Fantasy Trade Thread

[the_process]

Do you remember what Durant fetched in the last trade from BRK to PHO? The Sixers don't have anything remotely matching that haul.

And Booker, 27 years old, what do you think he'll bring on the open NBA market?

So you don't even make the call then? Seems silly to me.

Just to put this in context, we're two powerless fans chatting on an internet forum, you're saying you'd like to acquire a superstar for scraps, and then when I point out how unlikely it'd be, you act as if I'm costing the team something by not making a pretend phone call.

Nobody said that. You're imagining things. The jokes on you.

[Ben]

So you don't even make the call then? Seems silly to me.

Just to put this in context, we're two powerless fans chatting on an internet forum, you're saying you'd like to acquire a superstar for scraps, and then when I point out how unlikely it'd be, you act as if I'm costing the team something by not making a pretend phone call.

Nobody said that. You're imagining things. The jokes on you.

You said you'd like tp pry Durant loose.[I point out that relative to a player such as Durant, the Sixers only have scraps.]
You said that if I wouldn't at least make the phone call, that'd be pretty silly.

That's a very close paraphrase, along with my commentary about what the Sixers could order.
Process_Doctor then proposed two expirings (Harris & Kork), only one of which has middling on-court value, and 3 1st round draft picks for Durant.

Just a short while ago, Phoenix acquired Durant for Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson-- who each have good on-court value, with Bridges having very high value-- as well as FOUR unprotected 1st round draft picks, one of which was about to mature, and a pick swap.

I mean, I appreciate Process_Doctor at least making the proposal. You didn't do that. I just pointed out the humor, and you felt the need to call me delusional and say that the joke is on me. In the spirit of the holidays: I apologize that I apparently hurt your feelings. Let's hug it out.

FWIW: I would love to acquire Durant this year. It's just not going to happen.

Anyhoo, all best to you and yours.

[the_process]

Just to put this in context, we're two powerless fans chatting on an internet forum, you're saying you'd like to acquire a superstar for scraps, and then when I point out how unlikely it'd be, you act as if I'm costing the team something by not making a pretend phone call.

Nobody said that. You're imagining things. The jokes on you.

You said you'd like tp pry Durant loose.[I point out that relative to a player such as Durant, the Sixers only have scraps.]
You said that if I wouldn't at least make the phone call, that'd be pretty silly.

That's a very close paraphrase, along with my commentary about what the Sixers could order.
Process_Doctor then proposed two expirings (Harris & Kork), only one of which has middling on-court value, and 3 1st round draft picks for Durant.

Just a short while ago, Phoenix acquired Durant for Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson-- who each have good on-court value, with Bridges having very high value-- as well as FOUR unprotected 1st round draft picks, one of which was about to mature, and a pick swap.

I mean, I appreciate Process_Doctor at least making the proposal. You didn't do that. I just pointed out the humor, and you felt the need to call me delusional and say that the joke is on me. In the spirit of the holidays: I apologize that I apparently hurt your feelings. Let's hug it out.

FWIW: I would love to acquire Durant this year. It's just not going to happen.

Anyhoo, all best to you and yours.

It's just better to read what is written, instead of reading into what was written for some weird reason.

“I'd be interested to know if you could rip him or preferably Booker out of there.”

Probably not, obviously. But Durant is already complaining, and who knows what irrational actors might do. Make a call.

[LeonJordanJr24]

Embiid ,Durant and Maxey that's 2 chips atleast ... Just saying.... kwahi (pipedream),Lebron (not realistic/,George meh ,siakam meh and Lavine meh.

[ExplosionsInDaSky]

Phoenix probably needs to tear it down and start over. Even with a healthy Brad Beal they are seriously flawed as a basketball team. No defense to speak of what so ever, no rebounding, and no true point on that team to initiate and lead an offense. Their bench scored a combined seven points last night. Durant is 35 years old if you can believe that. It's just time for them to call it quits and recoup anything they can before it's too late.

I don't think it matters at this point what they gave up to get Durant. That was their call to make. If we offered them Tobias and first round draft picks for a 35 year old KD then they should probably take that at this point. Tobias is expiring, they get cap space in the future AND they recoup the draft picks they gave Brooklyn.

