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NBA Trades Open Thread

The league is lifting the trade moratorium, use this thread to discuss the day's events.
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The NBA transaction moratorium officially lifts at 9am PT on Monday. We’ve already seen a few deals agreed to and announced, but there’s a chance we could see a lot of player movement today. Use this thread to discuss the day’s breaking news.

If there are any Kings-related trades we will cover those separately, of course.

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TheFifthMookie
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November 16, 2020 8:39 am

I wanna see Harden to Brooklyn just for all the drama and to see another superteam take down LeBron in the finals.

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November 16, 2020 8:49 am
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The Brooklyn Ball Hogs!

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November 16, 2020 9:23 am
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I just want to see Harden and Kyrie attempting to share the ball. I feel like they’d be sick of each other after 10 games.

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November 16, 2020 9:06 am

I cannot believe what teams are going to have to do in this compressed timeline. Thankful we have a more professional team to plan this out, as I would imagine you have to have numerous contingencies with how fast the opportunities will change..

Vlade might have needed a second whiteboard, or at least another pack of post-its.

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November 16, 2020 9:26 am
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pack of cigs*
ftfy

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November 16, 2020 9:27 am

Brown for Musa + 2021 2nd

Am I Crandelling?

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November 16, 2020 9:51 am

It will be interesting to see if the relative quiet here in Sac is because McNair doesn’t plan on doing too much right away, or if he just prefers to keep his cards close to the vest.

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November 16, 2020 9:56 am
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My thoughts are that the rest of the league is sitting back and waiting to see what happens with Westbrook and Harden. Wise for the Kings to see if they can get involved in those trades as a 3rd team.

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November 16, 2020 9:59 am
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I still believe they are going to move their pick for a much bigger trade. Don’t know what that is but just my hunch for a couple of weeks now.

Of course it could just be nothing and Mcnair and Co are just playing their cards close to their vest. It’ll be an interesting week to say the least.

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November 16, 2020 10:51 am
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I hope it’s because he’s keeping his cards close to the vest.

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November 16, 2020 12:29 pm

For sure. It’s just a little too early to know one way or the other. It’s technically possible that there have been no leaks because the guys in the draft are avoiding Sacramento, and McNair prefers to evaluate the current roster next season before making any big transactions.

In my gut I think Buddy gets traded, Bogi will re-sign, and the Kings will draft one of the guards that have publicly stated they’ve met with the Kings.

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November 16, 2020 7:45 pm
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Just for future reference, your gut had better make me happy. Right now I’m not especially thrilled by this comment by your gut.

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November 16, 2020 7:55 pm
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my gut tells me €œdon’t worry be happy€

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November 16, 2020 9:57 am

My fervent hope is that on Wednesday evening we are all not wishing that Vlade had stayed.

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November 16, 2020 10:05 am
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That would take a pretty overtly terrible move. Like Fox for cash considerations.

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November 16, 2020 10:06 am
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Which kind of player would make it so?

I have to be honest; if they pick Precious it will fuel my skepticism.

I also wonder if they are so cash-strapped that they will trade a 2nd round pick or 2 for cash considerations.

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November 16, 2020 10:26 am
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I honestly haven’t watched any Precious highlights or actual Memphis games, so I’m curious: why is everyone so down on Precious?

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November 16, 2020 10:37 am
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My issue is an extreme lack of awareness and passing. The fun stat is his 1:2.8 AST:TO ratio. His ceiling is something Jerami Grant-ish, which is great, but that ceiling is a long way off.

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November 16, 2020 10:52 am

Yeah that was the biggest thing that stood out looking at his stats. His AST:TO ratio is worse than Bagley’s at Duke. The other thing is that <60% FT%. That doesn’t bode well for his ability to stretch the floor.

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November 16, 2020 10:58 am
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Guys like him should not be lottery picks.

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November 16, 2020 11:01 am
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In any other year, he wouldn’t be a lottery pick.

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November 16, 2020 10:09 am

Here we go…

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November 16, 2020 10:11 am
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I think that is a great move. He will do a lot to get Booker and Ayton to the next level.

