Draft night open thread: latest news and rumors along with hot takes and popcorn

Post #21 » by **VCfor3** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:35 pm

Dadouv47 wrote:So happy for Westbrook but Washington should be happy. They got a first from the Wall/WB swap and another one the next offseason by trading him (and still some upside with Kuzma).

I thought they gave up a pick in that swap?

Post #22 » by **Texas Chuck** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:35 pm

VCfor3 wrote:
Texas Chuck wrote:Also, let the wild Beal speculation begin.

Might have to open up his own thread after all if he isn't moved tonight (or maybe even if he is since the draft is still a couple hours away)

yeah I'm hoping tonight people will be focused on the draft and all the real deals that get made. But Beal containment thread feels imminent.

Post #23 » by **VCfor3** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:36 pm

CBA wrote:The Lakers have no idea what they’re doing still.

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HornetJail · Post #24 » by **HornetJail** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:36 pm

Texas Chuck wrote:
VCfor3 wrote:
Texas Chuck wrote:Also, let the wild Beal speculation begin.

Might have to open up his own thread after all if he isn't moved tonight (or maybe even if he is since the draft is still a couple hours away)

yeah I'm hoping tonight people will be focused on the draft and all the real deals that get made. But Beal containment thread feels imminent.

then where do I post my 430 Beal for Simmons trades

Post #25 » by **Texas Chuck** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:37 pm

KEMBAtheMETEOR wrote:
Texas Chuck wrote:
VCfor3 wrote:Might have to open up his own thread after all if he isn't moved tonight (or maybe even if he is since the draft is still a couple hours away)

yeah I'm hoping tonight people will be focused on the draft and all the real deals that get made. But Beal containment thread feels imminent.

then where do I post my 430 Beal for Simmons trades

Simmons thread. Duh.

Post #26 » by **MoneyTalks41890** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:37 pm

VCfor3 wrote:
CBA wrote:The Lakers have no idea what they’re doing still.

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Pelinka should’ve been checking in more with the boss.

Post #27 » by **MoneyTalks41890** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:38 pm

Texas Chuck wrote:
KEMBAtheMETEOR wrote:
Texas Chuck wrote:

yeah I'm hoping tonight people will be focused on the draft and all the real deals that get made. But Beal containment thread feels imminent.

then where do I post my 430 Beal for Simmons trades

Simmons thread. Duh.

A Simmons thread, a Beal thread, and a Beal for Simmons thread

Post #28 » by **Texas Chuck** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:43 pm

Woj saying this deal is being made with the idea of building around Beal better. Wonder what he thinks about that.

Post #29 » by **zimpy27** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:45 pm

Texas Chuck wrote:Woj saying this deal is being made with the idea of building around Beal better. Wonder what he thinks about that.

Who is their starting PG?

Post #30 » by **zimpy27** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:46 pm

The real loser in a Westbrook trade is Gafford. No way does he look as good without Westbrook next season

Post #31 » by **HartfordWhalers** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:46 pm

Texas Chuck wrote:Stein appears to be calling it done, but Woj saying not yet. I'm Team Stein.

And before that team Sham. I think your team anyone but woj!

Post #32 » by **MoneyTalks41890** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:46 pm

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Ish/Neto
Beal/KCP/Matthews
Kuzma/Hutch/Bonga
Rui/Bertans
Gafford/Trez/Bryant

+15 & 22

:-?

Post #33 » by **Texas Chuck** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:47 pm

HartfordWhalers wrote:
Texas Chuck wrote:Stein appears to be calling it done, but Woj saying not yet. I'm Team Stein.

And before that team Sham. I think your team anyone but woj!

I'm mostly team Harper. :wink:

Post #34 » by **HartfordWhalers** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:48 pm

Texas Chuck wrote:
KEMBAtheMETEOR wrote:
Texas Chuck wrote:

yeah I'm hoping tonight people will be focused on the draft and all the real deals that get made. But Beal containment thread feels imminent.

then where do I post my 430 Beal for Simmons trades

Simmons thread. Duh.

I put every single Simmons for Lillard trade in the Simmons thread. My little gesture of kindness towards Blazers fans.

Post #35 » by **VCfor3** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:49 pm

I think this proposed Lakers deal for Westy hurts the LAL 1st Memphis now owns. Westy may hurt the team some in the playoffs when you want the ball in LBJ's hands, but he should help them in the regular season.

Post #36 » by **MoneyTalks41890** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:51 pm

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eminence · Post #37 » by **eminence** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:53 pm

Like that one a lot for the Cavs, always been a big Rubio fan, though now I'd expect even more that Sexton gets moved.

Post #38 » by **VCfor3** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:54 pm

eminence wrote:Like that one a lot for the Cavs, always been a big Rubio fan, though now I'd expect even more that Sexton gets moved.

I think it is great. They get a 2nd and cash just to eat a few million. Plus Rubio is a prime candidate to be flipped. I just am confused a bit on the MIN side of things. I guess trying to avoid the tax? Maybe they are high on Prince?

Laimbeer · Post #39 » by **Laimbeer** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:59 pm

Is Aldridge working for the Wizards now?

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Post #40 » by **Texas Chuck** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 10:01 pm

Laimbeer wrote:Is Aldridge working for the Wizards now?

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Have you never read him? He's very pro-Washington in all his takes regardless of sport. He's basically their Ramona Shelbourne.