2022 NBA Offseason thread

[DJ]

It’s a good fit. Much better than Russ. If Monk comes back Harris is good in a #3 or #4 role

I'd think Harris would be the 3rd guy.....Monk a shooter so he'd be #4.

Still need a C and 4-5 guys for the bench since we get 2 other guys in Harris trade.

 

[fightinfunbags]

Beat me to it.

Yeah, I'd prefer we not give up both.

Lakers benefit the most here. They shed the worst situation in the NBA when you assess size of contract and poor fit with the existing roster and they actually get back usable value in return. Tobias Harris is the best player you could ever dream of in fixing the problem your front office created.

 

[wildturkey]

You think Bamba is getting the non-tax MLE kind of money?

Above the 6 mil the Lakers can, yeah. I'd be willing to invest 8 to 10 per year for him. He's young enough and shown enough flashes to where I think its worth the gamble. Some games he's looked like trash, other games he looks like a very productive starting center

 

[Mecca]

Mavericks could still do a sign-and-trade, which makes sense, bc the Knicks are so desperate. Flipping Randle for Brunson makes sense but the Mavs just acquired Wood. The problem is if the Mavs just lose Brunson they are still over the cap

They'd get a trade exception.

So, they would have a year to fill that 25 million dollar hole.

Knicks have cap space.

So, Dallas wouldn't need to take anyone back.

 

[Shanemansj13]

I dont believe anything Jake Fischer says but this actually makes sense. His team is pushing for $20+ year and the Cavs offfered $17M/year

 

[tlance]

Ask fightin, he designed it. I was more interested in your thoughts of Harris with James and AD.

Works great!

He can play his natural position alongside AD. Provides shooting and a 3rd scorer.

Think AD would need to play a lot more 5 though.

 

[fightinfunbags]

Above the 6 mil the Lakers can, yeah. I'd be willing to invest 8 to 10 per year for him. He's young enough and shown enough flashes to where I think its worth the gamble. Some games he's looked like trash, other games he looks like a very productive starting center

Yep. If guys like Zubac and Plumlee get 9-11 million, it’s about right to project Bamba value at 10 million.

 

[Mecca]

You think Bamba is getting the non-tax MLE kind of money?

Full MLE.

Houston wants him.

Orlando already gave his number to Banchero... Lmfao

 

[wildturkey]

Lakers benefit the most here. They shed the worst situation in the NBA when you assess size of contract and poor fit with the existing roster and they actually get back usable value in return. Tobias Harris is the best player you could ever dream of in fixing the problem your front office created.

The trade you came up with works well and your logic is solid. But for apparently foolish reasons, the Lakers seem deadset on not taking back long term salary in any kind of Westbrook trade. Even with Harris having 2 years left, the credible talk around the franchise seems like they wouldn't be down for that. Completely unrealistic to expect to deal Westbrook without giving up picks and/or taking back longer salary, but that's where we're at right now

 

[fightinfunbags]

I dont believe anything Jake Fischer says but this actually makes sense. His team is pushing for $20+ year and the Cavs offfered $17M/year

The comp to Clarkson leaked to the guy tells us his role he would play. They’re gonna bring him off the bench. I just assumed he would start alongside Garland. Maybe you guys better clued into Cavs already had that vision but this is new to me. I like a guy like Sexton coming off the bench to work the subs. He can be a game changing factor in that role.

 

[Mecca]

The trade you came up with works well and your logic is solid. But for apparently foolish reasons, the Lakers seem deadset on not taking back long term salary in any kind of Westbrook trade. Even with Harris having 2 years left, the credible talk around the franchise seems like they wouldn't be down for that. Completely unrealistic to expect to deal Westbrook without giving up picks and/or taking back longer salary, but that's where we're at right now

I just read Buddy is the target.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Above the 6 mil the Lakers can, yeah. I'd be willing to invest 8 to 10 per year for him. He's young enough and shown enough flashes to where I think its worth the gamble. Some games he's looked like trash, other games he looks like a very productive starting center

Yeah the non-tax is $10.2M. Yeah I think he can command that for a short deal. He's still a young player, he isn't sacrificing for the $6M imo

 

[Mecca]

Yep. If guys like Zubac and Plumlee get 9-11 million, it’s about right to project Bamba value at 10 million.

Mo Bamba drawing interest from Rockets, Bulls

I’ve identified Orlando’s Mo Bamba as my top target for Houston in free agency. I think the writing is on the wall for Bamba with the Magic. His jersey number, 5, has already been given to Paolo Ba…

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[Shanemansj13]

Full MLE.

Houston wants him.

Orlando already gave his number to Banchero... Lmfao

Yeah the $10.2M I think he can get that for sure

 

[Mecca]

Yeah the non-tax is $10.2M. Yeah I think he can command that for a short deal. He's still a young player, he isn't sacrificing for the $6M imo

Bulls trying to get him too.

 

[fightinfunbags]

The trade you came up with works well and your logic is solid. But for apparently foolish reasons, the Lakers seem deadset on not taking back long term salary in any kind of Westbrook trade. Even with Harris having 2 years left, the credible talk around the franchise seems like they wouldn't be down for that. Completely unrealistic to expect to deal Westbrook without giving up picks and/or taking back longer salary, but that's where we're at right now

But to be honest, I get that and voiced that earlier today. They shouldn’t want to take on salary. They take one more swing with that money coming off next year. But a franchise like the Lakers can’t project a message that they aren’t trying and will have a lost season. They’re still not too far removed from the lottery days post Kobe.

 

[Mecca]

Lakers benefit the most here. They shed the worst situation in the NBA when you assess size of contract and poor fit with the existing roster and they actually get back usable value in return. Tobias Harris is the best player you could ever dream of in fixing the problem your front office created.

Sacramento is a possible landing spot for Tobias Harris if the Sixers re-engage in trade talks for h…

Sacramento is a possible landing spot for Tobias Harris if the Sixers re-engage in trade talks for him.

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[Shanemansj13]

The comp to Clarkson leaked to the guy tells us his role he would play. They’re gonna bring him off the bench. I just assumed he would start alongside Garland. Maybe you guys better clued into Cavs already had that vision but this is new to me. I like a guy like Sexton coming off the bench to work the subs. He can be a game changing factor in that role.

I always figured he would be the 6th man in a high minute role. It makes sense. While he won't be the starter he will get starter minutes and the money is there, what not to like. I agree, I want him being mainly in the 2nd unit lineup as either a PG or 2nd ballhandler that can score and hopefully keep improving as a facilitator.

 

[wildturkey]

But to be honest, I get that and voiced that earlier today. They shouldn’t want to take on salary. They take one more swing with that money coming off next year. But a franchise like the Lakers can’t project a message that they aren’t trying and will have a lost season. They’re still not too far removed from the lottery days post Kobe.

Looking over the trade again, why would Philly want Hayward? At least Harris plays. Hayward might theoretically fit in better with the team they are trying to put together, but he's also hurt...a lot.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Bulls trying to get him too.

Yeah I heard they need a rim protector. Makes sense.