Amick: De’Aaron Fox requests trade

Capt. Factorial

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I mean, in the end this might be kinda what the deal looks like. The ATL picks are pretty valuable, and probably a lot more valuable than any Spurs picks in the next five years. The CHI pick is already protected 1-10 with protections going forward 2 more years, so that's not an additional protection being put on it. So that's three picks and Castle.

Obviously, I'd like a lot more. I want Sochan. I want MIN 31. I want our swap back. I want CHA 25 (which is probably going to revert to 2 SRPs, but still, we need SRPs since Monte deals them like they're hot potatoes). I want additional swap options.

I don't think we can get *all* of that. We may be able to get *some* of that. But as long as we get Castle and the ATL picks, we're not all too likely to find a better deal elsewhere, not with the league believing Fox wants to jump to SA eventually anyway. So that's a decent guess at close to what it looks like if a SA trade goes down.
 

pdxKingsFan

So Ordinary That It's Truly Quite Extraordinary
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I mean, in the end this might be kinda what the deal looks like. The ATL picks are pretty valuable, and probably a lot more valuable than any Spurs picks in the next five years. The CHI pick is already protected 1-10 with protections going forward 2 more years, so that's not an additional protection being put on it. So that's three picks and Castle.

Obviously, I'd like a lot more. I want Sochan. I want MIN 31. I want our swap back. I want CHA 25 (which is probably going to revert to 2 SRPs, but still, we need SRPs since Monte deals them like they're hot potatoes). I want additional swap options.

I don't think we can get *all* of that. We may be able to get *some* of that. But as long as we get Castle and the ATL picks, we're not all too likely to find a better deal elsewhere, not with the league believing Fox wants to jump to SA eventually anyway. So that's a decent guess at close to what it looks like if a SA trade goes down.
One thing about the ATL 25 and 27 and another 25 would be that these are theoretically worth more than a pick years and years away. Either to trade or so we can build on what we have with a pick better than we'd otherwise get.

To me I settle for 3 picks if we can have Sochan and Castle. No Castle the ask goes to 5+. No Sochan but Castle, then we need one more so we can do a Cam and Sharpe deal with Nets.
 
Interesting hearing Damian Barling say Vivek is barely involved in any of this and according to another credible NBA front office, he’s pretty hands off. Even the weasel GM before Vlade, is allegedly the one that convinced Vivek to fire Malone. Sheesh
I think we need to be a bit careful assuming every thing he says is 100 percent the truth. He’s all over the place with his insider info. Klutch insider, front office insider, Owner insider. I dunno. I personally think his maybe source is Chris Haynes and that would mostly be Klutch related stuff.
 

pdxKingsFan

So Ordinary That It's Truly Quite Extraordinary
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Interesting hearing Damian Barling say Vivek is barely involved in any of this and according to another credible NBA front office, he’s pretty hands off. Even the weasel GM before Vlade, is allegedly the one that convinced Vivek to fire Malone. Sheesh
We knew that. Vivek hired Malone and was a fan before he hired the little gerbil who never liked him. That's a big part of what has hamstrung this organization until Monte was finally allowed a seat at the table when Mike was hired. GMs not getting their first choice of coach. And then GMs hiring worse coaches lol.
 
I think we need to be a bit careful assuming every thing he says is 100 percent the truth. He’s all over the place with his insider info. Klutch insider, front office insider, Owner insider. I dunno. I personally think his maybe source is Chris Haynes and that would mostly be Klutch related stuff.
For sure. The sucky thing about it is, i really used to enjoy Monte’s apparent laid back nature and ability to keep things from leaking. Now idk what the hell is going on and who the culprits are
 
I mean, in the end this might be kinda what the deal looks like. The ATL picks are pretty valuable, and probably a lot more valuable than any Spurs picks in the next five years. The CHI pick is already protected 1-10 with protections going forward 2 more years, so that's not an additional protection being put on it. So that's three picks and Castle.

Obviously, I'd like a lot more. I want Sochan. I want MIN 31. I want our swap back. I want CHA 25 (which is probably going to revert to 2 SRPs, but still, we need SRPs since Monte deals them like they're hot potatoes). I want additional swap options.

I don't think we can get *all* of that. We may be able to get *some* of that. But as long as we get Castle and the ATL picks, we're not all too likely to find a better deal elsewhere, not with the league believing Fox wants to jump to SA eventually anyway. So that's a decent guess at close to what it looks like if a SA trade goes down.
Then maybe get Collins and send Debo out for cam, rui, or Kuzma or something
 

pdxKingsFan

So Ordinary That It's Truly Quite Extraordinary
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For sure. The sucky thing about it is, i really used to enjoy Monte’s apparent laid back nature and ability to keep things from leaking. Now idk what the hell is going on and who the culprits are
Really think Recee talked to DLo and unwittingly opened up a storm. Or maybe it was on purpose. Then Paul got involved for damage control bur Recee can't stay off social for whatever reason.

Paul was really managing Fox PR and it appears that Fox was going to drop a trade me bomb this offseason.
 
For sure. The sucky thing about it is, i really used to enjoy Monte’s apparent laid back nature and ability to keep things from leaking. Now idk what the hell is going on and who the culprits are
the idea of Monte leaking makes no sense to me. He basically says nothing in interviews, even in long form. Maybe it’s Wes, I couldn’t even tell you what he looks like and I’ve never heard him speak. Or maybe it’s some gossiping part owner that likes telling people insider info. Or maybe half of it is not true? Or most of it?
 

Tetsujin

The Game Thread Dude
the idea of Monte leaking makes no sense to me. He basically says nothing in interviews, even in long form. Maybe it’s Wes, I couldn’t even tell you what he looks like and I’ve never heard him speak. Or maybe it’s some gossiping part owner that likes telling people insider info. Or maybe half of it’s not true? Or most of it?
Didn’t he sell off his shares a couple of years ago?
 

Tetsujin

The Game Thread Dude
I wasn’t referring to anyone in particular, just one of the many people who have invested in the team. Who are you referring to? Shaq?
People were pretty convinced Mastrov was the one who was leaking stuff to the media all the time. There’s also a local minority owner who was rather notorious for having a loose mouth but I don’t remember if he sold his shares to Vivek or not.