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November 16, 2020 10:13 am
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Yeah, assuming the price isn’t CRAZY, I think Paul is a great addition. The big swing factor being his health.

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November 16, 2020 10:12 am
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It’s going to be really interesting to see what the Suns send back. I’ve been tracking some Suns fan sentiment and my impression is that they are WAY overrating their own prospect and underrating Paul. It will be interesting to see how far off I am on that impression.

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November 16, 2020 10:23 am

my impression is that they are WAY overrating their own prospect and underrating [insert random name]

They sound like Kings fans.

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November 16, 2020 10:13 am
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November 16, 2020 10:19 am
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Not Jalen Lecque!

All joking aside, I suspect there to be some good draft compensation to get this done.

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November 16, 2020 10:21 am
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Unbelievable that Presti has two more first rounders in the next couple of years now from PHX and LA in the Schroeder trade.

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November 16, 2020 10:29 am
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The suns look to be keeping mikal bridges, cam Johnson, and Dario saric. That team should be really competitive next year.

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November 16, 2020 10:44 am
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Any word on the draft compensation?

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November 16, 2020 11:10 am

It’s a bit like the HIckson/Casspi trade. Various lottery-ish protections that start in 2022 and go through 2025. I think that essentially means they can’t trade any of their other firsts from 2021 to 2026 until the pick conveys. Obviously they can do draft day stuff, and obtaining additional firsts would give them a bit more flexibility, but it’s still a little restrictive on making additional moves.

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November 16, 2020 11:32 am
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Gotcha I suppose that makes sense for OKC and I would guess they would be hoping that the pick gets pushed out because with Sarver owning the Suns there is definitely no guarantee they will remain “good” in a few years.

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November 16, 2020 11:40 am
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Phoenix is thinking they are the 8th seed in 2022 and that’s the pick they give up. Maybe they are right. There’s talent there.

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November 16, 2020 12:15 pm
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Yeah I don’t think pick protections are a dealbreaker. It just hamstrings them a bit from making subsequent moves until the pick conveys.

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November 16, 2020 1:44 pm
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Yeah and while flexibility is nice, it doesn’t necessarily mean that winning trades wins you games. That’s why I think Jones isn’t worried. He won’t be around by the time the pick ends up in OKC if things don’t pan out.

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November 16, 2020 3:33 pm
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Man, Paul will be 38 in 2025 when the pick becomes unprotected.

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November 16, 2020 7:48 pm
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Yep. And his contract will be long over by then.

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November 16, 2020 10:54 am
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Presti has all the future assets of the league.

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November 16, 2020 1:00 pm
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Wow! Bad deal for Phoenix. Don’t get be wrong, I’ve always really liked Chris Paul. In his prime, one of the best. And he did wonders with OKC last year, but i think he’ll be washed next year. In the bubble, it showed having to play every other day. When the nba protested and he was coming off several days rest, he looked great, but with only one rest day, he looked gassed and missed a lot of bunnies. I’d prefer Rubio plus other assets.

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November 16, 2020 1:07 pm
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Rubio’s a solid player and I like Oubre well enough, but I think it’s a decent risk for Phoenix. They aren’t giving up a truckload of talent, and their young talent needs a guy like CP3 to point them in the right direction, IMO.

Sure, he could be washed, but I wouldn’t base anything on the bubble.

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November 16, 2020 1:15 pm
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Yeah, I think it’s a very good deal for Phoenix. They’re taking a shot at adding a huge upgrade (if healthy) that fits perfectly with Booker/Ayton without giving up anything likely to be an important piece of their future. As for being washed, well, if this is Chris Paul washed, he’s still a top 5 PG and significantly better than Rubio. He might fall off a cliff, but he hasn’t yet. All in all, I think it’s a pretty smart risk for the Suns to take. Even if Paul just fades into vet mentorship, they still have Booker/Ayton to build around and $44MM in cap space opening up right when that draft pick comes due.

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November 16, 2020 2:10 pm

Phoenix will draft a PG. That’s the only way this deal would make sense, with Chris Paul on load management, 20-25 minutes a game.

