jman3134 wrote:Players would rather play with Ja than Trae, mark my words. Given how we treated Mike Conley and sent him to a contender, I doubt not buying Iggy out has much of an impact. We don't owe him anything.
Whole Truth wrote:SD2042 wrote:Whole Truth wrote:
Memphis are taking Wiggins to get Culver. He would be a good reclamation project. He's a fast twitch athlete that might thrive at a different pace with Ja. It should be noted he played better under Rubio a past first PG, than he did Teague.
The salary would be inconseuential as it would be burried in a 2-3yr development period. Memphis would have Jaren, Clarke, Culver, Ja & 2 slightly protected 1st in 2022/4. It's perfect alignment to infuse cheap talent into the young core or attach to Wiggins 30m expiring trade filler for a max player from a rebuilding team ...
Don't watch trading for Wiggins at face value.
I understand the reclamation project part. The guy hasn't inspire my confidence to get behind him to get better as a player. He didn't earned that enormous contract. He has played alongside a potential top ten center in KAT and hasn't taken advantage of his opportunities. Maybe it's possible that a change of teams could be the catalyst that wakes him up and forces him to dedicate himself to the game and to himself.
I don't expect anything out of Wiggins as a reclamation project but for tying some cap when you'll have quite a bit, I'd use that as leverage to steal Culver in trade. With the outside shot & upside that Wiggins, might put it together.
Even with Wiggins on roster next year Memphis will be well below the cap. The question is, is Culver worth it?.
Whole Truth wrote:According to multiple recent reports, the Nuggets won't be alone in looking to deal for Iguodala. The Rockets and Mavericks - again, two Western Conference teams - are among the teams most interested in the 35-year-old veteran who is set to make $17.2 million in 2019-20.
Good news for Memphis, there's a market for Iggy & some trade leverage.
No mention of what these teams are potentially offering?.
SD2042 wrote:Whole Truth wrote:According to multiple recent reports, the Nuggets won't be alone in looking to deal for Iguodala. The Rockets and Mavericks - again, two Western Conference teams - are among the teams most interested in the 35-year-old veteran who is set to make $17.2 million in 2019-20.
Good news for Memphis, there's a market for Iggy & some trade leverage.
No mention of what these teams are potentially offering?.
Based on what the Mavs have and what the Grizzlies are doing, I'm not too sure they have the right piece to obtain Iguodala. At best, the Grizzlies would have to acquire Tim Hardaway while the Grizzlies would have to add another piece complete the trade deal or absorb the Hardaway remaining two year deal into the TPE if they choose this road.
As for the Rockets, I don't see what they have to offer that best makes sense for them to acquire Iguodala. The Grizzlies may need to look elsewhere to trade Iggy.
Whole Truth wrote:Memphis S & Traded Delon for 3/29.
Out Conley, Delon, Carter in Ja & Melton.
Even in a sink or swim situation, rookie Ja coming off of surgury & Melton seems pretty thin without Delon.
I wonder if there's a short term vet PG coming back in trade to help stabblize the position?.
SD2042 wrote:Whole Truth wrote:Memphis S & Traded Delon for 3/29.
Out Conley, Delon, Carter in Ja & Melton.
Even in a sink or swim situation, rookie Ja coming off of surgury & Melton seems pretty thin without Delon.
I wonder if there's a short term vet PG coming back in trade to help stabblize the position?.
The Grizzlies need to get a PG. I am somewhat disappointed that they didn't retain Wright. He is durable for what he has done during his short time with the Grizzlies. Best of luck with the Mavericks.
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Whole Truth wrote:SD2042 wrote:Whole Truth wrote:Memphis S & Traded Delon for 3/29.
Out Conley, Delon, Carter in Ja & Melton.
Even in a sink or swim situation, rookie Ja coming off of surgury & Melton seems pretty thin without Delon.
I wonder if there's a short term vet PG coming back in trade to help stabblize the position?.
The Grizzlies need to get a PG. I am somewhat disappointed that they didn't retain Wright. He is durable for what he has done during his short time with the Grizzlies. Best of luck with the Mavericks.
I also think Wright is a better player than Jones at the same price point. Memphis may not share that opinion but I'm trying to make sense of this because I also don't see Minnesota not matching Jones offer sheet. It should be noted, Wright being the RFA in trade, was the primary target of the Gasol trade, where Jonas was the UFA & unexpected surprise that they could have lost to FA. While I acknowledge things/opinions change, I doubt without Ja playing a minute that Memphis would sour so quick on Wright to look for a similar priced alternative.
Assuming Minnesota don't match, they'll have an expiring Teague & no real path to improving their PG situation other than lucking out in the draft. Falling well short of their goal to appease Kat this offseason in targeting Russell. Potentially coming up empty, with an expiring Teague.
My instincts have me thinking this could be a play to force a Wiggins + better asset dump. Minnesota need to get that contract off their books to field a better team around Kat, sooner than later. Memphis with their offer sheet to Jones have put a finger on a pressure point where Minnesota have no viable PG or skirt the luxury tax.
SD2042 wrote:I forgot that the Wolves have Shabazz Napier as part of the three way trade with the Nets and Warriors from last Monday's trade involving DLo and Durant. They will need to invest in a third guard in the event an injury takes place for insurance purposes.
