Kyrie Irving Trade Countdown

[In2ition]

I don't think he would come to Phx anyway.

[MightyMoog]

I can see them not wanting warren as he's really got 1 year left on his deal. I think they'd want someone that they can have on the cheap for the next 2-3 years. Still don't get why you all would trade Chriss over Bender. The most important thing we can do is get rid of Bledsoe, he's a very good player and seems like a nice guy, but he doesn't fit into our timeline and his association with Lebron worries me. Lebron's only goal is to help himself, so if you're on his team then you're never going to surpass him. Probably why Kyrie wants out. My biggest fear is that Lebron ends up on the suns, I'd rather miss the playoffs for the next ten years than have to root for that guy.

No disrespect but these type of takes is why Suns fans are laughed at, and painting yourself into a corner doesn't help the Suns win a title.

I've lived in LA pretty much my whole life, I could've easily rooted for the Lakers, and in fact I did when they had quality people like Kareem, Worthy and Magic. Then they sold out and got a few clowns like Shaq and Kobe. Winning doesn't mean much to me, if you don't compete the right way. This franchise used to have integrity when Colangelo owned it, it has slipped some in the past years, but still is better than most. The whole league has gone title crazy. What happened to the spirit of actual competition?

[Superbone]

I can see them not wanting warren as he's really got 1 year left on his deal. I think they'd want someone that they can have on the cheap for the next 2-3 years. Still don't get why you all would trade Chriss over Bender. The most important thing we can do is get rid of Bledsoe, he's a very good player and seems like a nice guy, but he doesn't fit into our timeline and his association with Lebron worries me. Lebron's only goal is to help himself, so if you're on his team then you're never going to surpass him. Probably why Kyrie wants out. My biggest fear is that Lebron ends up on the suns, I'd rather miss the playoffs for the next ten years than have to root for that guy.

I don't think you have ANYTHING to worry about. LeBron James will not be playing for the Phoenix Suns.

[Superbone]

I can see them not wanting warren as he's really got 1 year left on his deal. I think they'd want someone that they can have on the cheap for the next 2-3 years. Still don't get why you all would trade Chriss over Bender. The most important thing we can do is get rid of Bledsoe, he's a very good player and seems like a nice guy, but he doesn't fit into our timeline and his association with Lebron worries me. Lebron's only goal is to help himself, so if you're on his team then you're never going to surpass him. Probably why Kyrie wants out. My biggest fear is that Lebron ends up on the suns, I'd rather miss the playoffs for the next ten years than have to root for that guy.

No disrespect but these type of takes is why Suns fans are laughed at, and painting yourself into a corner doesn't help the Suns win a title.

I've lived in LA pretty much my whole life, I could've easily rooted for the Lakers, and in fact I did when they had quality people like Kareem, Worthy and Magic. Then they sold out and got a few clowns like Shaq and Kobe. Winning doesn't mean much to me, if you don't compete the right way. This franchise used to have integrity when Colangelo owned it, it has slipped some in the past years, but still is better than most. The whole league has gone title crazy. What happened to the spirit of actual competition?

That's cool that you've supported the Suns while living in the middle of Laker country. My hat is off to you.

[Superbone]

So, there's a lot of smoke here. Do you guys think we end up with Kyrie? I'm feeling about 85% at yes. And if we do get him, any chance he stays past the end of his two year contract?

[Superbone]

That last question about staying past his contract is why I'm not willing to give up Jackson in the deal.

[Mori Chu]

I think that if we do get him, we'll have him beyond the 2 years. There are a lot of incentives for players to re-sign their contracts with their current team, especially under the newest CBA. And I think that in 2 years here Kyrie would see enough positive signs that he'd want to stay. He would get to be the #1 or #1A guy with Booker, and he'd see the team become better and more successful during his time here, going from one of the worst in the league to likely the playoffs by his second (if not first) year here.

I heard an astute comment on some podcast/site that, given how contracts work these days, you just aren't going to ever get a superstar in a trade who has more than 2 years left on his contract. This is about the longest span one will ever get to try out a superstar and try to sell them on the franchise.

When it comes to acquiring vs not acquiring Kyrie, I wouldn't worry much about the length of his contract or the prospects of re-signing him.

[O_Gardino]

So, there's a lot of smoke here. Do you guys think we end up with Kyrie? I'm feeling about 85% at yes. And if we do get him, any chance he stays past the end of his two year contract?

I think we do get him, and I think he stays. McD has shown that he can make a deal if the other team is willing. And I'd bet $ that Roberto Sarvino is drooling all over San Diego waiting to see his new best player. The pressure is on McD to get Irving. The only thing I'm curious about is how much we have to give up. Will McD be ale to get use his position of strength to get a good deal.

[Superbone]

So, there's a lot of smoke here. Do you guys think we end up with Kyrie? I'm feeling about 85% at yes. And if we do get him, any chance he stays past the end of his two year contract?

I think we do get him, and I think he stays. McD has shown that he can make a deal if the other team is willing. And I'd bet $ that Roberto Sarvino is drooling all over San Diego waiting to see his new best player. The pressure is on McD to get Irving. The only thing I'm curious about is how much we have to give up. Will McD be ale to get use his position of strength to get a good deal.

It is a very big positive in our favor that Bledsoe is working out with LeBron and Rose in Vegas. If it is our pick they get, it had better have decent lottery protection on it.

[O_Gardino]

We rated Bledsoe as the 12th best PG in the NBA a while back. Where would you guys put Irving?

Curry
Westbrook
(Harden)
Paul
Wall
Irving
Thomas
Lillard
Conley

[iLLmatic]

We rated Bledsoe as a out the 12th best PG in the NBA a while back. Where would you guys put Irving?

