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That's what seems to be the major issue in here and I also hope that a star is on the making for this draft class. To be honest, I only know and have read and watched some stats and review for just one as well and that's Zach Edey. As for the #1, there are some that I've read that they say he's not that good at all but still made it as #1, it's about the potential I guess. Later on, in a few, there will be the next round of it and I hope that there will be some good prospects that will be taken attention with. I just don't feel the excitement for this draft class compared last year.

Anyway, just in that the Lakers drafted Bronny.

Honestly think it's a waste of a pick but they couldn't have Bron leave the Lakers in JJ's first year that would be disastrous. Bronny landed in a good spot. He will be a made man with no one messing with him and he gets everyday coaching from what I consider one of the best shooters in this era (not alltime). JJ redick can turn bronny into a serviceable player. This is going to be so annoying every sports center and sports radio station gonna gush over Bron and bronny all year. Can't wait

Yeah, that's what many thought of that there are other better players that have been undrafted so the influence of Lebron was there and with the new coach, JJ, we'd see that he'd fairly gonna be used for this roster. Now that it's all set and they've drafted Bronny and made a historical move that in the very first of its kind, a father and son playing for the NBA is actually a record setting situation that can ever happen.

I haven't followed all of Bronny's journey on college but I've read that many weren't too impressed on how it went. Now that he's here, he's going to be forcefully do at his best being with the Lakers and with great people surrounding him of course, first is his pops. Second, the other teammates and as well as with JJ Reddick.

It could be but if there is such influence, he couldn't be that 55 pick?

And that is the topic right now that I have seen in social media, that there is nepotism here. But regardless there will be always nepotism in any sports, from coaches to basketball manager and President and specially players.

So they've made history already and I think that's what really Lebron wanted to accomplished even if the Lakers were not that team that drafted Bronny.

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I'm just curious because I haven't yet tried it, I am also curious what the odds look like and how you can bet.

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Quote from: wheelz1200 on June 27, 2024, 05:58:23 PM

Quote from: passwordnow on June 27, 2024, 05:17:21 PM

That's what seems to be the major issue in here and I also hope that a star is on the making for this draft class. To be honest, I only know and have read and watched some stats and review for just one as well and that's Zach Edey. As for the #1, there are some that I've read that they say he's not that good at all but still made it as #1, it's about the potential I guess. Later on, in a few, there will be the next round of it and I hope that there will be some good prospects that will be taken attention with. I just don't feel the excitement for this draft class compared last year.

Anyway, just in that the Lakers drafted Bronny.

Honestly think it's a waste of a pick but they couldn't have Bron leave the Lakers in JJ's first year that would be disastrous. Bronny landed in a good spot. He will be a made man with no one messing with him and he gets everyday coaching from what I consider one of the best shooters in this era (not alltime). JJ redick can turn bronny into a serviceable player. This is going to be so annoying every sports center and sports radio station gonna gush over Bron and bronny all year. Can't wait

Yeah, that's what many thought of that there are other better players that have been undrafted so the influence of Lebron was there and with the new coach, JJ, we'd see that he'd fairly gonna be used for this roster. Now that it's all set and they've drafted Bronny and made a historical move that in the very first of its kind, a father and son playing for the NBA is actually a record setting situation that can ever happen.

I haven't followed all of Bronny's journey on college but I've read that many weren't too impressed on how it went. Now that he's here, he's going to be forcefully do at his best being with the Lakers and with great people surrounding him of course, first is his pops. Second, the other teammates and as well as with JJ Reddick.

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I see that most talks today on this thread are about the trades and not about what happened to the first round draft pick. Well, I've read a lot of comments on many of these draft picks video that this is the weakest draft that they've ever seen. It's totally different from last year where we've seen real contenders that were drafted. Anyway, Bronny hasn't been drafted yet on the 1st round and the schedule was different for this year because tomorrow will be the time that the 2nd round draft pick will happen. Let's see on which team he will be drafted or will he be drafted.

I think it is partially due to the loss in interest in college sports during the pandemic. These kids just weren’t followed the same way that some draft classes before them were. I’d only heard of one guy that was drafted all night. I’m hoping it is the lack of coverage and this draft has some good prospects. I just don’t know of any.

That's what seems to be the major issue in here and I also hope that a star is on the making for this draft class. To be honest, I only know and have read and watched some stats and review for just one as well and that's Zach Edey. As for the #1, there are some that I've read that they say he's not that good at all but still made it as #1, it's about the potential I guess. Later on, in a few, there will be the next round of it and I hope that there will be some good prospects that will be taken attention with. I just don't feel the excitement for this draft class compared last year.

Anyway, just in that the Lakers drafted Bronny.

