2020 NBA trade deadline discussion

[jom2003]

He’s not... he will require a first or they will keep him.

Can't do any first round trade until we give Mem the first round pick we owed to them

 

[infection]

Not only that, the numbers they are putting up are not likely sustainable when you compare them with their career averages. Morris is more than likely to revert to a 36% 3 point shooter.

I’d respond a few ways:

1. Morris’ value probably isn’t as high as fans think it is because of being on a one-year deal, questionable chemistry issues, and knowing that his numbers are inflated this year. GMs aren’t ignorant to that. That said, any team looking to move for Morris is a team thinking they can contend. Who would that be and what would they give?

2. Morris’ numbers could certainly return to 36% on three, but even so that’s pretty good for a guy that brings fire, plays defense, and can rebound (at least do so much better than our current options).

3. I don’t anticipate him being a 50% three point shooter, but the last three years he’s averaging 39.2%, so I’d assume he’s at least a 37%+ shooter, which is really good.

 

[infection]

Y’all are trying to shop at the mall and we only got DI budget.

While you may not find what you want at DI, you may find someone there who has what you want, and is crazy enough to take your donations in exchange for it.

I’d consider New York, Portis, and Exum to fill in for those variables.

 

[zyzz]

I'm not a big Portis fan, but **** it. Just play Conley and Portis in the second unit, the two Arkansas dudes. Conley, Portis who can pick and pop, and 3 scrubs and Conley will feel like he's in Memphis again.

 

[FalseFlagg K]

I think we need a 4/5 combo with some psycho in him. And who can play pick-n-pop. That’s Portis.

Baynes

 

[infection]

I'm not a big Portis fan, but **** it. Just play Conley and Portis in the second unit, the two Arkansas dudes. Conley, Portis who can pick and pop, and 3 scrubs and Conley will feel like he's in Memphis again.

We could also bring back Ronnie Brewer.

 

[infection]

Baynes

Does Phoenix want Exum?

 

[zyzz]

missed that window when we drafted Grayson Allen, who is currently shooting 41% and scored a -5.1 BPM for the Grizz(which is a MAJOR improvement from his -6.8 BPM when he played for us). and don't even mention other names who got drafted after him.

Some of our draft picks have just been baffling. Like how can we pride ourselves so much on player development and then pick guys like Grayson Allen over Anfernee Simons and Mitchell Robinson? Lyles was another boring pick with meh upside, but that luckily worked out in a roundabout way. Robinson may have had some character concerns, but I think it was mostly about him decommitting from his college, which who cares? At least Denver has taken risks on high upside guys, like Michael Porter Jr and Bol Bol. I bet Bol has more trade value than any of our young guys and he might snap in half before playing an NBA game.

 

[FalseFlagg K]

Does Phoenix want Exum?

Maybe they’re dumb enough to get fleeced ?? Baynes would be an animal here

 

[NUMBERICA]

Baynes

Baynes isn’t and won’t be available.

 

[FalseFlagg K]

Baynes isn’t and won’t be available.

I know. It was just the idea of him

 

[NUMBERICA]

Can't do any first round trade until we give Mem the first round pick we owed to them

You say that like he doesn’t know that or as though he was suggesting we do that.