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C_Money wrote:I don’t think he’s in any position to pick and choose where he wants to get traded to lol.
We the Champs...Atlanta prioritized things we couldn't offer them. We couldn't force the hawks at gunpoint.Raps in 4 wrote:Trading for Ja now after Trae, a much better fit, was just available for literally free would be peak lunacy.
So he really is an idiot lmao. In miami The coach he got fired is running the system he hated !MiamiSPX wrote:?s=20
canada_dry wrote:So he really is an idiot lmao. In miami The coach he got fired is running the system he hated !MiamiSPX wrote:?s=20
canada_dry wrote:So he really is an idiot lmao. In miami The coach he got fired is running the system he hated !MiamiSPX wrote:?s=20
I can relate to that.
canz55 wrote:Trading for Ja feels like a trade for the sake of making a trade. Something to generate news.
There are no compelling basketball reasons to bring him here.
TheRaptor! wrote:canz55 wrote:Trading for Ja feels like a trade for the sake of making a trade. Something to generate news.
There are no compelling basketball reasons to bring him here.
Bringing in a former 2 time all star for friggen Quickley isnt compelling?
NBA sources don’t expect Morant’s market to be too much different than it was for Trae Young, who was dealt to the Wizards for just an expiring contract in CJ McCollum and a solid role player in Corey Kispert. But the Hawks preferred short-term or expiring deals. Memphis is taking the opposite approach: Executives around the league say the Grizzlies are signaling a willingness to take on bad contracts, if it means being compensated with young players or picks. But the Grizzlies aren’t going to get that much for Morant. Think pick swaps, not unprotected firsts. Think moderate bets on rookie contracts, not exciting young players. Even getting those assets might require Memphis to take on bad money in return.
TheRaptor! wrote:canz55 wrote:Trading for Ja feels like a trade for the sake of making a trade. Something to generate news.
There are no compelling basketball reasons to bring him here.
Bringing in a former 2 time all star for friggen Quickley isnt compelling?
Appostis wrote:Tor_Raps wrote:bon wrote:People seriously using his stats this season as an indication of his ability when he’s obviously been phoning it in most of the season. Yeah it’s crappy and Vince doing it way back when makes it hit close to home but how about we be on the receiving end of that? I didn’t hear many Nets fans complaining about his 27.5 ppg post trade.
As for the durability concerns; we just did this all summer with Ingram. He’s been healthy *knock on wood* and came back pretty quickly from his hand injury. I think you can trust the medical staff by now.
The fit doesnt make sense on paper but Ja's such a talent upgrade over IQ that you make the trade if the price is as low as its being rumored. The current team is 1st round fodder so why not take the gamble on a player whos the same age with star potential. Worst case if it doesnt work, you trade Ja as an expiring contract for someone else.
Shame his stats don't back up this claim..
Spida888 wrote:https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/what-is-ja-morants-trade-value-here-are-6-potential-deals-for-the-grizzlies-star-guard-153249335.htmlNBA sources don’t expect Morant’s market to be too much different than it was for Trae Young, who was dealt to the Wizards for just an expiring contract in CJ McCollum and a solid role player in Corey Kispert. But the Hawks preferred short-term or expiring deals. Memphis is taking the opposite approach: Executives around the league say the Grizzlies are signaling a willingness to take on bad contracts, if it means being compensated with young players or picks. But the Grizzlies aren’t going to get that much for Morant. Think pick swaps, not unprotected firsts. Think moderate bets on rookie contracts, not exciting young players. Even getting those assets might require Memphis to take on bad money in return.
If the cost is low like what KOC is thinking - IQ + Gradey + 2027 pick swap, would you do it?
TheRaptor! wrote:canz55 wrote:Trading for Ja feels like a trade for the sake of making a trade. Something to generate news.
There are no compelling basketball reasons to bring him here.
Bringing in a former 2 time all star for friggen Quickley isnt compelling?
Tor_Raps wrote:Appostis wrote:Tor_Raps wrote:
The fit doesnt make sense on paper but Ja's such a talent upgrade over IQ that you make the trade if the price is as low as its being rumored. The current team is 1st round fodder so why not take the gamble on a player whos the same age with star potential. Worst case if it doesnt work, you trade Ja as an expiring contract for someone else.
Shame his stats don't back up this claim..
How about IQs stats? What has he proven in this leave EVER? Thats who would be the main piece going the other way here... not like we're trading Barnes lol
TheRaptor! wrote:canz55 wrote:Trading for Ja feels like a trade for the sake of making a trade. Something to generate news.
There are no compelling basketball reasons to bring him here.
Bringing in a former 2 time all star for friggen Quickley isnt compelling?
Purple+Black wrote:All this talk about Ja not being a shooting threat got me tripping… ya’ll tweaking. This dude is definitely a bigger shooting threat than anyone we currently got on the team.
Real talk tho, getting off IQ contract for this guy even if he just get’s banned from the league is a win, Bobby with the 3D chess move.
Assistant coach. Changed the offense in memphis. Ja got him fired. Hired by the heat. Totally changed the heat offense to that same one ja hates. So yeah. Smart guy Ja.earthtone wrote:canada_dry wrote:So he really is an idiot lmao. In miami The coach he got fired is running the system he hated !MiamiSPX wrote:?s=20
What? Spolestra's been in Miami for like 20 years, Ja's never played under anyone on the Heat's coaching staff
Sandman88 wrote:TheRaptor! wrote:canz55 wrote:Trading for Ja feels like a trade for the sake of making a trade. Something to generate news.
There are no compelling basketball reasons to bring him here.
Bringing in a former 2 time all star for friggen Quickley isnt compelling?
Raptor fans still valuing high character over pure talent is laughable. Did yall not learn your lesson from DeRozan for Leonard?
The point of the game is still to win, not hold hands in the locker room and sing Koombaya
canada_dry wrote:Assistant coach. Changed the offense in memphis. Ja got him fired. Hired by the heat. Totally changed the heat offense to that same one ja hates. So yeah. Smart guy Ja.earthtone wrote:canada_dry wrote:So he really is an idiot lmao. In miami The coach he got fired is running the system he hated !
What? Spolestra's been in Miami for like 20 years, Ja's never played under anyone on the Heat's coaching staff