Magic reportedly eyeing Deaaron Fox trade, preparing for instant title contention

Message Boar · Post #161 » by **Message Boar** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 7:16 am

Well, it was a nice thought while it lasted.

pepe1991 · Post #162 » by **pepe1991** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 7:28 am

So Spurs gave up next to nothing?

Furinkazan · Post #163 » by **Furinkazan** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 7:38 am

drsd · Post #164 » by **drsd** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 7:42 am

pepe1991 wrote:So Spurs gave up next to nothing?

Well: they have to max him soon. That's a cost.

The Spurs has their two all-stars now, though. All teams get moving forward, after all.

pepe1991 · Post #165 » by **pepe1991** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 7:53 am

drsd wrote:
pepe1991 wrote:So Spurs gave up next to nothing?

Well: they have to max him soon. That's a cost.

The Spurs has their two all-stars now, though. All teams get moving forward, after all.

Yea but they also got out of Zach Collins broken a** and stll held Vassell and Keldon Johnson & Castle.

If only now can find sucker to take Sochan off and pay them something serious for him :lol:

Furinkazan · Post #166 » by **Furinkazan** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 7:56 am

drsd wrote:
pepe1991 wrote:So Spurs gave up next to nothing?

Well: they have to max him soon. That's a cost.

The Spurs has their two all-stars now, though. All teams get moving forward, after all.

how come they dont grow organically for a gazillion of years...?
SHOCK How dare they

pepe1991 · Post #167 » by **pepe1991** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 8:03 am

Furinkazan wrote:
drsd wrote:
pepe1991 wrote:So Spurs gave up next to nothing?

Well: they have to max him soon. That's a cost.

The Spurs has their two all-stars now, though. All teams get moving forward, after all.

how come they dont grow organically for a gazillion of years...?
SHOCK How dare they

First they had to sit on hands until Victor is at least 28 y.o. to evaluate him to be sure he is good :lol:

jezzerinho · Post #168 » by **jezzerinho** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 9:01 am

Furinkazan wrote:
drsd wrote:
pepe1991 wrote:So Spurs gave up next to nothing?

Well: they have to max him soon. That's a cost.

The Spurs has their two all-stars now, though. All teams get moving forward, after all.

how come they dont grow organically for a gazillion of years...?
SHOCK How dare they

NO SKIPPING STEPS

axl_c_cool · Post #169 » by **axl_c_cool** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 9:41 am

pepe1991 wrote:
drsd wrote:
pepe1991 wrote:So Spurs gave up next to nothing?

Well: they have to max him soon. That's a cost.

The Spurs has their two all-stars now, though. All teams get moving forward, after all.

Yea but they also got out of Zach Collins broken a** and stll held Vassell and Keldon Johnson & Castle.

If only now can find sucker to take Sochan off and pay them something serious for him

What’s wrong with Sochan! He’s had a good season hasn’t he?

CarraT · Post #170 » by **CarraT** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 9:44 am

Other teams showing our FO how to run a contender.

GelbeWand09 · Post #171 » by **GelbeWand09** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 9:58 am

pepe1991 wrote:
Furinkazan wrote:
drsd wrote:
Well: they have to max him soon. That's a cost.

The Spurs has their two all-stars now, though. All teams get moving forward, after all.

how come they dont grow organically for a gazillion of years...?
SHOCK How dare they

First they had to sit on hands until Victor is at least 28 y.o. to evaluate him to be sure he is good

They have Castle (who got alot in common with AB but in slightly better) and they still dont wait years if he becomes a real PG?

pepe1991 · Post #172 » by **pepe1991** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 10:10 am

GelbeWand09 wrote:
pepe1991 wrote:
Furinkazan wrote:
how come they dont grow organically for a gazillion of years...?
SHOCK How dare they

First they had to sit on hands until Victor is at least 28 y.o. to evaluate him to be sure he is good

They have Castle (who got alot in common with AB but in slightly better) and they still dont wait years if he becomes a real PG?

i'm sucker for Castle. I think he has very nice toolbox of tricks for a guard, he even plays smaller than he is when it comes to all the little moves.
But yea, he is still very green and Spurs won't wait until he learns how to be PG.

