2020-21 Transaction Thread

[ProfessaPackMan]

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They didn't pick Oladipo over Allen did they? They could have had both and simply opted to send Allen for another pick instead, right?

The Allen part was odd to me. I don't really blame them for not wanting LeVert's contract given his injury history but I think it goes without saying that they had hoped for more from Oladipo.

It’s kinda weird for them to be afraid of LeVert’s contract because of past injury history from early in his career but then still be open to taking Oladipo especially the injury he’s trying to bounce back from and at least return to some semblance of his old self, which he’s still trying to do.

And at this point, you have to wonder if that’ll ever happen for him.

[ojandpizza]

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I'm not mad at the Lakers not overpaying for any of these guys. IMO there definitely would have been a "Lakers Tax" to get some of them.

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And there probably wasn't any real backcourt depth they could have added from trading Harrell and risking not getting a guy like Drummond or LMA either.

I do think they should have made a small move though. McKinnie and a 2nd rounder to get a shooter like Ellington or plan C big man like Whiteside, or scrappy guy like Delly.

Or the Matthews contract with a pick to shoot for someone like Rivers, McConnell, MCW, or bring back JaVale..

Some sort of backcourt help that can defend and initiate offense was needed and I'm not sure there is going to be a player available for them to get now. They'll probably land some big, even if it's bringing back Jones.

[cima]

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And there probably wasn't any real backcourt depth they could have added from trading Harrell and risking not getting a guy like Drummond or LMA either.

I do think they should have made a small move though. McKinnie and a 2nd rounder to get a shooter like Ellington or plan C big man like Whiteside, or scrappy guy like Delly.

Or the Matthews contract with a pick to shoot for someone like Rivers, McConnell, MCW, or bring back JaVale..

Some sort of backcourt help that can defend and initiate offense was needed and I'm not sure there is going to be a player available for them to get now. They'll probably land some big, even if it's bringing back Jones.

Avery Bradley may be in play after being bought out by Houston.


No trades but still getting Drummond + Bradley would be a big W for this season.

[jeebs9]

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Wait did Avery Bradley get a ring from the Lakers?

[Vni]

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Not sure how reliable Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson is, he often reminds me of Broussard with all his supposed sources, but he claims Lowry to Miami was a done deal and Houston came in offering the Oladipo deal at the last minute to sway them to change. Supposedly Toronto then gave the Lakers a final offer which they did not like, I'm assuming their first, THT, or Caruso would have been involved.

If that's the trade then Iam glad they passed up on it. Not worth it.

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

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It’s kinda weird for them to be afraid of LeVert’s contract because of past injury history from early in his career but then still be open to taking Oladipo especially the injury he’s trying to bounce back from and at least return to some semblance of his old self, which he’s still trying to do.

And at this point, you have to wonder if that’ll ever happen for him.

I can't speak for them but I think the logic would be LeVert is locked in long-term regardless of how he recovers from his injuries/if he can stay healthy whereas Oladipo they could see how he does for a year before they decide whether or not he's worth locking themselves into.

[Smallville102001]

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I know I am a little late here had some stuff I had to do but here are my few thoughts.

Celtics getting Fourniner and basically not losing any thing was nice. It will be interesting to see how they do with him has the Celtics have been underachieving all year long. I know Celtics bench is crap but when you have 3 players of the level of Tatum, Brown and Walker I really dont get how you are only like a 500 team.

Bulls getting Vucevic is nice gives Bulls a star player to go with Zach Livine. It will be interesting to see what else the Bulls might be able to do come offseason. Magic are clearly going full rebuilding now.

Nuggets with 2 nice moves they in the offseason basically lost 4 key guys so getting some of that talent back in a sense is good. I still dont think they can beat jazz or lakers if they are healthy maybe even Clippers.

Clippers getting Rando unpopular opinion I think but I think they got worse. I would rather have Lou at this point in time and I don't understand why everyone acts like Clippers need a PG last year and this year when they have Regie Jackson. Clippers where crazy loaded last year and even this year basically.

