2018-19 Transaction Thread

**jeremym480** · 02-05-2019, 10:18 AM

Re: 2018-19 Transaction Thread

Originally posted by ojandpizza

Well yeah, but that's not my point. My point is "this offer will still be there for them" likely isn't true.

It will be and the deal will be done on or before draft day anyway.

**ehh** · 02-05-2019, 10:19 AM

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Report: Pelicans stopped healthy Davis from returning vs. Pacers

https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/1711340/report-pelicans-front-office-didnt-allow-davis-to-return-vs-pacers

The New Orleans Pelicans' front office wouldn't allow Anthony Davis to return from injury versus the Indiana Pacers on Monday night despite the star forward being medically cleared to play, sources told Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes.Davis reportedly wanted to suit up after missing seven games with a finger sprain before team executives denied his efforts.The six-time All-Star recently asked to be traded, and reportedly gave New Orleans a list of four teams he'd sign with long term. He's eligible to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2019-20 campaign.If Davis isn't dealt before the Feb. 7 deadline, the Pelicans could allow him to return and finish the season with the team. However, the front office could also choose to shut Davis down for the remainder of this season and avoid risking an injury that could damage his trade value. For his part, Davis has said he intends to play for the Pelicans as long as he remains on the roster, but that the team has "every right" to hold him out.The Los Angeles Lakers - one of Davis' preferred destinations - have reportedly been aggressive in trade talks, but it's not yet clear if their offers will convince New Orleans to part with the big man before the deadline.The Pelicans are reportedly hesitant to make a deal this week, as some within the organization don't want to trade Davis until the summer, when the Boston Celtics can join the bidding with their young core and with extra picks in the upcoming drafts.

The New Orleans Pelicans front office wouldn't allow Anthony Davis to return to action against the Indiana Pacers on Monday, despite the star forward being medically cleared to rejoin the team, sources told Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes.

Davis still intends to play despite recently demanding a trade to a contending team.

**Yeah...THAT Guy** · 02-05-2019, 10:21 AM

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Originally posted by ehh

https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/17...turn-vs-pacers

I could have sworn one of the guys like Woj was just reporting this morning that the Pelicans and Davis are expected to come to an agreement that Davis will play sparingly the rest of the season for both of their sakes.

Edit: Found it.

Originally posted by Woj

Also, the Pelicans could risk improving their draft status and costing themselves the ability to get a higher pick in the draft by bringing back the core of young Lakers players. There's a real possibility that the Pelicans and Davis could agree on a limited playing schedule post-trade deadline, but that's undetermined.

Sources: Lakers face Pels' wish to wait on Davis

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25927397/magic-johnson-lakers-competing-pelicans-desire-wait-anthony-davis

The Pelicans are engaging with the Lakers in talks on a trade for Anthony Davis, but president Magic Johnson must overcome significant support within the Pelicans organization to let Thursday's deadline expire with Davis remaining on the roster.

**ehh** · 02-05-2019, 10:24 AM

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Apparently not, lol.

https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1092800066987978753

Good for NOP. Control what you can control.

**jfsolo** · 02-05-2019, 10:25 AM

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4 assets, that's it. Either 3 players and 1 first or 2 players and 2 firsts. If he goes somewhere else in the summer, so be it. As a Lakers fan I would have no problem if things go down that way. This 4 firsts and seconds and more is nonsense.

I'll be glad for Thursday to be done with this circus.

**Nevertheles109** · 02-05-2019, 10:31 AM

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Originally posted by ojandpizza

They absolutely win the trade. Not even just winning in the long term I think their team is better if they aren’t in a position to start Payton/Frazier, or Hill/Moore anymore as well. Any rumors with Ball/Ingram/Kuz/Zubac likely nets the 4 new starters, 3 at the least. And the Lakers absolutely shouldn’t do it.

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Just go ahead and change that avatar, OJ. Ima Lakers fan and don’t feel as strongly as you.

BI, Kuz, Lonzo are all nice. However, they are expendable pieces. To make it seem like these type of players can’t be found in free agency, draft and contract buyouts is crazy hyperbole. The depletion can be replaced.

Now, can you find AD in the draft, free angency or contract buyout? Your chances are slim to none.

AD carries a hefty price tag, as he should.

**rdnk** · 02-05-2019, 10:37 AM

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I'm surprised that NO wants to hang onto Jrue, especially if they're looking for a lot of draft picks. If they wanted young players already in the NBA, I would get keeping him and resigning Mirotic.

**TMagic** · 02-05-2019, 11:15 AM

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**** the Pels man

This whole thing is dumb. And the reason it's dumb is because NO is the team that HAS to do something now. Not the Lakers. Davis told NO that he isn't coming back. They are in the ones put in a bad position.

We don't NEED to do a got damn thing in this situation and will be just fine if we don't.

**areobee401** · 02-05-2019, 11:28 AM

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Sure...

The Pels are dumb and the ones that NEED to do something now.

Right...

****ing Lakers/LeBron fans, man.

LOL! WOW!

**ojandpizza** · 02-05-2019, 11:31 AM

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I don't think anyone is saying that though, I think they are just saying the Lakers don't have to do anything right now either. I mean I thought trying to push for a trade before the deadline was the right move for them, but not for 19 players and 12 picks lol

**The 24th Letter** · 02-05-2019, 11:53 AM

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Pels just have to be smart man, life goes on as a small market team after this is over. The players and the league are watching.

Manage the the Davis situation as well as you can, which I feel is already off to a rocky start with what I feel was an over emotional public response to the trade request. Not playing him is an understandable strategic move, but also risky with no end game in sight. requests happen, the coach says hes been a pro about it.

Dont end up with egg on your face trying to "stick it to the Lakers"...and this is coming from a card carrying Laker *****.

**ProfessaPackMan** · 02-05-2019, 11:53 AM

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NO doesn’t have to do nothing so let’s stop the lies. And if Lakers’ management is acting like some of y’all, then I don’t blame the Pelicans for holding out.

Again, if the Lakers don’t want to pay that price then pass on it and wait for another star to hit FA. After all, they’re the Lakers and guys will run to come play with Lebron, right? They get to keep their players and sign a FA without giving up anything.

Lakers aren’t winning anything this season anyway so what harm does it do to wait til the offseason?

At least that what we’ve been led to believe.

**georgiafan** · 02-05-2019, 12:01 PM

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If the AD trade doesn't happen do the Lakers just trade Ball to the suns at the deadline? They should be able to get one of their young wings and a 1st round pick.

**DieHardYankee26** · 02-05-2019, 12:05 PM

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They should trade him anywhere else just because Lavar said he's speaking the Suns into existence.

**Smallville102001** · 02-05-2019, 12:07 PM

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Originally posted by Nevertheles109

Just go ahead and change that avatar, OJ. Ima Lakers fan and don’t feel as strongly as you.

BI, Kuz, Lonzo are all nice. However, they are expendable pieces. To make it seem like these type of players can’t be found in free agency, draft and contract buyouts is crazy hyperbole. The depletion can be replaced.

Now, can you find AD in the draft, free angency or contract buyout? Your chances are slim to none.

AD carries a hefty price tag, as he should.

Its to much BI is a solid rule player. Kuzma I think will be a all star level player by this time next year and for what he is right now he is also way under paid. Lonzo is not that good but young and also Pelicans want a lot of draft picks and to give lakers a player with a bad contract.

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