Posted: Wed Jun 4, 2025 9:41 pm
by Astaluego
The NOP spacing doesn't look good after the trade, I also think Murray undervalues the offer and that the Grizzlies would prefer Herb (excellent contract, for a couple more years).
Quickley/Herb Jones+ 7 to GRIZZLIES
Ja/Clarke/ NOP
Ja/CJ/Murphy/Zion/Missi
Murray+Bucks Swap FRP 26 RAPTORS
The Raptors are preparing to have the best package for Giannis, with assets like Barnes and the possibility of having control of their selection in a loaded Draft in 2026.
Re: JA to NOLA
Posted: Wed Jun 4, 2025 9:46 pm
by the_process
Dejounte, Jose, #7 & '26 IND 1st 1-4 protected for Ja.
I like that one best
Re: JA to NOLA
Posted: Wed Jun 4, 2025 9:49 pm
by BAMAFREAK
the_process wrote:Dejounte, Jose, #7 & '26 IND 1st 1-4 protected for Ja.
I like that one best
Absolutely not from the Memphis side. Not even close
Re: JA to NOLA
Posted: Wed Jun 4, 2025 9:58 pm
by nolaPELSfan
BAMAFREAK wrote:the_process wrote:Dejounte, Jose, #7 & '26 IND 1st 1-4 protected for Ja.
I like that one best
Absolutely not from the Memphis side. Not even close
I counter again with Herb, Jose, Olynyk & #7 for Jah
Re: JA to NOLA
Posted: Wed Jun 4, 2025 10:01 pm
by esvl
Memphis fans are laughing. NOLA should offer all picks available to start the conversationn.
Re: JA to NOLA
Posted: Wed Jun 4, 2025 10:03 pm
by nolaPELSfan
no thanks
Re: JA to NOLA
Posted: Wed Jun 4, 2025 10:19 pm
by QMemphis
lol we not trading Ja for role players lol.
Re: JA to NOLA
Posted: Wed Jun 4, 2025 10:30 pm
by One_and_Done
Syko_boB wrote:Memphis trades
Ja Morant & Brandon Clarke
New Orleans trades
Dejounte Murray & Trey Murphy III
If there is truth to Memphis being fed up with Ja's actions & see a limit on the teams potential, they shift to a more defensive focus & neutral offensive identity with capable 2 way players at every position
Jackson Jr
Murphy III
Wells
Bane
Murray
NO has to choose a direction, & if they choose to stick by Zion, why not try & pair up 2 of the most exciting & explosive players ever
As currently constructed they also face the fear of a low ceiling, but adjusting to a faster pace with an All-Star PG can shift the odds
Clarke
Williamson
Jones
McCollum
Morant
Horrible for Memphis, who should keep Ja.
Re: JA to NOLA
Posted: Fri Jun 6, 2025 3:50 am
by BarbaGrizz
nolaPELSfan wrote:BAMAFREAK wrote:the_process wrote:Dejounte, Jose, #7 & '26 IND 1st 1-4 protected for Ja.
I like that one best
Absolutely not from the Memphis side. Not even close
I counter again with Herb, Jose, Olynyk & #7 for Jah
This offer is offensive and you should get a warning.
Re: JA to NOLA
Posted: Fri Jun 6, 2025 3:53 am
by Texas Chuck
BarbaGrizz wrote:nolaPELSfan wrote:BAMAFREAK wrote:
Absolutely not from the Memphis side. Not even close
I counter again with Herb, Jose, Olynyk & #7 for Jah
This offer is offensive and you should get a warning.
You get a warning for repeated backseat moderating. Report a post in the future if you see an issue. Do not report this one. I have seen it.
Re: JA to NOLA
Posted: Fri Jun 6, 2025 5:58 am
by BigGargamel
Memphis is a bit of a mess but Morant is a special player. You don't trade him for a near 30 year old guard coming off a second serious injury, who looked bad before he went down and may fall off a cliff soon without that athletic ability. I don't think Memphis is trading their franchise player for draft picks, and I don't think the Pelicans have the combination of players to get things done. Nothing to see here.
Re: JA to NOLA
Posted: Fri Jun 6, 2025 11:53 am
by lordjeff05
Would do this deal because of the value. But Ja and Zion are a weird fit and they’d have to make other trades to make it work, so I would rather not do the deal at all than add assets in order to make it work. Defensively this puts a ton of pressure on a second year center and on Herb, and offensively you really lack for shooting.
Not enough for Memphis and it means giving up on this year cause Murray won’t be 100 percent til 26. I believe in Trey’s upside but he’s not a shot creator and I’m not sure how Memphis initiates it’s offense until Murray gets back.
Re: JA to NOLA
Posted: Fri Jun 6, 2025 12:54 pm
by nolaPELSfan
lordjeff05 wrote:But Ja and Zion are a weird fit
I just know they'd be an awsome pairing, on either team really! I have thought about that a lot over the years, I know im not the only one. Its 2 of the most dynamic offensive engines together taking turns. Tough to pick your poison. They'd probably average 8 assists a piece with half those to each other and be throwing each other lobs. We be very fun at least. Wouldn't be the crispiest offense, but when things break down, or in playoff ball, they'd be about as tough to defend a duo there is.
Re: JA to NOLA
Posted: Fri Jun 6, 2025 2:41 pm
by esvl
Texas Chuck wrote:BarbaGrizz wrote:nolaPELSfan wrote:
I counter again with Herb, Jose, Olynyk & #7 for Jah
This offer is offensive and you should get a warning.
You get a warning for repeated backseat moderating. Report a post in the future if you see an issue. Do not report this one. I have seen it.
I believe he meant “a warning from FBI”, so you are clearly out of jurisdiction here