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November 16, 2020 2:21 pm
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Kira Lewis goes in the top ten, probably to Phoenix.

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November 16, 2020 3:23 pm
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50/50 chance a projected top 10 pick will be available for the Kings at #12.

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November 16, 2020 10:26 am
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This seems like a good trade for both teams. Phoenix gets a floor general with more offensive pop than Rubio, and OKC gets Oubre, and Rubio, who is still a good defender, runs the point well, and is a good veteran backup to SGA.

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November 16, 2020 10:32 am
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I wouldn’t be surprised if at least a couple of those guys are flipped.

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November 16, 2020 10:44 am
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Makes you wonder what Presti has planned for the Thunder, look at all the draft capital he has, and deals he makes

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November 16, 2020 11:04 am
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He is doing a rebuild right. The next two drafts are supposed to be stacked, and he currently has 4. Not to mention, if OKC goes full rebuild and blows things up, their own pick may be a top 5 next year.

I now have OKC and the Kings as the worst teams in the West. Still waiting to see what San Antonio does.

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November 16, 2020 8:23 pm
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I think Minny will join the Kings & OKC at the bottom of the West next season.

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November 16, 2020 10:56 am

So what are the percent chances the Kings finish dead last in the Pacific?

I’m going 100%

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November 16, 2020 11:02 am
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I think bookmakers would put it at -1000

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November 16, 2020 11:04 am
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Stop the count!

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November 16, 2020 11:28 am
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You’re so cynical.

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November 16, 2020 11:12 am

No clue who Landon Buford is.

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November 16, 2020 11:14 am
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Hard to find a deal there for me. They don’t have many picks. Then don’t have much interesting talent outside of Doncic and Porzingis. There would have to be a 3rd team involved.

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November 16, 2020 11:18 am

Has Hardaway opted into his deal yet? I think he would be the one Dallas would lead the package with if it were to happen.

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November 16, 2020 11:20 am
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He’s the contract that most works. I just don’t see him as a valuable asset. He’s just contract filler to me.
I mean, outside of simply being expiring, of course.

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November 16, 2020 11:39 am

He’s an expiring that gets the Kings out of Buddy’s deal and lets them focus on retaining Bogi.

Buddy for Hardaway and the #18?

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November 16, 2020 11:43 am
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Probably can’t pull that deal off until after the PPP on Buddy expires. But that’s semantics. That won’t kill a deal.

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November 16, 2020 11:46 am
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Is there a date on that PPP?

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November 16, 2020 11:49 am
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Friday. When Free Agency starts.

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November 16, 2020 11:54 am
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Ah..no biggie. Like you said, it’s semantics. A deal could be agreed upon in principle and the #18 pick just wears a Mavs hat for a few days.

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November 16, 2020 12:16 pm
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The bigger issue is whether they want to build around Buddy, Porzingis and Luka. That’s what’s really questionable IMO.

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November 16, 2020 12:30 pm
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I think a shooter like Buddy is the 3rd banna they kind of need. I think Hardaway fills that need for them on a better deal, but they do need shooters around Luka.

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November 16, 2020 12:31 pm
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“get out of Buddy’s deal”…are we at that point? It seems like his deal is fair value, he’s durable and still relatively young.

Maybe it’s semantics, but I’d rather keep him than just fire sale him to get the trailing years of his contract off the books.

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November 16, 2020 12:34 pm
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I’m fine with his deal, I’m just not ok with his recent attitude and rumored desire to get out of Sac. I don’t want to start the season with a dude that doesn’t want to be here.

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November 16, 2020 12:41 pm
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Under Vlade, I wouldn’t have been surprised if Buddy and Bagley were moved just to make them happy. But these guys are still assets IMO, and I’m optimistic the new FO sees them as such.

I mean, for all we know, McNair’s already working with Buddy so he sees that there are actually professionals running the show now – and that Coach Handsy is (hopefully) on a short leash.

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November 16, 2020 12:53 pm
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I think his deal is close enough to FA market value. But whether a specific team should paying FA market value for a certain player depends on team context. For example, for a team like the Sixers who have a Hield shaped hole in their lineup and are ready to compete for rings now, paying market for the right piece makes more sense.

