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Turk Nowitzki · Post #121 » by **Turk Nowitzki** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:14 pm

I don't think he's the guy to solve our problems but I would give OKC a call about Rubio. I'd take him on the Bucks.

JimmyTheKid · Post #122 » by **JimmyTheKid** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:14 pm

Matches Malone wrote:

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Upon first glance it feels like a meh package for Chris Paul.

Post #123 » by **paulpressey25** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:14 pm

The devil is always in the draft pick details. Wondering what PHX gives up.

Matches Malone · Post #124 » by **Matches Malone** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:15 pm

paulpressey25 wrote:The devil is always in the draft pick details. Wondering what PHX gives up.

Looks like a 2022 1st. Guessing there will be some kind of protection on it.

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Edit: There it is

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MiltownHawkeye · Post #125 » by **MiltownHawkeye** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:17 pm

Now go get Rubio.

Chad34 · Post #126 » by **Chad34** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:18 pm

MiltownHawkeye wrote:Now go get Rubio.

bledsoe back to phoenix :lol:

mcfromage · Post #127 » by **mcfromage** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:19 pm

That’s a great haul for OKC, wow.

WRau1 · Post #128 » by **WRau1** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:23 pm

Gimme Rubio.

Post #129 » by **ReasonablySober** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:23 pm

Nice get for both teams.

raferfenix · Post #130 » by **raferfenix** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:25 pm

That Westbrook for Paul trade was a historic-level heist by Presti.

Post #131 » by **paulpressey25** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:25 pm

I like Phoenix on this one. With Paul, Rubio is redundant. And always viewed Oubre as a volume scorer guy on a bad team. The pick is protected out 4 years.

In the meantime, the Suns should win 45-50 games if they can assemble the rest of the roster well (big if).

Post #132 » by **paulpressey25** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:27 pm

raferfenix wrote:That Westbrook for Paul trade was a historic-level heist by Presti.

Presti is a great GM.

He simply has to now strike with a couple difference makers in the draft over the next two years. Not sure anyone could repeat the Durant, Westbrook, Harden trifecta (2007, 2008, 2009)

MikeIsGood · Post #133 » by **MikeIsGood** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:28 pm

Can someone help me with what Rubio really does for us? I don't see it.

lvckv · Post #134 » by **lvckv** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:29 pm

Presti is a wizard lol.

He turned a second-wheel Paul George and an overpaid and less-effective-than-ever Russell Westbrook into Oubre, Gallinari, Shai, Rubio, those other Suns dudes, 7 (it's 7, right?) first round picks and 2 pick swaps.

WeekapaugGroove · Post #135 » by **WeekapaugGroove** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:31 pm

I love the deal for Phoenix. Booker is ready to compete now and with 4 years left on his deal the clock is ticking they need to try to win now. This is a two year play then they will have a max slot to retool in 22 before Ayton and Bridges need extending.

Word last night was OKC wanted 10 or Cam Johnson (sneaky nice player) so giving up a protected 22 pick when they will be making more win now moves the next two years isn't the end of the world.

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ShootingtheJ · Post #136 » by **ShootingtheJ** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:31 pm

I'm going to predict OKC works hard to redirect both Rubio and Oubre.

machu46 · Post #137 » by **machu46** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:32 pm

MikeIsGood wrote:Can someone help me with what Rubio really does for us? I don't see it.

A few things:

1. We desperately need better passers on this team IMO and he's among the best in the league.
2. Allows us to play Giannis off-ball more and set him up for easier baskets.
3. He's someone that we can feel safe putting the ball in his hands that he'll make good decisions/take care of the ball.
4. He's sadly probably a better shooter than Bledsoe.
5. All of that while also being a good defender (obviously not Bledsoe level, but good nonetheless).

WeekapaugGroove · Post #138 » by **WeekapaugGroove** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:34 pm

paulpressey25 wrote:I like Phoenix on this one. With Paul, Rubio is redundant. And always viewed Oubre as a volume scorer guy on a bad team. The pick is protected out 4 years.

In the meantime, the Suns should win 45-50 games if they can assemble the rest of the roster well (big if).

Paul is supposedly recruiting guys and both him and Booker are CAA guys so that agency played a part in this

Sarver is always the **** sandwich in the suns kitchen but I have to say he basically hasn't been seen or heard of since giving James Jones the control and both Jones and Monty Williams are well liked and respected.

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emunney · Post #139 » by **emunney** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:38 pm

As far as the Harden to Brookyn **** goes, sign me the **** up, we will invent 50 new words that all mean "grim".

Turk Nowitzki · Post #140 » by **Turk Nowitzki** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:40 pm

machu46 wrote:
MikeIsGood wrote:Can someone help me with what Rubio really does for us? I don't see it.

A few things:

1. We desperately need better passers on this team IMO and he's among the best in the league.
2. Allows us to play Giannis off-ball more and set him up for easier baskets.
3. He's someone that we can feel safe putting the ball in his hands that he'll make good decisions/take care of the ball.
4. He's sadly probably a better shooter than Bledsoe.
5. All of that while also being a good defender (obviously not Bledsoe level, but good nonetheless).

This, except #4 (he's not a better defender than Bledsoe)

I don't think he's going to magically come in and be THE missing piece but I like having smart players.