In nba, time is now.

Post #173 » by **Bensational** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 11:46 am

pepe1991 wrote:So Spurs gave up next to nothing?

Didn’t they give up all the picks? 4 1sts and 3 2nds?

Likely to be nothing picks for the Kings - Charlotte pick is lottery protected this year. Spurs 2027 unprotected 1st will only be valuable if Wemby is out for the season. Minny 2031 1st might be valuable in 6 years time, lol.

But yeah, Spurs got a sweetheart deal. If I made that move in 2K I’d feel guilty.

pepe1991 · Post #174 » by **pepe1991** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 12:05 pm

Bensational wrote:
pepe1991 wrote:So Spurs gave up next to nothing?

Didn’t they give up all the picks? 4 1sts and 3 2nds?

Likely to be nothing picks for the Kings - Charlotte pick is lottery protected this year. Spurs 2027 unprotected 1st will only be valuable if Wemby is out for the season. Minny 2031 1st might be valuable in 6 years time, lol.

But yeah, Spurs got a sweetheart deal. If I made that move in 2K I’d feel guilty.

Yea.
Hornets pick now transforms into second round picks ( as it won't convert).
Bulls pick had top 10 protection on it, top 8 in 2026.

It all boils down to 2027 pick ( Vemby contract year) and that Wolves pick, and as you said, it's so far in advance to know anything.

Now we are waiting for Suns and Heat to make move.

Fortune Teller · Post #175 » by **Fortune Teller** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 12:24 pm

Wait, the Spurs are cutting corners! They aren’t ready to contend yet, Wemby is only in his second year! What about the timeline?!?

Redwood · Post #176 » by **Redwood** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 12:31 pm

Some franchises care about winning and aggressively pursue what's necessary to accomplish it, others sit back and watch 30 percent of their 3pt shots go in, draft 3097230832704 players with no true position, and then hope talk of "family" is enough to sell tickets. Just wait until PB and Franz say enough is enough and demand to play elsewhere.

Post #177 » by **eyriq** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 12:36 pm

Fortune Teller wrote:Wait, the Spurs are cutting corners! They aren’t ready to contend yet, Wemby is only in his second year! What about the timeline?!?

What is Wemby's timeline and where is Wemby on this timeline?

drsd · Post #178 » by **drsd** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 12:37 pm

axl_c_cool wrote:What’s wrong with Sochan! He’s had a good season hasn’t he?

And-1?

Sochan is a 29.3% threeball shooter this year. Which makes him BETTER percentage wise than Black and Isaac. His addition would really help Orlando cement that sub-30% line the teams seems is their destiny.

And:

Watch on YouTube

Skybox · Post #179 » by **Skybox** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 1:13 pm

Redwood wrote:Some franchises care about winning and aggressively pursue what's necessary to accomplish it, others sit back and watch 30 percent of their 3pt shots go in, draft 3097230832704 players with no true position, and then hope talk of "family" is enough to sell tickets. Just wait until PB and Franz say enough is enough and demand to play elsewhere.

That’s a real concern…happens often enough in today’s NBA. I wouldn’t blame them, Paolo especially- he’s young enough to need guidance and he’s just being asked to make stuff happen. Developing or reinforcing losing habits and burdensome, ineffective playing style.

pepe1991 · Post #180 » by **pepe1991** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 1:19 pm

Redwood wrote:Some franchises care about winning and aggressively pursue what's necessary to accomplish it, others sit back and watch 30 percent of their 3pt shots go in, draft 3097230832704 players with no true position, and then hope talk of "family" is enough to sell tickets. Just wait until PB and Franz say enough is enough and demand to play elsewhere.

Magic players around UFA