Just a thread to make dumb trades and post them into.
NBA Trade Machine
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My first trade of the thread:
https://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=jrupt32
Why Orlando does it: CJ McCollum and clears up log-jammed big man minutes. They give up a big potential player in Gordon. They also get a young PG to compete with Payton in Tyus Jones. Rush is just an expiring to make the trade work on the trade machine.
Why Portland does it: They get two talented front-court players who could be their starters. Muhammed gives them some extra bench depth. Bjelica in there to make #'s work. They also are able to get out from under that dumb contract they gave to Turner.
Why Minnesota does it: Because Thibs wants some damn vets. Augustin had the best year of his career under Thibs in Chicago and gives them a PG who can hit a jump shot. Evan Turner gives them a bench player who can run offense and score. This trade would be followed up by a trade to unload Rubio because the thought of Thibs potentially putting them on the court together would probably terrify their GM.
https://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=jrupt32
Why Orlando does it: CJ McCollum and clears up log-jammed big man minutes. They give up a big potential player in Gordon. They also get a young PG to compete with Payton in Tyus Jones. Rush is just an expiring to make the trade work on the trade machine.
Why Portland does it: They get two talented front-court players who could be their starters. Muhammed gives them some extra bench depth. Bjelica in there to make #'s work. They also are able to get out from under that dumb contract they gave to Turner.
Why Minnesota does it: Because Thibs wants some damn vets. Augustin had the best year of his career under Thibs in Chicago and gives them a PG who can hit a jump shot. Evan Turner gives them a bench player who can run offense and score. This trade would be followed up by a trade to unload Rubio because the thought of Thibs potentially putting them on the court together would probably terrify their GM.
Follow up to my fist trade, the "Because They Are The Kings" trade
https://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=j85dsdh
Why Indiana does it: They want to add another scorer along Paul George. They also get solid big man to help with rebounding problems.
Why Minnesota does it: With newly acquired DJ Augustin, Rubio needed to be moved. They get another vet, this time one that can play next to Towns.
Why Sacramento does it: Because they are the Kings and probably live 5 years in the past when Monta Ellis was still a really good scorer and Rubio still had potential. Mounting pressure from Gay's agent makes them panic into this trade.
https://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=j85dsdh
Why Indiana does it: They want to add another scorer along Paul George. They also get solid big man to help with rebounding problems.
Why Minnesota does it: With newly acquired DJ Augustin, Rubio needed to be moved. They get another vet, this time one that can play next to Towns.
Why Sacramento does it: Because they are the Kings and probably live 5 years in the past when Monta Ellis was still a really good scorer and Rubio still had potential. Mounting pressure from Gay's agent makes them panic into this trade.
7StraightIsGreat
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https://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine
Ok, never done this before, but this is my dream trade:
Why Portland does it: While Lillard's name carries a lot of cache which will make people wince at this trade first look, they've already got a semi-redundant player in McCollum that can fill it up from downtown and create instant offense. Things have gone seriously sideways in Portland this season and if they can get 3 solid players for Lillard, maybe they think about it. Throw in some draft picks to sweeten the pot. Favors (when healthy) is a top flight 4 in the NBA, Exum gives them at least some hope of a potential PG that could provide defense right away and possibly grow more into his overall expectations as time goes on and Burks is a huge plus for them if he ever finds a way to stay healthy.
Why Utah does it: Utah brings a legit superstar PG into the fold and puts their stamp on a serious run at the NBA finals for the foreseeable future. George Hill's versatility allows you to play him side by side with Lillard, Hayward stays as he see's a clear path to championship contention, and settles in to the role he was meant to play: #2 option, Lyles takes over at the starting 4 now that Favors is gone and the Joel Bolomboy experience finally takes off as he becomes Lyle's primary back-up. Lillard is beyond happy to return to Utah, his defensive struggles are masked by Utah having the best rim protector in the league, nobody figures out how to successfully guard Lillard, Hill, G-Time, and Lyles at the same time, Utah wins 75 games per season and we all get drunk.
Ok, never done this before, but this is my dream trade:
Why Portland does it: While Lillard's name carries a lot of cache which will make people wince at this trade first look, they've already got a semi-redundant player in McCollum that can fill it up from downtown and create instant offense. Things have gone seriously sideways in Portland this season and if they can get 3 solid players for Lillard, maybe they think about it. Throw in some draft picks to sweeten the pot. Favors (when healthy) is a top flight 4 in the NBA, Exum gives them at least some hope of a potential PG that could provide defense right away and possibly grow more into his overall expectations as time goes on and Burks is a huge plus for them if he ever finds a way to stay healthy.
