Yeah, Simons is obviously a talented offensive player but defensively he grades about as good as Trae Young and for essentially 4, 1st round.picks I think it's a bit rich. I don't think it makes sense to completely change your defensive identity by trading for him and if you're gonna go that route you might as well kick the tires on a Trae Young trade since he is a better scorer and facilitator.
@@nnam2397 like theres no competition for Monk in FA lmao. ORL cant just sign him like they can do whatever they want. And I love Monk IN HIS ROLE, which is nowhere in the same league as Simons. This trade package would not get Simons, not nearly enough
Herb Jones just made first team all defense. We aren’t trading him away unless it’s apart of a superstar package. I love Jarrett Allen and he’s exactly what we need but I just don’t see us moving off of Herb.
If you're trading Ingram may as well trade Zion also, dude doesn't want to spend 2-3 more years streamlining the new lineup (won't be a top 4 seed in the west regardless). CJ at 30mm ain't getting anyone over the hump either, age caught up to him. Unless you could, say get Ayton from PTL, I don't like Allen for NO as can't space the floor at all for Zion drives.
Why would the sixers do this trade instead of just signing PG in free agency? This whole scenario would imply in PG wanting to go to Philadelphia in the first place, and I don't think the money is that different if the sixers sign him to the max, instead of him opting in and extending...
Never been a fan of Giddey, but Giddey, Dieng, and 12 for Kuzma is too much for me. Rather pick at 12 and let Dieng play some minutes than overpaying on Kuzma
Agreed. Let the Wizards pick two of the 3. If I’m being honest, it’s Dieng that didn’t feel like he fit in the deal so maybe Giddey and #12 and call it good.
I’ve been hearing that we might be utilizing Ous more next season. We have all the assets to throw at any team so I’m not worried about picks. I don’t think we’ll trade Josh, probably just move him to the bench.
Huge OKC fan, and I would love Lauri on the team, but not for that absurd a price. Giving up 4 players and 5 draft picks is kind of insane, especially when none of the 4 players OKC would be sending out are pure filler. J-Will is a solid back up Center/Forward who has great defensive instincts, Aaron Wiggins is like the perfect NBA 7th man who plays smart and is solid in all fundamentals, Dieng still has a ton of potential and is the NBA G League Finals MVP, and Josh Giddey is still a very good starting Point Guard with excellent passing, court vision, and size. Losing all 4 players would arguably be more impactful in a negative way than gaining Lauri would be a positive, and that is before even considering sending out 5 First Round Picks on top of that. I can't see the Thunder gutting their bench depth that much for one player unless they are like a for sure No. 2 option, which I doubt Lauri would be considering J-Dub and Chet can be that on any given night just as likely as Lauri would. In terms of tradable OKC players and assets that the team might be willing to give up in some shape or form for a player like Lauri, you're probably looking at Giddey, Dieng, Kenrich Williams, Hayward, as well as 3-4 Firsts and 2-3 Seconds. You might be able to throw in one of either J-Will or Aaron Wiggins, but certainly not both.
@@UtilitySports Exactly, you included 3 picks that are attached to multiple pick swaps, and a Denver pick in 2029 when they may no longer be a top tier team. For the value you are attaching to Giddey, a #26 pick in a down draft, OKC is far better off just keeping him as a bench PG in non SGA minutes and letting him hit RFA. Lauri to OKC trades are already kind of dumb because OKC isn't going to be able to afford 4 $40m players in 2 years, but this is easily the worst I've ever seen.
I completely agree, an absurd overpay. This is why youtubers and Podcasters should not be GMs. Also, those Denver picks have huge value as they are only top 5 protected.
Also to be noted: None of those 4 players are really what Utah is after. They have a team full of pretty good talent and their roster is already one of the deepest out there. They cannot develop that many players. I'm sure the Jazz would rather have just a one but better young player + 4-5 picks.
@@msglenn2581right! That last deal with Utah was the worst trade I’ve ever seen all for Lauri Markkennan? He’s no where close to that value these nba TH-camrs are so bad at being “GM’s” he says we are worried about the quantity well yeah Jaylin will and Aaron Wiggins are huge off the bench on solid contracts and 5 1st round picks? Not using any 2nd?? Trash trade 🚮
And by the way for all the OKC fans. Great season you're almost there. But you going to have to get rid of those picks some kind of way. SP has been a master about acquiring them now you got to figure out how to get rid of them and improve your team in the process.
if i was a brooklyn fan id love that houston trade id get castle to play my 1 along with cam at the 2 for my sg and then have brook claxton johnson for my front court
Kennard fills a need but doesn't justify a move back since we can get similar production via FA. There was a different proposal that offered a protected future first instead of Kennard. I'm not sure if the Griz would do it though.
I like the framework for that Blazers-Magic trade. Cronin seems l to like working with players at least a little to get them to a situation that works, so Simons back in his home state makes a lot of sense. As a Blazer fan, we aren't going to get to build around him any time soon so get some players to develop together and build something from the ground up.
Great video today as usual. I as a Blazers fan do like the Magic & Blazers trade. I don't know how much more us Blazers fans could want. That's actually a nice load in the hypothetical trade. I'd like to see Ant' Simons go home to Orlando & ball out. He addresses the Magic's main problem which is shooting. Capable of getting hot at any time. & for the Blazers they get to take a flyer on a young defensive minded connector in Anthony Black with picks. This trade almost to a T was discussed in Portland media recently. U ALWAYS do your homework & I'm ALWAYS here for it. 🫡💪🏽🤟🏽🍿
Dude those picks are horrible... two 2nd rounders and Denver's first next year as well s the 18th pick when Portland already has 4 picks in this draft :)
@@JSPRKL Dude.. Simon's hasn't done enough in the league to get better draft picks. Do U watch the NBA? It's also about having multiple picks in the treasure chests. Also who says that Portland has to use all of the 2024 picks instead of trading them for future one's. Something's telling me that your h🏀🏀 p IQ is shot.. no pun intended.. ok maybe a little..
