(06-18-2023, 11:11 PM)Luka77 Wrote: Btw, what happened to Beals statements about being a Wiz lifer ("being their Dirk")?  That talk sure did end soon.

Also, Athletic saying Beal choose PHX over offers from Sac, Milwaukee and Miami.

One of those teams was likely to give at least one first rounder.  Terrible time for the Wiz fans.

(06-19-2023, 12:42 AM)Knutsen Wrote: The Athletic states that the Heat were offering Lowry, Robinson and multiple first round picks for Beal. That is so much better than the Suns-package, I have no idea how he landed in Phoenix.

(06-19-2023, 12:42 AM)Knutsen Wrote: The Athletic states that the Heat were offering Lowry, Robinson and multiple first round picks for Beal. That is so much better than the Suns-package, I have no idea how he landed in Phoenix.

(06-19-2023, 01:31 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: Reporting from Matt Moore that GSW and ATL are interested in trading up to get Lively.  His note said it might mean moving up to #10 to do it.  Here is an article about his note with some stuff added.



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The WWarriors reportedly are eyeing 7-foot-1 center Dereck Lively II in the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft.
Golden State, which currently owns the No. 19 overall pick, likely would need to move up to select the Duke product. Per Action Network’s Matt Moore, the Warriors’ front office now led by new general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. is willing to do so.

“The Hawks and Warriors are two teams that I’ve heard from multiple sources are interested in pursuing a pick to take Lively,” Moore reported Sunday. “It seems like it’s going to need to be at least 10th to get there.”

Lively, who struggled through the first couple months of his freshman season, wasn’t always considered so highly in the 2023 draft class. But The Athletic’s Sam Veceniewrote Thursday that “few players have had a stronger pre-draft process than Lively.” He's rising on many draft boards and is projected by most pundits to be a late lottery pick for his defensive abilities as a rim protector.

In 34 games with the Blue Devils, Lively proved to be one of college basketball’s best defenders while averaging 5.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game and shooting 65.8 percent from the field.
The Warriors could use a young, defensive-minded backup center after they traded former No. 2 overall pick James Wiseman to the Detroit Pistons in February.
Now, what would the Warriors give up?

ESPN's Jonathan Givony reported Wednesday, citing sources, that 20-year-old forward Jonathan Kuminga could be on the trade block for any deal the Warriors make to move up in the draft. Golden State likely would want more in a Kuminga trade than just to move up nine spots, but it's something to monitor as Dunleavy operates in his first draft as the team's general manager

(06-19-2023, 01:57 AM)omahen Wrote: 10 for Kuminga and 19 would be great. The problem is in "something more". I don't think Kuminga is much more proven than Green or Hardy, so I am not giving one of them.

(06-19-2023, 04:15 AM)loki Wrote: The financial constraints also make it difficult to give them "something more" given that they're looking at a $250m tax bill. I was expecting them to try to shed a little salary, but maybe they won't worry about that just yet.

I still like the idea of sending 19 to Washington for Gafford. If that's an overpay, maybe they would also send Kispert to GS? That would give the Warriors another shooter on an affordable contract. Or at least send those Phoenix 2nds they picked up in the Beal trade.

(06-19-2023, 01:57 AM)omahen Wrote: 10 for Kuminga and 19 would be great. The problem is in "something more". I don't think Kuminga is much more proven than Green or Hardy, so I am not giving one of them.

(06-19-2023, 06:40 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: Given that they are getting the better draft position, I assume the matching isn’t nearly as good as Green or Hardy.  McGee or Reggie’s guaranteed amount is what I’m thinking.  

Interesting that this guy thinks Atlanta’s desire to move up is also for Lively.  Maybe Collins/Okongwu isn’t that far fetched.  It would leave Atlanta with Capela for at least two years while they wait for Lively to grow up.

(06-19-2023, 01:57 AM)omahen Wrote: 10 for Kuminga and 19 would be great. The problem is in "something more". I don't think Kuminga is much more proven than Green or Hardy, so I am not giving one of them.

(06-19-2023, 07:16 AM)StepBackJay Wrote: McGee is what they would get

(06-19-2023, 07:26 AM)omahen Wrote: We all know McGee is not "something more" they are thinking about  Of course I would do it for just #10 for Kuminga and #19. But what if they wanted more? Is there where you draw the line for Mavs or do you offer something more?

(06-19-2023, 08:17 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: Trying to confirm this, and I don’t see it on his Twitter feed (maybe it was on some podcast), but some Mav’s fan is quoting Eric Pincus as saying Atlanta might have to use #15 to move on from Collins.  No swaps, just give away the pick and Collins for expiring deals.

Lends some credence to those who think we should absolutely fleece Atlanta if we were to take on Collins.  Probably also lends some credence to those who think we should stay away.  As with most of this stuff, I’d like to see the deal AND see the rest of the plan for the summer unfold before just saying yes or no to Collins.  

His timeline fits well with the rest of this contract for Luka and he was once a good secondary threat as an offensive player.  Even if the deal is a total giveaway, I want to see the rest of the moves to see what position he’s playing and who he might be paired with in the front-court before passing judgement.

(06-19-2023, 01:57 AM)omahen Wrote: 10 for Kuminga and 19 would be great. The problem is in "something more". 

(06-19-2023, 08:17 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: Trying to confirm this, and I don’t see it on his Twitter feed (maybe it was on some podcast), but some Mav’s fan is quoting Eric Pincus as saying Atlanta might have to use #15 to move on from Collins.  No swaps, just give away the pick and Collins for expiring deals.

Lends some credence to those who think we should absolutely fleece Atlanta if we were to take on Collins.  Probably also lends some credence to those who think we should stay away.  As with most of this stuff, I’d like to see the deal AND see the rest of the plan for the summer unfold before just saying yes or no to Collins.  

His timeline fits well with the rest of this contract for Luka and he was once a good secondary threat as an offensive player.  Even if the deal is a total giveaway, I want to see the rest of the moves to see what position he’s playing and who he might be paired with in the front-court before passing judgement.

(06-19-2023, 09:36 AM)Razzmatazz_Hopskidillydoo Wrote: I'd take John Collins for Bertans+McGee+46.
No first round pick swaps.

But..

If the Hawks are adding the 15th for free, then this is a total no brainer.
Think about the fit later, change the coach, whatever..