2022-2023 NBA Season Thread

[The Q]

Absolutely, they have cap space and that plays into it. That’s why it’s hard to evaluate. Is Hield and Turner the best thing for this team now and in the future? Worth giving up the picks and the cap space? How much does Turner want? A lot of factors

They really don’t tho


They have 30m with only 4 guys under contract

Keeping reaves and walker is basically something in the range of 15-17m of that (back of napkin math), plus another 9m for empty roster charges

And if they use cap space they get the extra small room mle

That’s also assuming they don’t keep Beverly, Schroeder or Bryant, who will all probably get at least some level of a raise

 

[The Q]

Yeah the way he has played definitely makes you question it. He is still injury prone and wouldn’t call him dependable long-term like Turner but he has played well. With guys stepping up the trade doesn’t make as much sense. I would think at this point the only way they give up BOTH picks is if it’s for a big-time player they couldn’t get on the market that is a good fit and also fits in the long-term plan. That option seems slim. Only option that comes to mind is LaVine. I’m not sure they have the ammo for him but he would be a good fit. Being a 3rd option might help him but does he want to be that guy. He seems to want to play for LA. If you can make that trade their depth suffers next season too

Russ Christie, a 1 and 2 for turner and hield

 

[Shanemansj13]

Russ Christie, a 1 and 2 for turner and hield

I like the trade for LA if they give up one 1st

 

[The Q]

I like the trade for LA if they give up one 1st

If I’m indy I’ll even take the 29 first to make this happen

 

[thunderc]

Poked her....she said give her 15 minutes.

So you are the snooze function lol

 

[DJ Fieri]

Russ Christie, a 1 and 2 for turner and hield

Like TJ12 said....we may not need Turner now with the way Bryant is playing....

May pivot to calling Utah or another team.

 

[DJ Fieri]

So you are the snooze function lol

Yeah....she keeps falling back to sleep.

SMH.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Like TJ12 said....we may not need Turner now with the way Bryant is playing....

May pivot to calling Utah or another team.

Turner is still a better starter long-term. Can’t depend on Bryant. Strengthens their depth and helps AD as well so he doesn’t have to play as many minutes all the time when he gets back. Hield is an immediate upgrade to their shooter. Perfect fit even with his lack of defense

 

[DJ Fieri]

She is up!!!!

 

[DJ Fieri]

Turner is still a better starter long-term. Can’t depend on Bryant. Strengthens their depth and helps AD as well so he doesn’t have to play as many minutes all the time when he gets back. Hield is an immediate upgrade to their shooter. Perfect fit even with his lack of defense

True...

But Turner is gonna demand money in offseason. Are we trading both those picks for just Hield past this season? No

 

[Shanemansj13]

True...

But Turner is gonna demand money in offseason. Are we trading both those picks for just Hield past this season? No

They would sign Turner long-term. You do this trade if you there aren’t better options in FA and/or trade. I suggested they do it if they give up one 1st but I doubt Indy does that

 

[thunderc]

Yeah....she keeps falling back to sleep.

SMH.

Leave a note, I’m at the sportsbook

 

[DJ Fieri]

Leave a note, I’m at the sportsbook

We are getting ready to go eat.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Yeah....she keeps falling back to sleep.

SMH.

Give her a light slap

 

[The Q]

They would sign Turner long-term. You do this trade if you there aren’t better options in FA and/or trade. I suggested they do it if they give up one 1st but I doubt Indy does that

Turner is one of the very top guys most likely to be in play this summer

I’m not really counting harden


Turner and kyrie are up there

 

[Shanemansj13]

Turner is one of the very top guys most likely to be in play this summer

I’m not really counting harden


Turner and kyrie are up there

Yeah that’s why you only give up one 1st which is fine value for Hield. Most 3 pt’s made this season. Kyrie is looney..who knows. Seems for now he would stick with KD but all it takes is one playoff series loss or someone takes a straw out of his drink for him to leave. Either way, you can’t put all your chips into Kyrie hoping.

 

[trojanfan12]

They would sign Turner long-term. You do this trade if you there aren’t better options in FA and/or trade. I suggested they do it if they give up one 1st but I doubt Indy does that

Considering where they are with cap, trade pieces, etc. Hield/Turner is probably the best they're going to do. I don't think there's much that's better or even as good in FA, at least not with what they will have available to spend.

Plus, Turner and Hield are young enough to, combined with AD, keep them relevant when Lebron eventually retires.

Although, the way Lebron is going, they may retire before he does. lol

 

[DJ Fieri]

Ate and we have returned to the room.

Buffet was good and for an extra 14.99 per person we had unlimited alcoholic beverages.

I had 4 the wife had 2.

 

[msgkings322]

So you are the snooze function lol

In more ways than one

 

[msgkings322]

Considering where they are with cap, trade pieces, etc. Hield/Turner is probably the best they're going to do. I don't think there's much that's better or even as good in FA, at least not with what they will have available to spend.

Plus, Turner and Hield are young enough to, combined with AD, keep them relevant when Lebron eventually retires.

Although, the way Lebron is going, they may retire before he does. lol

LeBron is more likely to retire elsewhere than retire a Laker IMO