Jackpotting Around Podcast: Episode 38 - Fake Trade Ideas - Lauri Markkanen

[The Jazz Wonderbra]

DET - Think they make a ton of sense as a a Lauri buyer.....don't really love what they have to offer. Would prefer Ivey and Holland over their future picks, but maybe we get one of Ivey/Holland and then their 26 as the swap pick we need?
Harris+Holland+Future protected FRP

Meh. There is worse out there. We would have to really believe that Holland or Ausar or Ivey are future all stars. I am not sold but could be.

POR - Like them as a buyer, would love to have their 2026 as the potential for a disappointing season is high.
Ayton + Thybulle + #11 + 26 first swap (find a way)

What a disappointment after this trade is made and Portland rises.

TOR - Another buyer that makes sense, they need to make some kind of trade. FYI, they can keep Poetl and S&T Boucher into the deal. This would help us get more pick compensation. I like this a lot if you can move Barrett.
Barrett + Boucher + #9 + Future protected FRP

Same as above. Keep Lauri and rebuild his value if this is all you get.

PHX - They make sense as a Lauri destination. Is Lauri for KD even value wise?
Durant + Return one of the crappy first swaps

Pass. Phx doesn't have anything to give up.

SAS - I think Durant makes a lot more sense for them than Lauri. They have enough picks to get it done. Might put more priority on the 2026 ATL pick than their #14 pick tbh. I would go hard for #2 if it's possible. Would trade Lauri, #5, and #21 without expecting #14 back.
Barnes + Johnson + #14 swapped for #21 + 26 FRP

Go hard after #2. Thats the carrot I chase. Sweeten the deal if you must but get #2. Otherwise, just rebuild his value.

HOU - Don't think they make sense as a Lauri buyer, but they could be a Durant team. Don't mind Green coming back as salary matching. Would probably prioritize Shep and Smith over their #10. Guess it depends on who is there.
Green + Sheppard + Smith

Decent value here.

ORL - Doesn't really work. But we should be trade partners with Key/Sexton/Clarkson

Pass

MIA - Makes most sense in Durant trade. They have enough future picks and prospects to get it done. Think Jaime and Jovic are preferred over highly protected first.
Rozier + Robinson + Jacquez + Jovic + Future protected FRP

Pass.

 

[The Jazz Wonderbra]

One option that should have come out was Lauri for Dame and any draft picks we can get from them. The problem is that most of their firsts are already swapped. But their 2031 unprotected first would be the prize.

 

[Elizah Huge]

One option that should have come out was Lauri for Dame and any draft picks we can get from them. The problem is that most of their firsts are already swapped. But their 2031 unprotected first would be the prize.

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Talk about underwhelming.

 

[The Jazz Wonderbra]

Talk about underwhelming.

Yeah, you're probably right. I would want the Bucks to go get more picks from a 3rd team. But the 2031 is enticing. Giannis will be ancient by then. That pick is better than a couple of late picks.

The main point is am trying to make is that the Bucks could choose to reload with Lauri or someone else instead of shipping off Giannis.

 

[Elizah Huge]

Some comments on the mentioned destinations, as well as fake incoming package. In all packages I'm aiming for a 2-3 FRP value:

DET - Think they make a ton of sense as a a Lauri buyer.....don't really love what they have to offer. Would prefer Ivey and Holland over their future picks, but maybe we get one of Ivey/Holland and then their 26 as the swap pick we need?
Harris+Holland+Future protected FRP

POR - Like them as a buyer, would love to have their 2026 as the potential for a disappointing season is high.
Ayton + Thybulle + #11 + 26 first swap (find a way)

TOR - Another buyer that makes sense, they need to make some kind of trade. FYI, they can keep Poetl and S&T Boucher into the deal. This would help us get more pick compensation. I like this a lot if you can move Barrett.
Barrett + Boucher + #9 + Future protected FRP

PHX - They make sense as a Lauri destination. Is Lauri for KD even value wise?
Durant + Return one of the crappy first swaps

SAS - I think Durant makes a lot more sense for them than Lauri. They have enough picks to get it done. Might put more priority on the 2026 ATL pick than their #14 pick tbh. I would go hard for #2 if it's possible. Would trade Lauri, #5, and #21 without expecting #14 back.
Barnes + Johnson + #14 swapped for #21 + 26 FRP

HOU - Don't think they make sense as a Lauri buyer, but they could be a Durant team. Don't mind Green coming back as salary matching. Would probably prioritize Shep and Smith over their #10. Guess it depends on who is there.
Green + Sheppard + Smith

ORL - Doesn't really work. But we should be trade partners with Key/Sexton/Clarkson

MIA - Makes most sense in Durant trade. They have enough future picks and prospects to get it done. Think Jaime and Jovic are preferred over highly protected first.
Rozier + Robinson + Jacquez + Jovic + Future protected FRP

RJ + Ochai + Ja’Kobe works salary wise lol

 

[anakq]

There’s no interest for Lauri with his contract, Ainge would be lucky to net a single frp from trading him.

 

[NAOS_pt2]

There’s no interest for Lauri with his contract, Ainge would be lucky to net a single frp from trading him.

Somebody has a poopy diaper

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

One option that should have come out was Lauri for Dame and any draft picks we can get from them. The problem is that most of their firsts are already swapped. But their 2031 unprotected first would be the prize.

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their picks arent valuable in the slightest if Giannis is still there and this trade would make Giannis still there.

 

[HadAnEffectHere]

their picks arent valuable in the slightest if Giannis is still there and this trade would make Giannis still there.

Giannis will be 36 by the time the picks are due.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Giannis will be 36 by the time the picks are due.

It's one pick when he's 36 and two picks that can get swapped by another team. You are a moron.

 

[KqWIN]

I think a Lauri trade is more likely after that Austin Ainge presser. Surely we're not trying to tank w/Lauri without some manipulation.

One must be true:

1) We trade Lauri
2) We trade for another star to add to Lauri
3) Cold blooded liar (respect)

 

[HadAnEffectHere]

It's one pick when he's 36 and two picks that can get swapped by another team. You are a moron.

Lauri has minimal value right now after last year. If they're trading him this offseason, they're not getting much for a 7 foot guy with back problems who has never played in the postseason and was not good last year but has four near max years left on his deal.

Can Lauri hang on the court against the sophisticated defensive schemes used in the postseason given that he can't pass at all? Who knows, he's never played in the postseason. Can Lauri be part of a defense good enough of winning in the postseason? No one knows. Can Lauri stay healthy for a long postseason run considering how injury-prone he is? Ehhhhh.