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Split T wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:26 pm

I don’t know that I do that…Obviously AD is better, but I don’t think banking on him staying healthy is smart for this team.

Split T wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:11 pm

I think it’s fairly likely Ayton is traded in the offseason. If we can get 3 rotation guys for him it might be smart. Now that goes out the window if he looks good and we win the title.

Split T wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:11 pm

I think it’s fairly likely Ayton is traded in the offseason.

Mori Chu wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 2:26 pm

Split T wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:11 pm

I think it’s fairly likely Ayton is traded in the offseason.

Nah, you don't break up a team that just won the title.

TOO wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 3:45 pm

Mori Chu wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 2:26 pm

Split T wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:11 pm

I think it’s fairly likely Ayton is traded in the offseason.

Nah, you don't break up a team that just won the title.

You do if you think you can improve the team, especially if Ayton wasn't a massive factor. Now if he puts up 20/10 every game and just makes himself a huge problem for the opponents on both ends, then you keep him. If you can improve your overall roster and still get 12/9 from the C position while adding ball handling and shooting you absolutely do it.

Split T wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 2:28 pm

Haha…he’s just our only real trade asset at this point. Paul won’t have much value and Booker/Durant is our team. If depth is an issue, moving Ayton for multiple pieces could help. Though if Ayton shows he’s valuable enough that the depth doesn’t matter, let’s keep him around. These playoffs will be very interesting.

Superbone wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 4:27 pm

TOO wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 3:45 pm

Mori Chu wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 2:26 pm

Split T wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:11 pm

I think it’s fairly likely Ayton is traded in the offseason.

Nah, you don't break up a team that just won the title.

You do if you think you can improve the team, especially if Ayton wasn't a massive factor. Now if he puts up 20/10 every game and just makes himself a huge problem for the opponents on both ends, then you keep him. If you can improve your overall roster and still get 12/9 from the C position while adding ball handling and shooting you absolutely do it.

I think you're taking Marty's post in the wrong spirit. It's all about the fact that we won the title.

TOO wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 6:37 pm

Superbone wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 4:27 pm

TOO wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 3:45 pm

Mori Chu wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 2:26 pm

Split T wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:11 pm

I think it’s fairly likely Ayton is traded in the offseason.

Nah, you don't break up a team that just won the title.

You do if you think you can improve the team, especially if Ayton wasn't a massive factor. Now if he puts up 20/10 every game and just makes himself a huge problem for the opponents on both ends, then you keep him. If you can improve your overall roster and still get 12/9 from the C position while adding ball handling and shooting you absolutely do it.

I think you're taking Marty's post in the wrong spirit. It's all about the fact that we won the title.

I read it just fine. If they win a title and Ayton is a minimal factor, I am still trading that albatross deal as soon as possible. Which is what I just said.

Superbone wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 4:27 pm

I think you're taking Marty's post in the wrong spirit. It's all about the fact that we won the title.

Mori Chu wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 7:34 pm

Superbone wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 4:27 pm

I think you're taking Marty's post in the wrong spirit. It's all about the fact that we won the title.

Yeah, I wasn't especially making any comment about trading Ayton. I just wanted to make a post implying that we will win the title this year.

As for Ayton, his future depends on his play. If he's a great fit for the Book/Durant/CP3 core, sure, keep him. If he doesn't contribute much, you maybe look to move him for a better use of that salary. I generally hope he plays well and that we keep him. I think it's likely that he will round out the starting lineup, giving us interior defense and making it possible for us to slow down the elite bigs like Jokic, Embiid, Giannis. If he gives us that kind of defense, 12-15 rebounds, and 15-20 points, I'm very happy. Even if the points are lower, if he gives me the rest at an elite level, I say keep him.

TOO wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 7:41 pm

Mori Chu wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 7:34 pm

Superbone wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 4:27 pm

I think you're taking Marty's post in the wrong spirit. It's all about the fact that we won the title.

Yeah, I wasn't especially making any comment about trading Ayton. I just wanted to make a post implying that we will win the title this year.

As for Ayton, his future depends on his play. If he's a great fit for the Book/Durant/CP3 core, sure, keep him. If he doesn't contribute much, you maybe look to move him for a better use of that salary. I generally hope he plays well and that we keep him. I think it's likely that he will round out the starting lineup, giving us interior defense and making it possible for us to slow down the elite bigs like Jokic, Embiid, Giannis. If he gives us that kind of defense, 12-15 rebounds, and 15-20 points, I'm very happy. Even if the points are lower, if he gives me the rest at an elite level, I say keep him.

I agree. Title or not, if you're not getting elite production from a non premium position you are paying a premium for, you move in a different direction. It's not personal, it's just good business.

Flagrant Fowl wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:52 pm

OK, fine, you twisted my arm. I'll take Alperen Sengun and Tari Eason for him.

Wally_West wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:24 am

Ehhh, not that big of fan of Alperen Sengun. He’s talented offensively but he is just dog shit defensively, I get a lot of Enes Kanter vibes from him.