Bruce Brown isn't going to garner a FRP. Swapping Barnes for Hunter makes 0 sense for the Kings as Barnes is a better player on a cheaper contract. Kings/Toronto makes more sense, Vezenkov + Davion + Duarte + pick 13 for Brown + Pick 19 to the Kings.
Simons trade looks good. If the Blazers get the equivalent of 3 first (Black was an early first last year) and a few seconds, that'd be great! I could see Portland doing this for less
Pdx will not do it based on all reports. That include the den pick. Portland doesn't even have the roster spots to take a 5th pick this yr. As of right now they have 14 of 15 spots filled. All Simon rumors has multiple players and picks.
@@mychalhales yeah, they seem to want to build around Simons moving forward but I hope they change their mind. And you’re right, they’d want to move other pieces to clear cap space and roster spots. But I like moving Simons for picks!
@@nnam2397 I could see that, they do have a focus on Defense and there are some prospects in the draft that can shoot a bit and defend. But I could still see them making this move as part of their retooling! We’ll see
If Clingan fell to us at 5, I would seriously consider keeping the pick, but getting Kennard back and still being able to make a pick in the lottery (and drafting someone like Buzelis or Knecht) would be great.
I don't see the Clingan hype but if teams want him at five the Pistons should trade back. But should get more than a second round pick. At pick nine Kel'el Ware would give Ausar a stretch center.
Why would Utah trade Lauri Markkanen for players that are marginal, and 2 picks in the worst draft in memory? The Jazz don't need 4 first rounders in this draft (functionally 5, as they have #32 as well). The other picks are of marginal value. And the Jazz already have more than enough picks. If they move Lauri, no chance they keep Colin Sexton. That's a full tank move. Fanny doesn't full tank.
Not a huge fan of the pistons trade. They have so much money to throw at shooters like monk, buddy, klay (not realistic). Wouldn’t be a fan of also trading down four spots for just kennard.
The one change I'd make to the Simons trade is the '24 pick changed to a 2nd round '25 pick. Blazers DO NOT need another late 1st round pick in 2024. They'll be struggling to find talent at picks 14, 34 and 40 as it is.
Here is 3 possible trades For the Spurs on draft night: Trade #1. If Nikola Topic and Risacher are both gone by pick #4. At 4 spurs draft Stephon Castle Trade: Nets receive: Pick #8 , Keldon Johnson, Zach Collins, 3 future 2nd round picks Spurs Receive: Mikal Bridges Trade #2: Chicago Receives : Their top 10 protected pick 2025 FRP, Zach Collins, Devonte Graham Spurs Receive: #11 overall pick Spurs draft: Castle at 4 Matas/Holland at 8 Tidjane at 11. Trade #3 : Memphis receives: Keldon Johnson, Zach Collins, Devonte Graham, 2025 Charlotte lottery protected pick , 2025 Chicago Top 10 protected pick, 2026 First round pick Swap from Atlanta Spurs Receive: Desmond Bane , #9 overall pick Spurs draft Castle at 4 Tidjane at 8 Donovan Clinghan at 9
LMAO tht trade for bridges is an absolute joke. Nowhere near whats needed for Mikal. WTH thats just some weird dumb fantasy spurs fan trade, zero reality. and oh my god that Bane trade hahahahaha. Jesus, you must not know that keldon johnson is negative value, hes not even not a positive return for a team he is who they DONT want in the salary part of the trade. Get out of here with these stupid trades
Hey, man. I'm a HUGE Nets' fan who's suffering right now with our irrelevant existence. I don't like that trade, and I'm sure Sean Marks likes it less than I do. Even so, THIS IS A GREAT VIDEO!! I will share and post
Seems like a fair trade for Simons. Its basically 3 firsts and two 2nd rounds. I would throw gary harris in too if they want. I dont think anyone else is giving more.
hornets need to trade melo for jalen green and the #3 pick -- draft reed or castle and edey and run it through brandon -- trade miles bridges and cody martin and 3 1st rd picks for markkanen -- edey, markkanen, bm, green, reed -- grant, nsj, seth, nick, poku, micic, leaky is cool w me (trade mark williams for jordan hawkins)
Currently, the Blazers already have too many 2024 draft picks and DEN's 2025 1st rounder is likely to be a late round pick. Can ORL do any better for such a dynamic scorer?
I Dont really coment even though i watch a lot of your videos. But that hawks and kings trade is amazing. the kings and reports get better players and assets. and the hawks get a starting pointguard (temporarily) if they trade dejountay or tre young and a lotto pick for the rebuild. and then let kobe bufkin backup Mitchell so then he can eventually take over.
That's actually a pretty good trade down in the draft for the Pistons, getting some shooting back as well as still being high enough in the draft to get a guy with some upside (Buzelis is one of the 2 guys I hope they can get after trading down a little, after Risacher) and I can see how it makes sense for the grizz ...which is exactly why the Pistons won't make the trade. It's the kind of trade a competent GM would make, the Pistons only make trades that are so obviously stupid to even the most casual basketball fan that you're baffled as to why their GM made the trade in the 1st place Edit: and here's a Giddey trade idea I've had for a few weeks now: Presti calls Detroit's front office, says "Everybody knows he's asking for a trade 1 year into his rookie extension, Weaver mentioned something about a 'godfather offer' the year you drafted him - how many future 1sts, pick swaps and 2nds plus Giddey is it gonna take to get Cade?" (If they're willing to give up 3, 4, and 5 of each, respectively, and them some of the better ones they can trade, maybe throw in one of the extra 1sts they have in the 2024 draft, it should be enough to get a deal done). He's a way better fit next to Shai than Giddey is (and he'll look better in OKC with an actual functional NBA team around him than what he's had the past 3 years/will have for the foreseeable future in Detroit, he fits their timeline, and he even went to college in Oklahoma. It's too perfect.
