Trade Thread 2023, con't – Thurs, Feb 9, 3:00PM, EST

Captain_Caveman wrote:
titlebound1 wrote:
Captain_Caveman wrote:
Their picks were top 10 six straight seasons just a few years ago, with four of those in the top 4. That is a pretty solid team to best against. While a FA draw, LeBron is 38yo, AD is brittle, and they don't own their picks the next couple of years.

There is no way that giving up a top 7-8 pick should be on the table for what the Lakers got today.

There is no guarantee that will happen though. For all we know, they'll sign two max guys seconds after they dump LeBron and AD. Sure I will LOL right there with you if the Jazz end up with the 7th - 8th pick in a couple of years from the Lakers. I'd love that. But imo, Vanderbilt was probably worth a 1st by himself. The fact that they were able to unload Westbrook on top of it should have cost them another.

At the end of the day I'm just upset that Danny didn't walk away with this owning a stake in the team. I wanted blood

It's a solid bet. Lakers are an old team with no picks, prospects, or trade assets. To land max FAs, they have to alter everyone go and would not be able to field a team around their new stars or go much past the salary cap in terms of payroll.

They are a poorly-run franchise whose long-term situation is structurally unsound. Very much like the Nets when we traded the KG and PP.

I hope they crash and burn. But they're in a much better position to win this year than the Nets ever were with KG and PP. Sure, they have not been good this season. But who the hell knows what will happen in the playoffs with LeBron. They got a couple of outside threats which desperately needed and a really good versatile defender. All I'm saying is that I'm going to be furious with Danny if they end up making a run

themoneyteam2 · Post #2067 » by **themoneyteam2** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:07 am

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titlebound1 · Post #2068 » by **titlebound1** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:08 am

Captain_Caveman wrote:

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That is wild

Fierce1 · Post #2069 » by **Fierce1** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:08 am

themoneyteam2 wrote:
Fierce1 wrote:Plumlee is still available.

Plumlee isn’t good…

He's good enough to be the 3rd Center behind Rob and Al.

Captain_Caveman · Post #2070 » by **Captain_Caveman** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:08 am

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Floody100 · Post #2071 » by **Floody100** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:08 am

Just like that the Suns become favourites in the West. Booker & Durant is a ridiculous duo.

Memokerobi · Post #2072 » by **Memokerobi** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:09 am

This beats an only Jaylen package for a rebuilding team. I’m glad this is over now, bring me masked Jaylen

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Kalela · Post #2073 » by **Kalela** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:09 am

Celtics should try to get Dorian Finney Smith now for a 2nd round pick. Perfect it.

Captain_Caveman · Post #2074 » by **Captain_Caveman** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:10 am

That deal is actually kind of even lol.

Bar Fight · Post #2075 » by **Bar Fight** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:10 am

They gave up 2 role players and a **** ton of picks for one of the all time greats? Well played, Phoenix

themoneyteam2 · Post #2076 » by **themoneyteam2** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:11 am

Boston should try to get Bridges, Johnson, or DFS if possible. Not sure if they can be traded?

Tyakack · Post #2077 » by **Tyakack** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:11 am

Ugh.... Whatever. At least he is out of the east now.

PierceFan4ever · Post #2078 » by **PierceFan4ever** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:11 am

Damn KD out west again. Ahhhh, would’ve loved him in Boston but I guess not

Memokerobi · Post #2079 » by **Memokerobi** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:11 am

Bar Fight wrote:They gave up 2 role players and a **** ton of picks for one of the all time greats? Well played, Phoenix

Its a good trade for both sides I think

Floody100 · Post #2080 » by **Floody100** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 6:11 am

Nets done as a contender too.

The NBA is **** crazy !