Also, on a technical note, the average age in the NBA is 26. Buddy is 27. So he isn’t relatively young unless you’re talking relative to other older-than-average players.

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November 16, 2020 1:03 pm

For me “relatively young” is in relation to his extension. Age shouldn’t be a mitigating factor on his performance the last years of this deal, IMO.

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November 16, 2020 1:07 pm
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Maybe, the vast majority of players start to decline as they approach thirty and that decline accelerates around 30. Hield is generally healthy and his game should have some staying power. But in general I’m not one to bet on non-elite players being outliers.

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November 16, 2020 1:09 pm

Dude’s played four seasons, and is less than 9,000 minutes overall in the league. Let’s not get too crazy, he’ll be fine physically.

Mentally? Hell if I know.

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November 16, 2020 1:17 pm
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That said, it isn’t like he just started playing basketball when he hit the NBA. All of these guys have been playing basketball year-round since they were kids.

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November 16, 2020 1:38 pm

I feel like you’re arguing just to argue at this point. If this is true for “all of these guys” then Buddy shouldn’t fall off the cliff anymore than any other youngish guy who doesn’t have a ton of NBA mileage on his legs.

Let me put it this way…are you really concerned that Buddy Hield’s is going to physically deteriorate prior to the end of this deal (23-24, when he’ll be 31…and making 18.5 million)?

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November 16, 2020 1:53 pm
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Not at all. I was just pointing out that he isn’t “relatively young” for an NBA player. You were the one that latched onto the aside in my comment.

I’m not really concerned about him falling off. What I’m concerned about is a building team with gaping holes committing 20MM per for multiple year to a specialist.

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November 16, 2020 2:06 pm

I don’t necessarily disagree, but he does do a few things at a very high NBA level. Most of our guys with “gaping holes” can’t say the same.

More specifically, I’m not a huge Buddy Hield fan, but I don’t think you move him just to make him happy. In a perfect world, we’d move Walton and see and keep Buddy for a season and see if his market value increases (as his contract shortens and decreases).

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November 16, 2020 2:11 pm
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This is why I could never be a GM. I’d be too spiteful and trade Buddy just because he annoys me.

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November 16, 2020 2:31 pm
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I couldn’t either, but for different reasons – I’d probably keep him around just for spite. 🙂

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November 16, 2020 3:32 pm
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I wouldn’t move him just to move him. I’d need a decent return. I am personally not of the opinion that his value has taken a hit and I think there are multiple teams for whom he makes a lot of sense (Sixers, Nets, Lakers, Magic, Hornets, etc.) and who therefore might give up a decent return for him.

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November 16, 2020 11:24 am
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A couple things:

  1. Landon Buford has a website, so you know he’s 100% correct.
  2. I wish Buddy Hield would shut the F up.
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November 16, 2020 11:29 am
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#2 ain’t happening.

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November 16, 2020 11:26 am
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That source is a bit suspect. Keith Pompey is legit, but he’s just relaying info from some guy named Landon Buford. Buford is not really followed by anyone relevant that I can see. I wouldn’t be surprised if Buddy would want to play in Dallas, but I don’t think I fully trust that Buford has first hand knowledge of Buddy’s thinking.

That being said, give me THJ + DFS + #18 pick for Buddy.

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November 16, 2020 11:36 am
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Yeah, I can get behind that. I mean, I think some team is going to be SHOCKED to find that Hardaway and DFS aren’t actually good shooters once they don’t have Doncic getting them open 3s all game, but DFS is cheap, Hardaway is expiring, and I like some people in that 18 range.

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November 16, 2020 11:51 am

Of course you would, it’s completely one-sided in Sacramento’s favor.

That said, nothing ventured, nothing gained.

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November 16, 2020 1:43 pm
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lol what? I can see an argument to be made that the Kings would “win the trade” so to speak, but “completely one-sided” is a bit of an exaggeration IMO. The Kings get two replacement-level players plus a pick that hopefullly turns into another replacement-level player for one of the most prolific three point shooters of all-time. I find it hard to believe that the team that gets the best player in the deal is somehow getting robbed.

