Houston/Kings continue with Blazers/Lakers

[Astaluego]

Trade 1

KINGS
In:Green/J.Smith
Out:Lavine

HOUSTON
In: Lavine
Out:Green/JSmith

Houston needs to consolidate before its prospects get paid. Zach has flaws but can score at stellar volume and efficiency. Lavine surrounded by elite defenders + Udoka could work.


Trade 2
KINGS
In: Clingan/Maxi/Vandervilt /Vincent/#12
Out: Sabonis

a young core..
Ellis/Green/Murray/Smith/Clingan
Carter/Monk/12/LaRavia

They were not even good enough to qualify for the Playoffs, they are rejuvenating and raising their long-term ceiling with pieces that in my opinion fit better,


BLAZERS
In:Sabonis/Knecht
Out:Ayton/Clingan

Simons/Sharpe/Avdija/Cámara/Sabonis
Henderson/Knecht/Thybulle/Grant/R.Williams

This team is a contender in my opinion, young and with a lot of room for growth,

LAKERS
In:Ayton
Out: Vandervilt/Vincent/Maxi/Knecht

They get the center they need, while still retaining their most important assets, for the post-LeBron era.

[Tim Lehrbach]

That Blazers team is not a contender, which is why Sabonis is not the right investment. It's obviously an upgrade, so it gives pause, but I think Portland likes what they have in Clingan.

[codydaze]

Yeah, I don't see Houston or Portland being very happy about these deals even though I do think Sabonis would be a great fit with the personnel they have in Portland.

[Astaluego]

Yeah, I don't see Houston or Portland being very happy about these deals even though I do think Sabonis would be a great fit with the personnel they have in Portland.

I think Lavine is a clear improvement over Green or at least he is much more prepared. In the worst case scenario, they would gain future flexibility, since it expires earlier and if it worked, Lavine's next contract would surely be more coherent.Is J.Smith too valuable? Could he be replaced by Brooks/Whitmore?

[LarsV8]

Lavine is not a positive impact player.

[JRoy]

Cut POR out of this, thanks.

That team has no future.

[DiegoChara]

At that asset cost for Sabonis, I personally would do it for Portland.

I understand the hesitation that it makes them a treadmill team though.

[MoreyWins]

Nope. The upgrade of Lavine over Green isn't worth Jabari. I don't think Lavine is worth trying to mold into a playoff caliber go-to scorer.

[MoreyWins]

Is J.Smith too valuable? Could he be replaced by Brooks/Whitmore?

1. In this deal, yes.
2. Hell to the nah, to the nah, to the nah nah nahhh.

[Astaluego]

Because it limits them, they could still make future changes to improve. Sabonis is at his best and would fit perfectly alongside two top-level defensive wings. I think prospects develop much better surrounded by good players, and this trade leaves them with the option of one of Scott/Sharpe becoming their best version and becoming a very good team.

[Xman]

$47 mil for aging LaVine?
Hopefully not Houston’s only option.
Green plus filler (team option guys).
No Jabari or prospects.
Pick ten is available but really don’t think it’s necessary.

[LightTheBeam]

I love the fit in Portland I've been saying that should be the move for a few months now. I understand Portland fans are split on this, but It's a very low risk move. Sharpe, Scoot, Deni, Camara, Sabonis.

Can't see the Rockets trading for LaVine even if Green sucks. They should look at better options.

[LightTheBeam]

$47 mil for aging LaVine?
Hopefully not Houston’s only option.
Green plus filler (team option guys).
No Jabari or prospects.
Pick ten is available but really don’t think it’s necessary.

I'd be fine with LaVine for Green and whatever filler Houston wanted to offer. I want neither of these guys, but I assume the team could get away playing Green less than they will LaVine.

[tester551]

In:Ayton
Out: Vandervilt/Vincent/Maxi/Knecht

For Portland, I don't like the Sibonis/Clingan inclusion.

I might consider this portion of the trade where Ayton goes to Lakers for Vando/Vincent/Maxi/Knecht... IF Portland could find a team to give them value for Vando and Knecht.

Maybe a Blazer/Laker trade like this would be better:
Portland Out:Ayton
Lakers Out: Vanderbilt/Vincent/Finney-Smith

Although I guess it really depends on what type of value Knecht could bring back.

[Apz]

In:Ayton
Out: Vandervilt/Vincent/Maxi/Knecht

For Portland, I don't like the Sibonis/Clingan inclusion.

I might consider this portion of the trade where Ayton goes to Lakers for Vando/Vincent/Maxi/Knecht... IF Portland could find a team to give them value for Vando and Knecht.

Maybe a Blazer/Laker trade like this would be better:
Portland Out:Ayton
Lakers Out: Vanderbilt/Vincent/Finney-Smith

Although I guess it really depends on what type of value Knecht could bring back.

Why would lakers do that? Imo dfs is the best player in the deal