2024-25 Season: Draft, Trades, and FA Ideas Thread V1.0

[Mr Swagtastic]

Now that Houston has Durant Jabari Smith is fighting Steven Adams Durant Sengun and Tari Eason for minutes. I think he’s the perfect buy low guy for Toronto and fits perfectly



Gradey Dick
#39

For

Jabari Smith


If he becomes somewhere in the realm of Brook Lopez then it’s a huge win and a perfect fit with Barnes up front

Houston can get better they have Reed Shepherd who isn't getting minutes why trade for Gradey especially giving up Jabari?

[anotherhomer]

Number 9 for Nikola topic, 2025#15 pick and osieng

Seen a more homeristic deal for Toronto which was Dieing and Topic plus #15, #24 and 2027 Denver first for Ochai and #9. Reason they gave was OKC really want Noa Essengue or Boyles or Bryant and feel they are gone at #15.

If Toronto was offered that I don't see Masai saying no

I know the proposed trade wasn't realistic unless there's someone okc really wants at #9

[Mr Swagtastic]

Number 9 for Nikola topic, 2025#15 pick and osieng

Seen a more homeristic deal for Toronto which was Dieing and Topic plus #15, #24 and 2027 Denver first for Ochai and #9. Reason they gave was OKC really want Noa Essengue or Boyles or Bryant and feel they are gone at #15.

If Toronto was offered that I don't see Masai saying no

I know the proposed trade wasn't realistic unless there's someone okc really wants at #9

Your deal is fair I think Topic plus two firsts and a future second for #9 is in the ball park. I've heard OKC wants one of Queen, Noa or Bryant. If Fears fell to them at #9 after that deal they would be loaded SGA/Dort Wallace/Fears might be the best PG/SG rotation in the league

[OhCanada]

OKC has no choice but to give us everything. Thunder have have 13 players under guaranteed deals for next season plus team options on Jaylin Williams and AJ Mitchell which I’d think they would likely pick up. Their targets are Coward and Demin. The Suns have worked out guess who...Coward and Demin. The Raptors have worked out guess who... Demin and possibly Coward as well since they are a bit more secretive. The Nets dont want all those late 1st rounders they are trying to offload their own surplus of picks. Raptors will be happy with Coward or Demin so now its up to OKC to give us #15, #25 and Topic/or the Philly '26 top 4 protected 1st.

[RaptorPride]

Seen a more homeristic deal for Toronto which was Dieing and Topic plus #15, #24 and 2027 Denver first for Ochai and #9. Reason they gave was OKC really want Noa Essengue or Boyles or Bryant and feel they are gone at #15.

If Toronto was offered that I don't see Masai saying no

I know the proposed trade wasn't realistic unless there's someone okc really wants at #9

Your deal is fair I think Topic plus two firsts and a future second for #9 is in the ball park. I've heard OKC wants one of Queen, Noa or Bryant. If Fears fell to them at #9 after that deal they would be loaded SGA/Dort Wallace/Fears might be the best PG/SG rotation in the league

Where is this trade rumor coming from? Because I would be all over this trade, this is exactly how we bring in more draft capital with out losing our main guys. 15,24 and Denvers 2027 pick? im drooling and if we get Topic we living life

[anotherhomer]

I know the proposed trade wasn't realistic unless there's someone okc really wants at #9

Your deal is fair I think Topic plus two firsts and a future second for #9 is in the ball park. I've heard OKC wants one of Queen, Noa or Bryant. If Fears fell to them at #9 after that deal they would be loaded SGA/Dort Wallace/Fears might be the best PG/SG rotation in the league

Where is this trade rumor coming from? Because I would be all over this trade, this is exactly how we bring in more draft capital with out losing our main guys. 15,24 and Denvers 2027 pick? im drooling and if we get Topic we living life

I doubt Fears will slip past Pelicans, Washington or Utah who could all use him.

However, yes you are right there is a situation where if OKC wants Noa, Queen or Bryant, they would be willing to offload for Oieng , Topic and 15th

though, Presti is a shrewd operator

[CazOnReal]

Your deal is fair I think Topic plus two firsts and a future second for #9 is in the ball park. I've heard OKC wants one of Queen, Noa or Bryant. If Fears fell to them at #9 after that deal they would be loaded SGA/Dort Wallace/Fears might be the best PG/SG rotation in the league

Where is this trade rumor coming from? Because I would be all over this trade, this is exactly how we bring in more draft capital with out losing our main guys. 15,24 and Denvers 2027 pick? im drooling and if we get Topic we living life

I doubt Fears will slip past Pelicans, Washington or Utah who could all use him.

