2023 offseason thread

[DJ Fieri]

Wild that Phoenix gave Denver the biggest test in the playoffs and they did this. Salary cap Hell.

All they needed was some defense and some depth.

SMH.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Phoenix has the 52nd pick in the draft as well as a 5 mill trade exception.

They are probably going to try and bring back the guys they had this past season for the bench. But, Craig can get more than the vet minimum, he made 5.2 mill this past season and could get more than that if he wanted to. And Warren and Okogie should be able to get more than the 1.8 mill they made this past season.

 

[DJ Fieri]

CP3 surprised by Beal trade, hints Isiah had role

Chris Paul said he was "surprised" by the trade that will send the point guard to Washington and hinted that Isiah Thomas had a role in the deal.

www.espn.com

 

[The Q]

Phoenix has the 52nd pick in the draft as well as a 5 mill trade exception.

They are probably going to try and bring back the guys they had this past season for the bench. But, Craig can get more than the vet minimum, he made 5.2 mill this past season and could get more than that if he wanted to. And Warren and Okogie should be able to get more than the 1.8 mill they made this past season.

If someone needs to clear a bit of cap space they could add a guy with those 2 pieces

 

[DJ Fieri]

If someone needs to clear a bit of cap space they could add a guy with those 2 pieces

True.

 

[DJ Fieri]

This trade just made the time before the draft a lot more interesting.

 

[fightinfunbags]

@fightinfunbags

Thought so. He overplayed his hand. Just hope it’s a sensible number. Something like 3 years 100-120 with last year a team option.

I would rather the Sixers move on. Expect now for them to use the Tobias Harris expiring to bring back some depth. One that I like is Harris to Pistons for Bog and Bagley. Another is Harris to Pacers for Hield and something else.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Booker is capable of running point. He's more comfortable as the off guard, but he's capable so its not a total disaster of a fit. But Beal's talents already overlap what the Suns already do well with Booker and KD. It's not really a compliment. It's just more of what they already had so that's what makes it awkward.

None of the 3 are ball hogs but they do need the ball since none of them are really catch and shoot guys.

 

[DJ Fieri]

@Mecca this is the kind of ish we used to love on FN......!!!!!!

 

[DJ Fieri]

Phoenix also got some scrub named Isaiah Todd. He is a body and they need bodies.

Plus Goodwin. Like @The Q mentioned.

 

[wildturkey]

Detroit trading their two best shooters and the one big that can play 4 for yet another center makes no sense lol. If they did the deal it would have to include Wiseman or Duren or Bagley. Stew can actually play the 4.

I can see them packaging Bojan (because hes 34) there but i don't think they'd do both.

But like I said it would be pretty bizarre for Detroit to invest in 3 other bigs just to trade for another big.

Detroit isn't going anywhere though. Those shooters ain't helping them right now. You're giving up two role players for a guy that has all star potential, which is higher than any of their current players not named Cunningham/Ivey. Unless you want more draft picks (which you could get in other deals for those guys, especially Bog), you're not likely get a better player

 

[wildturkey]

Just fucking shoot me now.

I guess it could work? But I feel like it'd be better to do one or the other. And considering Paul is old and hurt, and Kawhi/PG are always hurt, the better option would actually be to go with Westbrook. At least he's always healthy and dependable.

 

[bksballer89]

None of the 3 are ball hogs but they do need the ball since none of them are really catch and shoot guys.

Beal is

 

[wildturkey]

Seven NBA Observations on the Suns, Superstar Trade Rumors, and the Draft

Bradley Beal is the first big name to change teams this summer. Will Damian Lillard or Zion Williamson be the next? Plus, my thoughts on the Wizards, the Scoot Henderson vs. Brandon Miller debate, and more.

www.theringer.com

Zion in a deal for 3 in particular is fun

Even 2 with Charlotte would be a lot of fun

Ball bridges and Zion is a heck of a start to a team

On Simmons pod said he's heard Zion will be dealt by the end of the week. Separately on his own pod, Windhorst didn't name Zion but heavily hinted at a rumored trade going down by Friday. So it's really looking like he could get dealt soon.

My pure entertainment scenario? I want Houston trade for Zion and then sign James Harden. With Zion, Harden, and Ime Udoka all on the same team, the Hoes will be feasting.

 

[DJ Fieri]

On Simmons pod said he's heard Zion will be dealt by the end of the week. Separately on his own pod, Windhorst didn't name Zion but heavily hinted at a rumored trade going down by Friday. So it's really looking like he could get dealt soon.

My pure entertainment scenario? I want Houston trade for Zion and then sign James Harden. With Zion, Harden, and Ime Udoka all on the same team, the Hoes will be feasting.

LOL.

 

[bksballer89]

 

[bksballer89]

 

[thunderc]

Just a matter of time until the Thunder do something with this guy:

Thunder Prospect Lighting Up Europe Will Have Fans Dreaming Of SGA Team-Up

Should OKC bring him to the NBA?

clutchpoints.com

 

[The Q]

Just a matter of time until the Thunder do something with this guy:

Thunder Prospect Lighting Up Europe Will Have Fans Dreaming Of SGA Team-Up

Should OKC bring him to the NBA?

clutchpoints.com

There’s a reason he hasn’t come over get right

Didn’t thunder look for a trade last year?

 

[tlance]

Beal is

They can all play with the ball.

They can all catch and shoot.

Offensive fit won’t be a problem.

It will be defense and health that are most likely to hold this group back.