De'Aaron Fox Traded to Spurs for Zach Lavine, three first round picks

[SacTownKid]

The thing is, LaVine has :crosses fingers: been healthy and is putting up his typical all star productivity. I would think his value is up from when we were all arguing about him the last season or so.

 

[Tetsujin]

“The Spurs were going to kill the deal if Stephon Castle was included.”

 

[iowamcnabb]

I’m not a fan of the return we got.

The CHA 1st is a fake 1st that the FO can use in headlines to make themselves look good but it’s just that… a fake 1st that is really 2 2nds. I really hope at the very least the 2027 SAS and 2031 MIN 1sts are unprotected.

The roster is still unbalanced at this point, and I shudder to think about how bad our defense will be when we have Monk, LaVine, DeRozan, & Sabonis in the starting lineup. Lets see if Monte has anything else cooked up to balance the roster before Thursday’s deadline.

they need to trade Deebo now or in the offseason

 

[Kingster]

So as far as the picks are concerned, Kings get:

Effectively, then, Kings get three second round picks for this year, one 1st round SAS pick in 2027 (probably going to be very low), two second rounders in 2028 and a 1st rounder from MIN six years from now. Does that sum it up correctly?

 

[Joshyjosh31]

I don't understand what you are saying, sorry. Are you complaining about DeRozan?

Yes when that’s your answer to the weakness we had

the picks we got suck I hope we can just send them to Brooklyn for Cam. Cam will be better than any player drafted in the 20’s with this picks

 

[Tetsujin]

The thing is, LaVine has :crosses fingers: been healthy and is putting up his typical all star productivity. I would think his value is up from when we were all arguing about him the last season or so.

He’s shooting above 40% from three at volume. Considering how awful we’ve been from the perimeter, he’s going to improve spacing a lot.

 

[Kingz19]

Still digesting. Not sure if I like it and now Huerter’s money is gone so there likely won’t be any more trades to balance the roster which this trade does not do.

I guess we may see DeMar moved

I also dont see where we get our pick swap back and how we couldn’t get a real 2025 first rounder in the deal

I wouldve preferred the Vassell, Sochan, 3 first rounders I was preparing to be angry about to be honest. I like LaVine but I’m not comfortable he’ll stay healthy

We’ll see but when it’s fully digested I don’t think I’ll be happy with the return. Though I’m atleast glad we can move on from Fox

 

[Rob-The-Great]

God some people. This trade is excellent. We got a player that's locked long term who is litteralu just as good as fox but in a position of more need. We got bigger just like everyone wanted, got rid of hueter, and got 3 1st. No matter how you slice it that's a freakin win.

And no we don't need to trade deebo

 

[Fantazija]

Debo to Utah for Collins and a 1st and a 2nd

Why would Utah do that?

 

[AaronPDX]

Quick, call Brooklyn, offer Lyles and the CHA first for Johnson!!

 

[joemama]

The first round picks are a joke
Spurs first will be late 20’s
Charlotte will be seconds
Minnesota who knows if we’re alive in 2031

Spurs are dependent on Wemby being healthy. Remeber Yao?

Yes, multiple 2nds a bummer.

31 is 1st year aliens will run the league and Ant will be on the Lakers.

I'm so f'ing tires of havimg a team that cam't shoot for sht.

 

[Light it up]

I haven’t read the details but I’m good with Lavine. Much better than any of the spurs players. In fact I just posted an hour ago I hope it’s picks from SA and a Lavine or cam johnson.

 

[Rob-The-Great]

Quick, call Brooklyn, offer Lyles and the CHA first for Johnson!!

No I like lyles

 

[Makaveli]

Derozan + Lyles on the move now?

To Brooklyn for cam Johnson and Noah clowney

 

[upinsmoke]

I'm sure someone has answerd it but the thread is moving so fast. Can someone clarify the pick situation please.

 

[Sherds]

side note...Ive never understood why teams agree to the "1st by XXXX otherwise converts to 2 worse picks". If youre gonna make me wait years for a potentially good pick and then i dont get it, im asking for better picks, not worse.

 

[iowamcnabb]

Sure. But I'm of the opinion that Keon should be starting. He just should. His impact is enormous. And unlike Fox, LaVine ain't running point, so there's no sending Monk back to the bench. Carter's not close to ready, so Monk is now your full-time starting PG. And yeah, LaVine can flex for some minutes at the 3, but Keon's not starting with those two guys. Monk/LaVine/DeRozan is a dangerously poor defensive trio.

the answer is moving deebo. If I had to guess they will hold on to him for salary purposes and package him in a bigger deal in the summer

 

[Larry89]

The thing is, LaVine has :crosses fingers: been healthy and is putting up his typical all star productivity. I would think his value is up from when we were all arguing about him the last season or so.

