NBA Trade Deadline Game Thread
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Pretty brilliant move by Miami. They go from nearly $7m over the tax to $1m and one minor move from not paying it at all. In addition they save another $5m+ next year since Anderson agreed to reduce a portion of his 19-20 guarantee to get out of Houston last year.
I have a sneaky suspicion Ellington is going to wind up in Philly after his release.
I have a sneaky suspicion Ellington is going to wind up in Philly after his release.
Well Bridges is a rookie who is shooting 36% from three. Dunn is 25 years old and hasn't been anywhere near healthy in his 3 years in the league. If anything, I would think CHI would be the team to throw in a pick to complete that deal.
Ellington would be a great addition to the Celtics' bench. They need some quality outside shooting.
He would be a great addition to just about every playoffs team bench. Curious where he ends up
Yeah I will be shocked if the C's add anything other than, maybe, another big for their stretch run. They can always use more shooting but the minutes are a problem. And if a player is a buyout candidate, there are plenty of other teams that can offer more impact playing time.
Windhorst expecting a dozen trades between now and tomorrow.
I wonder if the Lakers will throw in the AD towel and go to Plan B
I wonder if the Lakers will throw in the AD towel and go to Plan B
What is the Lakers plan B? Sit LeBron the rest of the year would probably be the smartest thing but no way they do that.
A big, or a cheap Lou Williams type who can nail three-point shots and gin up some offense for the second unit when it can't buy a bucket (not so much a problem lately, but ...).
No chance. Any moves the Lakers make will be minor without jeopardizing their pursuit of AD while maybe even acquiring an asset (draft pick?) that they could utilize in that pursuit.
I was going to ask the opposite: Why did Washington do that? I know that other teams, such as Sacramento, Portland and Utah supposedly had conversations about Porter. Even with that contract I feel that they could have gotten back one decent asset.
Is Jabari a buyout candidate?
Cool, I hope they continue with their AD delusions. If it's not happening now, it's not happening this Summer.
No, they'll mostly likely keep their assets and make one last push for AD this summer. I guess there is a small possibility that they spin a smaller package of assets for someone like Bradley Beal now and then go all in on someone like Kawhi this summer, but that seems like too nebulous a plan for a deadline deal.
The Bulls maintain Parker’s salary slot while adding a better player than Portis who is locked up for a few years while the latter will be looking to get paid. I suppose in a sense Portis is a poor mans version of that Ingram/Jaylen/Porter type player who is looking to get paid. The Bulls wanted to shake things up and this is the first brick to fall
Wizards save $28 million next year with the move. So salary relief. Get under the tax threshold this year too.
Plus they get 80% of Wall’s salary back once he hits the 41-game mark from insurance. They have to finally be in full tank mode now so Beal is next to go either now or this summer. I said it yesterday and I’ll double down on it.....the Wall injury is the best thing that could happen to this franchise.
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Houston, Sacramento, Cleveland complete a 3 team deal.
Houston: Iman Shumpert, Nik Stauskas, Wade Baldwin
Sacramento: Alec Burks
Cleveland: Brandon Knight, Marquess Chriss, Houston lottery protected 2019 1st
Houston: Iman Shumpert, Nik Stauskas, Wade Baldwin
Sacramento: Alec Burks
Cleveland: Brandon Knight, Marquess Chriss, Houston lottery protected 2019 1st
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Such a great trade deadline so far. So many odd and interesting and seemingly out of the blue deals
Nice move for Cleveland. Take on Knight’s contract for a pick in the low 20s.
Isn't it usually just a bunch of rumors and no actual deals? This is crazy.
It is great though. "Team A looking to trade Player X" 30 seconds later, Player X traded to Team B.
Plus the AD circus is taking up all the oxygen, it’s easier for the other deals to fly below everyone’s radar.
Deal makes a ton of sense for Houston too. They are adding Shumpert who can actually produce for them while avoiding being locked into a taxed rookie contract for a likely non-contributor,
This really is an awesome afternoon for NBA junkies and supposedly is only going to get better.
Does Chriss get a 2nd NBA contract? I'd think someone might gamble on him. Maybe he gets some time in Cleveland.
No love for Nik Stauskas?
His trade to Cleveland must have stung but now he has a chance to come in for the Rockets and hit a few big threes during their playoff run. I know he is a pretty bad shooter from deep but I feel like he will end up shooting towards 40% as he fights his way into the Rockets rotation.
And agree with others. These trades are fascinating and make a lot of sense for all the teams involved. I love the Washington trade for them.
Lets be honest here. Do any Nik Stauskas guys exist after he and Vivek Ranadive broke up?
Kevin O'Connor said that they may be trying to flip Shumpert on to the Pelicans in a Mirotic deal. That would be a huge get for Houston if they can pull it off.
Would basically give them what Ryan Anderson was supposed to give them. Would be such a natural fit.
What would the Pelicans be able to get out of Mirotic? Max cash considerations, a 2nd rounder, and maybe Danuel House? Then Shumpert gets bought out and hits the FA market for more fun!! I love this deadline!!!!
About that. Randle's on the block too. He'd help the Rockets too if they wanted to expand the deal.
His theory was Shumpert plus a 1st in 2021 or 2022. Actually I guess it was Sean Deveneys idea.
If the Rockets get Mirotic, Daryl Morey cements his status as the most creative GM in the NBA. And most teams have really good GMs and front-offices.
This makes sense too. Similar to above with the Rockets not wanting to tie up additional tax dollars in a multi-year rookie deal.
Oh it actually may be. Barnes is going to mess up Sacramento's flow. Vlade...what are you doing?
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn 2m2 minutes ago
The Kings are trading Justin Jackson and Zach Randolph to the Mavericks for Harrison Barnes, league sources tell ESPN.
The Kings are trading Justin Jackson and Zach Randolph to the Mavericks for Harrison Barnes, league sources tell ESPN.