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  1. Frankly, while they have leverage, this isn't a crazy ask. Multiple suitors on the board, KD doesn't seem to want to leverage them right now, so while they know we'll probably say no, we know they'll get a better offer than Vassell and stuff. If KD is interested in winning another ship, he absolutely should be telling Phoenix and other teams where he wants to go and that he won't sign an extension with certain teams. This would reduce the package needed to trade for him and leave the acquiring team with a better roster. He's only hurting his chances by staying out of it....
  2. Also..... it looks like the Giannis trade action is going to be a bust.
  3. I get it.... but he would have to push for SA. Tell Phoenix and all other teams that's where he wants to be and won't entertain an extension, even if traded there, until he becomes a UFA. It seems we're not willing to put either Vassell or Sochan or both in the deal and Phoenix also wants a center, which we don't have. He'd still be the 2nd best player on the team next year. Probably the best in the playoffs......
  4. I would guess they're offering more and that's fine but even Shams was forced to admit that his reporting doesn't include what KD wants, which is crucial since he's on an expiring deal. Shams used to get all of information via agents, so this sounds like through a competitive agency he's hearing this. Again, I don't think the Spurs will be the place because it would require KD basically pushing to come here and without Pop as coach, I don't think he will make it get messy. Maybe I'm wrong, but it feels like the only way he ends up in SA, which is fine. It just means we may end up with a really young squad and better next year but not ready to really compete for championship, maybe a playoff berth.
  5. Why? It's a very real possibility, it's simply about the price. I have a feeling another team may end up giving a pricier offer, but if we can swing a 3 way deal and only give up Barnes, Keldon and stuff along with maybe a first and swap then it could be a great get. We shouldn't be giving away the 2nd pick unless we can get a star in their prime.
  6. I think you may be able to do it without Vassell too, put Keldon and Wesley in the package.
  7. 1-7. But Bueckers is their best player (faint praise indeed). She's the 2nd highest scorer, 4th leading rebounder and first in assists (4th in the league), steals (6th in league), and blocks. She's not shooting great but that should change as efficiency is one of her most beneficial traits. Her team is terrible and therefore she's not getting much burn. The franchise will get another top 5 pick and be much better positioned to try and make the playoffs.
  8. Malik Rose. I kid. It's not a terrible comp but I avoided because I think Flagg is a little better athlete but KVH was awesome in college.
  9. Kerm gets the context. They didn't want to pay the repeater tax, they were sort of landlocked with Perkins in trading and they thought they could get a hometown discount with Harden and offered under market. They offered undermarket with Ibaka too and he signed first. But Harden wanted to start and wanted starter's minutes too..... And he obviously showed he was worthy of being a starter and he gave NBA fans all sorts of failure in big moments and unclutchness that we can enjoy forever.
  10. Doesn't have the dibble drive game of Hill nor the ability to turn the corner on a defender, which was elite. Probably a little better shooter from distance than Hill. How tall is he on the real? I know he's listed at 6'9". He really reminds me of Lamar Odom except without all the knuckleheadness. And a basketball savvy Odom would have been a problem.
  11. Extremely embarrassing showing for the Wolves. Hard to see where they go from here other than change parts on the edges. With no real picks, they'll have to get lucky in development or free agent market. Could they get someone to actually pay for Rudy? maybe. That could be a way to clear some cap space and get some draft picks and reset. I don't know, then you risk losing Ant, although he's signed for awhile. Regardless, they need to find a Robin who can make Ant better.
  12. For reals? I guess because she plays a very rote WNBA post position where it's all under the rim, she's not as well known, but she's extremely accomplished. UConn product, US Olympics gold medalist, NCAA champion, WNBA RoY and first team WNBA multiple times. She also created the Unrivaled league with B Stewart. I don't know a ton of players in the WNBA, but Collier is probably a top 5 player in the league..... which, of course, is your point. She's eons better than Reese and probably should be more well known....
  13. On a night where Clark didn't play very well and certainly not for her as she went 0-5 from 3 point land. Again, Reese in wanting to stay relevant has to outdo Clark.... in every way she can. Angel decides whatever Caitlin can do, she can do better and went 0-8 from the field and just for good measure, as her team got blown out, was -25 for the game, leading all players in +/- for the night. Angel certainly throwing gas on that rivalry fire..... For real, she's better than this and we all have bad games, but you have to admit it's funny that she seems to have unbelievable timing.
  14. Wow..... he was like 6'2" his last year in HS. If you get lucky he grows another half an inch or inch. But with those measurements..... I'm thinking you keep is simple, stupid and take Harper. Teach him how to win and how to lead. Trade Fox in 2-3 years and Harper/Castle is your backcourt for the next decade or more. We'd still have assets to trade for a star level player either this summer or at the deadline.
  15. So is Jalen Tolbert.... arguably, and that doesn't bring me any solace. Blue has some juice but he's a COP who didn't break many tackles. Pickens with his head on straight has this offense on the fringe of being top 12. Pouty Pickens and we're back to hoping CeeDee doesn't get hurt as there isn't much else. We still have no depth at the skill positions.
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