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November 16, 2020 11:59 am

Yeah I mean I’ve always had a weird obsession with ol Dorian for some reason. I think it’s because he’s basically as effective as Barnes, but 1/6th the price. At #18? Give me Bane.

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November 16, 2020 12:56 pm
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Yeah, I’d happily have him on the roster, and would certainly rather have him on his deal than Barnes on his. I would just want to make sure we’re clear-eyed about player DFS is likely to be for the Kings.

As for 18, yeah. Bane. Tillman, Bolmaro, Terry, Flynn Riller, etc.

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November 16, 2020 11:42 am
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I’d do that deal.

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November 16, 2020 11:53 am
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I keep reading “Landon Buford” as “LaBradford.”

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November 16, 2020 3:37 pm
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well then, lets get a look at his credit card

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November 16, 2020 11:40 am

As if we didn’t know this already, the Kings have no choice but to dive into a full rebuild around Fox and Bagley. I truly thought we would’ve been what the Suns were during the bubble. Their acquisition of CP3 catapults them into a legitimate playoff team and a full season of D’Lo, Culver, KAT, and their first round pick have them on a fast track to relevance past us.

Time to pull a Presti and strip the team of all assets minus Fox and Bagley and build from the ground up to contend for a playoff spot once some of the teams begin trending downward in a couple of years.

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November 16, 2020 11:44 am
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Agreed. I hope McNair has the wherewithal and guts to do that. The Kings aren’t competing in the West anytime soon. Focus on future asset acquisition and youth.

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November 16, 2020 11:45 am

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November 16, 2020 11:50 am

Not sure if this was shared but this article actually had good trade ideas:

Kings: #3 pick, Batum, and Miles Bridges
Hornets: Russell Westbrook and Buddy Hield
Rockets: Terry Rozier and #12

https://theleadsportsmedia.com/5-wild-but-possible-kings-trade-scenarios/

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November 16, 2020 11:56 am
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I’d think the Rockets would want a lot more than Rozier and #12 for Westbrook. They’d likely get Bridges in that deal.

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November 16, 2020 11:57 am
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All of those are hugely skewed towards the Kings.

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November 16, 2020 12:08 pm

I agree but at the same time, these are all salary type trades. The Hornets have a terrible cap. I also dont think Westbrook has that much trade value with his style of play, shooting, and contract remaining.

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November 16, 2020 12:22 pm
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The Hornets cap situation is fine. I’d much rather have their cap sheet than Sacramento’s.

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November 16, 2020 12:48 pm
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My apologies, I didnt realize they were finally getting out of those horrible contracts:

Batum (PO at $27M)
Rozier $18M for 2 more years
Zeller at $15M next year

Biyomobo, MKG, and Marvin Williams are finally coming off and they were at 15-18M each.

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November 16, 2020 12:59 pm
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The only really bad one left there is Batum, and it’s expiring. Zeller isn’t ideal, but it isn’t limiting.

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November 16, 2020 7:17 pm
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Wild indeed. Fun ideas but probably too rich for the other teams especially in draft compensation.

I could see Bogi for Bledsoe + Late 1st, but no way we get 2 picks and DiVincenzo

Likewise, Bogi for Olynyk + Dunn but no draft pick

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November 16, 2020 9:08 pm
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Nope
Nope

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November 16, 2020 12:30 pm

Bold prediction, what do I win if I am correct?

Blake Griffin and the # 7 pick to the warriors for the #2 pick and Wiggins

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November 16, 2020 12:40 pm
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You’d win your own replica of the Kings’ 2002 Western Conference Second Place trophy, which fits easily inside your car’s glove compartment.

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November 16, 2020 4:24 pm
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This is pretty darn logical – kudos

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November 16, 2020 12:42 pm

Is there an easier to find new comments other than scrolling through and looking for timestamps? lol.

