NYK-HOU with BK/WAS

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Re: NYK-HOU with BK/WAS 

Post#21 » by K_chile22 » Mon Dec 9, 2024 4:06 pm

Godaddycurse wrote:
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RollingWave wrote:Houston isn't really in much pressure to do anything this year, they're playing way better than anyone reasonably expected, and most of their kids have at least done something, I'm not quite sure why people keep wishing into existence a desperation on them that obviously doesn't exist.

yes, Houston is in a prime position to be very selective on who their big move target will be. Already good, very young, no tax issues for at least two more years, potentially more. They're not going to rush for the first guy with an awards section on his Basketball Reference page they can get


i'd argue now is the best time to strike on a big ticket/high salaried star before your other young players' extension kicks in.

thats two years away. sengun taking a discount has made things easier in that regard. They're now in a position where they could even pick up Fred's team option and duck the tax next season even with the own-goal that was extending Jalen Green
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Re: NYK-HOU with BK/WAS 

Post#22 » by spree8 » Tue Dec 10, 2024 10:47 pm

LarsV8 wrote:Mikal Bridges is a role player.

He was a pretty good role player a few years ago in a seemingly perfect situation for him, now his play has cratered.
-His cheap contract years are pretty much used up, and probably has a big contract coming.
-He is no longer has the young player "getting better" upside.

He was probably only worth 2-3 okay firsts when he was traded to the Knicks, and he is probably worth 1 less first now. Kudos to the Nets for fleecing New York, but you would be lucky to recoup half of what was sent out.

I would definitely still take him in Houston, but the 27 Nets pick is golden and we aren't moving that unless its for a star.

I would offer

Whitmore, Tate, Landale, 2025 #1, 2027 Phx #1 lottery protected

for

Bridges, 2026 #1



Fleeced? I loved the trade and still do :D

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