I think three unprotected firsts, three swaps, a protected or two, Herro (or what else he can be flipped for), and Jovic is just fine.All their chips still isnt enough chips.
As or more importantly, it puts pressure on the Knicks.
I think three unprotected firsts, three swaps, a protected or two, Herro (or what else he can be flipped for), and Jovic is just fine.All their chips still isnt enough chips.
If that's the package, honestly, I'm okay with that if the Knicks are being obstinate.I think three unprotected firsts, three swaps, a protected or two, Herro (or what else he can be flipped for), and Jovic is just fine.
As or more importantly, it puts pressure on the Knicks.
Shams reporting that Boston has offered Jaylen Brown for KD.
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We are talking fans. LolI disagree. There was twitter poll recently where Raptor’s fans were asked if they’d trade Barnes straight up for Luka, and a ton of fans voted “no”.
Let’s just keep out the “protected or two” since that would mean the Heat trading more players and further complicating it. Let’s just keep it three unprotected 1sts, three swaps, Jovic, Strus, and Herro.If that's the package, honestly, I'm okay with that if the Knicks are being obstinate.
My only hope there is that it just moves the Knicks.I think three unprotected firsts, three swaps, a protected or two, Herro (or what else he can be flipped for), and Jovic is just fine.
As or more importantly, it puts pressure on the Knicks.
Well not necessarily so. KD is like 34 years old. DM is 25 years old. Yes KD is better but how many years does he have left.If the Raptors aren't trading Barnes for KD, they will not trade Barnes for Mitchell. We should get good and comfortable with that fact.
And Barnes is 20...Well not necessarily so. KD is like 34 years old. DM is 25 years old. Yes KD is better but how many years does he have left.
I'm all in for getting the best deal, whatever that might be. So I think we're fundamentally on the same page here.I agree that facilitating a trade with the Lakers works great. All in. I think it's the right type of move to collect assets.
I don't think we need to move all 3 pieces for Westbrook. Price is steep because I think players like Clarkson, Beasley, Conley, Bogdonovic, Beverley, and even Vanderbilt all can fetch assets individually. Trading 3 for Westbrook is an overpay because I think we can do the same thing with any two of them so long as contracts line up. I think Bogdonovic and Conley is a plus for the Lakers and gets us to the same place. Or perhaps 2 of them plus Gay for salary purposes to get a little extra for ourselves. So, in short, yeah, I think we can get more for those 3 players.
Suppose we get the same trade you are suggesting but we don't toss in all 3 and we rid ourselves of Gay. Then we flip Beverley for a young player or another draft pick. Then we get 2 unprotected +.
In short, the Laker's are screwed right now with Westbrook. They have been trying to dump him for 6 months with no success. Beggars can't be choosers. No need to put a bow on the gift.