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Jackpotting Around Podcast: Episode 38 - Fake Trade Ideas - Lauri Markkanen

Elizah Huge

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We omitted Philly which was kind of hilarious. I think those options have been discussed. I think both of us assumed the other would bring it up and then it was late so neither mentioned it... that is still very much an option.
 
I'll take a listen later on tonight.

With that said whoever takes on Lauri better have a bunch of cap flexibility. In hindsight Lauri probably shouldn't be making $46 mil next season especially when SGA will "only" be making $38 mil. Of the list above, Detroit might be the best fit as Cade is the only one currently signed to a long term deal on that roster.
 
I remember who 2 years ago everybody was sure that Lauri perfectly fits our rebuild timeline and should be retained at any cost.... Not anymore.

I guess in two years we will start talking that Kessler does not fit it either and needs to get traded.
 
HeatCheck said:
I'll take a listen later on tonight.

With that said whoever takes on Lauri better have a bunch of cap flexibility. In hindsight Lauri probably shouldn't be making $46 mil next season especially when SGA will "only" be making $38 mil. Of the list above, Detroit might be the best fit as Cade is the only one currently signed to a long term deal on that roster.
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Way rather have lauri on his deal than PG13 on his though. PG13 gonna be making close to 60 million as a 38 year old. Lolololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololol 16 points per game last season. Lolololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololol Hella injured. Lolololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololol
Meanwhile Damian Lillard over there making over 54 million next season and 58.5 million the season after that as a 36 year old. Lolololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololol
 
Would be pretty nice to be a hall of fame nba basketball player. I love playing basketball and these contracts are insane.
 
Some comments on the mentioned destinations, as well as fake incoming package. In all packages I'm aiming for a 2-3 FRP value:

DET - Think they make a ton of sense as a a Lauri buyer.....don't really love what they have to offer. Would prefer Ivey and Holland over their future picks, but maybe we get one of Ivey/Holland and then their 26 as the swap pick we need?
Harris+Holland+Future protected FRP

POR - Like them as a buyer, would love to have their 2026 as the potential for a disappointing season is high.
Ayton + Thybulle + #11 + 26 first swap (find a way)

TOR - Another buyer that makes sense, they need to make some kind of trade. FYI, they can keep Poetl and S&T Boucher into the deal. This would help us get more pick compensation. I like this a lot if you can move Barrett.
Barrett + Boucher + #9 + Future protected FRP

PHX - They make sense as a Lauri destination. Is Lauri for KD even value wise?
Durant + Return one of the crappy first swaps

SAS - I think Durant makes a lot more sense for them than Lauri. They have enough picks to get it done. Might put more priority on the 2026 ATL pick than their #14 pick tbh. I would go hard for #2 if it's possible. Would trade Lauri, #5, and #21 without expecting #14 back.
Barnes + Johnson + #14 swapped for #21 + 26 FRP

HOU - Don't think they make sense as a Lauri buyer, but they could be a Durant team. Don't mind Green coming back as salary matching. Would probably prioritize Shep and Smith over their #10. Guess it depends on who is there.
Green + Sheppard + Smith

ORL - Doesn't really work. But we should be trade partners with Key/Sexton/Clarkson

MIA - Makes most sense in Durant trade. They have enough future picks and prospects to get it done. Think Jaime and Jovic are preferred over highly protected first.
Rozier + Robinson + Jacquez + Jovic + Future protected FRP
 
fishonjazz said:
Way rather have lauri on his deal than PG13 on his though. PG13 gonna be making close to 60 million as a 38 year old. Lolololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololol 16 points per game last season. Lolololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololol Hella injured. Lolololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololol
Meanwhile Damian Lillard over there making over 54 million next season and 58.5 million the season after that as a 36 year old. Lolololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololol
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Not sure I understand all the lol's but yeah Philly and Milwuakee have bad contracts in Dame/PG, although that doesn't make Lauri's any better. Those teams made bad mistakes trying to add a #2 next to their superstar.

I'd trade Lauri for PG if Philly hands over their lottery pick which at this point doesn't appear to be the case. I wouldn't trade Lauri for PG if it's just to move up two spots.
 
HeatCheck said:
Not sure I understand all the lol's but yeah Philly and Milwuakee have bad contracts in Dame/PG, although that doesn't make Lauri's any better. Those teams made bad mistakes trying to add a #2 next to their superstar.

I'd trade Lauri for PG if Philly hands over their lottery pick which at this point doesn't appear to be the case. I wouldn't trade Lauri for PG if it's just to move up two spots.
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The lol's are laughing at the horrendous contracts that those teams have on their hands.
Lauri is overpaid but really good and in his prime.
 
