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The Lauri Thread

If the package is everything as Lowe says, then that’s a lot years of picks. A lot can happen over that time. Not sure all the picks would be low first rounders.

Also, can’t we get a third team involved if we want something else but of similar value?
 
KqWIN said:
GSW picks >>>>>> DET picks
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I agree in general, but Golden State does seem to have the management and pockets to field a decent team. Detroit has mostly been a bottom feeder for two decades (they've been over .500 twice in the last 18 seasons).

I think I'd still prefer the Golden State picks, but betting against an upstart (but recently **** show) team feels like a good move. Not quite the same, but Beam Team Kings were looking exciting two years ago but are back to being the Kings. Not sold that Detroit is a powerhouse for the next 8 years.
 
Jaanipoeg said:
I agree in general, but Golden State does seem to have the management and pockets to field a decent team. Detroit has mostly been a bottom feeder for two decades (they've been over .500 twice in the last 18 seasons).

I think I'd still prefer the Golden State picks, but betting against an upstart (but recently **** show) team feels like a good move. Not quite the same, but Beam Team Kings were looking exciting two years ago but are back to being the Kings. Not sold that Detroit is a powerhouse for the next 8 years.
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Pockets yes, management no. The Warriors FO members that put together their dynasty run are gone and I think they've completely mismanaged the twilight of Steph's career. The true magic of the Warriors is/was Steph (37) / Draymond (35) / Klay. The Pistons FO has actually been doing a good job recently, and I'd bet on their young talent + Lauri over GSW's core which will retire during the pick window.
 
Warriors never really offered up the full package of picks from my understanding.
 
NAOS_pt2 said:
... and they're currently regretting it.
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The rumors are that Podz was the sticking point and the deal would have gotten done. I heard it never really got close enough in part because the full pick package wasn't even there yet.

Either way they may be regretting how stingy and just generally dumb they have been.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
Warriors never really offered up the full package of picks from my understanding.
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This a best buy situation, or just speculating? Not saying Shams is the most reliable these days, but straight from his mouth he said all the picks. That's what I've gone off of and I haven't seen anything that indicates otherwise. It's also the sticking point we were at as a forum, so it aligns with all the discussions we had around these parts.

Ironically, I think Kuminga+all the picks is better than what DET could offer w/o Ausar but GSW is also regretting not putting Podz in the deal. I don't think the Jazz are considering this fake DET offer, but if they are, the GSW trade would have been a win-win regardless of which side conceded.
 
KqWIN said:
This a best buy situation, or just speculating? Not saying Shams is the most reliable these days, but straight from his mouth he said all the picks. That's what I've gone off of and I haven't seen anything that indicates otherwise. It's also the sticking point we were at as a forum, so it aligns with all the discussions we had around these parts.

Ironically, I think Kuminga+all the picks is better than what DET could offer w/o Ausar but GSW is also regretting not putting Podz in the deal. I don't think the Jazz are considering this fake DET offer, but if they are, the GSW trade would have been a win-win regardless of which side conceded.
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I think Tony said it but I think it was on SF radio in an interview and not a best buy situation. My memory is foggy a bit, so who knows. I'll ask him next time we talk if I remember.

Just an FYI I think Shams and Tony have the same sources... I think Tony gets info before Shams most of the time.
 
I truly don't understand the trade Lauri stuff. Lauri is a top 5 player right now. On the tank end that sucks but on the rebuilding stage... Who's better to build around? Hypothetically speaking as AD is extremely injury prone but imagine using some assets to get someone of that healthy category to pair with Lauri, Ace, Keyonte. Again I'm not saying do it but even a healthy Ja type talent. That automatically puts us in playoff contention with room to improve even more in the off-season.
 
AK47 said:
I truly don't understand the trade Lauri stuff. Lauri is a top 5 player right now. On the tank end that sucks but on the rebuilding stage... Who's better to build around? Hypothetically speaking as AD is extremely injury prone but imagine using some assets to get someone of that healthy category to pair with Lauri, Ace, Keyonte. Again I'm not saying do it but even a healthy Ja type talent. That automatically puts us in playoff contention with room to improve even more in the off-season.
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Lauri is great but not top 5.
Jokic, wemby, giannis, luka, sga come to mind immediately.
 
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