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Fairly sure Ainge initially wanted Jarrett Allen but "settled" for Lauri. Lauri definitely became a must have in that trade especially as he was showing out for his National Team at that time. Sexton was more of a wildcard coming off fairly major knee surgery. Probably could've had Okoro...

The way to limit his production is limit his minutes similar to what they were doing early in the season. Of course that will completely tank his value. Unfortunately there are a bunch of scoring guards who are probably available (Beal, Poole, Simons, Herro, Clarkson, DLo). When you consider...

Indifferent on Ingram but his agent is apparently looking for a contract that starts north of $50 mil and will be eligible for a 5/$269 mil contract next offseason. His extension deadline already passed on June 30th. I don't think he's worth more than Lauri but some team such as the Spurs...

He took the full $24 mil in season 1. Per the tweet he did leave a little on the table the final seasons though.

Yeah I mentioned that last preseason when everyone was still celebrating getting him for Rudy Gay. They are stuck with Collins for at least another season and as the highest paid player (until Lauri's extension) he's definitely getting minutes this coming season regardless if he starts or not...

Cavs are less than $10 mil under the luxury tax which is why they likely do not want Okoro to pick up his $11 mil Qualifying Offer. I can't see them going into the tax for Clarkson especially when they already have so many guards on their roster.

My guess is GMs won't be compelled to give their best offers until August 5th just ahead of when Jazz can R&E Lauri. Teams always seem to wait until the deadline in this league.

Ainge made 2 bad bets last summer with both JC's. Jazz were likely hoping they would be trade assets at the deadline or this offseason. In hindsight probably should've unloaded Clarkson at the '23 deadline as I'm guessing they could've gotten a few SRP's at that time. Maybe Ryan Smith had a...

My guy said this offseason could be an anomaly and we will likely see trades go down in August/September. Lauri is clogging up the situation for several teams but overall GM's are still digesting the CBA and new trade rules. There are players across the league that want to get traded off...

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGNzm_TyfX4&t=12s

Yep. FVV is only guaranteed for one more season and they already got the perfect young replacement.

I'm getting the feeling Lauri does the R&E and sticks around to play with all the kids. They are probably stuck with both JC's for another season due to bad contracts and Clarkson's horrible season. That basically leaves Sexton+Kessler to be potentially dealt. With the upcoming '25 draft this...

The Spurs are apparently interested in acquiring talented vets on 1-2 year contracts to surround Wemby. Gives them a chance to stay somewhat competitive while he's developing. Also allows them flexibility to potentially add a star player in '25 or '26. They have their #1 guy but this appears...

This is not the way. Kawhi is damaged goods playing on 60 year old knees. Let him load manage in his hometown of LA. Paul George saw the writing on the wall and got out despite being from LA himself.

Meanwhile both Sarah Todd and Andy Larsen seem to be singing a slightly different tune. View: https://x.com/andyblarsen/status/1808627731699282148

The Euro prospect they got in the Fontecchio trade.

Lauri isn't eligible for his renegotiate and extend until August so this will likely drag on. Does anyone think the Lakers have enough assets for Lauri? They could deal Reaves+Knecht+unprotect the '27 FRP, '29 FRP, '31 FRP + swaps in '26, '28, and '30. The post Lebron picks might be very juicy.

Similar to Conley, Olynyk, and Tecc he seems a candidate for a deadline deal especially since he officially becomes an expiring next offseason. Some team will likely suffer an injury or need scoring punch. In the meantime I think Ainge wants him in the locker room as a culture piece. He...

Somewhat doubtful that fact would bother an egotistical owner such as Lacob who has stated the Warriors "are light years ahead". They need to find some way to maximize the last 3-4 years of Curry.

Jazz need to stick to their guns and deal for high premium future lottery picks similar to how Ainge acquired those Brooklyn picks for the Celtics. Warrior post Curry picks. Future Atlanta picks owned by the Spurs. Future Phoenix picks owned by the Rockets.