[Ben]

Phoenix probably needs to tear it down and start over. Even with a healthy Brad Beal they are seriously flawed as a basketball team. No defense to speak of what so ever, no rebounding, and no true point on that team to initiate and lead an offense. Their bench scored a combined seven points last night. Durant is 35 years old if you can believe that. It's just time for them to call it quits and recoup anything they can before it's too late.

I don't think it matters at this point what they gave up to get Durant. That was their call to make. If we offered them Tobias and first round draft picks for a 35 year old KD then they should probably take that at this point. Tobias is expiring, they get cap space in the future AND they recoup the draft picks they gave Brooklyn.

Only if they fire James Jones. No way, no how does a GM so quickly admit utter defeat and failure on a move that he made less than a year earlier, acknowledging that he's just plain given away two players in their prime (one near all-star level) plus many of the team's near-range 1st rounders.

But let's say for a moment that the Suns do fire Jones and are open to trading Durant. Then it'd be a question for the NBA market: would there be no team willing and able to beat an expiring Tobi plus draft picks?

I like dreaming as much as the next person, but when I do it on this scale it helps at least to buy a lottery ticket that morning.

[dakomish23]

Knicks fan here. I’m hoping you guys get Lauri. Under contract so can still make a big signing in the offseason. Just think he’d play real well next to Embiid & Maxey.

Good luck

[ExplosionsInDaSky]

Phoenix probably needs to tear it down and start over. Even with a healthy Brad Beal they are seriously flawed as a basketball team. No defense to speak of what so ever, no rebounding, and no true point on that team to initiate and lead an offense. Their bench scored a combined seven points last night. Durant is 35 years old if you can believe that. It's just time for them to call it quits and recoup anything they can before it's too late.

I don't think it matters at this point what they gave up to get Durant. That was their call to make. If we offered them Tobias and first round draft picks for a 35 year old KD then they should probably take that at this point. Tobias is expiring, they get cap space in the future AND they recoup the draft picks they gave Brooklyn.

Only if they fire James Jones. No way, no how does a GM so quickly admit utter defeat and failure on a move that he made less than a year earlier, acknowledging that he's just plain given away two players in their prime (one near all-star level) plus many of the team's near-range 1st rounders.

But let's say for a moment that the Suns do fire Jones and are open to trading Durant. Then it'd be a question for the NBA market: would there be no team willing and able to beat an expiring Tobi plus draft picks?

I like dreaming as much as the next person, but when I do it on this scale it helps at least to buy a lottery ticket that morning.

There is the possibility that star players such as Durant can dictate where they are traded to. My God we've seen this happen countless times. Shall I give examples? We happen to be fortunate enough to be a draw for players at the moment due to being a contending team in the mix for a postseason run. If Durant wants to play for the Sixers I have no doubt he'd be able to force his way here. Nobody here is dreaming. I threw out a proposal with the idea that Durant would ask to be traded here. It's not gonna happen, it's just a discussion. What should I be talking about on a basketball forum that has a specific page titled "fantasy trade?" I do apologize that my idea outrages you to the point of throwing a snarky, backhanded insult my way, I was just making conversation. Go buy a scratch off.

[Stanford]

Maybe Durant isn't as good as everyone thinks he is

[the_process]

DET gets Tobias and Korkmaz
GSW gets Bogdanovic and House
PHI gets Wiggins, Burks, and Wiseman

[the_process]

I imagine to get Murray out of ATL would cost all the picks. Murray should be better with Maxey, because Maxey is better off ball than Trae is.

So you’d be looking at something like Harris and all the picks (3 1sts one with a swap, 4 2nds) to ATL for Hunter and Murray? It’s worth at least considering, even if you don’t pull the trigger.

[Ben]

Phoenix probably needs to tear it down and start over. Even with a healthy Brad Beal they are seriously flawed as a basketball team. No defense to speak of what so ever, no rebounding, and no true point on that team to initiate and lead an offense. Their bench scored a combined seven points last night. Durant is 35 years old if you can believe that. It's just time for them to call it quits and recoup anything they can before it's too late.

I don't think it matters at this point what they gave up to get Durant. That was their call to make. If we offered them Tobias and first round draft picks for a 35 year old KD then they should probably take that at this point. Tobias is expiring, they get cap space in the future AND they recoup the draft picks they gave Brooklyn.

