Official "How Could We Trade Up" Thread

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Nah, that isn't enough for Milwaukee to keep Giannis

Yes it is lmao. They aren't going to want to trade Giannis. If they can keep the dream alive they will try.

 

[jom2003]

And acquring the #2 pick would be the only scenario where we trade up, as there isn't much of a talent gap between prospects projected within the 3-5 range.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I think Paul George is nearing the end of his career. If we took on his contract from the 76ers, I wouldn’t swap our pick; I’d want their pick plus another first-rounder for Lauri.

Yup, no way would it be a swap

 

[HeatCheck]

I really think the NBA wants Giannis in San Antonio to form a super team with Wemby that will garner international viewing interest.

 

[jom2003]

Yes it is lmao. They aren't going to want to trade Giannis. If they can keep the dream alive they will try.

yeah that dream is already dead. They are stuck with no option forward but to tear it all down. I do wish Giannis stays so we can maybe convince the Spurs to trade with us instesd.

 

[bigmike]

I love the idea of trading to #2 or #3 while keeping #5. And the we are in the position to do it with our arsenal of future draft picks.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

yeah that dream is already dead. They are stuck with no option forward but to tear it all down. I do wish Giannis stays so we can maybe convince the Spurs to trade with us instesd.

They don't own their own picks. No reason to tank. If Giannis is willing to stay then they will keep Giannis and make the PO.

 

[infection]

This discussion starts and ends with Ante Tomic.

And we’ve already traded away his rights.

 

[jom2003]

They don't own their own picks. No reason to tank. If Giannis is willing to stay then they will keep Giannis and make the PO.

That's why I do believe Houston would be the favorites to acquire Giannis cuz they could offer the best package which contains multiple young players like Tari Easob, Jabri Smith, Jalen Green or even Sengun who could not only help them set up for the future, but also remain competitive enough in a weak East so they don't end up giving away lottery picks to other teams. Spurs don't have that. I'd be cheering for Giannis to Houston so we can talk to the Spurs about getting Harper.

 

[slc]

What about Lauri for Castle and the Spurs #14 pick?
That would give Jazz 5,14,21 picks
Maybe too many picks but Jazz could trade #21 and a player for something else

 

[jom2003]

What about Lauri for Castle and the Spurs #14 pick?
That would give Jazz 5,14,21 picks
Maybe too many picks but Jazz could trade #21 and a player for something else

Spurs would keep Castle over Harper. Castle can operate off ball so he is perfect next to Fox. I'm wondering how much they regret trading for Fox even though they basically gave up nothing for him.

 

[framer]

Spurs would keep Castle over Harper. Castle can operate off ball so he is perfect next to Fox. I'm wondering how much they regret trading for Fox even though they basically gave up nothing for him.

Fox is good now. Spurs need to compete while Wemby is still cheap. They might find a better deal than Lauri, but he makes a ton of sense for them and gives them a good long window.