Amick: De’Aaron Fox requests trade

[PurpleHaze]

I am not watching many Spurs game besides occasional Wemby highlight and when they play Kings
Can anyone explain what's their obsession with Castle so far?Stats are pretty meh, especially shooting

I guess it's in the eye of the beholder. Very athletic, good handles at 6'6" (with good NBA body). Looks for his shot (slashing to deep) but looks for teammates to set-up too. From all indications at UCONN and now as a pro very coachable, likeable. Some question if Castle combo guard rather than lead/point guard. At this point at age 20 call him part of modern NBA, position-less player. Video highlights from Paris, France recently.

 

[Fantazija]

He can thank Durant for not making as many as he would like. It’s hard to get 2 from one team unless you are a top 4 team or one or both of you is a legacy player.

Plus Suns went like 1-9 or something like that without KD, he absolutely didn't carry his team during that streak

 

[Fantazija]

Fox wanted to move on but waited around just in case he got All NBA. His representation told him it wasn’t happening due to his injury so Klutch got word to sac that they should consider trading him and get best value. He won’t request a trade but he won’t sign here either. This is clear as day.

That sounds very reasonable

 

[sactowndog]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1885087137495740497

The replies lmao

I think our biggest ace in the hole is Fox’s ego.

The Spurs low balling us might bite them in the ass when we show Fox how little the value him versus other top players.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

I'd take this if it were clearly the BEST offer on the table. I don't really like the fact that the Chicago pick is not guaranteed, though.

The Chicago pick went to San Antonio as a protected pick already, so it's not like the proposal is adding a protection onto it. But obviously it cannot be a great pick, as it's top-10, top-8, top-8 protected. It probably doesn't convey this year unless CHI sneaks into the playoffs via the play-in. I'd rather have the MIN 31 pick, which is unprotected and with a little luck could be huge, but that's a gamble.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

I guess it's in the eye of the beholder. Very athletic, good handles at 6'6" (with good NBA body). Looks for his shot (slashing to deep) but looks for teammates to set-up too. From all indications at UCONN and now as a pro very coachable, likeable. Some question if Castle combo guard rather than lead/point guard. At this point at age 20 call him part of modern NBA, position-less player. Video highlights from Paris, France recently.

Highlights like this are why Castle is a must-get in a SAS trade. Shooting percentages like 40% from the field and 26% from three are why the Spurs can't refuse to include him.

 

[serbiangoat]

Assuming the Hornets (they need a PG, Melo is more of a 2) and Fox (will sign extension)would want this deal would you do Fox and Keegan for Miller(injured) and Bridges plus a 1st?

 

[Joshyjosh31]

Assuming the Hornets (they need a PG, Melo is more of a 2) and Fox (will sign extension)would want this deal would you do Fox and Keegan for Miller(injured) and Bridges plus a 1st?

Does that say bridges

and why would fox go to Charlotte

 

[Capt. Factorial]

Assuming the Hornets (they need a PG, Melo is more of a 2) and Fox (will sign extension)would want this deal would you do Fox and Keegan for Miller(injured) and Bridges plus a 1st?

So what you're saying is that you have literally no concerns about character whatsoever?

 

[Section 101]

So what you're saying is that you have literally no concerns about character whatsoever?

Moderator vs Ignore feature.

 

[Joshyjosh31]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1885215683354780050

The history of our franchise would look different if we were in the east

 

[pdxKingsFan]

Moderator vs Ignore feature.

This is a real conundrum.

 

[serbiangoat]

So what you're saying is that you have literally no concerns about character whatsoever?

None considering what Karl Malone was able to get away with same as Kobe Bryant, the amount of questionable stuff NBA players are allowed to get away with is absurd I mean you have LeBron on camera at a Diddy party saying ain't no party like a Diddy party.

 

[Elektrik]

And Fox is sitting in the corner, saying, "Who, me?"

He’s certainly not Mr Innocent in this clusterf***

 

[hrdboild]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1885215683354780050

The history of our franchise would look different if we were in the east

I look at these standings and I see a compelling argument that we would be in much better shape if we'd spent the last 3 years chasing after the #1 rated defense instead of the #1 rated offense. And also, if De'Aaron Fox is smart he will try to force his way to Orlando not San Antonio. There's also no state income tax in Florida and the Magic have the #3 rated defense and #29 rated offense. It's a perfect situation for him to thrive in.

 

[NewArena]

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?

That’s the crazy thing about all of this. Apparently Wes is in charge of trades + business, and i don’t even know what he looks like

 

[NewArena]

I look at these standings and I see a compelling argument that we would be in much better shape if we'd spent the last 3 years chasing after the #1 rated defense instead of the #1 rated offense. And also, if De'Aaron Fox is smart he will try to force his way to Orlando not San Antonio. There's also no state income tax in Florida and the Magic have the #3 rated defense and #29 rated offense. It's a perfect situation for him to thrive in.

Boy, a healthy Magic team is already killing people. That squad with Fox would be SCARY

 

[joemama]

Is Viviek supposed to be Vivek's evil twin brother?

Indubitably

 

[TaxMan]

Maybe I’m just missing it, but it’s amusing through all of this I have yet to hear a national media member or “expert” mention Fox’s hand/finger issues right now. Nobody thinks it’s relevant, for at least the rest of this year, for the team looking to acquire him? People really don’t actually watch the Kings do they?

 

[Caccia]

Maybe I’m just missing it, but it’s amusing through all of this I have yet to hear a national media member or “expert” mention Fox’s hand/finger issues right now. Nobody thinks it’s relevant, for at least the rest of this year, for the team looking to acquire him? People really don’t actually watch the Kings do they?

No, but the front offices of other teams do. I would not be surprised if that fact were being used against them in negotiations. Which makes it imperative that Fox keep playing the next few games before the deadline.

 

[Tetsujin]

Boy, a healthy Magic team is already killing people. That squad with Fox would be SCARY

Depends on who they’d have to give up.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1885305192234512761

together they make enough money to trade for Brad Beal!

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1885332245944426699

 

[The_Jamal]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1885332245944426699

ooo insider fight.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1885198374174925265

I agree. They should trade him for De’Aaron Fox

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1885155613837082794

and that’s why I’m not necessarily worried about them holding out the goods on us.

 

[coolhandluke]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1885332245944426699

Jeez. No one is winning in the court of public opinion by flinging poo. Everyone knows there are no angels here.

Can we please skip to the part where Team Fox and the Kings FO get together and talk like adults on what they want from each other?

 

[Hoovtrain]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1885139373550657745

Getting hit by the ol’ El Klutcharoni

https://twitter.com/statuses/1885332245944426699

well that’s because it complete bullcrap

 

[NewArena]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1885305192234512761

together they make enough money to trade for Brad Beal!

Packaging him with Huerter automatically makes the value go down. Kings ain’t doing that and I’m getting closer to thinking Fox ain’t going anywhere before the deadline.

 

[jiimbob]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1885305192234512761

together they make enough money to trade for Brad Beal!

Huerter is Monte’s biggest fault in my opinion. Thought that was obvious after his no show in the first round of the Warriors series.
A 17 million dollar man that is still likely costing us a first and we might have to include trading Fox to unload. Meanwhile teams like Dallas have got actual contributors with size for less.