Kawhi to the Clips

[black francis]

Trade LeBron and rebuild around AD

 

[wildturkey]

No they couldn't... OKC saved some 160M out of this deal...

Yeah, but that's only good to me if they know for sure Kawhi was going to the Lakers or else. Because being in a position for a title is better than saving money. RW and PG gets you into the conversation. They needed some tweaks (which could just be convincing RW to play a little more responsibly, tall task I know) but the point was they were at least in the conversation before. I wouldn't blow it up unless I knew for sure I was out. To me, the only way that happens is if I know Kawhi was going to the Lakers unless I did this deal

 

[knowyourenemy]

Trade LeBron and rebuild around AD

I hear LeBron asked to be traded after the Lakers failed to get Kawhi. He wants to go to the Clippers, Nets, Sixers, or Bucks.

 

[DefCONNOne]

lol, trust me, she is...

equally funny is the slew of Lakers haters who are out in force today...

Fun fact: Those Lakers haters you speak of, are Lakers fans. All of you are in 24/7 hater mode. Looking for any perceived slight against the "mighty" Lakers.

 

[bksballer89]

 

[buckalis]

Yeah, but that's only good to me if they know for sure Kawhi was going to the Lakers or else. Because being in a position for a title is better than saving money. RW and PG gets you into the conversation. They needed some tweaks (which could just be convincing RW to play a little more responsibly, tall task I know) but the point was they were at least in the conversation before. I wouldn't blow it up unless I knew for sure I was out. To me, the only way that happens is if I know Kawhi was going to the Lakers unless I did this deal

No team does what is good for you... They do what is the best for them and they expect you to be happy because they did so... There are always stupid funs around though, who want their team to sink...

Title to OKC with this team? ...Yeah, alright! ...LOL!

 

[Black Adam]

Fun fact: Those Lakers haters you speak of, are Lakers fans. All of you are in 24/7 hater mode. Looking for any perceived slight against the "mighty" Lakers.

you're not saying there aren't haters here, are you...?

 

[wildturkey]

Still processing it all. I'm still not convinced OKC had to do this. Also, everyone going nuts over the pick haul, and it is A LOT, but they still should have gotten more players. They had the Clips by the balls. Should have grabbed Shamet and Harrell as well. I'd give up a couple of those picks in exchange for those two

 

[wildturkey]

This man has a point...

 

[tlance]

Again, making my argument. There are many teams for many reason that would trade for Russ. You listed the Knicks and Heat..it doesn't really matter if it's because they are desperate or not. That's the whole point

I am not saying teams wouldn’t trade for him.

I am saying you are grossly overstating his value because of his contract.

Some players are worth the super max deal and are still assets. At this point, Russ is not one.

I won’t go so far as to call him a bad contract, but you will see if he gets dealt.

It will be something like:

2 Bad contracts expiring before Russ + good young prospect on SGA level and a pick or 2

He will not return a haul of assets like George did. That I would bet you on.

 

[tlance]

No team does what is good for you... They do what is the best for them and they expect you to be happy because they did so... There are always stupid funs around though, who want their team to sink...

Title to OKC with this team? ...Yeah, alright! ...LOL!

LOL

You talking about stupid fans?

Priceless.

 

[buckalis]

Still processing it all. I'm still not convinced OKC had to do this. Also, everyone going nuts over the pick haul, and it is A LOT, but they still should have gotten more players. They had the Clips by the balls. Should have grabbed Shamet and Harrell as well. I'd give up a couple of those picks in exchange for those two

Apply for GM... They'll take you! ...if they don't all other teams will! ...I'm sure they will! ...you are extremely smart... next Einstein!

 

[knowyourenemy]

This man has a point...

Is Iggy more valuable than Harkless?

 

[DefCONNOne]

So everyone was wrong....Broussard, SAS, Rose....all fucking losers

Kendrick Perkins, as well.

 

[TrustMeIamRight]

Again, making my argument. There are many teams for many reason that would trade for Russ. You listed the Knicks and Heat..it doesn't really matter if it's because they are desperate or not. That's the whole point

No team looking to compete for a championship is trading for Westbrook. He is like Carmelo Anthony — great player, but he is only out for himself and his stats.

Westbrook would definitely help get a team to the playoffs though and help sell some tickets.

 

[knowyourenemy]

No team looking to compete for a championship is trading for Westbrook. He is like Carmelo Anthony — great player, but he is only out for himself and his stats.

Westbrook would definitely help get a team to the playoffs though and help sell some tickets.

Sounds like someone the Knicks would be interested in.

 

[CitySushi]

Well at least PG gave it a shot to work in OKC. Could have bolted a season earlier and the Thunder would have ultimately gotten nothing in return. If there’s any silver lining with that for them.

Kawhi, PG and Pat gonna be the best defensive 1-3 by a mile.

But also another superstar punts playing with Westbrook and I’m here for it, lol

Congrats @Mecca you deserve this squad.

 

[UK Cowboy]

I am not saying teams wouldn’t trade for him.

I am saying you are grossly overstating his value because of his contract.

Some players are worth the super max deal and are still assets. At this point, Russ is not one.

I won’t go so far as to call him a bad contract, but you will see if he gets dealt.

It will be something like:

2 Bad contracts expiring before Russ + good young prospect on SGA level and a pick or 2

He will not return a haul of assets like George did. That I would bet you on.

I didn't say he would pull as much as George but he would bring a haul of picks

 

[UK Cowboy]

No team looking to compete for a championship is trading for Westbrook. He is like Carmelo Anthony — great player, but he is only out for himself and his stats.

Westbrook would definitely help get a team to the playoffs though and help sell some tickets.

Plenty of teams looking to make the playoffs and sell tickets

 

[DefCONNOne]

What a stupid comment. AD (who's 1 of the 5 best in the league) already signed w/ the Lakers.

So now getting traded to team means you signed with them?

Dumbass.