the nuggets might want zach lavine, the pelicans are open to moves, and dennis schroder got traded to the warriors #zachlavine #zionwilliamson #warriors
I know we suck, but I have ZERO interest in Zion. I don't have an argument as for why, I just wouldn't want to see him in a Jazz uniform.
What I'd really want to see is someone like CJ on the Jazz (just like how Mike Conley was for us). Yeah, not the same as his prime, but we DESPERATELY need someone who is still a "vet threat". Smart, capable, works like a dog and still can get you 20 on any given night.
Lavine for MPJ is a terrible trade. Both are overpaid, but at least MPJ can stay healthy. Lavine's health will always be in question. There will be better trades for MPJ in the off season. I think the Nuggets are better staying where they are instead of being stuck with Lavine's terrible contract.
Completely unrealistic and never happening but Zion to the Spurs would be insane lmao imagine him next to Wemby. As for LaVine I don’t particularly like the Nuggets fit either for defensive reasons, I would’ve loved to see them go and get Caruso and maybe there’s someone like that out there but idk I think a creator beside Murray would be sweet but that defensive gap left would be pretty serious imo
Slightly off topic but I have to say I'm impressed by what the new owner down in Phoenix is doing. Making games available to watch for local fans and dropping the price of concession items at the stadium with the $2 value menu is huge. That's the kind of stuff that keeps fans loyal and more than happy to spend more money on merchandise. Wish that was happening across the league instead of being a singular thing.
i feel like the rockets should get zion for jabari smith salary dump player and a first and maybe a swap. Jabari would fit well next to Missi Murphy and herb and zions athleticism would go well with Amen Thompson
Lavine for MPJ? Wonder if booth is just the next guy to fall for the “good stats on a bad team” trap, and we send out our 6’11” sharp shooter whose improved every year and has been our 2nd best player so far for Bradley Beal without defense.
Bruce Brown and Chris Boucher with the Pacers '26 first for Zion, getting another team involved could net the Pelicans a 2nd or 2 if they're immediately sending these guys out as part of the trade. We'd also be fine with him taking the year off to rehab and drafting another prospect in this draft. We're not heavily covered in the media so he has time to sort himself out in the dark and while it might be a dumb hope but maybe reconnecting with RJ who he seemed to have a great chemistry with back at Duke could help set his mental straight and put things into perspective. It's still a gamble but I don't expect the Pacers to be bad next year and the idea of Zion is better than what we'd most likely draft, we have solid bench pieces developing and there's only so many bench pieces you can pick up before you run out of bench to give playtime, 1 FRP is a fairly cheap swing if we're not leveraging our our future pick to do it.
For Denver i would only consider a MPJ trade if they get Zach + a bench improvement, sure i'd rather take Zach over MPJ but i feel the bench is a bigger issue than a one on one replacement.
MPJ is slightly more valuable the Lavine right now in my opinion because he is a great three point shooter, he’s taller, better rebounder, he’s improved his passing this year, he has championship pedigree, he hasn’t been injured as often as Lavine, similar defense, similar contracts and scores 2 ppg less than Lavine even though Lavine is a #1 option and MPJ is a #2 or #3. I think Bulls also would love to get rid of Lavine so I think we don’t have to give up any picks for Lavine and in fact they would need to take Nnaji from us for this to happen in my opinion.
Zion to Brooklyn? He wanted to be in NYC all along, and even if the Nets are the runt team it's still NYC. Maybe they could get him to take training seriously. And if it fails it would keep with Brooklyn's long-running tradition of pissing away their future for the slight chance to be relavent now.
Denver needs depth. Any one-for-one trade is not going to help them. Ws rumors about Schroder points to them wanting to win this year, but I think they should really be focused on preparing the next generation. Pels got the right idea, tho. Sell everything but the younguns lol
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hoping the question mark on lavine in the thumbnail is easy to see
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Jazz fan here….
I know we suck, but I have ZERO interest in Zion. I don't have an argument as for why, I just wouldn't want to see him in a Jazz uniform.
What I'd really want to see is someone like CJ on the Jazz (just like how Mike Conley was for us). Yeah, not the same as his prime, but we DESPERATELY need someone who is still a "vet threat". Smart, capable, works like a dog and still can get you 20 on any given night.
Pelicans have AD 2.0
Dallas wants herb
What about Randle and Divin for the Zion
Are we ignoring the fact of Lavine being the problem? He’s a defensive liability and doesn’t even play hard. EVER
I feel like the Pels aren’t “cursed” as an organisation, their medical staff might just be grossly incompetent.
Lavine for MPJ is a terrible trade.
Both are overpaid, but at least MPJ can stay healthy.
Lavine's health will always be in question.
There will be better trades for MPJ in the off season.
I think the Nuggets are better staying where they are instead of being stuck with Lavine's terrible contract.
