NBA trade thread

[95pro]

And now picking 1-20, the okc Thunder...okc is back on the clock...okc swaps picks with okc...

 

[Proximo]

Warriors are trading a protected 2021 first rounder for Oubre.

this is so cheap for oubre. He doesn’t even warrant an unprotected first from GS.

starting to wonder if teams are concerned with his off court behavior or something.

 

[GatorAZ]

this is so cheap for oubre. He doesn’t even warrant an unprotected first from GS.

starting to wonder if teams are concerned with his off court behavior or something.

A protected first is pretty much his value.

 

[gimpy]

What off court behavior? I’ve never heard or read one bad thing about him.

 

[AzStevenCal]

this is so cheap for oubre. He doesn’t even warrant an unprotected first from GS.

starting to wonder if teams are concerned with his off court behavior or something.

OKC didn't want to take salary back after having taken on Horford. Not too many teams had that great of a trade exception or were willing to give up that much cap space in this low profit season.

 

[Mainstreet]

Haven't seen it posted yet.

Rubio traded to MIN along with 2 of the 1st rounders Presti acquired to move up to #17 last night and James Johnson's expiring $16M contract. OKC used #17 on the Polish big man Aleksej Pokusevski.

Maybe it's a good pick but Aleksej is one of those players I didn't study much. Anyway, OKC gets a young player that may develop and they send Rubio back to Minnesota. I hope it's a good situation for Rubio.

 

[Mainstreet]

A protected first is pretty much his value.

It's a fair deal for the Warriors and puts Oubre in a good situation to earn a new contract.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Maybe it's a good pick but Aleksej is one of those players I didn't study much. Anyway, OKC gets a young player that may develop and they send Rubio back to Minnesota. I hope it's a good situation for Rubio.

Yeah there's really not much to study there. It's like taking Bender but the difference is they didn't waste a high pick on him. I don't mind taking huge gambles in the teens and Alek won't carry the weight of being a high pick like Dragan did. There's still a good chance it's a failed pick but low cost, high reward makes it worth it IMO.

And yes, Rubio was a complete pro for us and I wish nothing but the best for him going forward. Surprising me to no end, I've done a full 360 on that guy (otherwise known in the non-sports world as a 180).

 

[Mainstreet]

Yeah there's really not much to study there. It's like taking Bender but the difference is they didn't waste a high pick on him. I don't mind taking huge gambles in the teens and Alek won't carry the weight of being a high pick like Dragan did. There's still a good chance it's a failed pick but low cost, high reward makes it worth it IMO.

And yes, Rubio was a complete pro for us and I wish nothing but the best for him going forward. Surprising me to no end, I've done a full 360 on that guy (otherwise known in the non-sports world as a 180).

Yeah, there is not much downside drafting Aleksej at #17 but a ton of upside. This is about where Bender should have gone in the draft in hindsight.

Losing Rubio seemed to bother me more than losing Oubre I guess because he seemed so committed to the Suns. Also the writing seemed to be on the wall about Oubre leaving. The move seemed to catch Rubio by surprise. I hope it works out for him.

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

Oubre was effectively traded for two 2nd rd picks

 

[Mainstreet]

Oubre was effectively traded for two 2nd rd picks

It was a bargain for sure especially if Oubre starts for the Warriors.

 

[JCSunsfan]

It was a bargain for sure especially if Oubre starts for the Warriors.

Not considering what they are going to have to pay in salary and tax.

 

[Mainstreet]

Not considering what they are going to have to pay in salary and tax.

Having the ability to pay huge amounts of luxury tax separates the Warriors from other NBA franchises in the era of declining revenue.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Kelly is going to cost the Warriors north of $70 million this year with the lux tax. That’s mind boggling.

He also had already decided he was leaving. I am not sure he did not quit the team in the bubble.

 

[Proximo]

OKC didn't want to take salary back after having taken on Horford. Not too many teams had that great of a trade exception or were willing to give up that much cap space in this low profit season.

Ok, that is a pretty good point.

 

[Yuma]

Kelly is going to cost the Warriors north of $70 million this year with the lux tax. That’s mind boggling.

He also had already decided he was leaving. I am not sure he did not quit the team in the bubble.

I used to live up by the Bay Area. Fans grumbled about the new stadium because some tickets almost tripled in price. Every seat went up in cost. On the flip side, it allows GS to do things to be competitive. Not sure if this is Sarver's vision. However, GS has Silicon Valley salaries to draw from.

 

[Mainstreet]

Report Rockets discuss Aaron Gordon trade for Russell Westbrook.

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[Finito]

this is so cheap for oubre. He doesn’t even warrant an unprotected first from GS.

starting to wonder if teams are concerned with his off court behavior or something.

It’s his on the court behavior teams are concerned about....zing

 

[JCSunsfan]

Report Rockets discuss Aaron Gordon trade for Russell Westbrook.

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Why would Orlando do this?

 

[Mainstreet]

Why would Orlando do this?

The NBA is a star driven league. They probably want to get a star on their team.

 

[Proximo]

Why would Orlando do this?

You got me, that seems stupid.

I am assuming they would also be sending them Markelle Fultz but that is still $10 million short on salary.

Personally I would not want Westbrook on my team at this point even if his salary was 20 million. I just don't think his style of play is conducive to winning.

 

[Mainstreet]

I'm glad Rubio will be welcomed back in Minnesota. We are going to miss you Ricky!

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[WhyAlwaysMe]

Glad to see Ricky and Kelly both end up in good spots for them.

Wolves could be intriguing if Edwards becomes a star, like a + Oladipo.

 

[1Sun]

Glad to see Ricky and Kelly both end up in good spots for them.

Wolves could be intriguing if Edwards becomes a star, like a + Oladipo.

If we don't get a starting power forward and a scorer off the bench, Minnesota is going to be better than us.

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

If we don't get a starting power forward and a scorer off the bench, Minnesota is going to be better than us.

Fournier could handle bench scoring if we could swing a deal for him. I don’t think the numbers work. I think Paul and Booker will stagger which will help bench scoring as well.

I do think it would be wise for Paul to load manage this year as well. Maybe rest once every 5 or 6 games to decrease his injury risk.