However, yes you are right there is a situation where if OKC wants Noa, Queen or Bryant, they would be willing to offload for Oieng , Topic and 15th

though, Presti is a shrewd operator

Sam's not infallible and the recent championship run has made people forget some of the dumb moves he's made during the rebuild like trading 3 firsts in 2022/passing on Duren and Mark Williams to draft Dieng or trading the draft rights to Quickley, among other mishaps to move around in the draft.

[grant101]

Where is this trade rumor coming from? Because I would be all over this trade, this is exactly how we bring in more draft capital with out losing our main guys. 15,24 and Denvers 2027 pick? im drooling and if we get Topic we living life

I doubt Fears will slip past Pelicans, Washington or Utah who could all use him.

However, yes you are right there is a situation where if OKC wants Noa, Queen or Bryant, they would be willing to offload for Oieng , Topic and 15th

though, Presti is a shrewd operator

Sam's not infallible and the recent championship run has made people forget some of the dumb moves he's made during the rebuild like trading 3 firsts in 2022/passing on Duren and Mark Williams to draft Dieng or trading the draft rights to Quickley, among other mishaps to move around in the draft.

Yup, they moved up to select Poku. Presti can definitely become fixated on a player. I would kill to get my hands on next year’s Philly first rounder. Beyond it looking like a great draft, I would love more reason to root against Philly!

[CazOnReal]

I doubt Fears will slip past Pelicans, Washington or Utah who could all use him.

However, yes you are right there is a situation where if OKC wants Noa, Queen or Bryant, they would be willing to offload for Oieng , Topic and 15th

though, Presti is a shrewd operator

Sam's not infallible and the recent championship run has made people forget some of the dumb moves he's made during the rebuild like trading 3 firsts in 2022/passing on Duren and Mark Williams to draft Dieng or trading the draft rights to Quickley, among other mishaps to move around in the draft.

Yup, they moved up to select Poku. Presti can definitely become fixated on a player. I would kill to get my hands on next year’s Philly first rounder. Beyond it looking like a great draft, I would love more reason to root against Philly!

I like the way you think

[grant101]

Sam's not infallible and the recent championship run has made people forget some of the dumb moves he's made during the rebuild like trading 3 firsts in 2022/passing on Duren and Mark Williams to draft Dieng or trading the draft rights to Quickley, among other mishaps to move around in the draft.

Yup, they moved up to select Poku. Presti can definitely become fixated on a player. I would kill to get my hands on next year’s Philly first rounder. Beyond it looking like a great draft, I would love more reason to root against Philly!

I like the way you think

lol. Wish I could take credit. Somebody suggested it on here earlier. My favourite trade back idea

[Tripod]

2 just for fun predictions

Ochai +Castleton for Goga + 46 or 57
RJ for Monk and JV

1st deal, Orlando gets more shooting that they need and we get the backup C we need. We then DON'T go C at 9, but instead at 39. At 9, we draft Bryant. With Orlando pick we grab a PG like Proctor or Nembhard.

2nd deal, pretty simple. We add a backup C vet and still keep a scorer. Use him off the bench when healthy or as a starter when others miss games. Again, no need to grab a C at 9 and grab a C at 39.

I keep thinking we "signed" Castleton and Lawson so we had extra cap to move in a deal that the acquiring team could just wash their hands of. So if we make a deal, I expect one of them to be involved somehow.

[UnbelievablyRAW]

Rj/Jak/Ochai/9/27 first top6 protected/2029 swap for Bam/Rozier/Pick 20

Huge bet on Gradey and Walter stepping up. Really like the frontcourt defense with Barnes and Bam. Bam is also an all star level C and in his prime.

IQ/Dick/BI/SB/Bam

Rozier/Walter/Battle/Mogbo/Chomche/pick 20 (Beringer/Wolf/Fleming?)

[anotherhomer]

I doubt Fears will slip past Pelicans, Washington or Utah who could all use him.