I actually proposed Giddey for Cade at the deadline. It would take six or more first round picks because they are unlikely to have any lottery picks to offer. They could still do the Lauri trade and just need to fill out the rotation.
🫡 Yessir, I'm still campaigning to let Kuz go home to Michigan. Taking his Ring and grooming from LeBron and AD to be the Vet with his 22ppg and 6rpg to help Cade with his Playoff runs.... The Wiz could offer something like Kuz and Kispert, maybe the 26th or a bag of 2nds. Then we draft Zacc and Clingan (or Castle) 😅
It's possible the Pistons would do such a trade. I'm not a fan of the defense Kusma provides but many fans would be happy. Do you want to ditch Jordan Poole too?
Interesting trade for the Kings, I think you are selling the value of Davion short. I also don’t know how much of an upgrade that Hunter is over Barnes if at all, and Brown is only has 1 year left, if we were true contenders I could see it, for now I would pass. *** I have to give you immense credit for understanding and using the pick that the Hawks own from the kings and use it correctly in a potential trade.
@@loscrap you don’t watch basketball lol Dieng is 20 and hasn’t had NBA minutes yet he’s like Jarace Walker. Traded 3 first to go grab him giddey is the 6th pick and 12th pick? No thanks Kuz is worth one first at that and maybe a player
@@ethanely602 in my opinion Giddey isn't more than a rs player. Then you have a lot of young players, so Dieng probably can't play. The 12th in this draft is a future good role player, plus Kuzma won a title and so he knows barely how to win, he can shoot and defend. You are considering him low only because he is on WW
Sending Luke Kenard back to Detroit is a terrible idea. Even if he had played much better since leaving Detroit the first time around, he will be terrible in Detroit. We have seen this movie before
as a pels fan im pretty sure there’s a 0% chance we trade herb jones, he’s by far our best defender, and jarrett allen isn’t a guarantee to be any better. id say brandon ingram probably ends up as a cav, and we sign tyus jones in free agency
Magic need to make this happen! I know we've been associated with higher names as potential targets. Klay, PG, Mitchell, Trae. Those are great but Simons fits the timeline. We dont need to trade half our team. He makes SENSE for what we need. He's even a hometown kid. Simons to Orlando! We can throw in Gary Harris too lol
Who do the Nets choose with that #3 pick from Houston, if that trade goes down? Are they looking for a PG, a big? Or just the start of their rebuild with best player available? What’s the most likely target?
5/8 trades I approve. Don’t think NOLA moves off Herb. I think they would rather trade B.I. Than Herb. As a Wizards, HELL NAH I DONT WANT GIDDEY in any way, shape, or form. And no way we trade #26 for Giddey. Nonetheless Great video 👍🏾
I feel you if you're trading for him to be a number one or two... but as the 3rd scorer and good defender, that trade is fine. People are looking at the Rockets taking Reed Sheppard with the 3rd pick, and he's a backup pg for the next couple years. This is better value for the 3rd pick than a backup pg. Of course, there are other guys in the draft, and maybe you think Risacher(or somebody) will be a star and he falls to 3... then yeah.
@@ur_quainmaster7901 Hell no you dont trade a Top 3 pick for a 3rd scorer lmao Rockets not gonna trade 3rd unless it's Donovan Mitchell level star player. Rockets can get a 3rd scorer any time they can free up cap space. The international guys are worth picking. Rockets now this they got Sengun. Euro players are better than American college kids.
LOL Maybe Sasser would be of some value. But that's not much to offer. Do you want to talk about Ivey or Duren for pick 2? The Pistons might be able to extract a player in the deal.
I love the idea of kuzma to okc adds more size and another creator the only thing I hate is giving up a lottery pick I don’t think kuzma is worth a lottery pick but to be able to get something you have to give something up Finally get josh giddey off the team allows him to be an actual pg and as much as I love dieng I’m ok with trading him
On behalf of the Kings, I don't think anyone wants this .. A 7 man trade on draft night is just Wild. Kings are taking Devin Carter or Jared McCain, ya heard it here first
I think it's a very straightforward video and it like you say gives the framework to how draft how trades on draft night work. And don't say that there is not a player that cannot be traded. NBA history will prove you wrong on that.
That's a weak return for Ant bro! Pretty =much just Black a crappy late pick in a weak draft and pretty much 3 second round picks! Hard pass for me. Ant is walking bucket and still very young.
The picks are to build the roster, signing PG to your cap space is the point of clearing space, would be a huge head scratcher if Morey did this. No point in helping LA, this is the reason you clear space so you don’t have to give any value.
The risk of waiting for free agency is that LAC panics, maxes out George at a higher number than Philly can offer with Bird Rights and then Philly gets who exactly with that cap space?
Toronto, Sac, and Atl trade seems more realistic to happen. I’d love to see Simons in San Antonio if not Orlando. Orlando was a good team choice though.
I close the windows just with the trade of Anfernee. Why in any possible world Portland would give a young potential star, that is really good considered in the franchise for a complete bust and a late 1R pick in a bad draft? It has no sense at all. You started saying "To have something you want, you must give something the other want..." Well Why? Just Why Portland would want that?
