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[Finito]

Maybe the beginning of the end in Portland

 

[Hoop Head]

If Kwahi comes back, the Clippers might just be the second scariest team in the West behind GS now.

Yeah the Clippers got better defensively with that deal and added a good scorer in Powell. I'm surprised he was moved since the Blazers gave up a promising youngster and pick for him at the deadline last year.

If they can get Kawhi and PG back for the postseason then they'll have the ultimate switch team on the perimeter with long wings who can guard virtually any position.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I give the guy credit for evolving. He used to get just get crap wrong then people would throw his old posts in his face. Now? Every time Flex brings something up.....

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ha!

 

[Hoop Head]

Maybe the beginning of the end in Portland

The beginning of the end was when they fired Stotts. They're waiting on Dame to say he wants out and now it looks like they're trying to hurry that along.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Lue just last night said he doesn't think Kawhi probably comes back this year.

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and all the talk in LA is that PG13 is done for the season.

 

[GatorAZ]

If I’m Ayton, I’m praying for a trade if not actively asking for one (though that’s not his MO). However, it wouldn’t surprise me if he’s asked Jones to not match a RFA offer from another team

The Suns are pulling another JJ but if they did, good luck in Orlando or Detroit DA.

 

[Mainstreet]

I'd be interested in Larry Nance Jr. but the Suns need another ball handler maybe more.

 

[Germz249]

Muggz from tent city>Flex from Jersey

 

[GatorAZ]

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Lol wut

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

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“I just want to say something. It might be nothing. It is nothing. But I’m talking. So you should listen. It could be huge. But it’s likely nothing. Linguini.”

-Flex from Jersey

 

[Chaplin]

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Lol wut

Lol he got called on his ridiculous tweet.

 

[Finito]

“I just want to say something. It might be nothing. It is nothing. But I’m talking. So you should listen. It could be huge. But it’s likely nothing. Linguini.”

-Flex from Jersey

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[Folster]

Lol he got called on his ridiculous tweet.

I was going to come in here and rail on this Flex asshat. He is such a tool and a fake insider. He tweets a whole lot of words that say nothing. He should change his name to Hedge.

 

[DJ Tabooh]

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Ok y’all. Another Flex post….Sabonis? Where there’s smoke, there’s fire but as we’ve seen before, Flex has had his downfalls. I’m not trusting it but dang if this is real….

 

[Phrazbit]

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Ok y’all. Another Flex post….Sabonis? Where there’s smoke, there’s fire but as we’ve seen before, Flex has had his downfalls. I’m not trusting it but dang if this is real….

He's trying to save face. When nothing happens he will say "As I reported, the Suns feel good about their roster".

I cannot fathom a trade for Sabonis that makes sense for both teams. There is no smoke to this fire.

 

[Covert Rain]

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[Hoop Head]

A Sabonis trade won't happen unless it includes a rotation player and I don't want to see that, as much as I like Sabonis.

They'd have zero interest in Crowder and I think that would hurt chemistry.

Cam Johnson for Sabonis might interest Indiana but I wouldn't do that.

Ayton for Sabonis? Maybe with 2 1sts coming from Indiana as well.

Of course Saric, Stix, and Nader would be filler in any trades. No loss if they're sent out.

 

[Hoop Head]

I don't know, if Indiana included a 1st with this deal, who would be on board? It's definitely interesting. I don't think I'd do it but it would be tempting.

Just to note, McConnell can be swapped for Jeremy Lamb and the financials still work. Lamb is an expiring deal. That's why he might be someone the Suns look at more than McConnell.

If it happened I'd have to believe Ayton's camp has let it be known that he doesn't want the Suns to match any contract this offseason. If they've done that, this is a great return and honestly I'd be fine with it because we're clearing contending and if he's asked out, or that we don't match, then that says a lot about what he wants as a player and may not be fully dedicated to winning.

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[Phrazbit]

I don't know, if Indiana included a 1st with this deal, who would be on board? It's definitely interesting. I don't think I'd do it but it would be tempting.

Just to note, McConnell can be swapped for Jeremy Lamb and the financials still work. Lamb is an expiring deal. That's why he might be someone the Suns look at more than McConnell.

If it happened I'd have to believe Ayton's camp has let it be known that he doesn't want the Suns to match any contract this offseason. If they've done that, this is a great return and honestly I'd be fine with it because we're clearing contending and if he's asked out, or that we don't match, then that says a lot about what he wants as a player and may not be fully dedicated to winning.