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November 16, 2020 1:00 pm
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If you keep the page open, the new comments will show up in yellow. Easier to scroll, not sure if there’s an equivalent to the old Z key at this point…

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November 16, 2020 1:13 pm
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The yellow is nice when I stay on the page, but I usually navigate away and then come back later to stare the small print on my phone and hope to find some new comments.

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November 16, 2020 1:30 pm
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If I’ve been away from the page, I use the €œFind on page€ function on my browser to search sequentially for something like €œ3 hours€, €œ2 hours€, €œ1 hour€, €œminute€.

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November 16, 2020 1:43 pm
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I mean, that’s a great idea, but you know, effort.

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November 16, 2020 1:10 pm
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We absolutely need this option. I’ll bet I’m missing a lot of amazingly incisive insights, not realizing that they are new comments.

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November 16, 2020 1:44 pm
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You’re good, I haven’t been posting much lately.

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November 16, 2020 3:52 pm
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If I recall, CowboyRon96 practically invented that kind of coding. You ought to reach out.

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November 16, 2020 1:54 pm

I am seeing all these rumors from random sources where Buddy prefers to be traded to Dallas, Philly, or Miami. Does Buddy understand that lists of trade destinations are for respected stars and not three point specialists?

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November 16, 2020 2:22 pm

Do we know the deadline for Nemanja’s unguaranteed deal? Also, has Parker officially opted in yet?

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November 16, 2020 3:39 pm
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That was specified in a recent article, either here or sacbee.

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November 16, 2020 3:54 pm
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Unless you’re expecting to be onboarding a shit-ton of salary, it seems like a no-brainer to pick up Bjelica’s option. Given what he does, it’s a very affordable contract.

Plus you can include him in trades down the road. He’d thrive on a contender getting 25 minutes a night off the bench.

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November 16, 2020 5:39 pm
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It amazes me that Jabari Parker went from one of the most promising star young player to about-to-be-cut-by-the-kings and play in China in all but 5 years.

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November 16, 2020 8:17 pm
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Guess that’s how long it took the league to realize he has no intention of ever really playing defense.

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November 16, 2020 4:37 pm

Hello everyone, it’s me Marvin B. Just wanted to give everyone an update. I’m fully healthy and can’t wait for December 22nd. I’ve been working on my right hand as well as my dribbling skills and my 3 point shot. Coach wants me to play a little bit of point center as well anchor the defense. I’m up to the task, can’t wait to show you!!

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November 16, 2020 5:36 pm
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Is that you, Vlade?! Don’t lie to us!!!

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November 16, 2020 5:59 pm

This is going to end well.

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November 16, 2020 6:02 pm
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I’ll add, the longer this plays out, the less Houston gets in return.

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November 16, 2020 10:32 pm
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It seems inevitable that this was going to be a painful transition for Houston.

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November 16, 2020 6:19 pm

I love the Hornets deal. Essentially getting Bridges, the Number 3 and an expiring in Batum. Kings will get another Top pick in a loaded 2021 draft. In addition, freeing up a ton of cap space to go after another big piece in Free Agency next year.

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November 16, 2020 8:52 pm

Ariza + 2 FRP for Covington.

Harden is gone.

Jrue for Bledsoe, Hill + 3 FRP

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November 16, 2020 9:06 pm

3 FRP plus two FRP swaps! I’m assuming that one FRP is the Indiana pick, because holy shit otherwise, but my god that seems rich. I get that Holiday might be the perfect third piece for them, but boy will this blow up without a title. Also, I wonder if and how this might affect the Harden asking price.

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November 16, 2020 9:31 pm

The entire West are selling their futures to compete now. The Kings need to build for 3-4 years from now when today’s contenders are aged out. The target should be the next three years of draft picks. Playoffs aren’t happening anytime soon.

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November 16, 2020 9:33 pm

What could the Bucks possibly offer at this point in a sign and trade?

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November 16, 2020 9:46 pm
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Not a 1st rd pick, that’s for sure.

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November 16, 2020 10:06 pm
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Another tweet from O’Connor says the Hawks are interested in Bogi too, Huerter and 2021 1st unprotected???

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November 16, 2020 10:30 pm
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I’d do that, personally. I like Huerter.

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