Heat getting both Victor and Lamarcus is big. Heat already have a lot of talent and I know there record is not good but a lot of that was covid and injures. Adding these 2 players I think they are coming out of the east now.

Lakers I am glade they didn't over pay to get Lowry. Getting Lowry but giving up 2 rotation peaces would be too much. Not only that but its big guys that lakers need. Lakers have a better team than last year and are deep team out side of Center position and if AD and lebron are not healthy than lakers are not going to win a championship any way.

[Smallville102001]

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And there probably wasn't any real backcourt depth they could have added from trading Harrell and risking not getting a guy like Drummond or LMA either.

I do think they should have made a small move though. McKinnie and a 2nd rounder to get a shooter like Ellington or plan C big man like Whiteside, or scrappy guy like Delly.

Or the Matthews contract with a pick to shoot for someone like Rivers, McConnell, MCW, or bring back JaVale..

Some sort of backcourt help that can defend and initiate offense was needed and I'm not sure there is going to be a player available for them to get now. They'll probably land some big, even if it's bringing back Jones.

Is Whiteside going to be released now that he didn't get traded?

[Smallville102001]

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Avery Bradley may be in play after being bought out by Houston.


No trades but still getting Drummond + Bradley would be a big W for this season.

Just getting Drummond I would consider a big win considering Center the lakers don't really have a solid starter or even backup big really. Gasol is trash now. If you get Drummond and with AD being able to play center at times if healthy than a back up center is really not a big deal like at all.

[Smallville102001]

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Anyone have like a list of the players on the buyout market?

[Majingir]

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Not sure if mentioned already.

Every current NBA player named Gary was traded today.

[jeebs9]

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Terrence Ross

https://twitter.com/TerrenceRoss/status/1375204726892072961?s=19

[Smallville102001]

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Terrence Ross
https://twitter.com/TerrenceRoss/sta...892072961?s=19

lol that is pretty funny just looked to see how old he is 30.

[cima]

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[ojandpizza]

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I don’t hate the trade for Orlando. I think Carter Jr still has potential to be a really good player. He’s got to stay healthy and continue to grow but the Bulls were looking to make the playoffs and upgrading to a player that didn’t need development is going to jumpstart that.

Carter hasn’t been bad though when available. He hasn’t really progressed a lot since his rookie year, but this is his 3rd straight year of averaging a double double per 36. He’s at 16 and 11 this year per 36 and I wouldn’t be completely shocked if those numbers took a slight bump going to a bad team like Orlando will be given the chance to get those starter minutes.

He’s also up to 36% from 3 and 74% from the line, small sample sizes but the ability to grow into a decent jumpshot seems realistic for him. I believe he’s said publicly that he wants to play some at the 4 and not just as a 5, Orlando might be a good spot for them to test that playing him at the 4 some next to Bamba who Orlando was eventually going to have to give minutes to or trade away. They also traded Gordon and Aminu so more minutes at the 4 will be available.

Both picks are first round picks which also isn’t a bad haul for a guy who’s sparingly an All-Star rather than a year in year out guy. He’s been great this year but Orlando has also been terrible. He’s not going to get quite the same touches with Chicago I wouldn’t imagine..

I think it was a good trade for both teams. Carter is only 21 and was a top 10 pick. He hasn’t rapidly turned into a stud but he’s not been a bust either. If he gets close to a 20 and 10 guy, that plus two first round picks is a pretty good get for Vuc.

We don’t know for sure they will buy out Porter either. They don’t really have a reason to unless it’s something he wants. But going to a bad team like Orlando and having a chance to showcase himself to get back where he was would be good for both Orlando and Porter. For Orlando they could have a guy they want to keep longer term, he’s still young, for Porter whether it means staying with Orlando or going to another team being able to show he has some stuff left in the tank to close out this season could earn him a few extra a million in this new contract he’ll be signing after this season.


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