Tetsujin
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You could probably just wait for him to get bought out anyways
2023 TRADE DEADLINE MEGATHREAD
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serbiangoat
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The Lakers could smash Denver/Memphis in a 1st round playoffs series and you know the NBA is pulling for LeBron to win a title after getting the scoring record. Honestly this seems more like a move to help the NBA ratings than for Utah, I don't understand what Utah got out of this deal they are way to late to the tanking party as well. Kind of like when they magically got prime Pau Gasol for Kwame and what did end up being a good player in Marc Gasol but still these are very fishy deals......what other teams gets these deals and gives up nothing.
Tetsujin
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The Toronto Raptors are acquiring San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl for Khem Birch, a protected 2024 first-round draft pick and two future second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/9Iz7KFCd20
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 9, 2023
Tetsujin
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The Raptors bring back the center they drafted, developed and traded for Kawhi Leonard with an intention of signing him to a new contract this summer, sources tell ESPN. Toronto's been desperate for a center and they've landed him in Poeltl now. https://t.co/AUmGfKqWu9
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 9, 2023
Tetsujin
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Keep an eye on the Miami Heat and the LA Clippers when Russell Westbrook gets bought out, per @WindhorstESPN pic.twitter.com/GsQ6ORZjW1
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) February 9, 2023
Tetsujin
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Dinwiddie going to the Nets, D-Lo going to the Lakers, and Poeltl going to the Raptors. Cue Skylar Grey.
— Joe Viray (@JoeVirayNBA) February 9, 2023
serbiangoat
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Lowry probably won't play even if he stays on the team, he's been a disaster. The Heat need a guard who can get to the rim (Herro is not great at it) other than Jimmy.
Tetsujin
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The Spurs are running it up on young players and draft capital now, with 13 first-round picks secured through 2029 --- and the expectation that they'll gather even more between now and the 3 PM ET trade deadline later today.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 9, 2023
Tetsujin
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Sure but not like Russ solves that problem
Tetsujin
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Jakob Poetl is in the last year ($9.4M) of his contract and will become a FA.
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) February 9, 2023
Toronto inherits his bird rights and can re-sign him over the cap.
Khem Birch is under contract through 2023-24 ($6.7M and $7M).
San Antonio are now $25.6M below the cap.
kingsboi
Hall of Famer
Add Rose to the list too. Goes to show that these super PG athletes don't last very long in terms of quality prime years while PGs like CP3, Curry, Nash, Kidd, etc. produce even later in their careers with their brains more so than their athletic prowess
Very reasonable tag for Poeltl here, especially if they do ink him to an extension. Siakam-Poeltl is excellent in all facets at the 4/5. Very curious how they shape the rest of their roster though. Scottie/OG at the 2/3 long-term? Trade FVV, Scottie runs the 1 with Siakam? Trade Siakam and move forward with OG/Scottie at the 3/4? Lots of routes they can go.
Tetsujin
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Holy ****
BREAKING: The Phoenix Suns are nearing a blockbuster trade to acquire Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant, sources tell ESPN. Durant wanted move to Suns, and new owner Mat Ishbia pushing to get deal done tonight.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 9, 2023
Tetsujin
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The Nets are trading Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns for a package including Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, four first-round picks and additional draft compensation, league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. https://t.co/fJoFHv3i7M
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 9, 2023
the Suns have four max contract players?
iowamcnabb
Hall of Famer
Poeltl
Siakam
Barnes
?
Resigned Vleet
Find a better shooter, trade OG for 3 firsts and fill out the bench. Quick turnaround next year
Siakam
Barnes
?
Resigned Vleet
Find a better shooter, trade OG for 3 firsts and fill out the bench. Quick turnaround next year
iowamcnabb
Hall of Famer
Damn
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
The Suns are trading Jae Crowder to the Nets as part of the Kevin Durant deal, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 9, 2023
kingsboi
Hall of Famer
I hope the Spurs get Victor and not the Rockets or Pistons. If anyone can develop youth, it's Pop and that organization.
iowamcnabb
Hall of Famer
That really sucks
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
Monte, up your game bro, time is now. lol.
serbiangoat
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I agree but with Spo having a obsession with small ball and having PG's/SG's play the 4 spot he might think it works. The Heat needs talent if they want to compete this year Herro/Bam/Jimmy with like 10 undrafted players just ain't enough they need to make any move for a back up PG/starting PF. Wall or Westbrick going to Miami I think.
iowamcnabb
Hall of Famer
I really hate this but that’s a great haul for the Nets
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