The Pistons would be insane to trade it or take Buzellis....but it is the Pistons and I think the owner keeps putting his fingers in the pie. Buzellis cant get open and always takes tough shots, and he is too weak to move anyone on defense. I would take Shepard over Buzellis anyday.
The NBA teams don't really make big trades anymore see I like the 76ers I would be surprised if teams make trades on draft night. I have been a 76ers fan because of Allen Iverson but I am thinking about changing my team.
I don't know if you do your research on the magic front office but they Aren't known for trading first round?Draft picks especially multiple ones On top of that this trade makes no sense for their future investments Anthony Simons is not worth that much from a front office perspective.For orlando. On top of the fact that the blazers pretty much need to get rid of one of their guards. Malcolm brandon Scoot henderson Shaden sharp I understand you said it's a skeleton, but Jeff weltman is not going to give up a guard like Anthony black. At twenty one with his potential End two first round draft pics For this.
I understand historically this Orlando regime hasn’t but that also doesn’t mean they never should. Now would be a good time to step on the gas a little bit while they have cap room before extending Paolo and Franz.
Portland trading baby Dame for Ant Black, 1 late first round pick in a weak ass draft, and pretty much 3 second round picks? Absolutely not for Simons! You got to sweeten the pot to get Simons! He's young and can put up 30 every night!
I may be in the minority here but as a okc fan I wouldn’t want Lauri unless he was able to sign with the team it way too much of a risk for player on a one year deal and then giving up 5 firsts is a bit much for me If he was willing to sign an extension then I be all for it but then the question is can okc pay jdub and chet after giving Lauri an extension
I'm a simple man. I see Simons in an Orlando Magic uniform, I click.
The Blazers delegation agrees. Let’s get it done.
Blazers fan here! Agreed
Simons doesn’t play any defense and is a shot chucker he’s Jordan Poole 2.0. Not trading black for him
Yeah, Simons is obviously a talented offensive player but defensively he grades about as good as Trae Young and for essentially 4, 1st round.picks I think it's a bit rich. I don't think it makes sense to completely change your defensive identity by trading for him and if you're gonna go that route you might as well kick the tires on a Trae Young trade since he is a better scorer and facilitator.
Gonna need to give up franz or an unprotected pick.
This is actually a realistic package for Simons.
Bro giving up Anthony black when we could just sign Malik Monk who’s basically the same player as simons
2 really shit 1sts and anthony black isnt enough.
@@nnam2397 Simons is a much better shot creator and overall shooter than Monk
@@nnam2397 like theres no competition for Monk in FA lmao. ORL cant just sign him like they can do whatever they want. And I love Monk IN HIS ROLE, which is nowhere in the same league as Simons. This trade package would not get Simons, not nearly enough
Okc does not want kuzma bad culture fit
Agreed that ain't the place for fashion twinks unless your name is Westbrook and you damn near tore rims off.
He had a chance to play in Dallas and said no think about it kuz could have been PJ Washington but didn’t want to go 🚩
Herb Jones just made first team all defense. We aren’t trading him away unless it’s apart of a superstar package. I love Jarrett Allen and he’s exactly what we need but I just don’t see us moving off of Herb.
Herb for wiseman Stew sasser and and four second for herb Jones with Pistons
If you're trading Ingram may as well trade Zion also, dude doesn't want to spend 2-3 more years streamlining the new lineup (won't be a top 4 seed in the west regardless). CJ at 30mm ain't getting anyone over the hump either, age caught up to him. Unless you could, say get Ayton from PTL, I don't like Allen for NO as can't space the floor at all for Zion drives.
@jbischmann we're not trading Zion, and Allen will be the perfect center for him.
@@Jamar-lg9ob LMAO HELL NO. that is an absolute joke of a trade hahahaha
@@ElizabethAllan-is1ur get everything you need floor spacing 5 back up 5 and PG and bout 5-6 million in cap
No way Herb gets traded!
Why would the sixers do this trade instead of just signing PG in free agency? This whole scenario would imply in PG wanting to go to Philadelphia in the first place, and I don't think the money is that different if the sixers sign him to the max, instead of him opting in and extending...
Trade 8 is a CRAZY overpay for OKC.
Quality of picks outweighs the sheer quantity of picks
Never been a fan of Giddey, but Giddey, Dieng, and 12 for Kuzma is too much for me. Rather pick at 12 and let Dieng play some minutes than overpaying on Kuzma
Agreed
Agreed. Let the Wizards pick two of the 3. If I’m being honest, it’s Dieng that didn’t feel like he fit in the deal so maybe Giddey and #12 and call it good.
I’ve been hearing that we might be utilizing Ous more next season. We have all the assets to throw at any team so I’m not worried about picks. I don’t think we’ll trade Josh, probably just move him to the bench.
thats way too much for kuzma. terrible trade
Na dieng won’t get minutes but I do agree it is a little too much. Might just keep the 12th and keep dieng or throw a later pick 😅
Huge OKC fan, and I would love Lauri on the team, but not for that absurd a price. Giving up 4 players and 5 draft picks is kind of insane, especially when none of the 4 players OKC would be sending out are pure filler.
J-Will is a solid back up Center/Forward who has great defensive instincts, Aaron Wiggins is like the perfect NBA 7th man who plays smart and is solid in all fundamentals, Dieng still has a ton of potential and is the NBA G League Finals MVP, and Josh Giddey is still a very good starting Point Guard with excellent passing, court vision, and size.
Losing all 4 players would arguably be more impactful in a negative way than gaining Lauri would be a positive, and that is before even considering sending out 5 First Round Picks on top of that.
I can't see the Thunder gutting their bench depth that much for one player unless they are like a for sure No. 2 option, which I doubt Lauri would be considering J-Dub and Chet can be that on any given night just as likely as Lauri would.
