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I don't like the Minny deal. I do not like Gobert. He is almost a complete zero on offense. The other players are aren't enough and #17 is bleh. Not excited about Toronto's deal either. #9 is okay and I'm not a for sure no, but I'm close. I may just prefer to keep KD. Ott might make it work.

This is exactly how I see it.

I really enjoy watching the Pacers. They are seemingly at a talent disadvantage every series, especially against OKC. But they play with energy and effort, and it's winning them games. Their defense has been incredible. I would love that on the Suns. We Ott to see it next season.

I like Markkanen, but he's not better than KD. If we basically swap KD for Lauri, we will again be a borderline play-in team and probably miss the play-in, and we'll still have no picks. I would especially be disappointed if we swing a 3-team deal where we could have just taken picks and youngs for ...

Agreed, but it may be possible to get a marginal star for Durant, rather than just serviceable veterans. For example, If the Suns can get draft picks for Durant, perhaps they can route them to Utah for Markkanen. My guess is the Suns would much prefer Markkanen or someone of his caliber than draft ...

Booker is not eligible for the Supermax. People need to stop complaining about his upcoming extension. He will cost about the same as he does now relative to the cap. What are you talking about? He’s currently on a Supermax contract and is eligible for a Supermax extension. In fact, his upcoming $ ...

Ok, I can kind of believe that. I was thinking that someone Suns or Booker related knew he was going to be there and arranged for kids to be there without his knowledge. So maybe the meet was staged but without Booker knowing. Or so I would like to think. It's okay however it happened.

Booker is not eligible for the Supermax. People need to stop complaining about his upcoming extension. He will cost about the same as he does now relative to the cap.

The Suns want players, not picks. If they can pull it off, I'm expecting a 3-way trade maybe with Utah to turn picks and fodder into someone like Markkanen.

So 8 kids are all at the same time wearing a Booker jersey when he just happens to pull up in a golf cart while someone is recording a video?

I think the Suns at least make the playoffs no matter what they do (unless.Booker gets traded or signifanctly injured). I'd like to believe that but I'm not sure how you got there, Carno. A lot has to go right for us to make the playoffs next year. We have to have a nice makeover with a real team ...

I think the Suns at least make the playoffs no matter what they do (unless.Booker gets traded or signifanctly injured).

This is one of the legit trades with KD that I could see happening. Trading an old KD for a young, but flawed, KAT might make sense depending on what other offers are out there. I don't think this is a bad trade depending on the details.

Stephen A is such a blowhard. I don't expect the Knicks or any other team to say any more than what they said after firing Thubs.

This chart is really striking. NBA teams just can't help themselves; the only thing they feel they can do when they have a "bad" season is fire their coach. Look at this chart! Only a handful of teams have even had the same coach since 2020. IMO this indicates widespread mismanagement. https://bsky ...

I hard "no" to Thibs.

Yes, let's rebuild in hopes we can get 2 stars like.... Book and KD.

No to trading Booker. KD doesn't have to go (but probably will).

I don't like Paul George, want nothing to do with him. I'd rather have Beal.

On another note:
Is Paul George for SGA, Gallinari, 5(!) first round picks, and two pick swaps the worst trade in NBA history? It is WAY worse than the KD trade.

I expected the KD/Randle trade talk, but I have zero interest in trading with Minnesota. I want them to want KD, though. More suitors, the more the KD will cost.