2017 OKC Thunder Trade Discussion

Poohdini1 · Post #1061 » by **Poohdini1** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:41 pm

spearsy23 wrote:
Poohdini1 wrote:Guys can you tell me good things about Russ' hypeman?

Looked promising last year but has been crap this year. He was the best player in Orlando summer league but missed 3 months with a foot fracture. Since coming back he's been passive and unwilling to attack offensively, hasn't been able to hit open shots ( and refuses to shoot them sometimes), and was always a terrible defender. A huge part of his problem is confidence, he's played well when matched up with other young backups but shuts down against real NBA players. I think there's a good chance he regains his confidence over the summer and shows why he was a lottery pick, but I wouldn't be totally shocked if his confidence remains shot and he's out of the league in a year or two.

Appreciate the feedback.

I think the Bulls got finessed in this deal but he's in his 2nd year so maybe he turns into a quality player, but I haven't seen anything from him to project him as a starter on a good team.

Enjoy Taj, he's gonna give you guys everything he's got.

Post #1062 » by **bondom34** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:45 pm

Poohdini1 wrote:
Dadouv47 wrote:
Poohdini1 wrote:Guys can you tell me good things about Russ' hypeman?

great dancer, beautiful to watch, high basketball IQ & good self-confidence

F*ck

I still have hope for Cam, he was hurt to start the year and showed a ton of potential last season. The bench literally turned when he replaced Augustin. I think he's gonna still be a solid bench PG.

oken · Post #1063 » by **oken** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:46 pm

Poohdini1 wrote:Guys can you tell me good things about Russ' hypeman?

Payne would be a great complementary piece.. as the dancing sidekick of a villain.

Watch on YouTube

spearsy23 · Post #1064 » by **spearsy23** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:51 pm

Taj already on that thunderup train, get hype!

spearsy23 · Post #1065 » by **spearsy23** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:57 pm

Read on Twitter

I actually don't think it's a bad move for Chicago. Took a shot on a buy low guy.

oken · Post #1066 » by **oken** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 9:03 pm

spearsy23 wrote:I actually don't think it's a bad move for Chicago. Took a shot on a buy low guy.

I am so glad that it doesn't always have to be Presti doing this type of s**t.

itzmrgigglez · Post #1067 » by **itzmrgigglez** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 9:08 pm

spearsy23 wrote:Well damn, I was pumped with no cam. Still okay with it, but not ecstatic. Have a feeling we sold low on cam.

He was injured for most of the season, can't e or r too much. We don't wanna be like the Kings and wait for a better offer that probably won't come

Post #1068 » by **bondom34** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 9:12 pm

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itzmrgigglez · Post #1069 » by **itzmrgigglez** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 9:13 pm

I don't why anybody would think Kanter would be traded when he just got cleared to play

Old Man Game · Post #1070 » by **Old Man Game** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 9:15 pm

So now that Doug is here he'll promptly forget how to shoot. #Singlered

Post #1071 » by **ThunderBolt** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 9:20 pm

itzmrgigglez wrote:I don't why anybody would think Kanter would be traded when he just got cleared to play

That's the exact reason he would be traded. Every player on any team should be eligible be traded if you can get an upgrade. Kanter is a great offensive talent but he'll always be behind Adams. Therefore he'll be in discussion for trade talks.

Fabio19 · Post #1072 » by **Fabio19** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 9:39 pm

So, how does the rotation look like now?

Westbrook/Christon
Oladipo/Abrines
Roberson/McDermott
Gibson/Sabonis
Adams/Kanter

idk, maybe Grant should be playing instead of McDermott or Sabonis, otherwise bench defense looks really bad.

What do you think?

Balkman32 · Post #1073 » by **Balkman32** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 9:56 pm

Gibson will come off the bench to assist w/ the defense from Kanter and McBuckets.

Post #1074 » by **bondom34** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 10:03 pm

Balkman32 wrote:Gibson will come off the bench to assist w/ the defense from Kanter and McBuckets.

Pretty sure he'll start.

Thabo Sefolosha · Post #1075 » by **Thabo Sefolosha** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 10:17 pm

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DoubleJ13 · Post #1076 » by **DoubleJ13** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 10:19 pm

Where are the minutes for Grant now?

getrichordie · Post #1077 » by **getrichordie** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 10:26 pm

DoubleJ13 wrote:Where are the minutes for Grant now?

My concern as well. Gibson is an expiring though correct?

Taj will definitely start. Would be surprised to see him come off of the bench. Roberson goes back to 20 minutes and Grant gets his 18 in while McDermott gets 10ish? Donovan will switch it up on a match up basis I'm sure.

getrichordie · Post #1078 » by **getrichordie** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 10:27 pm

Thabo Sefolosha wrote:

Read on Twitter

If we can get Williams, that would be sweet, but he will sign with Cavs I'm sure.

Edit: Can the Cavs sign him? Can we sign him? We do have an open roster spot now.

Post #1079 » by **retrobro90** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 10:32 pm

Fabio19 wrote:idk, maybe Grant should be playing instead of McDermott or Sabonis, otherwise bench defense looks really bad.

Sabonis is a better defender than grant. Grant is just a better shot blocker.

getrichordie · Post #1080 » by **getrichordie** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 10:36 pm

retrobro90 wrote:
Fabio19 wrote:idk, maybe Grant should be playing instead of McDermott or Sabonis, otherwise bench defense looks really bad.

Sabonis is a better defender than grant. Grant is just a better shot blocker.

They are relatively the same to me. I'd give the slight edge to Grant because of his length and side to side quickness. Sabonis is a smart defender but is limited because of his lack of length and t-Rex arms.