In terms of tradable OKC players and assets that the team might be willing to give up in some shape or form for a player like Lauri, you're probably looking at Giddey, Dieng, Kenrich Williams, Hayward, as well as 3-4 Firsts and 2-3 Seconds. You might be able to throw in one of either J-Will or Aaron Wiggins, but certainly not both.
I think the quality of the first rounders included is more important than the sheer quantity that you’re focusing on
@@UtilitySports Exactly, you included 3 picks that are attached to multiple pick swaps, and a Denver pick in 2029 when they may no longer be a top tier team. For the value you are attaching to Giddey, a #26 pick in a down draft, OKC is far better off just keeping him as a bench PG in non SGA minutes and letting him hit RFA. Lauri to OKC trades are already kind of dumb because OKC isn't going to be able to afford 4 $40m players in 2 years, but this is easily the worst I've ever seen.
I completely agree, an absurd overpay. This is why youtubers and Podcasters should not be GMs.
Also, those Denver picks have huge value as they are only top 5 protected.
Also to be noted: None of those 4 players are really what Utah is after. They have a team full of pretty good talent and their roster is already one of the deepest out there. They cannot develop that many players. I'm sure the Jazz would rather have just a one but better young player + 4-5 picks.
@@msglenn2581right! That last deal with Utah was the worst trade I’ve ever seen all for Lauri Markkennan? He’s no where close to that value these nba TH-camrs are so bad at being “GM’s” he says we are worried about the quantity well yeah Jaylin will and Aaron Wiggins are huge off the bench on solid contracts and 5 1st round picks? Not using any 2nd?? Trash trade 🚮
Lauri on OKC is damn scary! Also yeah OKC has like 100 picks so they have to give up some picks. They aren't gonna keep them all.
There’s 0 chance Herb Jones gets traded by the Pels!
And by the way for all the OKC fans. Great season you're almost there. But you going to have to get rid of those picks some kind of way.
SP has been a master about acquiring them now you got to figure out how to get rid of them and improve your team in the process.
We not trading herb Brandon yeah herb hell na
Love the Cavs hate to see Allen go but Cavs desperately need a wing defender
if i was a brooklyn fan id love that houston trade id get castle to play my 1 along with cam at the 2 for my sg and then have brook claxton johnson for my front court
The piston take on 10mil (Kennard isn’t going to help win) in cap space and move back 4 picks just for a late second round pick?
Kennard fills a need but doesn't justify a move back since we can get similar production via FA.
There was a different proposal that offered a protected future first instead of Kennard. I'm not sure if the Griz would do it though.
I like the framework for that Blazers-Magic trade. Cronin seems l to like working with players at least a little to get them to a situation that works, so Simons back in his home state makes a lot of sense. As a Blazer fan, we aren't going to get to build around him any time soon so get some players to develop together and build something from the ground up.
Great video today as usual. I as a Blazers fan do like the Magic & Blazers trade. I don't know how much more us Blazers fans could want. That's actually a nice load in the hypothetical trade. I'd like to see Ant' Simons go home to Orlando & ball out. He addresses the Magic's main problem which is shooting. Capable of getting hot at any time. & for the Blazers they get to take a flyer on a young defensive minded connector in Anthony Black with picks. This trade almost to a T was discussed in Portland media recently. U ALWAYS do your homework & I'm ALWAYS here for it. 🫡💪🏽🤟🏽🍿
Dude those picks are horrible... two 2nd rounders and Denver's first next year as well s the 18th pick when Portland already has 4 picks in this draft :)
@@JSPRKL Dude.. Simon's hasn't done enough in the league to get better draft picks. Do U watch the NBA? It's also about having multiple picks in the treasure chests. Also who says that Portland has to use all of the 2024 picks instead of trading them for future one's. Something's telling me that your h🏀🏀 p IQ is shot.. no pun intended.. ok maybe a little..
I like the idea of OKC getting Lauri, but that trade seems lopsided dynamically. That would throw off the balance from the bench.
It may look lopsided but Oklahoma City knows they cannot keep all those picks.
@@rolandmiller5456 it’s losing Jaylin and Wiggins that would make it lopsided.
Bruce Brown isn't going to garner a FRP. Swapping Barnes for Hunter makes 0 sense for the Kings as Barnes is a better player on a cheaper contract. Kings/Toronto makes more sense, Vezenkov + Davion + Duarte + pick 13 for Brown + Pick 19 to the Kings.
Simons trade looks good. If the Blazers get the equivalent of 3 first (Black was an early first last year) and a few seconds, that'd be great! I could see Portland doing this for less
Yep, good trade for both sides.
Pdx will not do it based on all reports. That include the den pick. Portland doesn't even have the roster spots to take a 5th pick this yr. As of right now they have 14 of 15 spots filled. All Simon rumors has multiple players and picks.
The magic aren’t trading black for simons who’s a shot chucker and plays no defense
@@mychalhales yeah, they seem to want to build around Simons moving forward but I hope they change their mind. And you’re right, they’d want to move other pieces to clear cap space and roster spots. But I like moving Simons for picks!
@@nnam2397 I could see that, they do have a focus on Defense and there are some prospects in the draft that can shoot a bit and defend.
But I could still see them making this move as part of their retooling! We’ll see
If ur the cavs could u see Jarett Allen for Caruso and pic 11?
That would be intriguing for both sides.
If Clingan fell to us at 5, I would seriously consider keeping the pick, but getting Kennard back and still being able to make a pick in the lottery (and drafting someone like Buzelis or Knecht) would be great.
isn't Duren a very good player?
Swap TBJ with Quentin Grimes (a guy the Grizzlies were interested in before the deadline) and I could see this.
