Notice Of Separation: The 2023 NBA Free agency/Off-Season Thread
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tremonthustler1
aka bx_representer
what was it about? Haven't heard it
Both pods was talking around it. I came to the conclusion that if there is smoke there's fire
there's been smoke in portland for over a decade tho
because he's been directly linked to trade shyt for the first time ever in the few weeks between draft lotto and draft night
and even then i still think its not happeningthere ain't any 'conclusions' to the vast majority of this shyt. ppl still talking about collins too
myles turner trade any day now too
Its gonna take BIG NUTS for David Griffin to trade Zion
I don't think he has the guts to do it right now
The Pelicans were at the top of the West when Zion was healthy, they hadn’t looked that good since the year CP3 was a MVP contender
I don’t see them trading Zion unless they feel without a shadow of doubt he’s damaged goods or it’s an offer that’s too good to pass on
I don’t see them trading Zion unless they feel without a shadow of doubt he’s damaged goods or it’s an offer that’s too good to pass on
I would be shocked
The only possible way I could see it maybe happening is if he asked out and even then I still don't think he would do it
Dude is unstoppable and he's had nagging injuries nothing really major
Pels kould be serious about movin him
Or Kould be a ploy/msg by mgmt to Zion , shape up or Ship out
… They have obviously given him too much latitude to Move at his own pace over the past few years
“ if” and it’s a big 1, if he likes it there and wants it to remain that way , he needs 2 get his head and body right ASAP
All reports say breed is MeeeH
about NO theaux so he might not give a F
Or Kould be a ploy/msg by mgmt to Zion , shape up or Ship out
… They have obviously given him too much latitude to Move at his own pace over the past few years“ if” and it’s a big 1, if he likes it there and wants it to remain that way , he needs 2 get his head and body right ASAP
All reports say breed is MeeeH
about NO theaux so he might not give a F
Yea, 20+ games into the season, Zion looked like a top 5-player, top 5-MVP candidate and had NOP with the top record in the West, with Ingram still out.
Him procreating with porn-stars is embarrassing but there would have to be some other more egregious basketball-related shyt going on internally if NOP is that fed-up with him at 22 years old. I don't just mean injuries but like he must really be a useless lazy ass nygga fast-tracking to Cavs era Shawn Kemp or something.
CJ was already droppin them subliminals after the play-ins about him, so maybe it was much worse than that even.
The thing with Nola is contrary to popular belief they’re not really a young team. BI is 25. CJ and Jonas are 31.
Also people really underestimate how many LA picks they have. FIVE. And LA could fall off a cliff as soon as next year.
So there is no benefit it to trade Zion. His upside is too high and they’re already covered in a worst case scenario
If I’m griffin I’m going in the OTHER direction anns building a juggernaut. I’m viewing it as I got 2 years of high level ball left in CJ and Jonas and I think I can win a chip in the next 2 years.
I’m taking #14, Dyson Daniels, Trey Murphy, and if I got to some of that LA draft capital and I’m adding another all star caliber player. . Beal, Siakim, OG. Preferably OG he’s cheaper, more versatile, less required touches
CJ
OG
BI
Zion
Valenciounas
And STILL have some LA picks
Also people really underestimate how many LA picks they have. FIVE. And LA could fall off a cliff as soon as next year.
So there is no benefit it to trade Zion. His upside is too high and they’re already covered in a worst case scenario
If I’m griffin I’m going in the OTHER direction anns building a juggernaut. I’m viewing it as I got 2 years of high level ball left in CJ and Jonas and I think I can win a chip in the next 2 years.
I’m taking #14, Dyson Daniels, Trey Murphy, and if I got to some of that LA draft capital and I’m adding another all star caliber player. . Beal, Siakim, OG. Preferably OG he’s cheaper, more versatile, less required touches
CJ
OG
BI
Zion
Valenciounas
And STILL have some LA picks
huh
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They have literally 1 pick left from LA. that's it
either 2024 or if they don't want the 2024 pick, they can choose to take 2025 instead
we gave them a haul and they did nothing with it.
ALonelyDad
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The #1 reason they are considering a trade is to save money. Their ownership has never paid tax. If they do trade, it won't be to add more max contracts. Even this past deadline, their only move was to trade Devonte Graham to save money instead of getting some help knowing Zion won't be available and CJ was hurt. I am not sure if it's just DG or the ownership, but it has always been 1 foot in 1 foot out type of roster building. Never fully all the way in. Also I can make an argument I would rather have Trey over OG. As far as just adding to next year's team, one shooter and one defensive big should be enough.