This guy(utility sports) doesn’t understand long term planning. He figures unless ALL of your moves are about winning RIGHT NOW he can’t fathom what’s happening.
Ingram is injured right now so they’re still gonna be bad for the rest of the year. Resign him and add a top pick this year and next years gonna be great. You need talent to build a winning culture not just add high lottery picks over and over
@@Tetrahedragon2, he just said that the Raptors’ core could be just as expensive as the Nuggets’ core. That’s a large talent gap. To be paying in the ballpark of a contender and not be one. You say long term planning. How are they positioned for the long term? Orlando, Detroit, Houston, Oklahoma City, Indiana, and San Antonio (and a few others) are better positioned for the long term. It could change for the Raptors, 100%. But this current core likely isn’t beating Boston, Milwaukee, Cleveland, (and that’s just the East), nor are they younger and more talented than the teams I mentioned. So where do they fit? Unless you’re saying they could get the number one pick this year, which would change a lot.
@mumbo.jumbo I didn’t say the Raptors didn’t get better. I said they didn’t get closer to winning a playoff series. There is a significant difference between those two things. Their starting 5 is projected to cost over $150M next season alone
@Tetrahedragon2 Charlotte got worse “RIGHT NOW” and I liked their deadline. Mavs made all their moves to win “RIGHT NOW” and I disliked their deadline. It’s about direction. Raptors and Ujiri don’t have one
I think the Raptors front office is operating under the idea that Scottie is a true 1a guy when he is not actually good enough to be that, the Raptors should try to get a top pick in this next draft instead (Also loved the streams thanks for going live for so long Sheldon)
The raptors take is crazy I can’t lie, normally agree with your takes but not this time. Only person I’ve seen to see a negative in this trade. Clearly there will be a trades next year to move away 1 of RJ or IQ (very likely to be RJ)which will sort out the financial situation
I kind of agree with the analysis of the overall make-up of the starting 5 of the Raptors but in terms of asset development, this was a slam dunk. We might have gotten a 2nd round pick for Olynyk and Brown and those two were also largely responsible for the team winning 8 of 10 recently. BI isn't coming back any time soon so he doesn't threaten the tank. Without BI, this is a play-in team, with BI and a top 5 draft pick from this year's draft. this is a 6th, 5th seed? with a young core...
Really? He's been a disaster for the past four years. He's been living on reputation since the Championship season. Yeah, he and Webster are on a different level. How do these guys keep their jobs?
what about the Sixers 👀 I liked that we accomplished multiple long-term goals with the Jared Butler deal and as well as acquiring Quentin Grimes (bird rights & current fit beside Maxey) hated that we had to dump KJ Martin cuz I didn't think his value would be that bad 😭 I wonder what u think of their deadline overall 🫡
Then why would they trade for those guys in the first place They traded for Ingram, Poeltl, Barrett and Quickley. Do you realize how clueless that looks now in hindsight?
Winners Lakers(Luka lands in their lap)- shock value Charlotte( moving off Mark Williams and getting value) Spurs( acquiring Fox to be the running mate to Wemby) Grizzlies (moving pieces for more financial flexibility down the line) Jimmy Butler( he gets what he wants new team and new contract) Heat-( the divorce is done between them and Butler. They got some solid players and pic back as a result.) Losers Mavericks(they gave up on the franchise player who is a generational talent in such a shocking fashion) Granted they got AD back, have the Mavericks just sacrificed any respect they had in the league? I dare say yes they did. GSW- (this move smells so desperate to appease the idea of gaining one more championship run as Curry will eventually age out the league) The Warriors had a helleva run. They have four titles to their franchise. That’s nothing to be ashamed of. They have a lot to be proud of from players to coaching staff and front office. Sometimes, you have to know when it’s time to turn a page in life. For the Warriors, that time is coming. PHX-(they didn’t get to trade off KD. Now he sits as a potential disgruntled player for the next few months. PHX just continues to prove how inept they are as a franchise. Nuggets- The one playoff team who could’ve been part of the trade deadline affair, did not make a trade to help solidify their bench. I know they don’t have much draft stock until 2031. Maybe there is something to be had in the buyout. Otherwise, I think them not finding something out there is a bad sign as most Westerrn Conference teams made some moves the last five days. Hawks- ( Trae Young will be a disgruntled player for the rest of the season. I know he will like be traded during the offseason. The Hawks are pulled in two directions. One hand, the moves they made today looks like a rebuild. Fine! It is what it is. However, they don’t have the draft stock to afford to lose games as they owe the Spurs their draft capital. Way too much drastic moves to determine how this new direction the Hawks rebuild will start off. One thing is certain, it will be rocky and it will not be good for the Hawks.
