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Trade Deadline Rumours & Discussion Thread III (Thurs Feb 9 3pm)

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What will happen?

1 of Fred/OG/Trent/Siakam Traded
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27%
2 of Fred/OG/Trent/Siakam Traded
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35%
3 of Fred/OG/Trent/Siakam Traded
20
11%
Double Down Trades (Poeltl / Turner / etc)
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5%
Nothing Happens
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23%
 
Total votes: 176

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Re: Trade Deadline Rumours & Discussion Thread III (Thurs Feb 9 3pm) 

Post#1881 » by TheRaptor! » Wed Feb 8, 2023 1:50 am

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Los_29 wrote:There are far better things to look at than plus/minus but I think it's hilarious that Cam is 8/13 from the field and yet is a team worst, -10.


Because the suns are running every action against him. He’s so clueless on defense that his teammates are talking to him after every botched coverage.


The guy is clearly not watching the game.

Who is there to score aside from him? Ben? Royce 3+D oneal? Joe Harris? Rim runner Claxton? 0-5 Patty Mills?
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Re: Trade Deadline Rumours & Discussion Thread III (Thurs Feb 9 3pm) 

Post#1882 » by OakleyDokely » Wed Feb 8, 2023 1:50 am

Cam is as good offensively as he is as bad defensively.
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Re: Trade Deadline Rumours & Discussion Thread III (Thurs Feb 9 3pm) 

Post#1883 » by TheWave » Wed Feb 8, 2023 1:51 am

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Los_29 wrote:There are far better things to look at than plus/minus but I think it's hilarious that Cam is 8/13 from the field and yet is a team worst, -10.


Because the suns are running every action against him. He’s so clueless on defense that his teammates are talking to him after every botched coverage.


No need to shed any light on this. Some of us are having fun watching people blow this guy up lol
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Re: Trade Deadline Rumours & Discussion Thread III (Thurs Feb 9 3pm) 

Post#1884 » by SurgeIblocka » Wed Feb 8, 2023 1:52 am

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Brinbe wrote:let's dispute the notion that this dude is a flash in the pan... :noway: :noway: :noway:

this is all LAST season







First video just look at how many times he has passed the ball. He had teammates wide open on so many occasions. Any decent defence would lock this guy down. Jazz defence there sucked!

You see who the Nets are playing tonight and who's probably guarding him? You telling me that Mikal Bridges isn't giving him some attention especially when Ben Simmons just running back and forth doing cardio? It's basically 4 on 5 on offence and yet Cam's still managing to get his.

And he lit up the Suns for 24 points on 8-13 shooting!!!


Good for him then Nets would be stupid to give him up. Why the hell are the nets looking at Fred and OG then, they have a superstar right under their noses. You dont think they know about CAM’s scoring prowess in college and all the accolades you are giving him. They should have won the chip last year with CAM on their team.
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Post#1885 » by sbsat » Wed Feb 8, 2023 1:54 am

I just dont understand how ppl on here is writing off cam thomas like hes some useless chucker who cant play defense. Just look at how much experience he has... Next to none. He has flashed an incredible ability to score ... Itll be interesting to see how he develops
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Post#1886 » by Sandman88 » Wed Feb 8, 2023 1:54 am

Potential wrote:Why don't we play our young guys?

Because they belong on the Shanghai sharks
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Re: Trade Deadline Rumours & Discussion Thread III (Thurs Feb 9 3pm) 

Post#1887 » by mtcan » Wed Feb 8, 2023 1:54 am

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mtcan wrote:
SurgeIblocka wrote:
First video just look at how many times he has passed the ball. He had teammates wide open on so many occasions. Any decent defence would lock this guy down. Jazz defence there sucked!

You see who the Nets are playing tonight and who's probably guarding him? You telling me that Mikal Bridges isn't giving him some attention especially when Ben Simmons just running back and forth doing cardio? It's basically 4 on 5 on offence and yet Cam's still managing to get his.

And he lit up the Suns for 24 points on 8-13 shooting!!!


Good for him then Nets would be stupid to give him up. Why the hell are the nets looking at Fred and OG then, they have a superstar right under their noses. You dont think they know about CAM’s scoring prowess in college and all the accolades you are giving him. They should have won the chip last year with CAM on their team.

Well...Brooklyn lives and dies with KD and Kyrie. It was their team. I wouldn't expect a rookie to show up and tell KD and Kyrie what to do. I think that makes sense.
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Re: Trade Deadline Rumours & Discussion Thread III (Thurs Feb 9 3pm) 

Post#1888 » by TheWave » Wed Feb 8, 2023 1:54 am

SurgeIblocka wrote:
mtcan wrote:
SurgeIblocka wrote:
First video just look at how many times he has passed the ball. He had teammates wide open on so many occasions. Any decent defence would lock this guy down. Jazz defence there sucked!

You see who the Nets are playing tonight and who's probably guarding him? You telling me that Mikal Bridges isn't giving him some attention especially when Ben Simmons just running back and forth doing cardio? It's basically 4 on 5 on offence and yet Cam's still managing to get his.

And he lit up the Suns for 24 points on 8-13 shooting!!!


Good for him then Nets would be stupid to give him up. Why the hell are the nets looking at Fred and OG then, they have a superstar right under their noses. You dont think they know about CAM’s scoring prowess in college and all the accolades you are giving him. They should have won the chip last year with CAM on their team.


