Trade deadline discussion

[Handlogten's Heros]

Not sure Hou knows what they are doing...... Basically gave Jarrett Allen to Cleveland for free and playing a washed Wall in front of KPJ despite the latter's recent performances. They are a rebuilding team and should be looking at themselves as such.

Plus took Vic instead of Caris... I think they got a first for re-routing Allen at least... and they have Wood.

Why would you want Gordon on a 1 year deal basically? He will also help them win a little more this year.

If I am Aaron I'd make sure my agent lets them know I won't be re-signing... can you imagine spending that much time in Orlando on a treadmill team just to go to Houston now. Yeesh!

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Orlando will get a better offer, I’d bet.

And AG isn’t a win-now piece, is he? Where’s the evidence for that status?

I think he is. He's a vet and he's a good defender... He has stuff that could be unlocked... BUT

I think the idea of Gordon is likely better than the actual Gordon. I can see why some still want to make the case for him.

 

[Ron Mexico]

I'm just not as high on Gordon as most.

I'm mixed on him. I can see the appeal due to his athleticism and ability to play defense. But he isn't an improvement right away for us and there more important to me.

If we want a defensive improvement play Oni more. He's been a huge difference maker this year, more than the Defensive guy we signed and cut this year.

 

[jom2003]

That's just a link to the trade machine.

Fixed.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Orlando will get a better offer, I’d bet.

And AG isn’t a win-now piece, is he? Where’s the evidence for that status?

To your first point... I would think so too. Teams don't seem to be selling so those that are might get a premium. The rumored deals for Aaron were not better than our "offer" though which lead me to think... maybe we have enough.

In the end I think they will do pretty well for him if they move him. I don't see them getting a premium asset but a couple of okay firsts is my guess.

 

[infection]

I'm mixed on him. I can see the appeal due to his athleticism and ability to play defense. But he isn't an improvement right away for us and there more important to me.

If we want a defensive improvement play Oni more. He's been a huge difference maker this year, more than the Defensive guy we signed and cut this year.

I think there'd be a high likelihood he looks invisible on the floor.

 

[Hekate]

He worse than Shaq Harrison at shooting, so I doubt the Jazz want him.

That is true but the mitten is a much better on-ball defender. He would only get spot minutes here and there when we need a stop.

 

[Ron Mexico]

I think there'd be a high likelihood he looks invisible on the floor.

That's the mixed feeling for me. Invisible means he is playing okay defense.

 

[NAOS]

I think there'd be a high likelihood he looks invisible on the floor.

He’s too much of an Alec Burks for me: capable of making uniquely athletic plays, but seemingly incapable of making the right play.

that can break an offense.

I’ve never been wowed by his defense, but I don’t watch Orlando very often.

 

[jom2003]

Gordon is a win now piece compared to Bojan.

Better rebounding AND better shooting(40% from 3 this year). Whether we can get him is another story. But there is no doubt that he's the definite upgrade over Bojan at this point.

 

[Ron Mexico]

Gordon is a win now piece compared to Bojan.

Better rebounding AND better shooting(40% from 3 this year). Whether we can get him is another story. But there is no doubt that he's the definite upgrade over Bojan at this point.

Check that sample size.

 

[Hekate]

It feels like playing a guy like him or Shaq 8-10 minutes a night just to cause havoc would give us an energy boost we sorely need some nights.

Shaq needs the minutes to have impact but Payton is a lockdown defender which Shaq never was. He can make more out of spot minutes where we need a stop.