Utility love your channel but i got to disagree with you on the Raptors. They are getting alot of wings to play with Scottie and Ingram was an allstar. If we get him back to that calibre this team can be dangerous with a stretch 5. Plus lets say ws get a top 5 pick in this draft the Raps easily make the playoffs
Probably Simmons to LA will be a better fit because he doesn’t want to shoot the J. He can clean up the boards and get garbage points and plenty of assist opportunities.
I think the Cavs were winners and the Knicks were losers. Cavs got a small forward they needed while the Knicks stood pat when they could’ve gotten an offensive wing for their bench.
This isn't a winners/losers question, but what do you think a Zion trade would've looked like (as far as the return/compensation) if the pelicans decided to trade him yesterday?
Lmaooo how tf is trading for BI bad???? We traded an expiring contract in Bruce and an aging Kelly. That Indiana pick might be in the 20’s. BI won’t ruin the tank. L take
If he wants to leave I will drive him to the airport. He is partly responsible for this middling team with his refusal to play defense and his hogging the basketball while others stood around and watched. It is not easy building a true contender around Trae Young because he can only play one way and can't or won't play without the basketball.
The Hawks did not get worse. I know a lot of people want to see the Hawks fail because of the newest toy in the NBA but it ain't going to happen. The Hawks will win more games this season so you keep on sucking up to the Spurs. As I mentioned in a post below if Trae Young wants to leave I will volunteer to drive him to the airport. He simply cannot be the best player on the Hawks and expect to win an NBA title. He is too small and too light.
My Bucks are losers in my opinion, they are no closer to being a title contender then before the trade deadline. Plus they overpayed for Kuzma who is been complete 💩💩💩
Lmaooo how tf is trading for BI bad???? We traded an expiring contract in Bruce and an aging Kelly. That Indiana pick might be in the 20’s. BI won’t ruin the tank. L take
bro youre a monster grind dont stop keep it up 🔥🔥🔥
Raptors definitely improved with the BI trade
This guy(utility sports) doesn’t understand long term planning. He figures unless ALL of your moves are about winning RIGHT NOW he can’t fathom what’s happening.
Ingram is injured right now so they’re still gonna be bad for the rest of the year. Resign him and add a top pick this year and next years gonna be great. You need talent to build a winning culture not just add high lottery picks over and over
@@Tetrahedragon2, he just said that the Raptors’ core could be just as expensive as the Nuggets’ core. That’s a large talent gap. To be paying in the ballpark of a contender and not be one.
You say long term planning. How are they positioned for the long term? Orlando, Detroit, Houston, Oklahoma City, Indiana, and San Antonio (and a few others) are better positioned for the long term. It could change for the Raptors, 100%. But this current core likely isn’t beating Boston, Milwaukee, Cleveland, (and that’s just the East), nor are they younger and more talented than the teams I mentioned. So where do they fit?
Unless you’re saying they could get the number one pick this year, which would change a lot.
@mumbo.jumbo I didn’t say the Raptors didn’t get better. I said they didn’t get closer to winning a playoff series. There is a significant difference between those two things. Their starting 5 is projected to cost over $150M next season alone
@Tetrahedragon2 Charlotte got worse “RIGHT NOW” and I liked their deadline. Mavs made all their moves to win “RIGHT NOW” and I disliked their deadline. It’s about direction. Raptors and Ujiri don’t have one
Wizards lowkey cooked this deadline. Great job on these streams and videos, i've been watching all week!
If you sit in section 101 of wizards games you can smell the tequila leaking out of Jordan pool.
Loved what Washington did!
@@UtilitySportsthoughts on the Knicks were winners or losers.
beyond happy with how the hornets did, gonna miss mark williams but im excited for the future
Completely agree! Love their collection of future assets
As a Blazers fan I’m very jealous your GM was awake
No way ur a hornets fan bro im a die hard hornets fan and the hornets made the worst trade ever
@basketballcat y’all are loading up on picks
@@iroh3203 that we barely ever use good
Love what the Wiz did. We got 3 picks in the first this year. We got hope in the DMV. Sheldon you are a boss my friend. Keep doing you.
You are relentless 😅. Thanks so much 👍.
Wizards traded away:
* Kyle Kuzma
* Patrick Baldwin Jr.
