NBA Free Agency and Trades 2022

[Mainstreet]

If I'm a Knicks' fan, I'm upset, but I guess they are used to it.

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[Finito]

As opposed to doing what?

You wouldn't rather have AD would you, cause then I will call you crazy.

We came in needing another ball handler/playmaker and an upgrade at PF.

 

[Proximo]

We came in needing another ball handler/playmaker and an upgrade at PF.

Yeah, and Clarkson and Bogdanovich are upgrades at both.

Not sure we could get both, but one or the other would be helpful.

 

[Mainstreet]

This is what the Jazz received for Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell.

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[Finito]

I don't know. Mitchell is not super efficent. I don't think he is worth 7 first rounders - or maybe even 4.

Sexton and Markanon are not worthless either. I think Utah might have got the better of the deal.

You just said Mitchell isn’t supper efficient then try and tell me they should be happy because they got Collin Sexton? Have you seen him play?

 

[Proximo]

You just said Mitchell isn’t supper efficient then try and tell me they should be happy because they got Collin Sexton? Have you seen him play?

I'm not saying Sexton is efficent, but I think he is still an above average player and better than RJ Barett.

 

[Finito]

Yeah, and Clarkson and Bogdanovich are upgrades at both.

Not sure we could get both, but one or the other would be helpful.

Neither give us what we need. Clarkson is not efficient and kind of a chucker

I like Bojan but he’s 33 and not athletic

Neither one of those guys are playmakers who can get there own shot or distribute to take weight off Paul and neither is a rebounding upgrade over Crowder

 

[Mainstreet]

You just said Mitchell isn’t supper efficient then try and tell me they should be happy because they got Collin Sexton? Have you seen him play?

I don't think 4/$72 million is a bad contract for Sexton especially since the Jazz are rebuilding. They are in position to give it a try.

 

[Phrazbit]

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That is shocking... they got a better deal for Gobert.

Minnesota has to feel dumb as hell.

The gamble that Cleveland will be in the cellar in 4-5 years isn't a bad one because... it's Cleveland, but man, that is a weak haul. Lauri has gotten worse throughtout his career. Sexton is a trainwreck coming off a major injury... NO ONE was going to give him a contract like that.

Wild.

 

[Mainstreet]

IMO, the Cavaliers have put themselves in position to be quite competitive.

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[Proximo]

That is shocking... they got a better deal for Gobert.

Minnesota has to feel dumb as hell.

The gamble that Cleveland will be in the cellar in 4-5 years isn't a bad one because... it's Cleveland, but man, that is a weak haul. Lauri has gotten worse throughtout his career. Sexton is a trainwreck coming off a major injury... NO ONE was going to give him a contract like that.

Wild.

Minnesota should feel dumb - but Sexton is better than I think you are giving him credit for

The season before last he averaged 24 PPG, on 47% shooting, and 37% from 3. I know he is a bit of a get mine type player - but so is Mitchell.

 

[Proximo]

IMO, the Cavaliers have put themselves in position to be quite competitive.

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Yeah that is quite good. But Boston and Atlanta and even the Nets have quite formidable lineups as well.

 

[Mainstreet]

Minnesota should feel dumb - but Sexton is better than I think you are giving him credit for

The season before last he averaged 24 PPG, on 47% shooting, and 37% from 3. I know he is a bit of a get mine type player - but so is Mitchell.

The Jazz are in position to roll the dice.

If it doesn't work out with Sexton they can include him in a trade down the road providing he is healthy.

 

[Adrian]

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[Phrazbit]

Minnesota should feel dumb - but Sexton is better than I think you are giving him credit for

The season before last he averaged 24 PPG, on 47% shooting, and 37% from 3. I know he is a bit of a get mine type player - but so is Mitchell.

Sexton takes it to a new level. There were a lot of stories how opponents would taunt Sexton's teammates, telling them "you know he isn't passing it to you, why bother to get open?"

He is a tank commander, a dude who drops 25 while his team get blasted by 30. It's no coincidence that Cleveland had this surprising season while Sexton was out.

Maybe that is what Ainge wants at the moment though.

 

[Mainstreet]

Yeah that is quite good. But Boston and Atlanta and even the Nets have quite formidable lineups as well.

This is true, but the Cavaliers swung for the home run and connected.

 

[Mainstreet]

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I hope the Suns are watching these spinoff trades closely.

 

[Chaplin]

Yeah that is quite good. But Boston and Atlanta and even the Nets have quite formidable lineups as well.

With the exception of Boston, both Cleveland and Atlanta will have bench issues this year. But the starters are nails.

 

[Weenus O'Baggins]

The Suns should really kick the tires on Markannen. He is the perfect 4 for us.

 

[Chaplin]

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Mike Conley is a bit pricey. He's going to be the toughest to unload for them.

 

[Cheesebeef]

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what did they give up? That's a really nice piece to add next to Garland and a bunch of defense oriented big men.

 

[Phrazbit]

Cleveland does have a formidable starting 5 but you gotta wonder about the fit with Garland and Mitchell. They're both little guys, they're going to have some rough defensive assignments.

 

[Cheesebeef]

IMO, the Cavaliers have put themselves in position to be quite competitive.

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that has the makings of a GREAT starting 5.

 

[Mainstreet]

Unfortunately, the Jazz reportedly consider Markkanen as a keeper.

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[Mainstreet]

Unfortunately, the Jazz reportedly consider Markkanen as a keeper.

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Jarred Vanderbilt was not listed as a keeper by Adrian Wojnarowski.

I'd be interested if the price were right. He would help the Suns at power forward.