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And that trade of Oquinn and Jack aint happening for a pair of 2nd rounders.

The plan is to get a piece back that will help. So they will either trade Hernangomez or Oquin, depending who brings back the higher value, which will unfortunately be Hernan.

If they dont get something of value back, they wont make any trades.
 
caddo man said:


All the NBA rumors and ..............................potential Pelicans trades that I like.

Trade idea #1: Alexis Ajinca, 2018 2nd, 2019 2nd, and cash for Jarrett Jack and Kyle O’Quinn
The Knicks get a couple of seconds for two guys they are likely to lose this summer any way. They will be over the cap next summer, so the space won’t help them as much as an expiring contract that could be part of a trade next February. Meanwhile, the Pelicans get a rugged backup center in O’Quinn that might actually be a better fit than Monroe would have been. O’Quinn is an elite offensive rebounder who is also very good on the defensive glass and he has a respectable mid-rang game as well. Jack has been solid this season, and while his three-point shot is lacking, he brings a steady vet presence and can be deadly from mid-range at times. There are also versions of this trade that can see Diallo going out and Willy Hernangomez coming in. Maybe Doug McDermott as part of the deal, etc.

Trade Idea #2: Alexis Ajinca, 2018 2nd, 2019 2nd, and cash for Mo Speights and Mario Hezonja
The dream here would be to land Elfrid Payton and Speights, but the Magic can probably get more for Payton in another deal. Speights, however, can fit into Gentry’s system and can eat up some minutes at center so that AD doesn’t have to get all the wear and tear that comes with the position. Over his last two season, Speights has become a volume there-point shooter, hoisting up nearly 10 per 36 minutes and connecting on close to 37% of them. He also can rebound a bit when motivated. Hezonja, meanwhile, is a total wild card. He has awesome pedigree but it just has never clicked in Orlando. Maybe playing off of AD for a couple minutes per game in a Chris Finch system could unlock his potential.
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where you got this story from?

im asking b/c if it's not from the place where i read it, then they stealing shit passing it off as their own
 


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Beta said:
Btw I don't think Simmons should be considered a rookie nor do I cosign embiid being in the rising stars game
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srs question

did you feel the same way about Blake Griffin when this happened to him?
 
I think its time to trade him as well but I would hate to trade a young piece for a old veteran presence. Playoff hopes for the Knicks are pretty much over. Hope they trade him for either a decent pick, somewhere from 22-25 is my hope. If not a young player with some potential.
 
Actually I do remember...I said fuck blake Griffin because he was being coached up, watching tape, working on his game when he was injured. He had an advantage over all other rookies that year. Same with simmons
 
Beta said:
Btw I don't think Simmons should be considered a rookie nor do I cosign embiid being in the rising stars game
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So when someone’s career is over and done with should they also have all 0’s listed for year one consequently bringing their career averages down?

A rookie year is the first year on court anyway you slice it. Because then what do you make of the international talent that gets drafted but stays overseas until a later date?
 
unSCENE said:
So when someone’s career is over and done with should they also have all 0’s listed for year one consequently bringing their career averages down?

A rookie year is the first year on court anyway you slice it. Because then what do you make of the international talent that gets drafted but stays overseas until a later date?
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Nigga international talent when they play are a rookie because it's their first year in the league. A NBA player who was injured his first year is in his 2nd year when he comes back.

And if you didn't play your rookie year it wouldnt be all zeros
 
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