2022-23 Season Discussion and Speculation 5 - The KD era begins

[BurningHeart]

There was Ray Ray, there was Traxxe.... But wasn't there another insider we had in the board for a while there? Name is on the tip of my tongue and they still haven't fixed the search function after all these years.

I really did ask this question legitimately. Who was the other guy? I still can't remember the name.

[Slim Charless]

Boys.......we have Kevin **** Durant. As well as that Devin Booker guy. On our team. We're winning a chip.

[SunsRback4Good]

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nah we're trying to win cmon man

Didn’t Ibaka help Toronto and Milwaukee win a title? Wherever Serge goes titles keep coming. Well, maybe not OKC cause it’s difficult to win with Harden and Westbrook.

[WeekapaugGroove]

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nah we're trying to win cmon man

Didn’t Ibaka help Toronto and Milwaukee win a title? Wherever Serge goes titles keep coming. Well, maybe not OKC cause it’s difficult to win with Harden and Westbrook.

Serge wasn't on that Bucks team, they traded for him last deadline and he never really even made the rotation.

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[Qwigglez]

Boys.......we have Kevin **** Durant. As well as that Devin Booker guy. On our team. We're winning a chip.

What's the big deal. We have two washed former all-stars. And then we have Kevin Durant. Don't forget, we also have a No 1 draft pick that isn't worth his max contract.

[matt131]

https://www.theringer.com/nba/2023/2/9/23593180/kevin-durant-trade-phoenix-suns-fit

[TeamTragic]

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Might as well ask for everything because the Wolves exist

[POLI]

I am happy with what the team has got today, but I have the sensation that we could have added some good player/s to the team this evening.
Names like Gordon, Reggie Jackson, Mann, Kennard, VanVleet and others seem to have been available.

Again I believe the Lakers have improved their roster better than anyone and, if AD stays healthy (and LBJ does not kill him out of shame) and LBJ continues to play at this level, they are going to improve a lot.
They have got three very good players (at what they do) and a intriguing one in Bamba, who next to LBJ and AD could finally flourish
as the potential star he is.
In addition they have got rid of Westbrick and his bad vibes.

Also they Clippers seem much improved with Plumlee (can play C and PF if needed), Gordon and Hyland when sending out just Jackson and Kennard.

BY the way, Jackson is going to be bought out and could probably available, as Ross and Wall. All would be much welcomed here and we would need to sigh one of the three to really have a chance to a ring.
Ross and Wall could be increadible and our depth would be much different.

[BurningHeart]

Boys.......we have Kevin **** Durant. As well as that Devin Booker guy. On our team. We're winning a chip.

I mean, we might?

[sunsbum]

Man, I'm still shook from thinking about Bridges not playing for the Suns. It's weird. I don't like it.

[RaisingArizona]

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nah we're trying to win cmon man

Yeah the Bucks are my other favorite team (I grew up in WI) and Serge looks done done. Joc and Biz are better options.

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I don't understand

[sasquatchBob]

Just read this from some random reddit user but didn't think about it before. CP3, Book, KD, Warren, Ayton might be the deadliest mid-range lineup of all time.

[grumpysaddle]

Let's sign Steve Nash to a contract for last guy on the bench, so we can hopefully get him that title with the Suns. (the GSW ring doesn't count, IMO)

Because we need a backup PG I wouldn't disapprove. Plus, it would give that middle finger to Sarver I feel.

And really, who needs defense?

Plus I mean, Kevin Johnson came back after he retired because the Suns had some injuries, I get that he was 33. But with new technology, 33 is basically... 49? Holy crap, Nash is 49.

I mean... he's still younger than Udonis Haslem, and he's still on the Heat!

(I know he's not older than Steve Nash, but it's funny)

[Qwigglez]

Spoiler:

I am happy with what the team has got today, but I have the sensation that we could have added some good player/s to the team this evening.
Names like Gordon, Reggie Jackson, Mann, Kennard, VanVleet and others seem to have been available.

Again I believe the Lakers have improved their roster better than anyone and, if AD stays healthy (and LBJ does not kill him out of shame) and LBJ continues to play at this level, they are going to improve a lot.
They have got three very good players (at what they do) and a intriguing one in Bamba, who next to LBJ and AD could finally flourish
as the potential star he is.
In addition they have got rid of Westbrick and his bad vibes.

Also they Clippers seem much improved with Plumlee (can play C and PF if needed), Gordon and Hyland when sending out just Jackson and Kennard.

BY the way, Jackson is going to be bought out and could probably available, as Ross and Wall. All would be much welcomed here and we would need to sigh one of the three to really have a chance to a ring.
Ross and Wall could be increadible and our depth would be much different.

Suns couldn't have gotten anyone else after trading for KD though. No way the Rockets are accepting Landry Shamet for Eric Gordon, plus Suns would have to send out Dario with him most likely. I'd prefer the youth we get in Bazley, plus it saves the Suns some money in order to grab another player or two in the buyout market.

