Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88:
I think OKC may find a limited market for trading Russell Westbrook... especially if they are looking for a significant return.
What current top-tier contender is going to trade for Westbrook and disrupt their entire offense with his style of play?
Unless Westbrook is willing to adjust his style of play (doubtful), there is probably only a limited current trade market for him... maybe a fringe playoff team such as Miami or a team like the Knicks who are desperate for any type of big name player.
The biggest impediment is going to be his super max contract.
• Acquired Kobe from the Hornets • Signed Shaq to the Lakers • Drafted Klay and Draymond • Helping hand in KD to Golden St. • Traded for Paul George • Signed Kawhi Leonard to the Clippers
Originally Posted by KC_Connection:
The Clippers gave up more so they wouldn’t have to take Westbrook’s contract. He’s a negative player now at that money.
Wut? The Clippers couldn't even match salary for that to happen for both George and Westbrook. [Reply]
Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88:
I think OKC may find a limited market for trading Russell Westbrook... especially if they are looking for a significant return.
What current top-tier contender is going to trade for Westbrook and disrupt their entire offense with his style of play?
Unless Westbrook is willing to adjust his style of play (doubtful), there is probably only a limited current trade market for him... maybe a fringe playoff team such as Miami or a team like the Knicks who are desperate for any type of big name player.
With all the picks OKC just acquired, you trade Westbrook just to bottom out. The team needs a complete tear down. If you can find someone to take him, just move him, because he is good enough to get them out of the lottery.
Westbrook, Adams, Schroder, and Gallinari are making $100 million this year. That is insane. [Reply]
Originally Posted by KC_Connection:
I thought for sure I read that in one of these various articles, but you’re right, that wouldn’t make sense.
If Westbrook got to Miami, Miami could just loosen the protections on the OKC picks that were shifted to them from LAC. I don't even though if they have players to match salary.
Dallas does. I think Hardaway plus some fillers could do it along with a first round pick, but that Hardaway contract is an atrocity.
I do feel bad for Russ. It's amazing to me that George and his agent haven't taken more heat for making 2 trade demands by 2 different teams in 2 years when he had 3 years remaining on his deal for this one.
If LeBron or Klutch did that, they'd be roasted across the country. [Reply]
Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins:
Is it not possible to appreciate both MJ and LeBron? I think Jordan is the best ever, but I'm not going to denigrate LeBron in order to prove that point. Most importantly, bashing one or the other only blinds you to the fleeting nature (and the privilege) that was watching them play.
I miss Jordan. I'm going to really miss LeBron. I'm lucky I got to see both of them play. Enjoy the nuance of the difference in their games and their unique brilliance and you'll find that watching basketball becomes far more fun, because it's about enjoying athletic artistry, not winning an internet argument.
Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins:
With all the picks OKC just acquired, you trade Westbrook just to bottom out. The team needs a complete tear down. If you can find someone to take him, just move him, because he is good enough to get them out of the lottery.
Westbrook, Adams, Schroder, and Gallinari are making $100 million this year. That is insane.
Gallinari would seem to be a good one to flip for some other expiring and picks. Probably all depends on Westbrook though since they probably have enough to be competitive but in no way matter with what they have. [Reply]
• Acquired Kobe from the Hornets • Signed Shaq to the Lakers • Drafted Klay and Draymond • Helping hand in KD to Golden St. • Traded for Paul George • Signed Kawhi Leonard to the Clippers
Arguably the greatest overall person the NBA has ever had. HOF player, the source of the NBA logo, and arguably the greatest if not one of the greatest GMs of all time. Amazing the impact he has had on the NBA. [Reply]
Originally Posted by The Bad Guy:
If Westbrook got to Miami, Miami could just loosen the protections on the OKC picks that were shifted to them from LAC. I don't even though if they have players to match salary.
Dallas does. I think Hardaway plus some fillers could do it along with a first round pick, but that Hardaway contract is an atrocity.
I do feel bad for Russ. It's amazing to me that George and his agent haven't taken more heat for making 2 trade demands by 2 different teams in 2 years when he had 3 years remaining on his deal for this one.
If LeBron or Klutch did that, they'd be roasted across the country.
Yeah think it’s being glossed over by the enormous haul they got form George. Pretty incredible to demand a trade 1 year into a contract after all the stuff about wanting to stay and play with Russ still pretty fresh. Particularly with George being hurt being a definite issue with their playoff hopes last year. [Reply]