(11-10-2022, 06:03 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: [ -> ]I really think Beal may be a target for Dallas in time.
Here we go again with big name targets.
We've talked extensively for a guy like Collins, but nada.
I'd settle for starter-level talent, or at least players with skills better than just shooting 3s.
(11-13-2022, 07:48 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: [ -> ]I'm sure the Nets would entertain this for Embiid and a pick or two.
The crazy thing is I think Morey would actually do that deal.
I don’t know Phillys picks situation but Maxey might be enough to headline that deal.
Phoenix and Boston won’t trade Booker and Brown in my opinion. Likewise New Orleans and Ingram/Zion.
(11-13-2022, 08:18 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: [ -> ]Phoenix and Boston won’t trade Booker and Brown in my opinion. Likewise New Orleans and Ingram/Zion.
Took me a sec to figure out what you were getting at here. You mean that the other most likely KD destinations are likely "no-go's" right?
If so, maybe Maxey is enough to headline.
(11-13-2022, 08:18 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: [ -> ]I don’t know Phillys picks situation but Maxey might be enough to headline that deal.
Phoenix and Boston won’t trade Booker and Brown in my opinion. Likewise New Orleans and Ingram/Zion.
You must think extremely high of Maxey.
He's a great up and coming guy, but to be the center of a Durant deal? I differ from you there. The Durant parameters haven't changed much from the summer. He's still locked up and performing at an incredibly high rate. He's going to command at least a current all-star (or someone right on the edge).
I don't think Maxey is there just yet.
I agree that PHX and Boston might be hesitant to trade Booker & Brown but I think the PHX package has always been Ayton+Bridges+Crowder+picks and I still think that deal will be available come January.
(11-14-2022, 01:59 PM)IamDougieFresh Wrote: [ -> ]I'm thinking the Bulls could use a diamond on their roster.
This team is bereft of spark and energy. Powell is one of two guys consistently bringing that every night. Hard to trade him for just a guy in White, even if White could help allieviate the secondary creator issue off the bench.
But I'm dubious if he could even do that. White is a meh player.
He would be more than sufficient for a 3rd guard imo
(11-14-2022, 02:13 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: [ -> ]This team is bereft of spark and energy. Powell is one of two guys consistently bringing that every night. Hard to trade him for just a guy in White, even if White could help allieviate the secondary creator issue off the bench.
But I'm dubious if he could even do that. White is a meh player.
31 years old hustle big with known limitations vs 22 years old player that put up 13-15 pts in his first three seasons. A lot of them self created. Okayish efficiency. Good outside shooting.
I like Powell for what he can bring but he is a finished product. Not to mention that many on this board wanted to replace him with McGee just a few month ago.
White has upside and that´s what the Mavs desperately need. A talent infusion. Giving up Powell is a small price. Even if the chances that White is more than just another 6th man type scorer are small.
(11-14-2022, 02:34 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: [ -> ]31 years old hustle big with known limitations vs 22 years old player that put up 13-15 pts in his first three seasons. A lot of them self created. Okayish efficiency. Good outside shooting.
I like Powell for what he can bring but he is a finished product. Not to mention that many on this board wanted to replace him with McGee just a few month ago.
White has upside and that´s what the Mavs desperately need. A talent infusion. Giving up Powell is a small price. Even if the chances that White is more than just another 6th man type scorer are small.
I guess I'm wary of a guard who put up mid stats on bad teams and further had his role diminished as the team started to win more games.
I agree White's upside on paper is what the Mavs desperately need, but they also desperately need Powell as crazy as it is to say. Powell's energy has kept them in the majority of their games this year, and without him this team is probably sub .500. I was a big proponent for a guy like McGee but it has been disastrous. Trading Powell means we'd be relying on McGee more than I'm comfortable with.
Now, should CHI throw in a guy like Drummond, who isn't known for his hustle but at least can give a different look than McGee I'm back in.
(11-14-2022, 02:45 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: [ -> ]I guess I'm wary of a guard who put up mid stats on bad teams and further had his role diminished as the team started to win more games.
I agree White's upside on paper is what the Mavs desperately need, but they also desperately need Powell as crazy as it is to say. Powell's energy has kept them in the majority of their games this year, and without him this team is probably sub .500. I was a big proponent for a guy like McGee but it has been disastrous. Trading Powell means we'd be relying on McGee more than I'm comfortable with.
Now, should CHI throw in a guy like Drummond, who isn't known for his hustle but at least can give a different look than McGee I'm back in.
I think they have to take some (controlled) risks. But agree that if Powell is outgoing they have to make another move for a third big because McGee is unplayable
(11-14-2022, 02:34 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: [ -> ]31 years old hustle big with known limitations vs 22 years old player that put up 13-15 pts in his first three seasons. A lot of them self created. Okayish efficiency. Good outside shooting.
I like Powell for what he can bring but he is a finished product. Not to mention that many on this board wanted to replace him with McGee just a few month ago.
White has upside and that´s what the Mavs desperately need. A talent infusion. Giving up Powell is a small price. Even if the chances that White is more than just another 6th man type scorer are small.
I suppose this makes sense from an asset standpoint, but why does Chicago do that?
Given this teams desperate need for two way players, I don't find myself terribly excited by White, but you would probably have to pull the trigger if an expiring Powell is all it costs.
That trade likely makes this team worse this season though. It means more minutes for McGee unless they can backfill Powell.
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