Why Utah does it: Utah brings a legit superstar PG into the fold and puts their stamp on a serious run at the NBA finals for the foreseeable future. George Hill's versatility allows you to play him side by side with Lillard, Hayward stays as he see's a clear path to championship contention, and settles in to the role he was meant to play: #2 option, Lyles takes over at the starting 4 now that Favors is gone and the Joel Bolomboy experience finally takes off as he becomes Lyle's primary back-up. Lillard is beyond happy to return to Utah, his defensive struggles are masked by Utah having the best rim protector in the league, nobody figures out how to successfully guard Lillard, Hill, G-Time, and Lyles at the same time, Utah wins 75 games per season and we all get drunk.
When you make the trade you have to hit the "save trade" button then copy the link they give you to share it.
7StraightIsGreat
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Damn it!
My deal was: Favors, Exum, Burks, (and throw in some draft picks) for Lillard.
spycam1
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https://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=jg8nkgh
Cause Jimmy Buckets is reportedly available:
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2685425-bucher-buzz-league-sources-say-bulls-have-begun-shopping-jimmy-butler
I just feel like we've accumulated a lot of assets, and it would be ideal to eventually cash in since we're winning now. We give up a lot--both in terms of current production and the potential growth of our young players--but it would take a lot to acquire a star like Butler, especially since he's locked up long term. Include the GS pick and/or OKC pick, and it's for sure a better package than what OKC got for Harden.
Cause Jimmy Buckets is reportedly available:
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2685425-bucher-buzz-league-sources-say-bulls-have-begun-shopping-jimmy-butler
I just feel like we've accumulated a lot of assets, and it would be ideal to eventually cash in since we're winning now. We give up a lot--both in terms of current production and the potential growth of our young players--but it would take a lot to acquire a star like Butler, especially since he's locked up long term. Include the GS pick and/or OKC pick, and it's for sure a better package than what OKC got for Harden.
It'd be great if we could deal Favors instead of (one of) Burks/Hood.
spycam1
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Who knows how accurate they are, but sources do say he's available.
spycam1
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Surprised to hear you say that. I'd be way more hesitant to deal Favors.
Butler/Hayward would be a deadly combo though. I do hate Butler's actions though. He doesnt seem to be a super positive leader. That may be less of a big deal in a smaller market where media is really team friendly. I also sympathize w/ him because his team signed Rondo and that was clearly a stupid move.
Favors is already on the way out. I fully expect him to be traded by the 2018 trade deadline. It'd be great to keep Hood, because we would have asset control on his next contract. If we are dealing Favors and Lyles though, we would have to get back Gibson.
So it would look like this instead: https://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=zn6y5s6
They would really have no use for Gibson, so I think it makes sense. He is also an expiring contract so it would give Utah freedom to pursue a starting PF in FA.
It just seems way more likely they trade everyone else and fire Hoiberg. Who knows though. I think Boston is the much more sensible destination though. They can offer Brooklyn picks and rookie contracts.
Boston could do a trade like this: https://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=japqelk
It would include a Brooklyn pick, though I know Ainge has be reluctant to offer those up.
Which package would you take assuming there is only 1 Brooklyn pick (let's say this year's draft) in the Boston deal?
spycam1
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I'm not as convinced that Favors is gone, but I'd do either deal. We'd be the biggest threat in the West to GS, IMO.
The thing about our package is that the draft picks are mediocre. If Boston is willing to deal with this year's Brookyln pick that seems like the easy choice to me. You can also fully tank next year with the Boston package but if you get Favors/Lyles/Exum/Hood or Burks then you can probably field a decent team next year. IDK which way Chicago would want to go. Probably depends on their opinion on Exum, which I would assume isn't super high.
Snyder refuses to play Gobert/Favors more than 5 minutes in the 1st and 3rd quarter even when the matchups allow it and even when the numbers say they are part of our best lineups. I don't think Quin is sold on the idea of them together, so that tells me he really isnt part of the future plan unless he makes some kind of leap (and when I say leap I mean becomes a consistent midrange shooter who can shoot the occasional 3) in his game.
I really wonder what Butler's reaction would be if he got traded here. The dude clearly has a D-Will level cantankerous type of attitude when he doesnt like the way things are being run. I want to say he would like Quin and would like our team, but I don't know for certain.