Only if they fire James Jones. No way, no how does a GM so quickly admit utter defeat and failure on a move that he made less than a year earlier, acknowledging that he's just plain given away two players in their prime (one near all-star level) plus many of the team's near-range 1st rounders.

But let's say for a moment that the Suns do fire Jones and are open to trading Durant. Then it'd be a question for the NBA market: would there be no team willing and able to beat an expiring Tobi plus draft picks?

I like dreaming as much as the next person, but when I do it on this scale it helps at least to buy a lottery ticket that morning.

There is the possibility that star players such as Durant can dictate where they are traded to. My God we've seen this happen countless times. Shall I give examples? We happen to be fortunate enough to be a draw for players at the moment due to being a contending team in the mix for a postseason run. If Durant wants to play for the Sixers I have no doubt he'd be able to force his way here. Nobody here is dreaming. I threw out a proposal with the idea that Durant would ask to be traded here. It's not gonna happen, it's just a discussion. What should I be talking about on a basketball forum that has a specific page titled "fantasy trade?" I do apologize that my idea outrages you to the point of throwing a snarky, backhanded insult my way, I was just making conversation. Go buy a scratch off.

Good lord, some longtime forum posters must have gotten coal in their stockings this year. Such hurt feelings over incredibly mild comments, the kind of which are seen on these forums ALL the time. Not to mention, I've +1'ed many of your posts over the years. Hope your day improves.
Go Sixers and Eagles!

[LloydFree]

I'm not in favor of any trade that involves 1st round picks. The players who would actually be worth picks, are so valuable they likely will command 4 or more 1sts (something the 76ers don't have).

[Sportfan73]

I'm not in favor of any trade that involves 1st round picks. The players who would actually be worth picks, are so valuable they likely will command 4 or more 1sts (something the 76ers don't have).

punting another MVP caliber season from Joel then

[LloydFree]

The 76ers need to acquire 1, maybe 2 players who won't be terrified of playing in a Series against Boston or Miami. I'd like to see the 76ers go after Marcus Smart while his value isn't too high.

Memphis get D. Melton and their choice of either Covington or some combination House, Springer or KJ Martin.

76ers get Marcus Smart.

[Sportfan73]

The 76ers need to acquire 1, maybe 2 players who won't be terrified of playing in a Series against Boston or Miami. I'd like to see the 76ers go after Marcus Smart while his value isn't too high.

Memphis get D. Melton and their choice of either Covington or some combination House, Springer or KJ Martin.

76ers get Marcus Smart.

would love smart. you're not getting him without at least one first. they just paid two for him six months ago

[the_process]

Only if they fire James Jones. No way, no how does a GM so quickly admit utter defeat and failure on a move that he made less than a year earlier, acknowledging that he's just plain given away two players in their prime (one near all-star level) plus many of the team's near-range 1st rounders.

But let's say for a moment that the Suns do fire Jones and are open to trading Durant. Then it'd be a question for the NBA market: would there be no team willing and able to beat an expiring Tobi plus draft picks?

I like dreaming as much as the next person, but when I do it on this scale it helps at least to buy a lottery ticket that morning.

There is the possibility that star players such as Durant can dictate where they are traded to. My God we've seen this happen countless times. Shall I give examples? We happen to be fortunate enough to be a draw for players at the moment due to being a contending team in the mix for a postseason run. If Durant wants to play for the Sixers I have no doubt he'd be able to force his way here. Nobody here is dreaming. I threw out a proposal with the idea that Durant would ask to be traded here. It's not gonna happen, it's just a discussion. What should I be talking about on a basketball forum that has a specific page titled "fantasy trade?" I do apologize that my idea outrages you to the point of throwing a snarky, backhanded insult my way, I was just making conversation. Go buy a scratch off.

Good lord, some longtime forum posters must have gotten coal in their stockings this year. Such hurt feelings over incredibly mild comments, the kind of which are seen on these forums ALL the time. Not to mention, I've +1'ed many of your posts over the years. Hope your day improves.
Go Sixers and Eagles!

You need to look in the mirror.

