[NBA] Comments that don't warrant a thread (NOV)
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They will probability trade Russell at the break and get back even more assets. Curry, Klay and Green is still a formidable group. Add a likely top 10 pick and another first rounder and more for Russell and they will be in great shape. They could choose to keep Deangelo but I don’t think that is the plan.
They will probability trade Russell at the break and get back even more assets. Curry, Klay and Green is still a formidable group. Add a likely top 10 pick and another first rounder and more for Russell and they will be in great shape. They could choose to keep Deangelo but I don’t think that is the plan.
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Honestly, isn't that the value of a D'Angelo Russell these days? He took a couple of years to fulfill his potential as the #2 pick, but he's obviously looking pretty good at this point. He's averaging 24.3/6.7a/3.6r with an A/T of 2, he's getting to the line a ton, and posting a TS% of .571 while holding a USG% in the low 30s. He may not be a superstar, but guys like that don't grow on trees, and there's definitely no guarantee of getting a better asset in the draft. Right now, Minny isn't even in a lotto slot, and they'd probably bet that with Russell on board playing with KAT they'll improve, not regress. We're talking giving up a pick maybe in the 17-23 range and a half year of Teague for 3.5 years of D'Lo? It's a no-brainer to me.
Honestly, isn't that the value of a D'Angelo Russell these days? He took a couple of years to fulfill his potential as the #2 pick, but he's obviously looking pretty good at this point. He's averaging 24.3/6.7a/3.6r with an A/T of 2, he's getting to the line a ton, and posting a TS% of .571 while holding a USG% in the low 30s. He may not be a superstar, but guys like that don't grow on trees, and there's definitely no guarantee of getting a better asset in the draft. Right now, Minny isn't even in a lotto slot, and they'd probably bet that with Russell on board playing with KAT they'll improve, not regress. We're talking giving up a pick maybe in the 17-23 range and a half year of Teague for 3.5 years of D'Lo? It's a no-brainer to me.
At the risk of getting involved in a land war in Asia, I understand why you put value on the first-round pick, but when it comes to Teague, I'm not sure why you assign any real value to him (in the sense that you wouldn't give him up AND the pick). In my mind, his expiring contract is precisely a chip that allows you to trade for another big contract and stay within salary cap rules. Metaphorically, he's an expiring gift certificate. You gotta spend him, or you lose whatever he was worth. If you're not gonna use him in a trade for D-Lo, what value does he have?
Yeah, so they'll probably get a high pick this year coming off 5 straight years in the Finals and that's sortof a bummer as a division rival, but a high draft pick doesn't guarantee anything (as we've seen for years already with our team's draft picks). As recently as last season they were still picking up former All-Stars (DeMarcus) for dirt cheap to extend their window of contention. Seeing them lose games by 40 with a rotation of all roster filler is still hilarious. Especially since they just abandoned Oakland for their shiny new San Francisco arena which means their richest fans are now paying ultra premium prices to watch this fiasco.
I think Walton actually tried using him as a PG when Ball was injured once to middling effect.
I think Ingram's one of those dudes who's really benefitted from an NBA training program. He's still not Dwight Howard out there but it seems like he's finally developed the strength and agility to use his length.
I think Ingram's one of those dudes who's really benefitted from an NBA training program. He's still not Dwight Howard out there but it seems like he's finally developed the strength and agility to use his length.
Other possible destinations for Russell
Spurs- they need a star player to jump start the next era
Miami- they have some young talent and Riley is aggressive
New York- not a free agent destination. Might have to get young talent through the draft and trades.
Toronto- this would need to be in the off-season if they decide not to re-sign Lowry
Spurs- they need a star player to jump start the next era
Miami- they have some young talent and Riley is aggressive
New York- not a free agent destination. Might have to get young talent through the draft and trades.
Toronto- this would need to be in the off-season if they decide not to re-sign Lowry
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