Spud2nique Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 And what’s going through Siakam’s head? He doesn’t wanna play in Atlanta, where Trae is the purest point guard.. isn’t that a PF/X’s dream as far as unleashing their games even more? That’s like a Deandre Hopkins in the NFL not wanting to play with Patrick Mahomie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Peoriabird Posted July 11, 2023 Premium Member Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 30 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said: James Harden did this exact thing last offseason...took a $14.3 mil paycut so Sixers could sign PJ Tucker and some other player. He declined his player option for $47 million and resigned for 2 yrs/$68 mil (1+1 PO). He was expecting a max contract extension this offseason, didn't happen. So a $14.3 mil dollar haircut = $40 mil dollar haircut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg01 Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 1 minute ago, Spud2nique said: And what’s going through Siakam’s head? He doesn’t wanna play in Atlanta, where Trae is the purest point guard.. isn’t that a PF/X’s dream as far as unleashing their games even more? That’s like a Deandre Hopkins in the NFL not wanting to play with Patrick Mahomie! It's as puzzling as OG and Barnes thinking they're ready for a bigger role offensively. They ain't built for that action, bawse. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member cam1218 Posted July 11, 2023 Premium Member Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 7 minutes ago, Spud2nique said: And what’s going through Siakam’s head? He doesn’t wanna play in Atlanta, where Trae is the purest point guard.. isn’t that a PF/X’s dream as far as unleashing their games even more? That’s like a Deandre Hopkins in the NFL not wanting to play with Patrick Mahomie! If he thinks he is better than Trae, which could be in his mind, maybe he doesn’t want to play second fiddle knowing it won’t be his team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABH Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 Need to move on from Siakam and get KAT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB21 Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 I’m curious if those that want KAT so badly truly realize how bad his defense is, and how bad our defense will be with both KAT and Trae on the floor? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrell Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Peoriabird said: So a $14.3 mil dollar haircut = $40 mil dollar haircut? Maybe he looked at the teams with cap space next season and said no thanks? Or he saw they already had starting PG's? Or he just loves Atlanta and wanted to secure the bag now possibly? I really dont care what the reason was. Im just glad he signed it.. lol Edited July 12, 2023 by terrell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REHawksFan Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 10 minutes ago, KB21 said: I’m curious if those that want KAT so badly truly realize how bad his defense is, and how bad our defense will be with both KAT and Trae on the floor? My preference at this point is to just trade CC and run it back with OO and JJ in the front court. But between KAT and PS, I question the fit more with PS. Better D than KAT but subpar shooting would result in horrid spacing issues, imo. I hate the KAT contract as well. So neither is a perfect option, imo. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainview1981 Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 16 minutes ago, KB21 said: I’m curious if those that want KAT so badly truly realize how bad his defense is, and how bad our defense will be with both KAT and Trae on the floor? The rebounding with Pascal and OO will would stink. A small, volume scoring team with poor rebounding is tough to go deep with in the playoffs. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member JeffS17 Posted July 12, 2023 Premium Member Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 17 minutes ago, KB21 said: I’m curious if those that want KAT so badly truly realize how bad his defense is, and how bad our defense will be with both KAT and Trae on the floor? Yeah id rather not watch Trae and KAT get targeted in PnRs for an entire playoff series — brutal to even think abt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrell Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Spud2nique said: And what’s going through Siakam’s head? He doesn’t wanna play in Atlanta, where Trae is the purest point guard.. isn’t that a PF/X’s dream as far as unleashing their games even more? That’s like a Deandre Hopkins in the NFL not wanting to play with Patrick Mahomie! DeAndre put up BIG numbers with Brock Osweiler, Tom Savage ,etc at QB. We dont need Mahomes to be great... lol Edited July 12, 2023 by terrell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmine Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 18 minutes ago, KB21 said: I’m curious if those that want KAT so badly truly realize how bad his defense is, and how bad our defense will be with both KAT and Trae on the floor? This will never be a team that can hang it's hat on getting consistent stops like Boston. I stopped caring about that a long time ago. Why waste resources trying to extenuate a weakness when we can double down & improve a strength? The latter having an actual impact. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post theheroatl Posted July 12, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 (edited) LOL what is Bobby/Masai doing... Edited July 12, 2023 by theheroatl 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Popular Post MarylandHawk Posted July 12, 2023 Premium Member Popular Post Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 14 minutes ago, KB21 said: I’m curious if those that want KAT so badly truly realize how bad his defense is, and how bad our defense will be with both KAT and Trae on the floor? Wanting KAT bad is an over statement. Wanting KAT all things considered is reasonable. The thing that makes KAT palatable on this team is Okungwu. He does everything KAT can’t do defensively and can guard the best 4 or 5 on the other team. KAT can focus on protecting the rim or play the help defense role. KAT of course compliments OO17 offensively as he can do everything OO17 can’t at a high level. He also compliments Trae and DJ very well as a bonafide pick and pop or roll threat. He can also spread the floor so both Trae and DJ can get down hill. My only concern about KAT is his insane supermax contract that kicks in next year. He will be paid like he is the best player on a championship team but hasn’t proved he can lead a team to the playoffs consistently let alone contend. That is where Trae comes in. He will be the Alpha dog that can get a team with KAT on it over the top. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrell Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 1 minute ago, theheroatl said: Who cares at this point? Geez.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABH Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 28 minutes ago, KB21 said: I’m curious if those that want KAT so badly truly realize how bad his defense is, and how bad our defense will be with both KAT and Trae on the floor? Offense usually beats defense 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bonzaii58 Posted July 12, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 I hope Landry has given the raptors a deadline for a decision. This has dragged on for far too long. Either make the trade or keep the guy. I wasn’t the biggest advocate for KAT but if we could keep OO and pair him with KAT I’d be onboard to try it out. the raptors are frankly annoying at this point 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg01 Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Bonzaii58 said: I hope Landry has given the raptors a deadline for a decision. This has dragged on for far too long. Either make the trade or keep the guy. I wasn’t the biggest advocate for KAT but if we could keep OO and pair him with KAT I’d be onboard to try it out. the raptors are frankly annoying at this point Their Poetl acquisition last deadline was proof they don't know what they are. The siakim stuff is just an extension of that. I agree. Give em a deadline then move on. Enough is too much. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theheroatl Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 (edited) I'm in agreement. Time to move on, these guys are clowns in that FO. I'm open to any star, hell I'm just about ready to join the run it back crew. Christian Wood? Bring 'em on down Edited July 12, 2023 by theheroatl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NekiEcko Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 Yeah, they need to do it or just go to other teams, and we can go after KAT or Brown (I got a feeling that he is not going to sign that contract, but that is my opinion). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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