@@loscrapyes I don’t know what our fans be watching he stopped playing defense because we sucked but the kid can play big time
I don't see the Clingan hype but if teams want him at five the Pistons should trade back. But should get more than a second round pick.
At pick nine Kel'el Ware would give Ausar a stretch center.
Iam a huge fan of Orlando I really do like the Simon deal
The Thunder trading away 5 first round picks, Giddey, Dieng, and Wiggins for only 1 year of Lauri Markkanen is insane and will never happen.
Who said it would be a one year rental?
@@UtilitySports Markkanen has one year left on his contract, and then he will be a unrestricted free agent.
Okay? Why would OKC not extend him
@@UtilitySports Maybe he doesn't want to play in OKC when he could make the same money other places and be more of the focal point for another team?
On such trades OKC would negotiate a handshake extension just like the Pacers and Knicks with Pascal and OG.
Great podcast Sheldon
I like the sixers trade for pg because of the trade excep😢tion
Why would Utah trade Lauri Markkanen for players that are marginal, and 2 picks in the worst draft in memory? The Jazz don't need 4 first rounders in this draft (functionally 5, as they have #32 as well).
The other picks are of marginal value. And the Jazz already have more than enough picks.
If they move Lauri, no chance they keep Colin Sexton. That's a full tank move. Fanny doesn't full tank.
Not a huge fan of the pistons trade. They have so much money to throw at shooters like monk, buddy, klay (not realistic). Wouldn’t be a fan of also trading down four spots for just kennard.
Okc doesn’t want to trade Ous especially if it’s only for Kuzma
I'd love Simons in Orlando. He's from Orlando and named after Anfernee Hardaway. I'm sure he'd love to be back home.
On the Magic trade change out Black for Jett and this trade works
The one change I'd make to the Simons trade is the '24 pick changed to a 2nd round '25 pick. Blazers DO NOT need another late 1st round pick in 2024. They'll be struggling to find talent at picks 14, 34 and 40 as it is.
Simons would be a perfect fit for Orlando. As a Blazers fan I wish we could get more as I think he has superstar potential
Keep up the good content
Portland Trail Blazers will likely trade the two picks from Orlando may be for a higher draft pick.
Here is 3 possible trades For the Spurs on draft night:
Trade #1. If Nikola Topic and Risacher are both gone by pick #4.
At 4 spurs draft Stephon Castle
Trade:
Nets receive: Pick #8 , Keldon Johnson, Zach Collins, 3 future 2nd round picks
Spurs Receive: Mikal Bridges
Trade #2:
Chicago Receives : Their top 10 protected pick 2025 FRP, Zach Collins, Devonte Graham
Spurs Receive: #11 overall pick
Spurs draft:
Castle at 4
Matas/Holland at 8
Tidjane at 11.
Trade #3 :
Memphis receives: Keldon Johnson, Zach Collins, Devonte Graham, 2025 Charlotte lottery protected pick , 2025 Chicago Top 10 protected pick, 2026 First round pick Swap from Atlanta
Spurs Receive: Desmond Bane , #9 overall pick
Spurs draft
Castle at 4
Tidjane at 8
Donovan Clinghan at 9
LMAO tht trade for bridges is an absolute joke. Nowhere near whats needed for Mikal. WTH thats just some weird dumb fantasy spurs fan trade, zero reality. and oh my god that Bane trade hahahahaha. Jesus, you must not know that keldon johnson is negative value, hes not even not a positive return for a team he is who they DONT want in the salary part of the trade. Get out of here with these stupid trades
@@ElizabethAllan-is1ur salary? 😂 Dumbest reason to decline the trade. Keldon's contract declines year after year. That's valuable for NBA teams
Some spurs “Homer” trades right here. 😂
@@ScottRhodes-hu5jo can't hate a man trying to make my Wemby shine around an incredible supporting cast.
I like thought provoking videos!
Hey, man. I'm a HUGE Nets' fan who's suffering right now with our irrelevant existence. I don't like that trade, and I'm sure Sean Marks likes it less than I do.
Even so, THIS IS A GREAT VIDEO!! I will share and post
Seems like a fair trade for Simons. Its basically 3 firsts and two 2nd rounds. I would throw gary harris in too if they want. I dont think anyone else is giving more.
Pelicans need shooters around Zion. I’m not sure why they’d go for Allen
hornets need to trade melo for jalen green and the #3 pick -- draft reed or castle and edey and run it through brandon -- trade miles bridges and cody martin and 3 1st rd picks for markkanen -- edey, markkanen, bm, green, reed -- grant, nsj, seth, nick, poku, micic, leaky is cool w me (trade mark williams for jordan hawkins)
The Rockets trade is intriguing.
Miles would need to be a S&T. Would the Jazz want even more draft picks?
Currently, the Blazers already have too many 2024 draft picks and DEN's 2025 1st rounder is likely to be a late round pick. Can ORL do any better for such a dynamic scorer?
I Dont really coment even though i watch a lot of your videos. But that hawks and kings trade is amazing. the kings and reports get better players and assets. and the hawks get a starting pointguard (temporarily) if they trade dejountay or tre young and a lotto pick for the rebuild. and then let kobe bufkin backup Mitchell so then he can eventually take over.