[the_process]

The 76ers need to acquire 1, maybe 2 players who won't be terrified of playing in a Series against Boston or Miami. I'd like to see the 76ers go after Marcus Smart while his value isn't too high.

Memphis get D. Melton and their choice of either Covington or some combination House, Springer or KJ Martin.

76ers get Marcus Smart.

Fultz is probably available.

[Ben]

There is the possibility that star players such as Durant can dictate where they are traded to. My God we've seen this happen countless times. Shall I give examples? We happen to be fortunate enough to be a draw for players at the moment due to being a contending team in the mix for a postseason run. If Durant wants to play for the Sixers I have no doubt he'd be able to force his way here. Nobody here is dreaming. I threw out a proposal with the idea that Durant would ask to be traded here. It's not gonna happen, it's just a discussion. What should I be talking about on a basketball forum that has a specific page titled "fantasy trade?" I do apologize that my idea outrages you to the point of throwing a snarky, backhanded insult my way, I was just making conversation. Go buy a scratch off.

Good lord, some longtime forum posters must have gotten coal in their stockings this year. Such hurt feelings over incredibly mild comments, the kind of which are seen on these forums ALL the time. Not to mention, I've +1'ed many of your posts over the years. Hope your day improves.
Go Sixers and Eagles!

You need to look in the mirror.

Where are my hurt feelings? I already apologized for hurting yours. I'm upbeat. Grateful for my blessings. Let's just pick that chin up, brighten your thoughts, and try to have a better day. You can do it, buddy!

[ExplosionsInDaSky]

Only if they fire James Jones. No way, no how does a GM so quickly admit utter defeat and failure on a move that he made less than a year earlier, acknowledging that he's just plain given away two players in their prime (one near all-star level) plus many of the team's near-range 1st rounders.

But let's say for a moment that the Suns do fire Jones and are open to trading Durant. Then it'd be a question for the NBA market: would there be no team willing and able to beat an expiring Tobi plus draft picks?

I like dreaming as much as the next person, but when I do it on this scale it helps at least to buy a lottery ticket that morning.

There is the possibility that star players such as Durant can dictate where they are traded to. My God we've seen this happen countless times. Shall I give examples? We happen to be fortunate enough to be a draw for players at the moment due to being a contending team in the mix for a postseason run. If Durant wants to play for the Sixers I have no doubt he'd be able to force his way here. Nobody here is dreaming. I threw out a proposal with the idea that Durant would ask to be traded here. It's not gonna happen, it's just a discussion. What should I be talking about on a basketball forum that has a specific page titled "fantasy trade?" I do apologize that my idea outrages you to the point of throwing a snarky, backhanded insult my way, I was just making conversation. Go buy a scratch off.

Good lord, some longtime forum posters must have gotten coal in their stockings this year. Such hurt feelings over incredibly mild comments, the kind of which are seen on these forums ALL the time. Not to mention, I've +1'ed many of your posts over the years. Hope your day improves.
Go Sixers and Eagles!

So an AND1 makes it ok? Get real here. You make an unnecessary comment (very clever BTW) about the proposition of Tobias Harris and FRDP's heading to Phoenix for Durant who can easily force his way to any team he wants to play for as if it's a ridiculous pipe dream. Like I offered up Paul Reed straight across for Durant. It was a detestable comment and why? Because you can I guess, "becaues it's a sports forum bruh and I eat mozzerella cheese sticks at bars." Now that you feel like a jerk about it, you want to turn it around and play the victim by calling everyone on here sensitive while making another crappy comment in the process. Keep digging yourself A-Hole bro.
Maybe just admit that you took a shot at talking down to another poster on here and that it wasn't the nicest thing to do. You can't have it both ways...You can't say some snarky **** and then turn around and pull the happy holiday/have a nice day bit, which just makes you even sound more like a jerk. Let's throw our hands up and say Go Sixers because that makes it ok. It's obviously not genuine at that point. The only thing genuine is you straying off-topic by acting like a condescending victimized dunce. "Like OMG what did I do wrong!" Stop it! Stick to basketball talk instead of lotto tickets and dreams. Hit me up privately if you want to continue saying mean stuff. Yes, I'm a longtime poster on here, no, I haven't always been the nicest poster on this forum, but the older I get, the more focused I am on at least being decent to people even when we disagree.