KqWIN said:
DET - Think they make a ton of sense as a a Lauri buyer.....don't really love what they have to offer. Would prefer Ivey and Holland over their future picks, but maybe we get one of Ivey/Holland and then their 26 as the swap pick we need?
Harris+Holland+Future protected FRP
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Meh. There is worse out there. We would have to really believe that Holland or Ausar or Ivey are future all stars. I am not sold but could be.
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POR - Like them as a buyer, would love to have their 2026 as the potential for a disappointing season is high.
Ayton + Thybulle + #11 + 26 first swap (find a way)
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What a disappointment after this trade is made and Portland rises.
KqWIN said:
TOR - Another buyer that makes sense, they need to make some kind of trade. FYI, they can keep Poetl and S&T Boucher into the deal. This would help us get more pick compensation. I like this a lot if you can move Barrett.
Barrett + Boucher + #9 + Future protected FRP
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Same as above. Keep Lauri and rebuild his value if this is all you get.
KqWIN said:
PHX - They make sense as a Lauri destination. Is Lauri for KD even value wise?
Durant + Return one of the crappy first swaps
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Pass. Phx doesn't have anything to give up.
KqWIN said:
SAS - I think Durant makes a lot more sense for them than Lauri. They have enough picks to get it done. Might put more priority on the 2026 ATL pick than their #14 pick tbh. I would go hard for #2 if it's possible. Would trade Lauri, #5, and #21 without expecting #14 back.
Barnes + Johnson + #14 swapped for #21 + 26 FRP
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Go hard after #2. Thats the carrot I chase. Sweeten the deal if you must but get #2. Otherwise, just rebuild his value.
KqWIN said:
HOU - Don't think they make sense as a Lauri buyer, but they could be a Durant team. Don't mind Green coming back as salary matching. Would probably prioritize Shep and Smith over their #10. Guess it depends on who is there.
Green + Sheppard + Smith
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Decent value here.
KqWIN said:
ORL - Doesn't really work. But we should be trade partners with Key/Sexton/Clarkson
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Pass
KqWIN said:
MIA - Makes most sense in Durant trade. They have enough future picks and prospects to get it done. Think Jaime and Jovic are preferred over highly protected first.
Rozier + Robinson + Jacquez + Jovic + Future protected FRP
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Pass.
 
Elizah Huge said:
Talk about underwhelming.
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Yeah, you're probably right. I would want the Bucks to go get more picks from a 3rd team. But the 2031 is enticing. Giannis will be ancient by then. That pick is better than a couple of late picks.

The main point is am trying to make is that the Bucks could choose to reload with Lauri or someone else instead of shipping off Giannis.
 
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KqWIN said:
Some comments on the mentioned destinations, as well as fake incoming package. In all packages I'm aiming for a 2-3 FRP value:

DET - Think they make a ton of sense as a a Lauri buyer.....don't really love what they have to offer. Would prefer Ivey and Holland over their future picks, but maybe we get one of Ivey/Holland and then their 26 as the swap pick we need?
Harris+Holland+Future protected FRP

POR - Like them as a buyer, would love to have their 2026 as the potential for a disappointing season is high.
Ayton + Thybulle + #11 + 26 first swap (find a way)

TOR - Another buyer that makes sense, they need to make some kind of trade. FYI, they can keep Poetl and S&T Boucher into the deal. This would help us get more pick compensation. I like this a lot if you can move Barrett.
Barrett + Boucher + #9 + Future protected FRP

PHX - They make sense as a Lauri destination. Is Lauri for KD even value wise?
Durant + Return one of the crappy first swaps

SAS - I think Durant makes a lot more sense for them than Lauri. They have enough picks to get it done. Might put more priority on the 2026 ATL pick than their #14 pick tbh. I would go hard for #2 if it's possible. Would trade Lauri, #5, and #21 without expecting #14 back.
Barnes + Johnson + #14 swapped for #21 + 26 FRP

HOU - Don't think they make sense as a Lauri buyer, but they could be a Durant team. Don't mind Green coming back as salary matching. Would probably prioritize Shep and Smith over their #10. Guess it depends on who is there.
Green + Sheppard + Smith

ORL - Doesn't really work. But we should be trade partners with Key/Sexton/Clarkson

MIA - Makes most sense in Durant trade. They have enough future picks and prospects to get it done. Think Jaime and Jovic are preferred over highly protected first.
Rozier + Robinson + Jacquez + Jovic + Future protected FRP
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RJ + Ochai + Ja’Kobe works salary wise lol
 
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