Does Lauri Get Traded?

[Handlogten's Heros]

Here's the link to that Tony Jones interview where he downplays the Jazz's interest in Kuminga:


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJorKERbGA8

Thank you… I went looking for it but didn’t see it. Will give it a listen.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

I think the baseline of 3 picks and 3 super swaps plus a little extra isn’t enough. Like I imagine it was all the picks Sac could offer and Carter. Kings moved on.

My question is if GS says fine JK, Podz, Moody and all the picks if we still say no. Until they move on I think the door is still open but not sure that’s enough.

Yes jazz have their price. It just probably won’t be met

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Here's the link to that Tony Jones interview where he downplays the Jazz's interest in Kuminga:


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJorKERbGA8

That’s interesting. So I wonder if they are just stringing them along or actually waiting for the Warriors to put Podz in the deal or to clear up the obligation to Washington or maybe looking for a third team that likes Kuminga and will offer something.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

The, "this guy has to be in the offer" seems like it's just a DA tactic to get more picks.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

That’s interesting. So I wonder if they are just stringing them along or actually waiting for the Warriors to put Podz in the deal or to clear up the obligation to Washington or maybe looking for a third team that likes Kuminga and will offer something.

Stringing them along to push the package out of SAS. They didn't fall for it now the next inflection point is the day Lauri becomes extension eligible

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Stringing them along to push the package out of SAS. They didn't fall for it now the next inflection point is the day Lauri becomes extension eligible

Might be. I think our biggest threat to SA is just ourselves keeping him though.

Let’s say everything GS can offer is on the table. What’s the SA offer that beats it. All the Atlanta draft capital is likely the primary target but what else? Or is that by itself better than the GS offer?

 

[SoberasHotRod]

If Ainge is intent on trading Lauri eventually and tanking, then there is a lot of risk by taking this strategy. Mainly Lauri could get hurt, but also having him on a bigger salary could be more difficult to match salaries. Then there is also the risk that he helps us win too many games.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Might be. I think our biggest threat to SA is just ourselves keeping him though.

Let’s say everything GS can offer is on the table. What’s the SA offer that beats it. All the Atlanta draft capital is likely the primary target but what else? Or is that by itself better than the GS offer?

ATL Picks + Minnesota pick + Sochan > GSW Picks/Swaps + Kuminga

 

[Step-Back Lauri]

Might be. I think our biggest threat to SA is just ourselves keeping him though.

Let’s say everything GS can offer is on the table. What’s the SA offer that beats it. All the Atlanta draft capital is likely the primary target but what else? Or is that by itself better than the GS offer?

I don't think Spurs will budge to give up all their Atlanta picks. If they make an offer, that -25 pick will at least have slight protections. They really would have a use for another top 5 pick to pair with Wemby and grow with the core.

 

[MTS]

If Ainge is intent on trading Lauri eventually and tanking, then there is a lot of risk by taking this strategy. Mainly Lauri could get hurt, but also having him on a bigger salary could be more difficult to match salaries. Then there is also the risk that he helps us win too many games.

I don't think Ainge is intent on doing that. I think Ainge wants to eventually convert most of our assets into a title contender that Lauri would be part of.

 

[Step-Back Lauri]

ATL Picks + Minnesota pick + Sochan > GSW Picks/Swaps + Kuminga

Plus, I really like Sochan. His intensity is very nice and would do good for rebuilding team.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

If Ainge is intent on trading Lauri eventually and tanking, then there is a lot of risk by taking this strategy. Mainly Lauri could get hurt, but also having him on a bigger salary could be more difficult to match salaries. Then there is also the risk that he helps us win too many games.

This whole thing is kinda weird. Like if we aren’t shopping him why all these offers on the table. Like we aren’t saying no that’s for sure. So just messing around with the guy you want to keep and he’s gonna be super cool… is it in part a negotiating tactic. Do they really think SA gonna blow them away?