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That's not how basketball works.

I don’t understand why so many people(non suns fans) think this was a bad trade by the suns Because people don't believe the big 3 and a bunch of vet-min guys can/will win it all. People think the second apron penalties will cripple the Suns. That’s not the roster. It’s either a big 4 + vet min guy...

WCJ is a better basketball player than Ayton. I don't need stats. I have eyeballs.

Would it be possible to take less money back in an Ayton deal, say John Collins, and use the extra space to sign Draymond to a 1+1?

JeremyG wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 19, 2023 11:00 pm

Woj says the Wizards may keep Chris Paul as their point guard this season. No wonder he was so bitter hahahaha.

I'll bet anyone anything that Chris Paul doesn't play a single game for the Wizards.

I think it was on Zach Lowe's podcast that I heard the Suns can take back up to 120% of Ayton's salary if he's traded by July 1st(?), but after that it drops to 110% until the next trade deadline or something... Anyway, if Ishbones is as unconcerned with salary as it appears, they'd be more likely t...

If this is true, I think the worst part is having players on the bench who might help and not playing them because you want to "roll with your guys". I'd be more accepting of this if he had a fair bit longer to figure it out. The playoffs isn't really a time to start throwing shit at the ...

Absolutely damning...

Yes, and it's not like Monty gave up on these guys after half a season or something. It's likely he thought that they weren't responding to his coaching and was giving feedback to the front office on how he could get the most out of the roster. Putting him down like he's inept at the interpersonal r...

JeremyG wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 19, 2023 6:40 pm

Edited it to more carefully say what I meant.

Are you trying to say Monty didn't embrace challenging Crowder and Ayton? If so, how could you possibly know that?

Yeah, Monty Williams runs away from challenges. Good one.

Oh boy, Jae Crowder...

This exact point has been driving me crazy the last couple of weeks. Aren't these people paid to watch basketball?

I mean.. the Wiz would've been a lot better with Booker and KD last season.

They have some pretty good role players.

I wouldn't rule out the Lakers if he's willing to sign for the vet minimum.

I'm not at all surprised. Both guys have their own set of issues that makes them difficult to coach for just about anyone.

Paul loves Paul first and foremost, anything he says should probably be taken with a grain of salt on the way out. As he should. I'm fine with him wanting to get that money. That's not pocket change even for someone who's made hundreds of millions. I'm also fine with being blunt about him not worth...

They literally got Beal for next to nothing. Why the hell would the Suns throw in their starting Center?

This is hilarious.

I made a $50 bet with a buddy on Draymond's next contract last Fall. He bet that Green would opt out and sign for the vet minimum, and I obviously took the other side.

LOL exactly.