The NBA Thread

[JRS1386]

Yea I doubt Toronto can extend Kawhi. I could be wrong, but seems a hefty price to pay to lose to the Celtics in the playoffs

[Rodey]

Not sure what Toronto is doing. I don't love DeRozan but I could see Poeltl thriving under Pop.

[BotheLaneFan]

Great trade for Toronto. They get to maybe squeak into the finals this year, and get out from DeRozan’s awful self. If Kawhi stays, it’s a bonus.

[CrashDMB237]

I mean I understand why you trade for Leonard if you are any NBA team, but I’m not sure I would give up my own all star for a guy who is most likely a one-year rental and still doesn’t make the team a finals lock. If you are risking it all for one year, it better put you completely over-the-top and this doesn’t.

[thebridge15]

Originally Posted by BotheLaneFan

Great trade for Toronto. They get to maybe squeak into the finals this year, and get out from DeRozan’s awful self. If Kawhi stays, it’s a bonus.

you're assuming kawhi is playing

[BotheLaneFan]

Oh nice, they get Danny Green too.

[BotheLaneFan]

Originally Posted by thebridge15

you're assuming kawhi is playing

If he sits, he doesn’t get to become a free agent unless he can prove he is injured. He’s going to play. He has to get his value up slightly.

[Rodey]

Welp...

https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/sta...880240640?s=19

[thebridge15]

Originally Posted by Rodey

Welp...

https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/sta...880240640?s=19

obviously

[BotheLaneFan]

I’m reading they may have done this trade solely to flip him elsewhere. Notably to a team that San Antonio wouldn’t do business with. That Kawhi wants to go to. That’s in LA. That Balls so Hard. (I don’t believe it, but it could be interesting)

[Rodey]

Is that even legal? Aren't there restrictions on how often a dude can be traded?

[BotheLaneFan]

Originally Posted by Rodey

Is that even legal? Aren't there restrictions on how often a dude can be traded?

Only if you sign them as a free agent, if I remember correctly. I think you have to wait 30 days in that case. Other than that, Rasheed Wallace got traded twice in a span of 4 days once.

Also, the 1st round pick Toronto sent is protected 1-20, and becomes 2nd round picks after this year.

[swordo84]

If Leonard actually plays to his ability this year, great. If we can somehow extend him (can't) then fantastic.

I think ultimately this will go down as a major blemish on Masai's resume. Here's hoping I'm wrong.

[BotheLaneFan]

Originally Posted by swordo84

If Leonard actually plays to his ability this year, great. If we can somehow extend him (can't) then fantastic.

I think ultimately this will go down as a major blemish on Masai's resume. Here's hoping I'm wrong.

Unless you can flip him for assets that are worth it. It’s so baffling to do this otherwise when everyone knows he doesn’t want to be there.

[neumdogg]

Originally Posted by JRS1386

Yea I doubt Toronto can extend Kawhi. I could be wrong, but seems a hefty price to pay to lose to the Celtics in the playoffs

Kawhi is looking better and better in that that Lakers uniform.

[swordo84]

Originally Posted by BotheLaneFan

Unless you can flip him for assets that are worth it. It’s so baffling to do this otherwise when everyone knows he doesn’t want to be there.

Also a very valid thought. Wouldn't complain with this at all.

[CrashDMB237]

Originally Posted by Rodey

Is that even legal? Aren't there restrictions on how often a dude can be traded?

Originally Posted by BotheLaneFan

Only if you sign them as a free agent, if I remember correctly. I think you have to wait 30 days in that case. Other than that, Rasheed Wallace got traded twice in a span of 4 days once.

Also, the 1st round pick Toronto sent is protected 1-20, and becomes 2nd round picks after this year.

You can only trade a player that you just traded for by himself. You can’t package him with any other players. If you want to do that you have to wait either 30 60 or 90 days I can’t remember. Been a while since my days of getting bagels for David Stern.

[justinandimcool]

In a haze I’ve been awake for 7 minutes processing this

It’s finally over

I’ll miss Danny

Raptors fucked themselves

Happy to have DeMar. Sucks knowing we could’ve had Ingram and Hart but DeMar has tons more data on him and I like him as a person


Very overwhelmed person right now. Best league

[BotheLaneFan]

Originally Posted by neumdogg

Kawhi is looking better and better in that that Lakers uniform.

I wanna stay away from this nut case. (Unless he is ready to Ball so Hard)

[neumdogg]

Originally Posted by BotheLaneFan

I wanna stay away from this nut case. (Unless he is ready to Ball so Hard)

I sort of agree. If he refuses to play in Toronto, then it's a HUGE red flag.

[justinandimcool]

Definitely just processed that we didn’t get Anunoby and I am sad

Makes sense. But that would’ve had me feeling like a million bucks

[thebridge15]

didn't luke ridnour get traded 4 times over the span of a week a few years ago?

[BotheLaneFan]

Originally Posted by neumdogg

I sort of agree. If he refuses to play in Toronto, then it's a HUGE red flag.

If he refuses to play there, he can’t become a free agent.

[JRS1386]

Kawhi's uncle/dad/cousin whoever is in his ear has to be pretty angry unless he gets flipped to LA. If he plays for the Lakers then Lebron will make sure he plays

[justinandimcool]

That Haynes tweet was directed at Masai not to do it I bet

Kawhi will play. He’ll be good. Then he’ll be gone. Lol raps

[CrashDMB237]

Originally Posted by thebridge15

didn't luke ridnour get traded 4 times over the span of a week a few years ago?

Yup, by himself each time.

[Lee3691]

Toronto was only going to compete in the East if Boston (and maybe even Philly) has injuries. If he stays, maybe he'll learn to like the team, coaching and city or you can flip him and get better cheaper talent. I don't like the San Antonio side of this trade at all. I am not sure they are making the playoffs.

[Jonny Veritas 2]

I'm not sure what Toronto is doing here... Surely there is more to come. I realize they can't push through to the conference finals in recent years but they had a pretty good thing going. Fired the coach of the year after finishing first in the east, and now traded away their best player for a guy who's health is a concern, doesn't want to play there, and can leave after one year leaving Toronto with little to show from this trade.

I hope people that are critical of free agents going where they want remember this though. It's often seen as selfish and disloyal when a player does it, but a team has no loyalty to its players whatsoever. They are simply a commodity. I understand that it's a business first but when players leave a team they are labeled disloyal, whereas when a team abandons a player it is a "business decision." This is why many NBA players do not prioritize loyalty. They know they are one phone call from being shipped...

[pathetic]

toronto

what a dumbass trade

[Lee3691]

A lot of people thought it was dumb that OKC traded for Paul George. YNK.