Lauri Markkanen

[devilalum]

I'm not saying Jackson wouldn't trade with Ainge but I'd imagine his offer would have to be considerably better than one from the Suns.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

I'm still at the bargaining table.

A legit 7'3 shooter with enough skills to win the NBA skills competition who is only 21 years old? Let's go unicorn shopping!

 

[Mainstreet]

A legit 7'3 shooter with enough skills to win the NBA skills competition who is only 21 years old? Let's go unicorn shopping!

I then ask the Knicks what they really want whose name is not Booker.

 

[Ronin]

Al Iannazzone @Al_Iannazzone

Source confirms that Phil Jackson met with Lauri Markkanen, as @WojVerticalNBA reported.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-ph...ity-trading-kristaps-porzingis-155029676.html

"Porzingis remains determined to play for the Knicks and see his tenure through to success, sources said, but it has become clearer that Jackson has become increasingly intrigued with testing the trade market for Porzingis. The Knicks haven’t been engaging with teams on Porzingis, but that possibility is becoming more intriguing to Jackson between now and Thursday’s draft, league sources said.

New York is determined to acquire a frontline guard, something that a trade for Porzingis could gain for them."

Bledsoe is a (borderline) frontline guard!

 

[Mainstreet]

https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-ph...ity-trading-kristaps-porzingis-155029676.html

"Porzingis remains determined to play for the Knicks and see his tenure through to success, sources said, but it has become clearer that Jackson has become increasingly intrigued with testing the trade market for Porzingis. The Knicks haven’t been engaging with teams on Porzingis, but that possibility is becoming more intriguing to Jackson between now and Thursday’s draft, league sources said.

New York is determined to acquire a frontline guard, something that a trade for Porzingis could gain for them."

Bledsoe is a (borderline) frontline guard!

Porzingis determination to see his tenure through makes me want him more. I like a person who has character.

 

[Matt L]

Uhmmm sign me up for Porzingis...

 

[Bodha]

Bledsoe and #4 for Porzingis and #8.


Id go for that.

#8 we could take Dennis Smith Jr. Looks like a stud. Younger. Cheaper.

 

[SirStefan32]

You guys know the other team has to agree to a trade, right? Bledsoe and #4 for KP and #8 is highway robbery.

 

[Matt L]

Bledsoe and #4 for Porzingis and #8.


Id go for that.

#8 we could take Dennis Smith Jr. Looks like a stud. Younger. Cheaper.

Me Likey!

I mean dreaming is free, right?

 

[Bodha]

You guys know the other team has to agree to a trade, right? Bledsoe and #4 for KP and #8 is highway robbery.

I actually feel thats a great trade for everybody. Win/Win both sides.

We get rid of Bledsoe, Phil gets rid of KP. Both teams get a high pick back.

 

[Mainstreet]

You guys know the other team has to agree to a trade, right? Bledsoe and #4 for KP and #8 is highway robbery.

Yup. The Suns would need to sweeten that trade to even draw interest.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I'd maybe do:

Bledsoe, #4, #32, Miami 2018 (would even consider adding Bender)

For

Porzingas, #8

Then draft smith (or trade #8 and bender to move up and ensure getting smith)

Smith Ulis
Booker
Warren
Chriss Bender
Porzingas chandler

Young and athletic

 

[sunsfan88]

Yup. The Suns would need to sweeten that trade to even draw interest.

I would add Bender and/or Chriss to get that done.

 

[Mainstreet]

I would add Bender and/or Chriss to get that done.

I had mentioned Bender earlier. If the Suns trade Chriss, Slinslin may come back to haunt us.

I do miss Slinslin's draft knowledge.

 

[devilalum]

I had mentioned Bender earlier. If the Suns trade Chriss, Slinslin may come back to haunt us.

I do miss Slinslin's draft knowledge.

IMO Chriss has at least as much potential as Porzingis.

 

[hcsilla]

IMO Chriss has at least as much potential as Porzingis.

No, he has much less.

 

[Mainstreet]

IMO Chriss has at least as much potential as Porzingis.

I would do this trade, plus more, very quickly if it would get the job done.

 

[GatorAZ]

Booker and Zinger would be under contract for 7-8 years. By the time Klay and Dray's deals are up our guys would be entering their primes.

That said Boston and Philly could probably outbid us.

 

[devilalum]

I would do this trade, plus more, very quickly if it would get the job done.

Well potential is of course subjective but I think its easy to say Chriss is the Suns second most valuable asset. If they trade him they better get something amazing.

 

[Mainstreet]

Well potential is of course subjective but I think its easy to say Chriss is the Suns second most valuable asset. If they trade him they better get something amazing.

Porzingis is amazing. He would be the Suns second star to go along with Booker.

This is how I view him.

 

[Ronin]

Jordan Lauterbach @jlauterbach1

Lauri Markkanen said he had dinner with Phil Jackson the other night and "it went great"

 

[Bert]

@Mainstreet what did you do? lol I just found this thread, it's been an entertaining 20 pages forsure. haha

 

[Mainstreet]

@Mainstreet what did you do? lol I just found this thread, it's been an entertaining 20 pages forsure. haha

We are sneaky Bert. What can I say.

 

[mojorizen7]

Jordan Lauterbach @jlauterbach1

Lauri Markkanen said he had dinner with Phil Jackson the other night and "it went great"

Good news. I hope Markkenan got a good night kiss and the Knicks draft him.