(12-27-2020, 03:02 PM)ItsGoTime Wrote: Pretty positive that if this was all they were asking for for either or both of those players then they would be gone already. For them to give up 2 of their starters, they would need to get something back. They're rumored as wanting players, not necessarily picks. The 3 team trade made earlier (I think) in this thread is much closer to what they would be wanting, but I'm not sure Horford is what they're looking for, although that could be wrong.

(12-28-2020, 12:20 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: But they are unlikely to get a Turner-sized big in there (much to Kamm's dismay).

(12-28-2020, 12:31 PM)Kammrath Wrote: I DO NOT want a big man just for the sake of a big man.


How many times do I need to clarify this? I also do NOT want Turner. I do not think he is a good enough player.

(12-28-2020, 12:41 PM)Mavs2019 Wrote: Is PF/C your only upgrade requirement, i.e do you think we are set at guard and need no more play-making?

(12-28-2020, 03:37 AM)ItsGoTime Wrote: I'm not arguing gettting 1 of the 2 to start for our team, I'm arguing getting both players to start. Get me Lavine and Gordon or Turner then I'm in love and believe they could sustain a deep playoff run. Get me Lauri and another defensive minded creator like Smart and I'll think the same.

(12-28-2020, 01:47 PM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: I'm as bad as anyone about unrealistic fantasy trades.  So, when even I'm rolling my eyes, you have to know it's getting a little over the top out there in fantasy land.

(12-28-2020, 01:47 PM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: I have a couple of requests.  I'm not trying to cut short conversations or be the board monitor here.  Just looking for more thoughtful conversations.

1.  Can we go ahead and establish who, if anyone, actually has a claim that they were (publicly) in the Pro-Precious camp.  That way when we eventually expand from 5-6 "I told you so's" to 17 we'll actually know who to believe.  My recollection (and I could certainly be wrong) is no one made a major effort to highlight their Preference for Precious.  He was mentioned a few times in sentences that included words such as "I also like" followed by a list of players.  If someone posted something where they specifically focused on Precious, I'd like to be reminded of it.  For the most part, the board flogged anyone suggesting the drafting of a big at #18.

(12-28-2020, 01:58 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: I see where you're coming from and you have a point since Lauri isn't a defensive stalwart. But by getting Lauri it allows you to flip him for other players. Maybe the Magic don't like Maxi for Gordon. But Lauri certainly is attractive from their position.


Sometimes the deal you make first, while not great, allows you to make a better deal later on.

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Dan what do you think of Anthony Davis AND Kawhi Leonard for THJ+Powell+ and a pick?

(12-28-2020, 02:33 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Lebron AND Davis For Powell/THJ/Johnson/a 2nd round pick. 

WHO SAYS NO????????

(12-28-2020, 01:47 PM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: Can we go ahead and establish who, if anyone, actually has a claim that they were (publicly) in the Pro-Precious camp.

(12-28-2020, 02:52 PM)Kammrath Wrote: @"aguiar95" had him at #4 on his Mavs board.

@"Scott41theMavs" had him at #14 on his Mavs board.

I had Precious Achiuwa at #9 on my Mavs board.

https://www.qabickcents.com/dallasbasketball/showthread.php?tid=200

(12-28-2020, 02:38 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: take back fat Luka.

(12-28-2020, 02:59 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: I had Achiuwa at 3 on my draft night prediction thread. I'm hurt you didn't include me Kamm

(12-28-2020, 03:30 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Regarding Precious, I’m less interested in people who had him higher than Green (many of us) than I am in people who had him as the best available when Dallas was picking on draft night, knowing who was off the board.

(12-28-2020, 01:47 PM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: I have a couple of requests. I'm not trying to cut short conversations or be the board monitor here. Just looking for more thoughtful conversations.

1. Can we go ahead and establish who, if anyone, actually has a claim that they were (publicly) in the Pro-Precious camp. That way when we eventually expand from 5-6 "I told you so's" to 17 we'll actually know who to believe. My recollection (and I could certainly be wrong) is no one made a major effort to highlight their Preference for Precious. He was mentioned a few times in sentences that included words such as "I also like" followed by a list of players. If someone posted something where they specifically focused on Precious, I'd like to be reminded of it. For the most part, the board flogged anyone suggesting the drafting of a big at #18.

2. If you are writing a sentence with the word "AND" and on both sides of "AND" there is a starter for another team (example Turner AND Oladipo or Turner AND LaVine), please imagine yourself a poster on a board in those other cities before finishing the sentence.

I'm as bad as anyone about unrealistic fantasy trades. So, when even I'm rolling my eyes, you have to know it's getting a little over the top out there in fantasy land.

(12-28-2020, 12:31 PM)Kammrath Wrote: I DO NOT want a big man just for the sake of a big man.


How many times do I need to clarify this? I also do NOT want Turner. I do not think he is a good enough player.