The 2023-2024 NBA Season

[DJ]

And they haven’t really seen what the playoffs look like yet with this group. Maybe that changes the assessment of the Giddey fit with the group, either good or bad.

True.

The playoffs are a different animal.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Yeah, he only makes a little over 8 mill next season on that team option. Who are you getting back for that?

Would have to package another player or 2 in the deal. Which is possible I guess since they have a bunch of picks.

That's why he is saying to extend him

 

[DJ]

That's why he is saying to extend him

They have a lot of picks and a lot of players though so it might make more sense to include a few guys to a trade centered around Josh Kiddey.

 

[The Q]

Yeah, he only makes a little over 8 mill next season on that team option. Who are you getting back for that?

Would have to package another player or 2 in the deal. Which is possible I guess since they have a bunch of picks.

That's why he is saying to extend him

They can have significant cap space anyway so they don’t need to fatten up on salary to make a deal

 

[The Q]

Latest On Clippers, Paul George

The latest rumors surrounding George's extension talks with the Clippers.

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So basically kawhi took less and you’re not kawhi so take a little discount too


But the clippers don’t really have leverage here

But worth a shot to save 10m per year in “how dare you actually invest in your product” tax dollars

 

[fightinfunbags]

They can have significant cap space anyway so they don’t need to fatten up on salary to make a deal

But if they want to trade for a commensurate player for Giddey’s talent they need to pump up his salary.

 

[DJ]

Latest On Clippers, Paul George

The latest rumors surrounding George's extension talks with the Clippers.

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So basically kawhi took less and you’re not kawhi so take a little discount too


But the clippers don’t really have leverage here

But worth a shot to save 10m per year in “how dare you actually invest in your product” tax dollars

I have a feeling he gone.

Man, he would work really well in Philly with Embiid and Maxey.

 

[The Q]

But if they want to trade for a commensurate player for Giddey’s talent they need to pump up his salary.

No they don’t

They can get upwards of 30m cap space plus giddy’s contract

That’s more than a guy of giddy’s talent

 

[The Q]

I have a feeling he gone.

Man, he would work really well in Philly with Embiid and Maxey.

He absolutely would not

The last place he should go


Except maybe the lakers

 

[fightinfunbags]

I have a feeling he gone.

Man, he would work really well in Philly with Embiid and Maxey. The Sixers gotta lock up Maxey.

I don’t know. I’ve read him being linked to the Sixers. 3 years ago? Yes please. Now? I don’t know. He’s been banged up and he’s older. I don’t think it’s coincidence that he has a higher games played total this year looking for a contract. I think once he gets paid he goes back to being a 50-55 game a year player.

 

[DJ]

He absolutely would not

LOL.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

I don’t know. I’ve read him being linked to the Sixers. 3 years ago? Yes please. Now? I don’t know. He’s been banged up and he’s older. I don’t think it’s coincidence that he has a higher games played total this year looking for a contract. I think once he gets paid he goes back to being a 50-55 game a year player.

100 percent.

You guys need someone younger to throw in there.

 

[fightinfunbags]

No they don’t

They can get upwards of 30m cap space plus giddy’s contract

That’s more than a guy of giddy’s talent

I didn’t realize they had that much space. If that’s the case, I’m totally wrong. Giddey would allow a team trading for him to potentially shed cap space while acquiring a pick or two plus a young player with upside. I stand corrected.

 

[bksballer89]

 

[DJ]

I don’t know. I’ve read him being linked to the Sixers. 3 years ago? Yes please. Now? I don’t know. He’s been banged up and he’s older. I don’t think it’s coincidence that he has a higher games played total this year looking for a contract. I think once he gets paid he goes back to being a 50-55 game a year player.

He is still a really good 2 way player.

Not a great FA class. Who you getting? Not to mention Philly's season ultimately depends on Embiid staying healthy. Would not matter who you got if Embiid can't stay on the court.

 

[fightinfunbags]

He is still a really good 2 way player.

Not a great FA class. Who you getting? Not to mention Philly's season ultimately depends on Embiid staying healthy. Would not matter who you got if Embiid can't stay on the court.

Agree that this is and forever will be about Embiid. The Sixers can take on salary through trade giving picks and the team trading doesn’t have to take on salary. Have to see how it shakes out and who comes out of playoffs looking to move on and requests getting dealt.


This is a pipe dream but I’m hoping the Nets come to their senses and realize that they need to deal Bridges. I’d send all 4 first round picks for Bridges and the Nets wouldn’t have to take any salary back.

 

[thunderc]

Hear me out… why not extend him and then trade him. You get to pump up the potential cap total for the team. OKC have spent at the luxury level before.

I would say that is a definite possibility. He may be willing to sign a team friendly deal of sorts.

 

[thunderc]

True.

The playoffs are a different animal.

Really?

 

[DJ]

Really?

Yep, something you fail to realize.

Post #25,305

 

[thunderc]

Yep, something you fail to realize.

Post #25,305

You know what should have been a different animal? Last night the Suns at full strength and the Thunder without their MVP candidate. But the Thunder did what they do, shot 56% and 53% from 3. Go ahead and bet on them not doing that 4 times at your own peril. Yes different animal is exactly what the Thunder are. You are on record saying the Thunder shooting would drop off, still waiting.