This Trade Just Happened

[VirginiaCavs]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1934266665035841856

 

[VirginiaCavs]

Magic get someone who can shoot a three. But four first-round picks??

 

[survive&advance]

Of course it’s an overpay but still love it for Orlando

 

[divol]

I don't know... It doesn't make them a contender, but it puts a huge dent in their future.
They become the team that's too good to miss the playoffs, but can't see them getting to NBA Finals...
Memphis got one hell of a deal with KCP and all those 1st...

 

[Inspekdah]

I don't know... It doesn't make them a contender, but it puts a huge dent in their future.
They become the team that's too good to miss the playoffs, but can't see them getting to NBA Finals...
Memphis got one hell of a deal with KCP and all those 1st...

East is pretty wide open. Average Pacers team is in the finals. You’d think Pablo could take the next step and be a top 5-7 star soon as well. They aren’t going to become a contender with those 20th picks.

 

[survive&advance]

East is pretty wide open. Average Pacers team is in the finals. You’d think Pablo could take the next step and be a top 5-7 star soon as well. They aren’t going to become a contender with those 20th picks.

The phx pick swap will be valuable, the other picks will be mid to late firsts like you said. Plus they got rid of KCP and his bad contract (which is likely why they had to give up an extra pick)

 

[survive&advance]

I don't know... It doesn't make them a contender, but it puts a huge dent in their future.
They become the team that's too good to miss the playoffs, but can't see them getting to NBA Finals...
Memphis got one hell of a deal with KCP and all those 1st...

Ya I’m sure grizz fans are thrilled to get KCP lmao

 

[divol]

Ya I’m sure grizz fans are thrilled to get KCP lmao

Two times NBA champ, on two different teams the last 5 years. Both times a starter... Any team with ambition would love to get him

 

[survive&advance]

Two times NBA champ, on two different teams the last 5 years. Both times a starter... Any team with ambition would love to get him

Nah not at $22m/year with the season he just had

 

[divol]

Nah not at $22m/year with the season he just had

It's only for 2 more seasons + he can bounce back. I think that KCP solid + brings a lot of good things to Memphis. Obviously the 1st picks are the main reason for this trade, but getting KCP is big for Memphis instead of just some body to fill in the salary match...

 

[B.A.R.]

Memphis in limbo...

I wouldn't be shocked to see more moves.

I think you have to pick either JJJ or Ja and the kinda rebuild a bit.

Love Ja but man I dunno with injuries etc with him.

 

[divol]

Memphis in limbo...

I wouldn't be shocked to see more moves.

I think you have to pick either JJJ or Ja and the kinda rebuild a bit.

Love Ja but man I dunno with injuries etc with him.

Huge question mark around Ja given his attitude - even more than injuries issues (that are a big problem on their own). Can't see what team will gamble on him - maybe Sixers that take one project after another (Harden, Paul George)...

 

[KJ]

No worse city than Memphis for Ja to have ended up in

I guess Denver might be up high on that list but Memphis is next to East St Louis as far as dangerous territory in America

I think people from there go to Detroit to feel safe

 

[Inspekdah]

Nah not at $22m/year with the season he just had

Yeah, he’s washed and was in perfect situations when he won. But his days are over.

 

[Inspekdah]

Huge question mark around Ja given his attitude - even more than injuries issues (that are a big problem on their own). Can't see what team will gamble on him - maybe Sixers that take one project after another (Harden, Paul George)...

Most teams would gamble on Ja given he’s a 10 top player.

 

[bulldogs]

Bain a great pick up for Orlando, exactly what they needed. a little expensive but still like it

 

[survive&advance]

Yeah, he’s washed and was in perfect situations when he won. But his days are over.

Exactly. He should give at least half of his current contract $ to Jokic