It just hasnt been the case that Utah trading one player has initiated a trade of another. DA has been pretty consistent that he wants value on his trades and he isnt dealing just to make the team worse.
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It could be the case that we were already shopping Sexton, doesn't seem like the FO likes him, but if we traded Lauri we would for sure be shopping him. I don't think trading Lauri means that we will not stop shopping Sexton.
Pretty simple. If we move Lauri then it makes sense to move Sexton as well and he makes a lot of sense for a spurs team that is likely looking to add some key depth pieces. Other teams might also have interest in Sexton but I think if the spurs are willing to offer up the 8th pick then that is probably the top offer.
Well that is simply not the case. The Gobert trade most definitely initiated the Mitchell trade. Also of course DA wants value from his trades but at the same time the goal was clearly to be worse as well.
They very well could do that. Our discussion was primarily about trading Lauri though and I threw that trade out as an afterthought. The more I think about it though the more I like it.
The FO loves Sexton. You can tell that just by the way Ainge speaks about him. In the end though the coach is the one handing out minutes so if the coach doesn't love him then it makes sense to try and find a guy that he does.
Really not a fan of trading Lauri in any way, shape or form, unless he firmly tells us he will not re-sign.
7 foot guys who shoot 50/40/90 (ish) are just really hard to find. He is a perfect complimentary piece to a true, #1, star option, which we have the assets to acquire should one become available.
IMO, that should remain the focus.
7 foot guys who shoot 50/40/90 (ish) are just really hard to find. He is a perfect complimentary piece to a true, #1, star option, which we have the assets to acquire should one become available.
IMO, that should remain the focus.
Mitchell was getting traded no matter what. If not the cavs then he was going to someone else.
