The Official NBA 2018-2019 Trade Deadline Thread
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DoubleJ13
Smooth sailing from here on out...
Got 2 open spots now 
Them waiving Melo with this involving OKC is some full circle type of shyt
Them waiving Melo with this involving OKC is some full circle type of shyt
I just hope it ain't the Hawks. I don't want that nikka. I rather two high future 2nd rounders for Dedmon from some shyt like the Bucks with Washington's 2nd rounders they own
Report: Portland buyer at trade deadline, first-round pick “in play”
By Kurt HelinFeb 2, 2019, 1:00 PM EST
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The Portland Trail Blazers are good: Damian Lillard is having another All-NBA level season, C.J. McCollum is a high-quality scorer, and Jusuf Nurkic has stepped up his game of late. At 32-20, Portland would have home court in the first round of the playoffs if they started today.
But are the Blazers a real playoff threat? When teams start trapping Lillard and McCollum, can Portland counter and make teams pay?
The questions about them in the playoffs has the Blazers as potential buyers at the trade deadline, reports Zach Lowe of ESPN.
Portland stands a potential buyer — an under-the-radar really good team with questions about its postseason viability. The Trail Blazers have put their first-round pick in play, per sources around the league. They have investigated Porter’s availability. Taurean Princemakes some sense; he’s up for an extension this summer, and the Hawks have made him available, sources say. As a free agent non-destination, the Blazers value players whose rights they can control.
But the Hawks are asking a lot so far — a young player and a pick — and haven’t gotten much traction on Prince trades, sources say.
Another off-the-beaten path name from Orlando: Evan Fournier — a wing who could give Portland or some other team some shooting and playmaking. He has two years and $34 million left on his contract; if the Magic aren’t thrilled with that deal, they could suss out his value.
The problem is Portland is already $7.9 million into the luxury tax this season and are poised to be a tax payer again next season — they also want to move off salary. To improve a team and lower the tax bill (by sending out bad contracts) comes at a high cost, and a first-round pick alone is not enough.
The challenge at the trade deadline this season is there are a lot more buyers than sellers, which dampens the market. While the buzz focuses around possible Anthony Davis and Mike Conley trades, there will be smaller deals that get done, maybe just not that many of them this year. But the Trail Blazers are one team that could pull a trade off, keep an eye on them.
By Kurt HelinFeb 2, 2019, 1:00 PM EST
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The Portland Trail Blazers are good: Damian Lillard is having another All-NBA level season, C.J. McCollum is a high-quality scorer, and Jusuf Nurkic has stepped up his game of late. At 32-20, Portland would have home court in the first round of the playoffs if they started today.
But are the Blazers a real playoff threat? When teams start trapping Lillard and McCollum, can Portland counter and make teams pay?
The questions about them in the playoffs has the Blazers as potential buyers at the trade deadline, reports Zach Lowe of ESPN.
Portland stands a potential buyer — an under-the-radar really good team with questions about its postseason viability. The Trail Blazers have put their first-round pick in play, per sources around the league. They have investigated Porter’s availability. Taurean Princemakes some sense; he’s up for an extension this summer, and the Hawks have made him available, sources say. As a free agent non-destination, the Blazers value players whose rights they can control.
But the Hawks are asking a lot so far — a young player and a pick — and haven’t gotten much traction on Prince trades, sources say.
Another off-the-beaten path name from Orlando: Evan Fournier — a wing who could give Portland or some other team some shooting and playmaking. He has two years and $34 million left on his contract; if the Magic aren’t thrilled with that deal, they could suss out his value.
The problem is Portland is already $7.9 million into the luxury tax this season and are poised to be a tax payer again next season — they also want to move off salary. To improve a team and lower the tax bill (by sending out bad contracts) comes at a high cost, and a first-round pick alone is not enough.
The challenge at the trade deadline this season is there are a lot more buyers than sellers, which dampens the market. While the buzz focuses around possible Anthony Davis and Mike Conley trades, there will be smaller deals that get done, maybe just not that many of them this year. But the Trail Blazers are one team that could pull a trade off, keep an eye on them.
Steve Clifford never gonna change
I hate the fact that this nikka keeps being linked to us. I don't like his contract and he has a critical injury.
Flex Grossman
Funky
What’s not to like about the contract? #1 picks make decent money but you get 2 option years
NBA Trade Rumors: Warriors, Spurs Among Teams Interested in Cavs' Rodney Hood
MIKE CHIARIFEBRUARY 3, 2019
David Zalubowski/Associated Press
The Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs are reportedly among the teams that are tracking Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Rodney Hood.
According to Cleveland.com's Chris Fedor, the Cavs have received "multiple offers" for Hood leading up to the Feb. 7 trade deadline.
Fedor noted the Warriors are "keeping an eye on" Hood and the Spurs have "shown interest."
Along with the Warriors and Spurs, Fedor mentioned the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder as potential teams to watch in the Hood sweepstakes.
Golden State may only be a destination for Hood if he gets bought out. Meanwhile, the Spurs could be a logical landing spot since they have two 2019 first-round picks to use as trade assets.
MIKE CHIARIFEBRUARY 3, 2019
David Zalubowski/Associated Press
The Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs are reportedly among the teams that are tracking Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Rodney Hood.
According to Cleveland.com's Chris Fedor, the Cavs have received "multiple offers" for Hood leading up to the Feb. 7 trade deadline.
Fedor noted the Warriors are "keeping an eye on" Hood and the Spurs have "shown interest."
Along with the Warriors and Spurs, Fedor mentioned the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder as potential teams to watch in the Hood sweepstakes.
Golden State may only be a destination for Hood if he gets bought out. Meanwhile, the Spurs could be a logical landing spot since they have two 2019 first-round picks to use as trade assets.
G.O.A.T Squad Spokesman
Logic Is Absent Wherever Hate Is Present
A good player will be bought out and will join the G.O A.T Squad.
AlainLocke
Banned
If Philly was smart, as soon as Fultz shot was screwed up, should have traded Fultz, Saric, and Covington and 2 1sts for Davis.