Potential Trade Targets

[Handlogten's Heros]

I would be talking with teams like the Pistons and Warriors everyday... just wait for something dumb to happen.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Nah... he was out last year for personal reasons. Came in to camp out of shape... has struggled even though he is now in shape.

There are enough tea leaves that lead me to believe Wiggins is just not a motivated or smart dude. The owner in Minny being like "hey I signed you to the max but do you promise to work hard and get better?". I think after his 1 year run he has reverted back to the player he is. He has tools, talent, and skills but I doubt you will ever get consistent reliable effort out of the guy. Whatever he is dealing with may contribute to his issues and maybe he gets through it. IDK but I am not taking that risk.

Collins isn't perfect but I know he is trying and that he likes basketball. I'll roll with that guy instead of Wiggins.

I don't think Wiggins likes basketball. Not sure he's ever liked it.

I also think there's plenty of guys like that in the league but most of them are professional enough to not let it show.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I don't think Wiggins likes basketball. Not sure he's ever liked it.

I also think there's plenty of guys like that in the league but most of them are professional enough to not let it show.

Yeah I think he likes basketball to some degree obviously but not a guy that loves the game. I've just heard things about him like "thank goodness Andrew has basketball" from people that knew him in college that I find a bit worrisome in combination with his motivation wavering. Like not that he is a problem off the court but that he is kinda not the brightest bulb. To be the effective player he was you have to do the dirty work and its hard. I think he locked in... got his flowers and his contract... and is chilling. Whatever this thing is off the court I hope he is doing better. Its one of those things where if GS who desperately needs the good version of Wiggins isn't getting it and is willing to sell really low on him... do you think you are going to do better. Miami and LA might have better luck than us but no way I'd make that bet.

 

[HermanG]

I think that is more to the OKC rumors where it’s Lauri for picks… it’s likely they say Lauri for J Will.

Basically it’s saying he’s functionally off the market unless you get wild.

Michael Scotto said that he is getting the feeling that Lauri trade is not a real thing. He said that it feels like other teams are speaking it into existance.

 

[Ron Mexico]

Also i am starting to see the Collins for Wiggins stuff on twitter from Jazz fans... don't fall for it. Wiggins is fools gold who locked in for one season. He got paid... He's a contract year guy not a first year of a 4 year extension guy. If Steph, Kerr can't get him going just go ahead and assume you can't either.

I'm a yes on Wiggins.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I'm a yes on Wiggins.

To each their own I suppose but he's in year 1 of a four year 110M deal. He missed half the season last year for undisclosed personal reasons (dad's health issues most likely). currently shooting at THT levels and his steal block rates are down like 50% plus. Its a big gamble.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Michael Scotto said that he is getting the feeling that Lauri trade is not a real thing. He said that it feels like other teams are speaking it into existance.

That's my guess... and I am guessing they will answer the phones when other teams call because why not but I doubt they have had anything in the ballpark yet of something they would consider even entertaining.

I am guessing the Jazz have likely had some prelim convos about the extension possibilities and know they can hold on to Lauri as well. So while an outsider might see it as making an offer for Lauri for the next 1.5 years... we are likely measuring any offer as Lauri for the next 5-6 years.

 

[jom2003]

Why go for Wiggins when guys like Kuminga, Patrick Williams, and Avdija can be had. Wiggins probably doesn't give a **** at this point unlike these three guys who are desperate to prove their worth.

 

[framer]

View: https://twitter.com/TheDunkCentral/status/1745824916643918012


That's Kelly Olynyk 's music I hear. Don't think there is even one of these anywhere near the market outside of KO.

They are probably thinking Lauri. . .

 

[hgb]

Also i am starting to see the Collins for Wiggins stuff on twitter from Jazz fans... don't fall for it. Wiggins is fools gold who locked in for one season. He got paid... He's a contract year guy not a first year of a 4 year extension guy. If Steph, Kerr can't get him going just go ahead and assume you can't either.

I'm not entirely out on the idea of Wiggins, but he comes as a serious negative contract. I'd take him for Collins if they attach draft capital (which they won't, so it's a no again).

 

[jom2003]

View: https://twitter.com/TheDunkCentral/status/1745824916643918012


That's Kelly Olynyk 's music I hear. Don't think there is even one of these anywhere near the market outside of KO.

KO is the best option they can afford at this point.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

They are probably thinking Lauri. . .

Lauri... KO... Vucevic????

I will say... owning GS's draft from 2025-2028 is intriguing. Super swaps in 25 and 27 with any of the three picks we own and having 26 and 28 outright. If you could get something else for Kuminga there might be an okayish deal there, but it would depend on how washed you think the Warriors are and if Lauri would stay long term.