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This would suck if it was for butler, but Middleton and Portis could work out.
 
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This would suck if it was for butler, but Middleton and Portis could work out.

Bucks are an apron team so we're not getting both. They need to somehow get under the apron to aggregate players, which means losing someone for nothing. Odds of them giving up multiple rotation players aren't good.
 

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Bucks are an apron team so we're not getting both. They need to somehow get under the apron to aggregate players, which means losing someone for nothing. Odds of them giving up multiple rotation players aren't good.
If you read that article it says they would first have to dump Connington's salary to do the deal.

I know it sounds like a lot - if you look at their salaries Portis and Middleton's contracts are the two that fit, and coincidently Portis is what we need.

I guess it all depends on how much they want Beal.

Unfortunately I think Ishbia wants Butler, not Millwaukee's stuff, which would be a huge mistake - but either way I think Millwaukee would have to send out those two players whether they go to Miami or us.
 

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If you read that article it says they would first have to dump Connington's salary to do the deal.

I know it sounds like a lot - if you look at their salaries Portis and Middleton's contracts are the two that fit, and coincidently Portis is what we need.

I guess it all depends on how much they want Beal.

Unfortunately I think Ishbia wants Butler, not Millwaukee's stuff, which would be a huge mistake - but either way I think Millwaukee would have to send out those two players whether they go to Miami or us.
I would be beyond floored if Milwaukee traded both of those guys for Beal’s broken down and toxic contract.
 

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If you read that article it says they would first have to dump Connington's salary to do the deal.

I know it sounds like a lot - if you look at their salaries Portis and Middleton's contracts are the two that fit, and coincidently Portis is what we need.

I guess it all depends on how much they want Beal.

Unfortunately I think Ishbia wants Butler, not Millwaukee's stuff, which would be a huge mistake - but either way I think Millwaukee would have to send out those two players whether they go to Miami or us.

I did read it. I still can't see them moving 3 rotation players for Beal. It doesn't make sense unless Giannis is demanding it and I highly doubt that is the case given his history with Middleton.

Time will tell but I can't see Milwaukee losing all of those players.
 
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I did read it. I still can't see them moving 3 rotation players for Beal. It doesn't make sense unless Giannis is demanding it and I highly doubt that is the case given his history with Middleton.

Time will tell but I can't see Milwaukee losing all of those players.
I have seen where they want off Middleton. Portis I know they like. I can't see Connington being easily traded either. That's a lot of ifs and buts to have that get done.
 

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the brass are hard at work trying to make things happen.

I can see Giannis, Lillard and Beal working..

To be clear, if it is butter, hold the syrup. I repeat, hold the syrup.

Spinoff trades are welcome. Did I ever tell you I had a friend named Bobby?
 

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Suns are the betting favorites to get Patrick Williams. I am not very familiar with him, but his numbers don't look that great, but he is still only 23 and he is a PF.

Only salary that seems to fit is Nurk, so I am all for that if it is doable. Williams has 4 more years at 18 million per year - so he meets the bad contract qualification.
 

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Suns are the betting favorites to get Patrick Williams. I am not very familiar with him, but his numbers don't look that great, but he is still only 23 and he is a PF.

Only salary that seems to fit is Nurk, so I am all for that if it is doable. Williams has 4 more years at 18 million per year - so he meets the bad contract qualification.

He's a fantastic defender, inside and out. Was a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year the last time he was healthy, which was when Mikal was also a DPOY finalist and the Suns won 64 games. Williams is always hurt but when he's not he's like a modern day Ben Wallace. I wouldn't bank on him being healthy. Beal plays more than he does.
 

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I'm not expecting the Suns to be able to trade for Patrick Williams but who knows.

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He's a fantastic defender, inside and out. Was a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year the last time he was healthy, which was when Mikal was also a DPOY finalist and the Suns won 64 games. Williams is always hurt but when he's not he's like a modern day Ben Wallace. I wouldn't bank on him being healthy. Beal plays more than he does.

Ok, I'm an idiot and got confused. I was thinking Robert Williams.


Still don't see why we'd be after Patrick Williams. Definitely don't want to trade a future 1st for him. He's a tweener forward who reminds me of Derrick Williams, who flamed out of the NBA.
 
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Ok, I'm an idiot and got confused. I was thinking Robert Williams.


Still don't see why we'd be after Patrick Williams. Definitely don't want to trade a future 1st for him. He's a tweener forward who reminds me of Derrick Williams, who flamed out of the NBA.
It would be a salary dump for Chicago, and a way for us to get rid of Nurk.

It's believable to me based on his stats and contract.
 
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