Not sure about you, but I just want to know what juice they got Cam on right now... and where do I get some of that.
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Re: Trade Deadline Rumours & Discussion Thread III (Thurs Feb 9 3pm) 

Post#1889 » by Tha Cynic » Wed Feb 8, 2023 1:55 am

One thing for sure is those young guys on the Nets are fun to watch even if they stuck lol. I can get behind the Raptors doing this for a high draft pick.

They're more fun to watch than that entire 7 game road trip
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Re: Trade Deadline Rumours & Discussion Thread III (Thurs Feb 9 3pm) 

Post#1890 » by TheRaptor! » Wed Feb 8, 2023 1:55 am

sbsat wrote:I just dont understand how ppl on here is writing off cam thomas like hes some useless chucker who cant play defense. Just look at how much experience he has... Next to none. He has flashed an incredible ability to score ... Itll be interesting to see how he develops


I think theres only 2 ppl hating on him in this thread.

Who doesnt enjoy watching a 21 yr old kid score and possibly make NBA history?

My fantasy team is certainly not complaining
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Re: Trade Deadline Rumours & Discussion Thread III (Thurs Feb 9 3pm) 

Post#1891 » by OakleyDokely » Wed Feb 8, 2023 1:55 am

Claxton is what I hope Koloko can be in 2-3 years.
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Re: Trade Deadline Rumours & Discussion Thread III (Thurs Feb 9 3pm) 

Post#1892 » by James_Raptors » Wed Feb 8, 2023 1:56 am

OakleyDokely wrote:Cam is as good offensively as he is as bad defensively.


I'll take it a step further.
He's hot and being fed the ball right now, over time will normalize.
But his defense issues are real. That ain't no cold streak we're seeing out there.
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Re: Trade Deadline Rumours & Discussion Thread III (Thurs Feb 9 3pm) 

Post#1893 » by WaltFrazier » Wed Feb 8, 2023 1:56 am

Inevitable wrote:Was really funny reading posts about Cam Thomas earlier and making proclamations about his ceiling when he's barely played regular rotations minutes and is currently proving what he can do when given minutes while only being 21. Obviously the more he plays the more comfortable he will become play making. His defense can also come along hes 6'3 on a strong frame with a 6'7 wing span.

The sad thing is, there is no player wasting on our bench who could conceivably come in and score like Thomas is now. Or even get 20 three straight games
There goes my hero. Watch him as he goes.
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Re: Trade Deadline Rumours & Discussion Thread III (Thurs Feb 9 3pm) 

Post#1894 » by vulture » Wed Feb 8, 2023 1:56 am

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vulture wrote:
Los_29 wrote:There are far better things to look at than plus/minus but I think it's hilarious that Cam is 8/13 from the field and yet is a team worst, -10.


Because the suns are running every action against him. He’s so clueless on defense that his teammates are talking to him after every botched coverage.


The guy is clearly not watching the game.

Who is there to score aside from him? Ben? Royce 3+D oneal? Joe Harris? Rim runner Claxton? 0-5 Patty Mills?



Suns are running all their staggers and Spain actions against him and he’s so lost. But cool he can make some buckets.
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Post#1895 » by Sandman88 » Wed Feb 8, 2023 1:57 am

Cam Thomas is only 21. Doubt he gets traded
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Re: Trade Deadline Rumours & Discussion Thread III (Thurs Feb 9 3pm) 

Post#1896 » by Tripod » Wed Feb 8, 2023 1:57 am

If guys like Cam Thomas are a dime a dozen, why don't we have one instead of Flynn for example.
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Post#1897 » by Brinbe » Wed Feb 8, 2023 1:58 am

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and some thought this was the dude masai was gonna trade siakam for????? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: Trade Deadline Rumours & Discussion Thread III (Thurs Feb 9 3pm) 

Post#1898 » by OakleyDokely » Wed Feb 8, 2023 1:58 am

Sandman88 wrote:
Potential wrote:Why don't we play our young guys?

Because they belong on the Shanghai sharks
Which young guys aren't playing?

Barnes and Precious play a lot. Koloko, a 2nd round rookie, has played quite a bit. Banton/Flynn have received time when they haven't been injured.
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Re: Trade Deadline Rumours & Discussion Thread III (Thurs Feb 9 3pm) 

Post#1899 » by TheRaptor! » Wed Feb 8, 2023 1:58 am

WaltFrazier wrote:
Inevitable wrote:Was really funny reading posts about Cam Thomas earlier and making proclamations about his ceiling when he's barely played regular rotations minutes and is currently proving what he can do when given minutes while only being 21. Obviously the more he plays the more comfortable he will become play making. His defense can also come along hes 6'3 on a strong frame with a 6'7 wing span.

The sad thing is, there is no player wasting on our bench who could conceivably come in and score like Thomas is now. Or even get 20 three straight games


Literally couldnt even do HALF of what he can do on offence.

We focus so much on length and defence and yet we are mid in every sense of the word.

Sumner on the Nets seems decent too. Clax Sumner and Cam would make us really fun to watch with Barnes, Precious and this years lottery pick
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Re: Trade Deadline Rumours & Discussion Thread III (Thurs Feb 9 3pm) 

Post#1900 » by Zeno » Wed Feb 8, 2023 1:59 am

Can we change the title to Sun/Nets-game thread.
When will we just change the name of 25 of the 30 teams to the Washington Generals?

Please advise….

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