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Absolutely not. I like McGee and Biz but I have seen enough of them to know that Ayton is irreplaceable on defense. His ability to defend inside and out is something that gives us far more flexibility than most other teams and centers who defend like him AND don't piss and moan about the offense not running through them are rare.

Furthermore, I invite anyone who would accept this trade to look back at our last game against the pacers. Our offensive strategy was pretty simple "abuse Sabonis"... we attacked him over and over, we seemingly scored half our points in the second half by making him rotate or isolating him on the shooter. Sabolis is a good player but he needs his teammates to cover for his awful defense, Ayton is the opposite.

Also, I really like TJ McConnell... but that contract is freaking insane.

 

[Proximo]

A Sabonis trade won't happen unless it includes a rotation player and I don't want to see that, as much as I like Sabonis.

They'd have zero interest in Crowder and I think that would hurt chemistry.

Cam Johnson for Sabonis might interest Indiana but I wouldn't do that.

Ayton for Sabonis? Maybe with 2 1sts coming from Indiana as well.

Of course Saric, Stix, and Nader would be filler in any trades. No loss if they're sent out.

Have to agree, I don't see how any deal we could make for Sabonis makes sense if it involves Ayton or Cam - and that seems like the only two realistic players it could involve.

 

[Proximo]

I don't know, if Indiana included a 1st with this deal, who would be on board? It's definitely interesting. I don't think I'd do it but it would be tempting.

Just to note, McConnell can be swapped for Jeremy Lamb and the financials still work. Lamb is an expiring deal. That's why he might be someone the Suns look at more than McConnell.

If it happened I'd have to believe Ayton's camp has let it be known that he doesn't want the Suns to match any contract this offseason. If they've done that, this is a great return and honestly I'd be fine with it because we're clearing contending and if he's asked out, or that we don't match, then that says a lot about what he wants as a player and may not be fully dedicated to winning.

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Thats an awful deal for the Suns.

Ayton is just a lot more valuable than Sabonis due to his defense.

If I was going to make a deal for him - it would have to be something like Saric, Jalen, Crowder and 2 firsts - and we get Torrey Craig back as well.

Indiana would basically be wanting to do a salary dump - but I have no idea why Indiana couldn't do better than that.

 

[DJ Tabooh]

Thats an awful deal for the Suns.

Ayton is just a lot more valuable than Sabonis due to his defense.

If I was going to make a deal for him - it would have to be something like Saric, Jalen, Crowder and 2 firsts - and we get Torrey Craig back as well.

Indiana would basically be wanting to do a salary dump - but I have no idea why Indiana couldn't do better than that.

I’d hate to lose Crowder but does Sabonis’ scoring output and playmaking ability outweigh his defensive issues? Because everyone else in the starting lineup can cover up some of his deficiencies. He immediately helps us on the boards also. As good as Crowder is as a glue guy, unless he’s hitting his threes, he doesn’t have much value offensively.

 

[Proximo]

I’d hate to lose Crowder but does Sabonis’ scoring output and playmaking ability outweigh his defensive issues? Because everyone else in the starting lineup can cover up some of his deficiencies. He immediately helps us on the boards also. As good as Crowder is as a glue guy, unless he’s hitting his threes, he doesn’t have much value offensively.

Well I think the answer is yes - but he's not actually a great fit for our current system since he is not a good perimeter shooter, and he would need to play the 4 for us.

Where he would help the most is rebounding the ball.

Really Sabonis is basically a center in todays NBA I think. I would make the deal, but to be honest I'm not sure how much it would actually improve us.

I am afraid if we are talking to them about Sabonis it does involve DA, and it's because Sarver doesn't want to pay him and is looking for a cheaper replacement. But I have zero doubt we are a worse team if we do any such deal.

 

[DJ Tabooh]

Well I think the answer is yes - but he's not actually a great fit for our current system since he is not a good perimeter shooter, and he would need to play the 4 for us.

Where he would help the most is rebounding the ball.

Really Sabonis is basically a center in todays NBA I think. I would make the deal, but to be honest I'm not sure how much it would actually improve us.

I am afraid if we are talking to them about Sabonis it does involve DA, and it's because Sarver doesn't want to pay him and is looking for a cheaper replacement. But I have zero doubt we are a worse team if we do any such deal.

Oh yeah Sabonis can’t anchor a defense like DA. Even if he does have more offensive tools at this juncture of his career.

 

[elindholm]

I was going to come in here and rail on this Flex asshat. He is such a tool and a fake insider. He tweets a whole lot of words that say nothing. He should change his name to Hedge.

Yeah, that kind of stuff plays fine on the Finance board, but these team sports forums have a much higher standard.