However, yes you are right there is a situation where if OKC wants Noa, Queen or Bryant, they would be willing to offload for Oieng , Topic and 15th

though, Presti is a shrewd operator

Sam's not infallible and the recent championship run has made people forget some of the dumb moves he's made during the rebuild like trading 3 firsts in 2022/passing on Duren and Mark Williams to draft Dieng or trading the draft rights to Quickley, among other mishaps to move around in the draft.

Yup, they moved up to select Poku. Presti can definitely become fixated on a player. I would kill to get my hands on next year’s Philly first rounder. Beyond it looking like a great draft, I would love more reason to root against Philly!

Sam's idea is to give as many shots as possible, to see who works out and who doesn't
which is a great idea

[Psubs]

Rj/Jak/Ochai/9/27 first top6 protected/2029 swap for Bam/Rozier/Pick 20

Huge bet on Gradey and Walter stepping up. Really like the frontcourt defense with Barnes and Bam. Bam is also an all star level C and in his prime.

IQ/Dick/BI/SB/Bam

Rozier/Walter/Battle/Mogbo/Chomche/pick 20 (Beringer/Wolf/Fleming?)

With Ware, they don't need Poeltl.

RJ, Ochai and #39 for #20, Rozier, Jaquez and Love

Re-route Jaquez and Love to Orlando for Bitadze?

[HangTime]

OKC has no choice but to give us everything. Thunder have have 13 players under guaranteed deals for next season plus team options on Jaylin Williams and AJ Mitchell which I’d think they would likely pick up. Their targets are Coward and Demin. The Suns have worked out guess who...Coward and Demin. The Raptors have worked out guess who... Demin and possibly Coward as well since they are a bit more secretive. The Nets dont want all those late 1st rounders they are trying to offload their own surplus of picks. Raptors will be happy with Coward or Demin so now its up to OKC to give us #15, #25 and Topic/or the Philly '26 top 4 protected 1st.

They can easily draft and stash

[UnbelievablyRAW]

Rj/Jak/Ochai/9/27 first top6 protected/2029 swap for Bam/Rozier/Pick 20

Huge bet on Gradey and Walter stepping up. Really like the frontcourt defense with Barnes and Bam. Bam is also an all star level C and in his prime.

IQ/Dick/BI/SB/Bam

Rozier/Walter/Battle/Mogbo/Chomche/pick 20 (Beringer/Wolf/Fleming?)

With Ware, they don't need Poeltl.

RJ, Ochai and #39 for #20, Rozier, Jaquez and Love

Re-route Jaquez and Love to Orlando for Bitadze?

Trying to trade for a star whose value is depressed. Don’t like Jaquez that much to trade for him and I don’t think Miami looks to give up 20 so easily

[StopitLeo]

Where is this trade rumor coming from? Because I would be all over this trade, this is exactly how we bring in more draft capital with out losing our main guys. 15,24 and Denvers 2027 pick? im drooling and if we get Topic we living life

I doubt Fears will slip past Pelicans, Washington or Utah who could all use him.

However, yes you are right there is a situation where if OKC wants Noa, Queen or Bryant, they would be willing to offload for Oieng , Topic and 15th

though, Presti is a shrewd operator

Sam's not infallible and the recent championship run has made people forget some of the dumb moves he's made during the rebuild like trading 3 firsts in 2022/passing on Duren and Mark Williams to draft Dieng or trading the draft rights to Quickley, among other mishaps to move around in the draft.

Rewind 2 years and fans were calling for Presti to be fired. People were saying he was over-rated and washed after OKC had 4 consecutive 1st round exits and then missed the playoffs the following 3 seasons.

Over time Presti has made more decisions that work out than ones that fail. He's also had a good amount of luck along the way. Same as Masai.

[Raps Next GM]

I’m a diehard Raptors’ fan, but I don’t follow the rest of the league enough to know more than the star level players on other teams.

I keep seeing a rumour that is basically RJ & #9 to Brooklyn for Cam Johnson & #19.
I don’t know much about Johnson, but any upgrade in CJ over RJ, doesn’t strike me as worth the pick swap.
What am I missing about Cam’s game that he’s worth a younger player who puts up better stats, and we have to pay a premium of the higher pick?

[Psubs]

Can we somehow trade CMB and RJ Barrett for Carter Bryant and Devin Vassell?

[billy_hoyle]

Portland has too many C's.

Let's trade for RWIII/Ayton.

Screw the tax.