I do agree that Lakers have significantly improved. I really like what they did to their roster. Bamba is a solid get, and will be an under-the-radar move for the Lakers. He will be able to lurk around the paint if needed and be an easy drop-off candidate for Lebron, AD, and DLo. Additionally, he spreads the floor well as he can hit 3s. He also just gives them that extra big body. Along with Rui the Lakers front court looks so much better.
Lakers backcourt also looks fantastic. DLo and Beasley is a huge upgrade over Westbrook and Beverly. They even keep Schroder who is a solid playoff rotation piece. Don't forget about Lonnie Walker who the Lakers grabbed this off-season, he has been tremendous for them this season.

Clippers with the sneaky addition of Plumlee who is playing the best basketball of his career at age 32 is solid. Zubac has been okay for the Clippers, but he fouls a lot and his conditioning needs a lot of work. I don't think Eric Gordon is that much of an upgrade over Luke Kennard if I'm being honest, and Hyland might be better later as he develops. They definitely improve simply getting rid of John Wall, but I think Reggie Jackson has been such a great locker room player for them that losing him hurts them slightly.

[sunsbum]

Petition to put MB25 patches on jerseys and floor vinyls for the rest of the year. Maybe decade.

[TeamTragic]

I am happy with what the team has got today, but I have the sensation that we could have added some good player/s to the team this evening.
Names like Gordon, Reggie Jackson, Mann, Kennard, VanVleet and others seem to have been available.

Again I believe the Lakers have improved their roster better than anyone and, if AD stays healthy (and LBJ does not kill him out of shame) and LBJ continues to play at this level, they are going to improve a lot.
They have got three very good players (at what they do) and a intriguing one in Bamba, who next to LBJ and AD could finally flourish
as the potential star he is.
In addition they have got rid of Westbrick and his bad vibes.

Also they Clippers seem much improved with Plumlee (can play C and PF if needed), Gordon and Hyland when sending out just Jackson and Kennard.

BY the way, Jackson is going to be bought out and could probably available, as Ross and Wall. All would be much welcomed here and we would need to sigh one of the three to really have a chance to a ring.
Ross and Wall could be increadible and our depth would be much different.

We are not done with buyout candidates and Jackson is already on our radar.

[matt131]

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Looking at his stats, this might actually be the dude. Shooting wise at least.

With Barton, Holiday, and Jackson, I think we need at least one of them. Holiday and Barton fit better into the 3/4 role and can shoot the three pretty darn well. Jackson just as payne insurance is intriguing.

Lots of options and based on the tax, none will be cheap, but hopefully Ishbia whips out the check book again

[Crives]

Oubre and Barton might be nice

[Crives]

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Looking at his stats, this might actually be the dude

Craig needs to give him a csll

[Crives]

Spoiler:

I am happy with what the team has got today, but I have the sensation that we could have added some good player/s to the team this evening.
Names like Gordon, Reggie Jackson, Mann, Kennard, VanVleet and others seem to have been available.

Again I believe the Lakers have improved their roster better than anyone and, if AD stays healthy (and LBJ does not kill him out of shame) and LBJ continues to play at this level, they are going to improve a lot.
They have got three very good players (at what they do) and a intriguing one in Bamba, who next to LBJ and AD could finally flourish
as the potential star he is.
In addition they have got rid of Westbrick and his bad vibes.

Also they Clippers seem much improved with Plumlee (can play C and PF if needed), Gordon and Hyland when sending out just Jackson and Kennard.

BY the way, Jackson is going to be bought out and could probably available, as Ross and Wall. All would be much welcomed here and we would need to sigh one of the three to really have a chance to a ring.
Ross and Wall could be increadible and our depth would be much different.

Suns couldn't have gotten anyone else after trading for KD though. No way the Rockets are accepting Landry Shamet for Eric Gordon, plus Suns would have to send out Dario with him most likely. I'd prefer the youth we get in Bazley, plus it saves the Suns some money in order to grab another player or two in the buyout market.

I do agree that Lakers have significantly improved. I really like what they did to their roster. Bamba is a solid get, and will be an under-the-radar move for the Lakers. He will be able to lurk around the paint if needed and be an easy drop-off candidate for Lebron, AD, and DLo. Additionally, he spreads the floor well as he can hit 3s. He also just gives them that extra big body. Along with Rui the Lakers front court looks so much better.
Lakers backcourt also looks fantastic. DLo and Beasley is a huge upgrade over Westbrook and Beverly. They even keep Schroder who is a solid playoff rotation piece. Don't forget about Lonnie Walker who the Lakers grabbed this off-season, he has been tremendous for them this season.

Clippers with the sneaky addition of Plumlee who is playing the best basketball of his career at age 32 is solid. Zubac has been okay for the Clippers, but he fouls a lot and his conditioning needs a lot of work. I don't think Eric Gordon is that much of an upgrade over Luke Kennard if I'm being honest, and Hyland might be better later as he develops. They definitely improve simply getting rid of John Wall, but I think Reggie Jackson has been such a great locker room player for them that losing him hurts them slightly.

Can’t afford EG unless it was a buyout, especially given our championship odds that would guarantee next years 20m