Completely unrealistic and never happening but Zion to the Spurs would be insane lmao imagine him next to Wemby. As for LaVine I don’t particularly like the Nuggets fit either for defensive reasons, I would’ve loved to see them go and get Caruso and maybe there’s someone like that out there but idk I think a creator beside Murray would be sweet but that defensive gap left would be pretty serious imo
Slightly off topic but I have to say I'm impressed by what the new owner down in Phoenix is doing. Making games available to watch for local fans and dropping the price of concession items at the stadium with the $2 value menu is huge. That's the kind of stuff that keeps fans loyal and more than happy to spend more money on merchandise. Wish that was happening across the league instead of being a singular thing.
@0:01 I’m a gorl
DFS to kings please
Love you Funky 🤘
Hey Funky, what do you think about the Jimmy to the Warriors rumors?
i feel like the rockets should get zion for jabari smith salary dump player and a first and maybe a swap. Jabari would fit well next to Missi Murphy and herb and zions athleticism would go well with Amen Thompson
Other than size, Lavine is clearly an upgrade over MPJ
I've been saying this for the longest time: TRADE MURRAY IN OFF SEASON
Im sorry MPJ is a better shooter and defender. Nugs lose a lot if they move MPJ for Lavine. Lavine is good but not that good to compensate losing MPJ
Actually, Murray CAN be traded this season. Your source was a bit wonky
1st Mock Trade!
Warriors and Bulls Mock Trade
Warriors receive Zach Lavine
Bulls in return get Kuminga and Podz
2nd Mock Trade
Rockets trade Jalen Green and Jabari Smith
And the Heat trade Jimmy Butler and Duncan Robinson to the Rockets
I pray my hawks can get Zion 🙏 I’m okay w giving up Capela and Dre
Trade Podz for a couple hot cheerleaders or a fat hot dog vender just get him out of town
Lavine for MPJ? Wonder if booth is just the next guy to fall for the “good stats on a bad team” trap, and we send out our 6’11” sharp shooter whose improved every year and has been our 2nd best player so far for Bradley Beal without defense.
Zion doesnt play basketball. Nobody wants him. Even the fans hate him
Nuggets should get rid of Murray, not MPJ. Murray for Lavine. And MPJ for Deandre Hunter and Bogdanović
Bruce Brown and Chris Boucher with the Pacers '26 first for Zion, getting another team involved could net the Pelicans a 2nd or 2 if they're immediately sending these guys out as part of the trade. We'd also be fine with him taking the year off to rehab and drafting another prospect in this draft. We're not heavily covered in the media so he has time to sort himself out in the dark and while it might be a dumb hope but maybe reconnecting with RJ who he seemed to have a great chemistry with back at Duke could help set his mental straight and put things into perspective. It's still a gamble but I don't expect the Pacers to be bad next year and the idea of Zion is better than what we'd most likely draft, we have solid bench pieces developing and there's only so many bench pieces you can pick up before you run out of bench to give playtime, 1 FRP is a fairly cheap swing if we're not leveraging our our future pick to do it.
Jazz fan here. Is take a gamble on Zion.
I would really love to trade MPJ + 1 or 2 young dudes for Deandre Hunter and Bogi. I think that trade makes the most sense.
Shaq never said that, it was udonis haslem.
For Denver i would only consider a MPJ trade if they get Zach + a bench improvement, sure i'd rather take Zach over MPJ but i feel the bench is a bigger issue than a one on one replacement.
Nuggets need to trade for DFS
I don't understand why they have tried trading back for bruce brown yet. Does it not work out with the money they need to pay him?
Real question why isnt NOlA the jazz and utah something else?
Shams missing out on all these reports is the best part for me
who tf wants lavine. dude is a 1on1 ruckerpark player who doesnt need a team
lavine on nuggets is okay but they really need to get rid of “the fraud” murray aswell to get some depth back
Wish Miami would just go all out for Zion and if it doesn’t work out then it doesn’t work out but we’re in no mans land right now
Zion is a theoretical player at this point.
MPJ is slightly more valuable the Lavine right now in my opinion because he is a great three point shooter, he’s taller, better rebounder, he’s improved his passing this year, he has championship pedigree, he hasn’t been injured as often as Lavine, similar defense, similar contracts and scores 2 ppg less than Lavine even though Lavine is a #1 option and MPJ is a #2 or #3. I think Bulls also would love to get rid of Lavine so I think we don’t have to give up any picks for Lavine and in fact they would need to take Nnaji from us for this to happen in my opinion.
Nets top 3 picks lets get it
Pacers trade for Zion
Zion to Brooklyn? He wanted to be in NYC all along, and even if the Nets are the runt team it's still NYC. Maybe they could get him to take training seriously. And if it fails it would keep with Brooklyn's long-running tradition of pissing away their future for the slight chance to be relavent now.
Denver needs depth. Any one-for-one trade is not going to help them.
Ws rumors about Schroder points to them wanting to win this year, but I think they should really be focused on preparing the next generation.
Pels got the right idea, tho. Sell everything but the younguns lol
Zach Lavine and Aaron Gordon on the same team sounds fire
I like lavine on the nuggets icl
Nuggets need bogdanovic not lavine