Curry
Westbrook
(Harden)
Paul
Wall
Irving
Thomas
Lillard
Conley

Better than Bledsoe.

[1tinsoldier]

if Cavs want Chriss+Bled+Suns pick unprotected, i'd give it to them
with our new lineup it should be a high teens pick

a sound case could be made for trading booker straight up for kyrie
but the reason i wouldn't is also why i wouldn't give up jackson

it's unlikely either ever becomes as valuable as kyrie
but there's something about potential -- and home growing potential that excites a sports fan
and after all, the game is all about excitement to a fan
sure, winning is the best kind of excitement
but there are always plenty of teams with stars and/or superstars that are not winners

i'm looking more forward to rooting for this group of young guys with potential
rather than some of our teams in the past that were a patchwork of players who made their mark on other teams

now, that having been said, what if kyrie's career does what barkley and nash's careers did when they were added to the suns?

regardless, if kyrie's price is reasonable we could have the best of both worlds

[iLLmatic]

if Cavs want Chriss+Bled+Suns pick unprotected, i'd give it to them
with our new lineup it should be a high teens pick

a sound case could be made for trading booker straight up for kyrie
but the reason i wouldn't is also why i wouldn't give up jackson

it's unlikely either ever becomes as valuable as kyrie
but there's something about potential -- and home growing potential that excites a sports fan
and after all, the game is all about excitement to a fan
sure, winning is the best kind of excitement
but there are always plenty of teams with stars and/or superstars that are not winners

i'm looking more forward to rooting for this group of young guys with potential
rather than some of our teams in the past that were a patchwork of players who made their mark on other teams

now, that having been said, what if kyrie's career does what barkley and nash's careers did when they were added to the suns?

regardless, if kyrie's price is reasonable we could have the best of both worlds

Really?? In the West? With how the team is constructed? Considering who our coach is? We're going to suck again this year with/without Kyrie.

[Split T]

We rated Bledsoe as a out the 12th best PG in the NBA a while back. Where would you guys put Irving?

Curry
Westbrook
(Harden)
Paul
Wall
Irving
Thomas
Lillard
Conley

I think that's about right. Lowry is in there somewhere. I put Bledsoe 11, 10 if harden is a sg

[In2ition]

So, there's a lot of smoke here. Do you guys think we end up with Kyrie? I'm feeling about 85% at yes. And if we do get him, any chance he stays past the end of his two year contract?

I think there is definitely a chance Kyrie comes to Phx, but it seems more likely the Suns help facilitate the trade. Some are reporting that the deal will be done by Wednesday (no links) and speculation is that it's due to rookie contracts being able to be traded. If he is traded to Phx, I think there is a very good chance that he signs longer.

[Superbone]

So, there's a lot of smoke here. Do you guys think we end up with Kyrie? I'm feeling about 85% at yes. And if we do get him, any chance he stays past the end of his two year contract?

I think there is definitely a chance Kyrie comes to Phx, but it seems more likely the Suns help facilitate the trade. Some are reporting that the deal will be done by Wednesday (no links) and speculation is that it's due to rookie contracts being able to be traded. If he is traded to Phx, I think there is a very good chance that he signs longer.

Well, that Wednesday date scares me as that's when Josh Jackson can be traded. I am against involving him in a potential trade.

[In2ition]

So, there's a lot of smoke here. Do you guys think we end up with Kyrie? I'm feeling about 85% at yes. And if we do get him, any chance he stays past the end of his two year contract?

I think there is definitely a chance Kyrie comes to Phx, but it seems more likely the Suns help facilitate the trade. Some are reporting that the deal will be done by Wednesday (no links) and speculation is that it's due to rookie contracts being able to be traded. If he is traded to Phx, I think there is a very good chance that he signs longer.

Well, that Wednesday date scares me as that's when Josh Jackson can be traded. I am against involving him in a potential trade.

I agree. As much as I have my doubts about Jackson, I am hopeful enough that he could become great.

[wpmiller42]

So, there's a lot of smoke here. Do you guys think we end up with Kyrie? I'm feeling about 85% at yes. And if we do get him, any chance he stays past the end of his two year contract?

I think there is definitely a chance Kyrie comes to Phx, but it seems more likely the Suns help facilitate the trade. Some are reporting that the deal will be done by Wednesday (no links) and speculation is that it's due to rookie contracts being able to be traded. If he is traded to Phx, I think there is a very good chance that he signs longer.

Well, that Wednesday date scares me as that's when Josh Jackson can be traded. I am against involving him in a potential trade.

I thought I read somewhere that the Suns assured Jackson that he would not be included a Irving trade. I want to say it came from Ramona Shelborne over at ESPN? I think she's usually pretty reliable?

[In2ition]

So, there's a lot of smoke here. Do you guys think we end up with Kyrie? I'm feeling about 85% at yes. And if we do get him, any chance he stays past the end of his two year contract?

I think there is definitely a chance Kyrie comes to Phx, but it seems more likely the Suns help facilitate the trade. Some are reporting that the deal will be done by Wednesday (no links) and speculation is that it's due to rookie contracts being able to be traded. If he is traded to Phx, I think there is a very good chance that he signs longer.

Well, that Wednesday date scares me as that's when Josh Jackson can be traded. I am against involving him in a potential trade.

I thought I read somewhere that the Suns assured Jackson that he would not be included a Irving trade. I want to say it came from Ramona Shelborne over at ESPN? I think she's usually pretty reliable?

Yeah, it's been widely reported that the Suns assured Jackson that he wouldn't be in any Irving trade, and told Booker that they aren't trading him in any trade. Still makes me nervous.

[iLLmatic]

I think us dealing for Kyrie makes more sense if we were to have signed Griffin as a FA. I'd like to see us facilitate a 3 way trade, I don't think bringing Kyrie here moves the needle very much.