The Mega Super Rumor Thread (Part 2)

[macdaddy]

4 minutes ago, Hawkmoor said:

"You got a first for Kevin Huerter.  Keeeevinnnn Huuuuuerter and you were suppose to get more?"

is this better or worse than what Derrick White fetched?

[kg01]

Brogdon to BOS for scraps.  Yawn 

[TheNorthCydeRises]

46 minutes ago, Plainview1981 said:

Justin Holiday is not an NBA level player. Should be cut.

He has 2nd/3rd team defensive value.

[akay]

Waking up to see Kevin traded puts a knot in my stomach, loved watching red velvet play and interact with the team.

It makes sense on paper, but damn I feel gutted

If we did this for Ben, Travis and Trae better have some Intel on Ben showing that's he's good to play and willing to play whatever role necessary (center probably) 

If it's for KD, and we end up gutting our team for him, that's worst case scenario in my mind.

I know Campster posted something about who we can get and it sounds like Ayton will be hard but doable if we dump salary.

Idk, 

Ben 

KD 

Ayton 

If you told me 2 weeks ago we could definitely get one of them, I'd be ecstatic regardless of the cost, but after getting Murray. 

Idk, i hope Landry has a bigger plan than just acquire talent and hope they fit 

[thecampster]

2 minutes ago, macdaddy said:

is this better or worse than what Derrick White fetched?

 Josh Richardson and Romeo Langford and a top-four-protected 2022 first-round pick was the cost for White.  But to be fair, there was no chance of that pick being in the lottery.  Pretty much the same value.

[Final_quest]

Huerter came in with Trae and exceeded expectations.  Game 7 in Philly is a memory I will always treasure. 

[Wretch]

1 minute ago, macdaddy said:

Upgrade at what?  I don't see anyway this can happen because as we've seen we're not going to get good value for Bogi, JC. 

First, I'm operating under the assumption that this move was made to facilitate another deal as @Sothron hinted at.  Otherwise, yeah it's done to make room at shooting guard and recoup a draft pick. It's actually a decent return for Kev. I'm comfortable with the protections. 

We have LOTS of other assets to include, so upgrading isn't out of the question.

Other than the log jam issue, trading Kev for first is a little pointless. He's already what you hope to get from a mid-first pick.

If the incoming deal is not an upgrade, then what's the point? We still have a decent roster even after shedding one of Bogi/Kev.

 

[bleachkit]

This seems like a move just to save money. Hopefully there's another move that follows this. Kevin was a team first guy, he will be missed.

Edited July 1, 2022 by bleachkit

[ABH]

We're is the scoring going to come from ??

[TheNorthCydeRises]

Dejounte Murray interivew now on NBA TV

When this interview gets posted on YouTube, you all are going to LOVE this kid.

[Peoriabird]

Just now, ABH said:

We're is the scoring going to come from ??

Ben Simmons!  Lol!

[dalamchops]

Just now, ABH said:

We're is the scoring going to come from ??

not hard to make up 12pts a game

[macdaddy]

6 minutes ago, thecampster said:

 Josh Richardson and Romeo Langford and a top-four-protected 2022 first-round pick was the cost for White.  But to be fair, there was no chance of that pick being in the lottery.  Pretty much the same value.

I"d make the case that Richardson is waaay better than Holiday or Harkless. 

[nathan2331]

Just now, ABH said:

We're is the scoring going to come from ??

Bogi is still here, and AJ Griffin Can light things up from 3 if he can stay on the court defensively. If Jalen Johnson can hold down back up PF we can hide Griffin against most lineups.

[h4wkfan]

Just now, macdaddy said:

I"d make the case that Richardson is waaay better than Holiday or Harkless. 

The deal also included a 2028 pick swap. I think it’s close, but I’d buy the argument it’s not quite as much value.

[thecampster]

2 minutes ago, nathan2331 said:

Bogi is still here, and AJ Griffin Can light things up from 3 if he can stay on the court defensively. If Jalen Johnson can hold down back up PF we can hide Griffin against most lineups.

JJ did score 22 a game in the G-League fairly effortlessly.

[macdaddy]

Just now, h4wkfan said:

The deal also included a 2028 pick swap. I think it’s close, but I’d buy the argument it’s not quite as much value.

I actually kind of wanted Huerter traded (if we had to trade someone) because i was tired of his passiveness.  But I wanted someone good in return for the bench even if it was a Solo type.  Maybe i underrate justin but i don't think so.   

[Final_quest]

1 minute ago, bleachkit said:

This seems like a move just to save money. Hopefully there's another move that follows this. Kevin was a team first guy, he will be missed.

Hurts to see him go.  Will definitely cheer for his success.  With Griffin and Bogi, something had to give.  Plus, a long term contract off the books.  2028 pick swap with the Kings could be a secret treasure.  

[TRW]

Justin Holiday's average was very close to what Kevin averaged per game if I'm not mistaken. Of course Kevin is a better shooter but Justin is a better defender. I think Justin shot 37% from the three. The first round pick was really the thing that put us over in this trade, IMO. 

[ABH]

7 minutes ago, nathan2331 said:

Bogi is still here, and AJ Griffin Can light things up from 3 if he can stay on the court defensively. If Jalen Johnson can hold down back up PF we can hide Griffin against most lineups.

Bogi can't and won't start healthy..aj is a ???..Jalen maybe if he gets to play..OO can't..Collins can help if he not traded..hunter better step up..scubs we got cant