That's actually a pretty good trade down in the draft for the Pistons, getting some shooting back as well as still being high enough in the draft to get a guy with some upside (Buzelis is one of the 2 guys I hope they can get after trading down a little, after Risacher) and I can see how it makes sense for the grizz
...which is exactly why the Pistons won't make the trade. It's the kind of trade a competent GM would make, the Pistons only make trades that are so obviously stupid to even the most casual basketball fan that you're baffled as to why their GM made the trade in the 1st place
Edit: and here's a Giddey trade idea I've had for a few weeks now: Presti calls Detroit's front office, says "Everybody knows he's asking for a trade 1 year into his rookie extension, Weaver mentioned something about a 'godfather offer' the year you drafted him - how many future 1sts, pick swaps and 2nds plus Giddey is it gonna take to get Cade?" (If they're willing to give up 3, 4, and 5 of each, respectively, and them some of the better ones they can trade, maybe throw in one of the extra 1sts they have in the 2024 draft, it should be enough to get a deal done).
He's a way better fit next to Shai than Giddey is (and he'll look better in OKC with an actual functional NBA team around him than what he's had the past 3 years/will have for the foreseeable future in Detroit, he fits their timeline, and he even went to college in Oklahoma. It's too perfect.
I actually proposed Giddey for Cade at the deadline. It would take six or more first round picks because they are unlikely to have any lottery picks to offer.
They could still do the Lauri trade and just need to fill out the rotation.
As a Magic fan I would love to see Simons coming back but it smarter to sign Malik Monk or D,Angelo Russel don’t have to give up AB or picks
How in the world does the pistons trade help the pistons
🫡 Yessir, I'm still campaigning to let Kuz go home to Michigan. Taking his Ring and grooming from LeBron and AD to be the Vet with his 22ppg and 6rpg to help Cade with his Playoff runs.... The Wiz could offer something like Kuz and Kispert, maybe the 26th or a bag of 2nds. Then we draft Zacc and Clingan (or Castle) 😅
It's possible the Pistons would do such a trade. I'm not a fan of the defense Kusma provides but many fans would be happy.
Do you want to ditch Jordan Poole too?
Interesting trade for the Kings, I think you are selling the value of Davion short. I also don’t know how much of an upgrade that Hunter is over Barnes if at all, and Brown is only has 1 year left, if we were true contenders I could see it, for now I would pass.
*** I have to give you immense credit for understanding and using the pick that the Hawks own from the kings and use it correctly in a potential trade.
The Kuzma trade is a little crazy his value isn’t THAT high the Lauri one I can work with tho.
Lauri not getting traded
Kuzma value is 2 firsts. Giddey is a bum, Dieng isn't that good so it's fair
@@loscrap you don’t watch basketball lol Dieng is 20 and hasn’t had NBA minutes yet he’s like Jarace Walker. Traded 3 first to go grab him giddey is the 6th pick and 12th pick? No thanks Kuz is worth one first at that and maybe a player
Lauri pouts if not the focal point. Nor is he a dog. Not OKC culture fit. More a SLC type whiteboy.
@@ethanely602 in my opinion Giddey isn't more than a rs player. Then you have a lot of young players, so Dieng probably can't play. The 12th in this draft is a future good role player, plus Kuzma won a title and so he knows barely how to win, he can shoot and defend. You are considering him low only because he is on WW
Sending Luke Kenard back to Detroit is a terrible idea. Even if he had played much better since leaving Detroit the first time around, he will be terrible in Detroit. We have seen this movie before
Why would he be bad for the Pistons? They need a SG who can make open threes
as a pels fan im pretty sure there’s a 0% chance we trade herb jones, he’s by far our best defender, and jarrett allen isn’t a guarantee to be any better. id say brandon ingram probably ends up as a cav, and we sign tyus jones in free agency
I went from elementary up till hs with Craig from Terre Haute, IN. Always been nice as a ball handler
Great podcast. How about the Heat?
Raptors need an earlier 2024 pick
In that Pels and Cavs trade also swap Garland for Ingram.
Magic need to make this happen! I know we've been associated with higher names as potential targets. Klay, PG, Mitchell, Trae. Those are great but Simons fits the timeline. We dont need to trade half our team. He makes SENSE for what we need. He's even a hometown kid. Simons to Orlando! We can throw in Gary Harris too lol
Who do the Nets choose with that #3 pick from Houston, if that trade goes down? Are they looking for a PG, a big? Or just the start of their rebuild with best player available? What’s the most likely target?
BPA at pick three. Probably Shepard or Castle unless Risacher is unexpectedly available.
I don’t like the KUZMA fit for OKC ! A trade with Portland or jazz would be ideal.
Grant or Markaannan would be perfect for OKC.
Bridges is on a 2 year deal. Not worth 2 picks. One is acceptable in my opinion
The Thunder are giving up too much in both trades.
Markkanen would probably have boosted them to the finals this year
5/8 trades I approve. Don’t think NOLA moves off Herb. I think they would rather trade B.I. Than Herb.
As a Wizards, HELL NAH I DONT WANT GIDDEY in any way, shape, or form. And no way we trade #26 for Giddey.
Nonetheless Great video 👍🏾
That is too steep for Lauri.
- 12th + Giddey + O Dieng or K Williams for #4th + Keldon Johnson -
Who says no
6 picks for Markannen (expiring contract) that's crazy, but great idea
As a Cavs fan I do not want to give up CPJ, he's a long-term answer at back up guard.
As a Rockets fan, I’d commit Seppuku if we trade for Bridges
I feel you if you're trading for him to be a number one or two... but as the 3rd scorer and good defender, that trade is fine. People are looking at the Rockets taking Reed Sheppard with the 3rd pick, and he's a backup pg for the next couple years. This is better value for the 3rd pick than a backup pg.
Of course, there are other guys in the draft, and maybe you think Risacher(or somebody) will be a star and he falls to 3... then yeah.
@@ur_quainmaster7901 Hell no you dont trade a Top 3 pick for a 3rd scorer lmao Rockets not gonna trade 3rd unless it's Donovan Mitchell level star player. Rockets can get a 3rd scorer any time they can free up cap space. The international guys are worth picking. Rockets now this they got Sengun. Euro players are better than American college kids.
