The 2023-2024 NBA Season

[Stakesarehigh]

Not some breakthrough to say maybe 2 short guards cannot play together.......though I would also say if we could somehow add a stud SF with them we are at worse a strong contender to come out of East. Not saying easy to do that only to show you can win with those 2.

Hell, drop them both on the Lakers before the playoffs this year they are still playing.

Lol ya think

Do the Lakers keep D Lo and Reaves in this absurd premise or they swapping lol

 

[Stakesarehigh]

He sure got a lot out of Wemby, duncan, Robinson, Kawhi, Ginobili and Parker. But those might be guys who were going to be great anywhere.

Has he ever done what you are saying with a guy like Trae (not saying he hasn't but cannot think of anyone)?

Not many guys are ultra athletic but give zero shits on defense

 

[dtgold88]

Lol ya think

Do the Lakers keep D Lo and Reaves in this absurd premise or they swapping lol

The absurd premise is simply to show it's absurd to think you cannot win with both Garland and Mitchell. I mean, many said same of Lillard and CJ but they had some success. I'm thinking if they had current Mobley and Allen to clean up their messes on D instead of Nurk (who barely played) as their 3rd best player they may have made more noise.

But sure, a bigger guard who could shoot and play D would be better (or SF).

 

[dtgold88]

Not many guys are ultra athletic but give zero shits on defense

Yep...and maybe Pop can change him but I don't see it. Maybe he has done this with someone before...though again cannot think of anyone (perhaps not level of bad D like Trae of course).

 

[Stakesarehigh]

The absurd premise is simply to show it's absurd to think you cannot win with both Garland and Mitchell. I mean, many said same of Lillard and CJ but they had some success. I'm thinking if they had current Mobley and Allen to clean up their messes on D instead of Nurk (who barely played) as their 3rd best player they may have made more noise.

But sure, a bigger guard who could shoot and play D would be better (or SF).

Come on dt. Lebron is a Swiss army knife that is 1 of 1. If you could add Bridges to what you have that would be amazing but that is impossible. You're going to have to give up Garland to get the wing you want.

We've seen this story twice now and they've gotten beaten twice on some major disparities around wing play and defense.

I do think they go to 6 games if healthy this series but what's really the difference

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Yep...and maybe Pop can change him but I don't see it. Maybe he has done this with someone before...though again cannot think of anyone (perhaps not level of bad D like Trae of course).

Pairing him with Wemby is a good mix at least.

 

[The Q]

He is untouchable on the trade machine lol

Instead of "success", it says "fuck off"

Someone needs to actually program this…

 

[dtgold88]

Come on dt. Lebron is a Swiss army knife that is 1 of 1. If you could add Bridges to what you have that would be amazing but that is impossible. You're going to have to give up Garland to get the wing you want.

We've seen this story twice now and they've gotten beaten twice on some major disparities around wing play and defense.

I do think they go to 6 games if healthy this series but what's really the difference

I'm not saying has to be Lebron or even Bridges but a decent shooter/defender. Again I can agree might need Garland to get stud to elite level but may not need that.

as to this playoff we lost and did not have Allen, Mitchell and Levert and you seem to think healthy they take the best team to 6. what's the diff? That best team has Brown and Tatum who they have been building around since Lebron was still here AND are in their prime. Mitchell may be in his prime but we have had 2 seasons to build with him and the rest of our top players are 2-6 years from best seasons. Guess the question is IF they stayed together can the rest get there while Mitchell is still a star player.

 

[The Q]

Cavs will not care where he wants to go and will trade where can get offer....but have to think team trading for him would like to know if he's dtay and why would Mitchell want to go to Brooklyn minus Bridges?

I also wonder if Bridges is a guy who can score on a bad team (does play D and a position of need so that helps).

I mean he scored for a team that made the finals….

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Or you swing for the fence by dealing Mitchell and add a very good wing that way. Regardless that is what is needed. Going into year 3 of this with those 2 is wasting everyone's time.

 

[The Q]

It is the big problem that comes with trying to trade KAT. Is finding something that makes sense for both teams.

I would HOPE for more than just Garland. But the Wolves really might have to just settle. I certainly dont think they will be able to generate a bidding war.

The older, far superior Cba would’ve given you more options

I think okc is a fun spot for him

 

[thunderc]

The older, far superior Cba would’ve given you more options

I think okc is a fun spot for him

If you are talking about Towns you are batshit crazy, not happening

 

[The Q]

If you are talking about Towns you are batshit crazy, not happening

You seem awfully sure for a guy who fits them perfectly

Or you can enjoy filipowski I guess

 

[thunderc]

You seem awfully sure for a guy who fits them perfectly

Or you can enjoy filipowski I guess

No betas needed or wanted in the OKC, and he’s not even a beta

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Garland for Ingram and a first.

Done and done.

If it doesn't work the Cavs can look to move him at the deadline as an expiring for a different piece.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

You seem awfully sure for a guy who fits them perfectly

Or you can enjoy filipowski I guess

Whats the deal though for Minny

 

[thunderc]

Whats the deal though for Minny

That’s the thing, the core in the OKC is going to be Shai, Chet and Jdub. That is not changing.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Garland for Giddey and 2 1sts

 

[thunderc]

Garland for Giddey and 2 1sts

The Thunder won’t be getting smaller in the backcourt

 

[The Q]

Whats the deal though for Minny

Yeah they’d need guys in the model or Wiggins Dort etc and picks