I think sharing an offensive load on the Kings will contribute to better health.. hopefully.. We really need a backup for Sabonis and another 3/4

 

[The_Jamal]

"It was clear for months he was only going to sign in SA in NBA circles".

Thats...interesting. Wow

 

[SacTownKid]

Sure. But I'm of the opinion that Keon should be starting. He just should. His impact is enormous. And unlike Fox, LaVine ain't running point, so there's no sending Monk back to the bench. Carter's not close to ready, so Monk is now your full-time starting PG. And yeah, LaVine can flex for some minutes at the 3, but Keon's not starting with those two guys. Monk/LaVine/DeRozan is a dangerously poor defensive trio.

We have to see what happens rotation wise. LaVine is actually historically around Fox's level when running pick and roll so both can easily run point. Remember LaVine started off as more of a PG.

 

[206Fan]

Statistically, LaVine is playing out of his mind this year, just need him healthy.

24ppg 4.5apg 4.8rpg on 51.1/44.6/79.7

This trade is basically Fox for LaVine, 2 1st round picks, and a bunch of 2nd rounders.

Honestly, not bad at all because I don't think there were many suitors for Fox. Doesn't really seemed like any other team was serious about him... should kinda tell you about his value around the league.

 

[luckytkp]

I think we restock enough picks for another trade like cam/jc

 

[Capt. Factorial]

“The Spurs were going to kill the deal if Stephon Castle was included.”

To be fair, the Spurs completely made out like bandits here. They got Fox and only sent out Collins and one first that *might* be great, and a bunch of only OK picks. But it's just that we didn't get fleeced because we managed to get LaVine out of it. The Bulls are rebuilding and wanted to get off that salary, great. They didn't get a whole ton of stuff except salary relief though.

 

[Rob-The-Great]

I'm very happy. Will probably by a ticket now. Didn't think we had the balls to trade Fox.

Thanks fox for all your effort 50% of the time and your allstar performances 50% of the time.

I'm sure Spurs will get 70% of you. You just wasnt giving it to us.

Welcome Zack!

 

[Tetsujin]

Statistically, LaVine is playing out of his mind this year, just need him healthy.

24ppg 4.5apg 4.8rpg on 51.1/44.6/79.7

This trade is basically Fox for LaVine, 2 1st round picks, and a bunch of 2nd rounders.

Honestly, not bad at all because I don't think there were many suitors for Fox. Doesn't really seemed like any other team was serious about him... should kinda tell you about his value around the league.

Plus we have no idea what the market really is now after the Mavs took a sledgehammer to it last night.

 

[Larry89]

Statistically, LaVine is playing out of his mind this year, just need him healthy.

24ppg 4.5apg 4.8rpg on 51.1/44.6/79.7

This trade is basically Fox for LaVine, 2 1st round picks, and a bunch of 2nd rounders.

Honestly, not bad at all because I don't think there were many suitors for Fox. Doesn't really seemed like any other team was serious about him... should kinda tell you about his value around the league.

Had to be done.. Fox only destination was the Spurs.. Don't know what his value looks like if they don't try to trade him before deadline.

 

[chief bromden]

Could have been worse given the situation. Maybe there will be more moves to come before the deadline and those picks will help with that. Wish the Kings could have gotten their 31 swap with Spurs back

 

[Rob-The-Great]

To be fair, the Spurs completely made out like bandits here. They got Fox and only sent out Collins and one first that *might* be great, and a bunch of only OK picks. But it's just that we didn't get fleeced because we managed to get LaVine out of it. The Bulls are rebuilding and wanted to get off that salary, great. They didn't get a whole ton of stuff except salary relief though.

Whos we sir?

 

[SacTownKid]

I think sharing an offensive load on the Kings will contribute to better health.. hopefully.. We really need a backup for Sabonis and another 3/4

And that's the other thing, while the DHO is what it is, LaVine is a perfect fit for Domas. He's like if you combined Fox and Huerter offensively in some ways.

 

[Tetsujin]

To be fair, the Spurs completely made out like bandits here. They got Fox and only sent out Collins and one first that *might* be great, and a bunch of only OK picks. But it's just that we didn't get fleeced because we managed to get LaVine out of it. The Bulls are rebuilding and wanted to get off that salary, great. They didn't get a whole ton of stuff except salary relief though.

The Spurs had to give up the Bulls pick this season which isn’t nothing. Their main backup guard is now going to be Jordan McLaughlin apparently.