* Jonas Valanciunas
* Jared Butler
* Johnny Davis
* Marvin Bagley III
* 2025 2nd round pick (unknown)
* 2027 2nd round pick (most favorable of Warriors/Suns)
* 2028 2nd round pick (Warriors)
* 2030 2nd round pick (most favorable of Suns/Blazers)
* 2030 2nd round pick (Wizards)
* Two second rounds picks (unknown)
Wizards received:
* Khris Middleton
* AJ Johnson
* Sidy Cissoko (waived)
* Reggie Jackson (waived)
* Marcus Smart
* Alex Len
* Colby Jones
* 2028 Bucks 1st round pick swap (in favor of Wizards)
* $1M cash considerations (Bucks)
* 2028 2nd round pick (Nuggets)
* 2029 2nd round pick (Kings)
* 2026 1st round pick (worst of Thunder/Rockets/Clippers)
* 2025 1st round pick (Grizzlies)
Solid A- from Wizards
Appreciated your work and content as always. Great work on your NBA trade deadline work and beyond and God bless you
Thank you for the amazing coverage through the whole trade deadline 💙!
Celtics to the finals
*Warriors
@@louis3754difference conferences lmao
3peat 🔜
@@louis3754delusional
@@iroh3203 Warriors still to the Finals lmao
Loved the streams man, keep it up
I think the Raptors front office is operating under the idea that Scottie is a true 1a guy when he is not actually good enough to be that, the Raptors should try to get a top pick in this next draft instead (Also loved the streams thanks for going live for so long Sheldon)
The raptors take is crazy I can’t lie, normally agree with your takes but not this time. Only person I’ve seen to see a negative in this trade. Clearly there will be a trades next year to move away 1 of RJ or IQ (very likely to be RJ)which will sort out the financial situation
Machine!
I kind of agree with the analysis of the overall make-up of the starting 5 of the Raptors but in terms of asset development, this was a slam dunk. We might have gotten a 2nd round pick for Olynyk and Brown and those two were also largely responsible for the team winning 8 of 10 recently. BI isn't coming back any time soon so he doesn't threaten the tank. Without BI, this is a play-in team, with BI and a top 5 draft pick from this year's draft. this is a 6th, 5th seed? with a young core...
Just off the top of my head I'd say the Suns were the biggest losers for not trading KD and Booker. I just don't see them building a contender.
Masai is working on different levels at the same time. Few people are able to follow. Assets are assets. Picks or players.
Really? He's been a disaster for the past four years. He's been living on reputation since the Championship season. Yeah, he and Webster are on a different level. How do these guys keep their jobs?
Pistons low key did a masterful job at trade deadline
what about the Sixers 👀
I liked that we accomplished multiple long-term goals with the Jared Butler deal and as well as acquiring Quentin Grimes (bird rights & current fit beside Maxey)
hated that we had to dump KJ Martin cuz I didn't think his value would be that bad 😭
I wonder what u think of their deadline overall 🫡
My Wizards made some nice smaller moves including getting that 2025 first rounder.
Kinda wished the Spurs did a little bit more. They badly need a backup Center. Their bench is horrible.
Raps obviously not gonna keep all those guys. Clearly doesn’t follow that team at all.
Then why would they trade for those guys in the first place
They traded for Ingram, Poeltl, Barrett and Quickley. Do you realize how clueless that looks now in hindsight?
Please share thoughts on Utah Jazz Trade deadline? Thanks for your great coverage!
Really creative use of salaries and exceptions! Great deadline! Would’ve loved for another trade for a bigger name but overall still great
Hornets? We did good this trade deadline - with tanking in mind
washington was cooking lowkey
Loved their activity! Definitely a really good deadline
how do you see the buyout market going
Article came out on the Substack today on Ben Simmons who is the first domino!
As a bucks fan, its sad to see Khris Middleton go.😢
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Winners
Lakers(Luka lands in their lap)- shock value
Charlotte( moving off Mark Williams and getting value)
Spurs( acquiring Fox to be the running mate to Wemby)
Grizzlies (moving pieces for more financial flexibility down the line)
Jimmy Butler( he gets what he wants new team and new contract)
Heat-( the divorce is done between them and Butler. They got some solid players and pic back as a result.)
Losers
Mavericks(they gave up on the franchise player who is a generational talent in such a shocking fashion) Granted they got AD back, have the Mavericks just sacrificed any respect they had in the league? I dare say yes they did.
GSW- (this move smells so desperate to appease the idea of gaining one more championship run as Curry will eventually age out the league)
The Warriors had a helleva run. They have four titles to their franchise. That’s nothing to be ashamed of. They have a lot to be proud of from players to coaching staff and front office. Sometimes, you have to know when it’s time to turn a page in life. For the Warriors, that time is coming.
PHX-(they didn’t get to trade off KD. Now he sits as a potential disgruntled player for the next few months. PHX just continues to prove how inept they are as a franchise.