Could the Sixers not just take the chance on PG hitting FA?
They could but that’s also a risk. If LAC manages to retain him, who does Philly get?
Idk if PG is worth trading for !!
That is wonderful solution to send Giddey to wizards ------
Okc is not giving up wiggins and jaylin and that pick
The final trade was 🔥
Ill eat one of my pairs of jordans if we trade for bridges on draft night
If you do make sure you make a video of it and make sure there's a lot of salt and pepper on there too :)
I keep seeing pistons trading down. What about trading up for risacher and giving up troy brown jr and/or umude?
LOL
Maybe Sasser would be of some value. But that's not much to offer.
Do you want to talk about Ivey or Duren for pick 2?
The Pistons might be able to extract a player in the deal.
I love the idea of kuzma to okc adds more size and another creator the only thing I hate is giving up a lottery pick I don’t think kuzma is worth a lottery pick but to be able to get something you have to give something up
Finally get josh giddey off the team allows him to be an actual pg and as much as I love dieng I’m ok with trading him
On behalf of the Kings, I don't think anyone wants this .. A 7 man trade on draft night is just Wild. Kings are taking Devin Carter or Jared McCain, ya heard it here first
JUST A REMINDER THAT YA HEARD IT HERE FIRST !! LETS GO!!!!
Based on any news or rumors you may be privy to do you see any scenario(s) that the San Antonio Spurs make any draft night trades?
I think it's a very straightforward video and it like you say gives the framework to how draft how trades on draft night work.
And don't say that there is not a player that cannot be traded. NBA history will prove you wrong on that.
Life long blazers fan and that trade is awesome. I would do it yesterday.
That's a weak return for Ant bro! Pretty =much just Black a crappy late pick in a weak draft and pretty much 3 second round picks! Hard pass for me. Ant is walking bucket and still very young.
Switch pick to 2025 and it's a deal
yeah i dont see philly trading for PG when they can just sign him outright
The picks are to build the roster, signing PG to your cap space is the point of clearing space, would be a huge head scratcher if Morey did this. No point in helping LA, this is the reason you clear space so you don’t have to give any value.
The risk of waiting for free agency is that LAC panics, maxes out George at a higher number than Philly can offer with Bird Rights and then Philly gets who exactly with that cap space?
Thunder have a lot of options, I know presti will make the right one
Toronto, Sac, and Atl trade seems more realistic to happen. I’d love to see Simons in San Antonio if not Orlando. Orlando was a good team choice though.
I close the windows just with the trade of Anfernee. Why in any possible world Portland would give a young potential star, that is really good considered in the franchise for a complete bust and a late 1R pick in a bad draft? It has no sense at all. You started saying "To have something you want, you must give something the other want..." Well Why? Just Why Portland would want that?
All the trades made sense except for #3, #6, #7, #8.
The Pistons would be insane to trade it or take Buzellis....but it is the Pistons and I think the owner keeps putting his fingers in the pie.
Buzellis cant get open and always takes tough shots, and he is too weak to move anyone on defense.
I would take Shepard over Buzellis anyday.
The NBA teams don't really make big trades anymore see I like the 76ers I would be surprised if teams make trades on draft night.
I have been a 76ers fan because of Allen Iverson but I am thinking about changing my team.
Portland would need a big in return and equal salary match
Portland doesn’t need equal salary match. Magic have cap space
Why are the Kings meeting with Sarr? There's no way he drops to 13 or we trade up to the first 5.
Solid trades
Great ideas there, keep up !!!
No chance Pels trade Herb. 0 chance
Why you look like Luka bro 😭😭😭
bro 7 first round picks for lauri would bring the trade market to another stage of delusional😂
It’s about the quality of picks, not the quantity
How about your favorite Jerami Grant to the Mavs? /s
I don't know if you do your research on the magic front office but they
Aren't known for trading first round?Draft picks especially multiple ones
On top of that this trade makes no sense for their future investments
Anthony Simons is not worth that much from a front office perspective.For orlando.
On top of the fact that the blazers pretty much need to get rid of one of their guards.
Malcolm brandon
Scoot henderson
Shaden sharp
I understand you said it's a skeleton, but Jeff weltman is not going to give up a guard like Anthony black.
At twenty one with his potential
End two first round draft pics
For this.
I understand historically this Orlando regime hasn’t but that also doesn’t mean they never should. Now would be a good time to step on the gas a little bit while they have cap room before extending Paolo and Franz.
I
Literally said the same thing
OKC GO GET LAURI
Portland trading baby Dame for Ant Black, 1 late first round pick in a weak ass draft, and pretty much 3 second round picks? Absolutely not for Simons! You got to sweeten the pot to get Simons! He's young and can put up 30 every night!
Need 2025 pick or wagner
As a Kings fan I love the trade
Do a trade involving the Bulls please, would love Bulls getting another pick this draft while keeping the 11th.
Zach could be traded on draft day just like Jimmy
@@saltysolution4127I’ll be praying for whoever takes in that contract🙏🏼
@@saltysolution4127Lavine salary is $47 mil a year good luck trading him. Lol
I may be in the minority here but as a okc fan I wouldn’t want Lauri unless he was able to sign with the team it way too much of a risk for player on a one year deal and then giving up 5 firsts is a bit much for me
If he was willing to sign an extension then I be all for it but then the question is can okc pay jdub and chet after giving Lauri an extension
I do not wanna give up Black so early in his career. Also, isn't Portland trying to get under the salary cap?
Portland moving Simons’ salary for Black’s would save them a significant amount of money