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ATLTimekeeper · Post #481 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Tue Jun 10, 2025 3:10 pm

Rodrickle wrote:Just saw Masai at Pearson boarding a flight to Ethiopia. wonder if its for BAL?

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I don't think Ethiopia has a BAL team. They did GoA stuff there a few months ago.

Rapsfan07 · Post #482 » by **Rapsfan07** » Tue Jun 10, 2025 3:14 pm

bboyskinnylegs wrote:
Rapsfan07 wrote:Can we do something to acquire Garland?

Perhaps something around Quickley? How much more do we have to add to that package??

I think a prospect (Dick? Walter? Ochai?) or maybe a future pick could do it (I wouldn't give up #9). They move to IQ's cheaper, flat 32.5M deal - which really helps them with their 2nd apron concerns. They get a guy who is the same age that is a bit bigger, production was in the same ballpark, and likely better suited to playing alongside a much more ball-dominant Mitchell.

That was my thinking process as well.

It seems like it could work for everyone.

WuTang_OG · Post #483 » by **WuTang_OG** » Tue Jun 10, 2025 3:17 pm

Read on Twitter

PhilBlackson · Post #484 » by **PhilBlackson** » Tue Jun 10, 2025 3:24 pm

WuTang_OG wrote:

Read on Twitter

Smh at Molly cutting off Windy for some flopped joke lol

But let’s see if this off season lives up to the hype. They keep talking like it’s gonna be perhaps the craziest ever. I definitely believe KD will get moved but let’s see what all this other build up is about.

Asif16 · Post #485 » by **Asif16** » Tue Jun 10, 2025 3:29 pm

Yeah Im confused outside of KD, what the other hoopla is about?

Unless they're talking about mid players like Sexton and Harrison barnes being moved, etc..

bboyskinnylegs · Post #486 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Tue Jun 10, 2025 3:32 pm

Asif16 wrote:Yeah Im confused outside of KD, what the other hoopla is about?

Unless they're talking about mid players like Sexton and Harrison barnes being moved, etc..

I think it's just hype. There will definitely be financially motivated teams willing to move talent now where maybe in the past they just eat a bad contract, but yeah I don't know if that really means significant blockbuster deals.

PushDaRock · Post #487 » by **PushDaRock** » Tue Jun 10, 2025 3:45 pm

Rodrickle wrote:Just saw Masai at Pearson boarding a flight to Ethiopia. wonder if its for BAL?

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Giannis trade confirmed, he's doing Giants of Africa stuff and not even scouting anymore.

bboyskinnylegs · Post #488 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Tue Jun 10, 2025 3:47 pm

PushDaRock wrote:
Rodrickle wrote:Just saw Masai at Pearson boarding a flight to Ethiopia. wonder if its for BAL?

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Giannis trade confirmed, he's doing Giants of Africa stuff and not even scouting anymore.

hmm, that's how it happened with the Kawhi trade too. Maybe he prefers breaking up over the phone while halfway around the world

LoveMyRaps · Post #489 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Tue Jun 10, 2025 3:57 pm

Read on Twitter

It's over.

He stay.

LoveMyRaps · Post #490 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Tue Jun 10, 2025 3:58 pm

Asif16 wrote:Yeah Im confused outside of KD, what the other hoopla is about?

Unless they're talking about mid players like Sexton and Harrison barnes being moved, etc..

No star is safe in today's NBA.

Anyone can be had at the right price.

Raptorfan2012 · Post #491 » by **Raptorfan2012** » Tue Jun 10, 2025 3:58 pm

PushDaRock wrote:
Rodrickle wrote:Just saw Masai at Pearson boarding a flight to Ethiopia. wonder if its for BAL?

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Giannis trade confirmed, he's doing Giants of Africa stuff and not even scouting anymore.

Nah, its Masai helping Khaman pack his bags to move to Toronto.

Lord_Zedd · Post #492 » by **Lord_Zedd** » Tue Jun 10, 2025 4:00 pm

bboyskinnylegs wrote:
Asif16 wrote:Yeah Im confused outside of KD, what the other hoopla is about?

