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One_and_Done wrote:Frank Lee wrote:One_and_Done wrote:Honestly, Jovic is just not that good.
Thought you were told to get out of town by sundown? Better hope the ‘sheriff’ and his boys don’t see ya.
I'll be on the lookout for internet tough guys.
Ghost of Kleine wrote:
Will Toronto actually go beyond all the noise about their willingness to gamble on Durant without a long-term contract commitment to make a determined push for KD?
Sources say that the Raptors would be willing to part with either RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley for a significant roster upgrade. Several
league figures with knowledge of the Raptors' thinking have likewise asserted that they could show a willingness to move center Jakob Poeltl as well ... provided that the trade in question brought back Durant.
The Raptors' No. 9 pick is also increasingly viewed as perhaps the most likely top-10 pick in the draft to be traded. My sense is that Toronto would prefer to simply trade down rather than trade out of the first-round completely. Perhaps there is some swap potential in a deal with Phoenix and the Suns' No. 29 overall selection.
Ghost of Kleine wrote:
In general, rival executives believe Harrison Barnes, Keldon Johnson, and Jeremy Sochan could be obtained on the trade market.
Would the Spurs part with 24-year-old swingman Devin Vassell in Durant discussions?
Phoenix has done background on Jalen Green to gauge his value around the league in case Green is acquired, and it’s worthwhile to flip him again via trade, league sources told HoopsHype.
The Suns have done background work on Heat forward Andrew Wiggins, league sources told HoopsHype. Wiggins is owed $28.22 million this upcoming season and would likely be a part of any Heat trade package for Durant.
A key factor in Miami’s chances of landing Durant could hinge on whether the franchise is willing to part with talented 21-year-old big man Kel’el Ware, who’s of interest to Phoenix.
The Suns have done background work on Clippers guard Norman Powell and gauged his value across the league in case Phoenix and Los Angeles ever agreed on a Durant trade, league sources told HoopsHype.
Phoenix would assuredly try to pry Clippers 28-year-old starting center Ivica Zubac, who averaged 16.8 points and 12.6 rebounds, in any talks for Durant, league sources told HoopsHype. The Clippers, however, highly value Zubac and would be reluctant to part with him.
Powell is one of several potential trade candidates if the Clippers ultimately try to win the Durant sweepstakes. Others include Bogdan Bogdanovic and Derrick Jones Jr. The Clippers can theoretically dangle one unconditional first-round pick (2031) and two swaps (2030 and 2032).
Lastly, Toronto has been quietly trying to make a swing for a star player of Durant’s caliber, and the Raptors are expected to gauge the trade market on swingman RJ Barrett this summer, league sources told HoopsHype
WuTang_OG wrote:Will Toronto actually go beyond all the noise about their willingness to gamble on Durant without a long-term contract commitment to make a determined push for KD?
Sources say that the Raptors would be willing to part with either RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley for a significant roster upgrade. Several
league figures with knowledge of the Raptors' thinking have likewise asserted that they could show a willingness to move center Jakob Poeltl as well ... provided that the trade in question brought back Durant.
The Raptors' No. 9 pick is also increasingly viewed as perhaps the most likely top-10 pick in the draft to be traded. My sense is that Toronto would prefer to simply trade down rather than trade out of the first-round completely. Perhaps there is some swap potential in a deal with Phoenix and the Suns' No. 29 overall selection.
Saberestar wrote:WuTang_OG wrote:Will Toronto actually go beyond all the noise about their willingness to gamble on Durant without a long-term contract commitment to make a determined push for KD?
Sources say that the Raptors would be willing to part with either RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley for a significant roster upgrade. Several
league figures with knowledge of the Raptors' thinking have likewise asserted that they could show a willingness to move center Jakob Poeltl as well ... provided that the trade in question brought back Durant.
The Raptors' No. 9 pick is also increasingly viewed as perhaps the most likely top-10 pick in the draft to be traded. My sense is that Toronto would prefer to simply trade down rather than trade out of the first-round completely. Perhaps there is some swap potential in a deal with Phoenix and the Suns' No. 29 overall selection.
Quickley or Barrett...that's a tough question. IDK.
I like both players.
Good to know that #9 is available. I wouldn't care much about trading #29 for #9 but we need a future unprotected pick added in the final package.
Saberestar wrote:WuTang_OG wrote:Will Toronto actually go beyond all the noise about their willingness to gamble on Durant without a long-term contract commitment to make a determined push for KD?
Sources say that the Raptors would be willing to part with either RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley for a significant roster upgrade. Several
league figures with knowledge of the Raptors' thinking have likewise asserted that they could show a willingness to move center Jakob Poeltl as well ... provided that the trade in question brought back Durant.
The Raptors' No. 9 pick is also increasingly viewed as perhaps the most likely top-10 pick in the draft to be traded. My sense is that Toronto would prefer to simply trade down rather than trade out of the first-round completely. Perhaps there is some swap potential in a deal with Phoenix and the Suns' No. 29 overall selection.
Quickley or Barrett...that's a tough question. IDK.
I like both players.
Good to know that #9 is available. I wouldn't care much about trading #29 for #9 but we need a future unprotected pick added in the final package.