Nuggets- The one playoff team who could’ve been part of the trade deadline affair, did not make a trade to help solidify their bench. I know they don’t have much draft stock until 2031.
Maybe there is something to be had in the buyout. Otherwise, I think them not finding something out there is a bad sign as most Westerrn Conference teams made some moves the last five days.
Hawks- ( Trae Young will be a disgruntled player for the rest of the season. I know he will like be traded during the offseason.
The Hawks are pulled in two directions. One hand, the moves they made today looks like a rebuild. Fine! It is what it is. However, they don’t have the draft stock to afford to lose games as they owe the Spurs their draft capital. Way too much drastic moves to determine how this new direction the Hawks rebuild will start off. One thing is certain, it will be rocky and it will not be good for the Hawks.
Utility love your channel but i got to disagree with you on the Raptors. They are getting alot of wings to play with Scottie and Ingram was an allstar. If we get him back to that calibre this team can be dangerous with a stretch 5. Plus lets say ws get a top 5 pick in this draft the Raps easily make the playoffs
Which stretch 5? It’s not easy to get one of those
@UtilitySports totally agree with that. NBA never disappoints 1 can be available at anytime
Jimmy Butler aka emotional lesbian ain’t bringing ish to GSW but his immaturity and emotions because he a legendary pillow biter.
If you were blazers gm what would you have done and what would you do going forward
Loser #4, my Portland Trail Blazers. We did nothing to help clear room for our young roster, couldn’t even trade Robert Williams away.
Buy out market Simmons or smart to the lakers
Probably Simmons to LA will be a better fit because he doesn’t want to shoot the J. He can clean up the boards and get garbage points and plenty of assist opportunities.
Mavericks fans are the number 1 losers.
Lost a franchise player to eventually lose the franchise
Las Vegas Mavericks Babbyy
I’m sorry bro.
What are your thoughts on the Brooklyn Nets this deadline?
AD got to the second round with the Pelicans, I believe they beat the Trailblazers to get there.
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B+ for the Pistons
I think the Cavs were winners and the Knicks were losers. Cavs got a small forward they needed while the Knicks stood pat when they could’ve gotten an offensive wing for their bench.
I liked Cavs getting Hunter too! Good value for them
Hopefully this prompts Luka to take his conditioning/health/longevity far more seriously …
This isn't a winners/losers question, but what do you think a Zion trade would've looked like (as far as the return/compensation) if the pelicans decided to trade him yesterday?
2 firsts + young player + salary probably
Spurs got the best scoring PG we've ever had AND their ATL pick(s) probably improve quite a lot. Best trade deadline we've ever had.
I’m all in for trading KD
Im so tired of the hawks
Lmaooo how tf is trading for BI bad???? We traded an expiring contract in Bruce and an aging Kelly. That Indiana pick might be in the 20’s. BI won’t ruin the tank. L take
The starting 5 will cost $150M alone
pretty sure shams had a typo and butler's contract is $112 mil
Lets go celtics
I think Atlanta should give up on being a basketball city. This sucks. Trae will leave for sure now.
Stl hawks pt 2???
If he wants to leave I will drive him to the airport. He is partly responsible for this middling team with his refusal to play defense and his hogging the basketball while others stood around and watched. It is not easy building a true contender around Trae Young because he can only play one way and can't or won't play without the basketball.
Luka Mamba 🐍 should've 😂been the first winner how did butler make #1, butler would be #3 at least.
It wasn’t ranked. It was just the 3 winners and 3 losers. I should’ve been more clear
@UtilitySports now that makes sense
Go Spurs Go
Buyout market
Blazers: massive losers
It’s tough seeing them not make a single move
@ absolutely brutal
The Hawks did not get worse. I know a lot of people want to see the Hawks fail because of the newest toy in the NBA but it ain't going to happen. The Hawks will win more games this season so you keep on sucking up to the Spurs. As I mentioned in a post below if Trae Young wants to leave I will volunteer to drive him to the airport. He simply cannot be the best player on the Hawks and expect to win an NBA title. He is too small and too light.
My Bucks are losers in my opinion, they are no closer to being a title contender then before the trade deadline. Plus they overpayed for Kuzma who is been complete 💩💩💩
NBA is rigged lakers won the trades Cleveland Cavaliers 1 Lakers 4. Myles Garrett (Kobe clone) goes to rams or eagles.
Lmaooo how tf is trading for BI bad???? We traded an expiring contract in Bruce and an aging Kelly. That Indiana pick might be in the 20’s. BI won’t ruin the tank. L take