Unless they're talking about mid players like Sexton and Harrison barnes being moved, etc..

I think it's just hype. There will definitely be financially motivated teams willing to move talent now where maybe in the past they just eat a bad contract, but yeah I don't know if that really means significant blockbuster deals.

Windhorst has mentioned in years past that the draft combine is the unofficial start of the offseason, where GMs and agents gather and talk more than just draft.

It's also why we get bombarded with all these announced signings and trades at 6:01pm on June 30th

Raptorfan2012 · Post #493 » by **Raptorfan2012** » Tue Jun 10, 2025 4:50 pm

Guess the rest of the league is looking at KD now that Giannis is off the table. After KD, only 'medium-sized fish' is left.

PushDaRock · Post #494 » by **PushDaRock** » Tue Jun 10, 2025 5:11 pm

LoveMyRaps wrote:

Read on Twitter

It's over.

He stay.

interview with Brazil media, clearly lost in translation

PushDaRock · Post #495 » by **PushDaRock** » Tue Jun 10, 2025 5:11 pm

LoveMyRaps wrote:
Asif16 wrote:Yeah Im confused outside of KD, what the other hoopla is about?

Unless they're talking about mid players like Sexton and Harrison barnes being moved, etc..

No star is safe in today's NBA.

Anyone can be had at the right price.

Wemby?

PushDaRock · Post #496 » by **PushDaRock** » Tue Jun 10, 2025 5:13 pm

bboyskinnylegs wrote:
PushDaRock wrote:
Rodrickle wrote:Just saw Masai at Pearson boarding a flight to Ethiopia. wonder if its for BAL?

Sent from my SM-S721W using RealGM mobile app

Giannis trade confirmed, he's doing Giants of Africa stuff and not even scouting anymore.

hmm, that's how it happened with the Kawhi trade too. Maybe he prefers breaking up over the phone while halfway around the world

only way to do it

djsunyc · Post #497 » by **djsunyc** » Tue Jun 10, 2025 6:01 pm

Asif16 wrote:Yeah Im confused outside of KD, what the other hoopla is about?

Unless they're talking about mid players like Sexton and Harrison barnes being moved, etc..

they may be talking about quantity - we may see a ton of trades happening.

ArthurVandelay · Post #498 » by **ArthurVandelay** » Tue Jun 10, 2025 6:03 pm

Lord_Zedd wrote:
bboyskinnylegs wrote:
Asif16 wrote:Yeah Im confused outside of KD, what the other hoopla is about?

Unless they're talking about mid players like Sexton and Harrison barnes being moved, etc..

I think it's just hype. There will definitely be financially motivated teams willing to move talent now where maybe in the past they just eat a bad contract, but yeah I don't know if that really means significant blockbuster deals.

Windhorst has mentioned in years past that the draft combine is the unofficial start of the offseason, where GMs and agents gather and talk more than just draft.

It's also why we get bombarded with all these announced signings and trades at 6:01pm on June 30th

True. Don’t forget teams can sign their own free agents to extensions until June 30.

If everything is going to be happening early, that makes for a very long summer.

sidsid · Post #499 » by **sidsid** » Tue Jun 10, 2025 8:59 pm

djsunyc wrote:
Asif16 wrote:Yeah Im confused outside of KD, what the other hoopla is about?

Unless they're talking about mid players like Sexton and Harrison barnes being moved, etc..

they may be talking about quantity - we may see a ton of trades happening.

Giannis is the obvious big piece, but you have the Cavs looking at multiple pieces of their core up on the block, we assume the same for Memphis. The Celtics have to cut salary without Tatum, which may include Brown. KAT is still very much on the radar (probably only for Giannis or Durant). Does Orlando do something with at least Suggs?

Then you've got a bunch of suspects from the usual pile (Zion, Lauri, etc.)

That's a good half-dozen superstars to fringe all stars potentially changing hands on top of other tax motivated moves.

That's a pretty big list.

TimeForChange · Post #500 » by **TimeForChange** » Tue Jun 10, 2025 9:57 pm

Raps should help facilitate the KD trade to Houston and dump RJ for Brooks