2022 Everything Free Agency/Trades Thread

[SacTownKid]

Is that how it works though? I believe I’ve read the Kings can still trade their 1sts considering they own the protected rights to their future 1sts. So they’d be trading their rights to the protected half.

On top of the other explanation we already know how much this complicates things because Vlade did the same basic thing to dump JT's contract a few years back. If the Kings come out next year and aren't as good as they should be on paper and a superstar is available that would potentially stave off a rebuild and/or put them into contention, this is going to be bad. That said, this team IMO better at least be in the middle of the playoff pack for a good portion of the season. The talent is there and the resources have been spent.

 

[SacTownKid]

Another intriguing idea is to trade for Hunter while lessening the protections on our 2024 1st since we lottery protected it in the Huerter trade.

Harrison Barnes
Loosening of the protections for 2024 1st

for

DeAndre Hunter
Justin Holiday

Barnes gives the Hawks a great starting 5 to stay competitive/relevant this year (Young-Murray-Barnes-Collins-Capela) while having a solid bench in Bogdanovic, Griffin, Johnson, and Okongwu. Long term, they don’t have to worry about giving Hunter a big pay raise with all of the money they have tied up already while getting a lightly protected 1st round pick.

Kings get an upgrade defensively at SF who can still space the floor and fits the age timeline of the core (he’s 24). Also, the loosening of the protection might make it easier to trade future 1sts in follow up deals since it should convey sooner.

The obvious red flag is Hunter’s ability to stay healthy and stay on the floor, but his skill set and age would be a great fit on paper next to our core.

Before they move on from Barnes, I think it's wiser to see how an offensive player who needs to produce to live up to expectations fits. If Barnes doesn't get enough offense, and there's plenty between Fox/Davion/Huerter/Murray/Sabonis/Monk/etc. then maybe this team is better off with a cheaper Tucker/Thybulle type.

 

[Section 101]

Another intriguing idea is to trade for Hunter while lessening the protections on our 2024 1st since we lottery protected it in the Huerter trade.

Harrison Barnes
Loosening of the protections for 2024 1st

for

DeAndre Hunter
Justin Holiday

Barnes gives the Hawks a great starting 5 to stay competitive/relevant this year (Young-Murray-Barnes-Collins-Capela) while having a solid bench in Bogdanovic, Griffin, Johnson, and Okongwu. Long term, they don’t have to worry about giving Hunter a big pay raise with all of the money they have tied up already while getting a lightly protected 1st round pick.

Kings get an upgrade defensively at SF who can still space the floor and fits the age timeline of the core (he’s 24). Also, the loosening of the protection might make it easier to trade future 1sts in follow up deals since it should convey sooner.

The obvious red flag is Hunter’s ability to stay healthy and stay on the floor, but his skill set and age would be a great fit on paper next to our core.

Holiday can't be traded back to the Kings till next year.

 

[Kings49ers]

Holiday can't be traded back to the Kings till next year.

And from what I understand the Hawks view Hunter as an immovable piece, or we’re very reluctant to move him in all their trade rumors.

 

[funkykingston]

And from what I understand the Hawks view Hunter as an immovable piece, or we’re very reluctant to move him in all their trade rumors.

The Hawks would much prefer to move Collins and keep Hunter.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1552121556767309825

 

[Tetsujin]

And from what I understand the Hawks view Hunter as an immovable piece, or we’re very reluctant to move him in all their trade rumors.

Yep. it’s the reason we were able to get Huerter for a couple of expirings and a heavily protected FRP. They see Hunter as one of their big three.

 

[joemama]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1554589230998982656

 

[Woot!]

FUN FACT

Kyrie Irving was in Harrison Barnes' wedding party, and Kyrie has said that Harrison is his best friend.

Two guys who played at Duke and UNC and are on opposite ends of the *groundedness* continuum.

Whoda thunk it?

 

[Sac.Kings]

FUN FACT

Kyrie Irving was in Harrison Barnes' wedding party, and Kyrie has said that Harrison is his best friend.

Two guys who played at Duke and UNC and are on opposite ends of the *groundedness* continuum.

Whoda thunk it?

They must not talk much as of late lol seeing as Kyrie has taken off for the stars cognitively

 

[NME]

FUN FACT

Kyrie Irving was in Harrison Barnes' wedding party, and Kyrie has said that Harrison is his best friend.

Two guys who played at Duke and UNC and are on opposite ends of the *groundedness* continuum.

Whoda thunk it?

Imagine how much you have to just smile and nod if you're Kyrie's friend.

 

[whozit]

Imagine how much you have to just smile and nod if you're Kyrie's friend.

Are you calling all his friends Bobble Heads?