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Kellan Olson speculated that the Spurs could be a suitor for Ayton based on Jake Fischer's report that the Spurs were going to look for a starting center to protect Wembanyama.

Olson mentions Keldon Johnson, but I am pretty sure San Antonio would never part with Johnson or Vassell. One name I would love to see come our would be Charles Bassey.

INFORMER wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 17, 2023 12:17 pm

Kryptonic wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 17, 2023 11:26 am

Maybe, just maybe our new owner is all about spending and deep pockets in order to get us that championship... Just nuts compared to what we came from.

The money isn't the issue; we don't have much of a team now, and trading for Beal would only make the problem worse. We'd just be collecting stars. I guess Ishbia really does look up to Joe Tsai.

You're in good company.

I don't look up to him.

INFORMER wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 17, 2023 1:08 pm

I don't look up to him.

Your avatar says otherwise.

It really doesn't.

INFORMER wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 17, 2023 1:09 pm

It really doesn't.

Then you have an impression problem. Just like I try to tell you that you need more than a .

INFORMER wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 17, 2023 1:02 pm

Kellan Olson speculated that the Spurs could be a suitor for Ayton based on Jake Fischer's report that the Spurs were going to look for a starting center to protect Wembanyama.

Olson mentions Keldon Johnson, but I am pretty sure San Antonio would never part with Johnson or Vassell. One name I would love to see come our would be Charles Bassey.

Why would the Spurs turn to one of the softest centers in the league to protect Wembanyama? That doesn't seem to make a whole lot of sense.

It keeps him from having to play C

Superbone wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 17, 2023 1:16 pm

Cue the Michael Scott clip for Wizards fans everywhere.

SunsSince92 wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 17, 2023 1:18 pm

INFORMER wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 17, 2023 1:02 pm

Kellan Olson speculated that the Spurs could be a suitor for Ayton based on Jake Fischer's report that the Spurs were going to look for a starting center to protect Wembanyama.

Olson mentions Keldon Johnson, but I am pretty sure San Antonio would never part with Johnson or Vassell. One name I would love to see come our would be Charles Bassey.

Why would the Spurs turn to one of the softest centers in the league to protect Wembanyama? That doesn't seem to make a whole lot of sense.

It's basically what they did with Duncan. The D-Rob that played with Duncan was a shell of his former self.

Superbone wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 17, 2023 1:13 pm

INFORMER wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 17, 2023 1:09 pm

It really doesn't.

Then you have an impression problem. Just like I try to tell you that you need more than a .

I guess Split looks up to Josh Okogie.

INFORMER wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 17, 2023 1:20 pm

Superbone wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 17, 2023 1:13 pm

INFORMER wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 17, 2023 1:09 pm

It really doesn't.

Then you have an impression problem. Just like I try to tell you that you need more than a .

I guess Split looks up to Josh Okogie.

Who wouldn't? He plays hard at all times. I respect that avatar on a Suns site.

INFORMER wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 17, 2023 1:19 pm

SunsSince92 wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 17, 2023 1:18 pm

INFORMER wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 17, 2023 1:02 pm

Kellan Olson speculated that the Spurs could be a suitor for Ayton based on Jake Fischer's report that the Spurs were going to look for a starting center to protect Wembanyama.

Olson mentions Keldon Johnson, but I am pretty sure San Antonio would never part with Johnson or Vassell. One name I would love to see come our would be Charles Bassey.

Why would the Spurs turn to one of the softest centers in the league to protect Wembanyama? That doesn't seem to make a whole lot of sense.

It's basically what they did with Duncan. The D-Rob that played with Duncan was a shell of his former self.

Ayton doesn't seem to fancy himself a C either though.

Superbone wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 17, 2023 1:16 pm

I have a ton of skepticism about Beal, but his no trade clause is a tremendous piece of leverage for the team acquiring him. If Ishbones could somehow pull off a Booker/KD/Beal/Ayton core going into the next season, they'd be hefty favorites to come out of the West.

They'd be even wiser to move off of Ayton's contract in that situation, but I doubt it would be worthwhile now. It could be better to bite the bullet and make that move when the iron is hot.

Flagrant Fowl wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 17, 2023 1:29 pm

Superbone wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 17, 2023 1:16 pm

I have a ton of skepticism about Beal, but his no trade clause is a tremendous piece of leverage for the team acquiring him. If Ishbones could somehow pull off a Booker/KD/Beal/Ayton core going into the next season, they'd be hefty favorites to come out of the West.

If you bring in Beal, that's all the more reason to move Ayton for whatever you can get. He will never see the ball on offense playing next to that trio, and you're just not going to get the rebounding and defense you need to justify carrying him on the roster at his salary.

That's right. I think it's far more likely Ayton would be moved for "spare parts" in a scenario where they acquired Beal.

But Ishbia is a wildcard. Are we sure he wouldn't be willing to pay for that roster?

Bradley Beal for Chris Paul and Landry Shamet would be the most lopsided trade in the history of the NBA.

INFORMER wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 17, 2023 1:36 pm

Bradley Beal for Chris Paul and Landry Shamet would be the most lopsided trade in the history of the NBA.

It's almost Laker-esque!

Right. Washington can do much better, but Beal holds a lot of power. End of the day, I think he'd rathe be in Miami.