Honestly think it's a waste of a pick but they couldn't have Bron leave the Lakers in JJ's first year that would be disastrous. Bronny landed in a good spot. He will be a made man with no one messing with him and he gets everyday coaching from what I consider one of the best shooters in this era (not alltime). JJ redick can turn bronny into a serviceable player. This is going to be so annoying every sports center and sports radio station gonna gush over Bron and bronny all year. Can't wait

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Quote from: AHOYBRAUSE on June 27, 2024, 03:02:58 AM

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And there goes one big now.

OG Anunoby[1] agreed to sign with still New York Knicks for a $212.5M deal for 5 years. This is a wise move for the Knicks and as well as OG.

As long as the price is right, they're going to make these deals very fair and easy.

[1] https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/og-anunoby-staying-with-knicks-star-defender-set-to-sign-five-year-212-5-million-contract-per-reports/

Wow, this deal is hilarious in my opinion.
A career 12 point per game player in his 8th season and he earns 40 million per season from now on, wtf is wrong in this NBA right now. Sure he is a good player but this salary is just WAY too much for his caliber. This super star salary, go to guy salary, he in none of that.
His other numbers are also not impressive, not even 5 rebounds or 2 assists per game in his career. I don't understand what desperation drove NY to offer this kind of money.

They always give that contract they think when they don't want a player to get away from them. It's crazy and you'll even see Lebron getting another good contract from the Lakers.

And now, while the Lakers have drafted his son, there will be father and son duo on the team.

The NBA teams has so much money and that's the reason why they also have a salary cap because if there's no rule about it, for sure that they'd offer even more to their stars.

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Legion Hopps is reporting that Rich Paul is calling teams and telling them not to draft Bronny James. Reportedly he is telling them that if they draft Bronny, he will leave to Australia and it will be a waste of their pick. He’s supposedly doing this in order to open the door for the Lakers to get him, which they just did. LeBron and Bronny together next year…

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Quote from: OgNasty on June 27, 2024, 01:20:49 PM

Quote from: passwordnow on June 27, 2024, 12:50:14 PM

I see that most talks today on this thread are about the trades and not about what happened to the first round draft pick. Well, I've read a lot of comments on many of these draft picks video that this is the weakest draft that they've ever seen. It's totally different from last year where we've seen real contenders that were drafted. Anyway, Bronny hasn't been drafted yet on the 1st round and the schedule was different for this year because tomorrow will be the time that the 2nd round draft pick will happen. Let's see on which team he will be drafted or will he be drafted.

I think it is partially due to the loss in interest in college sports during the pandemic. These kids just weren’t followed the same way that some draft classes before them were. I’d only heard of one guy that was drafted all night. I’m hoping it is the lack of coverage and this draft has some good prospects. I just don’t know of any.

That's what seems to be the major issue in here and I also hope that a star is on the making for this draft class. To be honest, I only know and have read and watched some stats and review for just one as well and that's Zach Edey. As for the #1, there are some that I've read that they say he's not that good at all but still made it as #1, it's about the potential I guess. Later on, in a few, there will be the next round of it and I hope that there will be some good prospects that will be taken attention with. I just don't feel the excitement for this draft class compared last year.

Anyway, just in that the Lakers drafted Bronny.

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Quote from: passwordnow on June 27, 2024, 12:50:14 PM

I see that most talks today on this thread are about the trades and not about what happened to the first round draft pick. Well, I've read a lot of comments on many of these draft picks video that this is the weakest draft that they've ever seen. It's totally different from last year where we've seen real contenders that were drafted. Anyway, Bronny hasn't been drafted yet on the 1st round and the schedule was different for this year because tomorrow will be the time that the 2nd round draft pick will happen. Let's see on which team he will be drafted or will he be drafted.

I think it is partially due to the loss in interest in college sports during the pandemic. These kids just weren’t followed the same way that some draft classes before them were. I’d only heard of one guy that was drafted all night. I’m hoping it is the lack of coverage and this draft has some good prospects. I just don’t know of any.

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Brooklyn trying to build young core like thunder did by trading mikal bridges for for Bojan Bogdanovic, four unprotected first-round picks, a protected first-round pick via Bucks, an unprotected pick swap and a second-rounder.

More details about the trade:
https://x.com/wojespn/status/1805782619382063592

I think the Nets win this trade. Mikal bridges is not consistent, I don't see any potential of this guy. Also don't know the reason why Knicks still need a PG/SG

There's a reason for this trade. Keyword: Villanova.

Lol, but it's so true, it's a reunion with the Villanova boys with the addition of Mikhail Bridges.

Sorry, I'm not a fan of NCAA college basketball. That's why I didn't know that Mikal Bridges is also from Villanova. Well hopefully, what they did in NCAA college basketball will also work in the NBA next season. Hopefully the Villanova Basketball chemistry still there.

The Knicks had a great run last season; it's just that they had too many injuries at that time. Julius Randall & Jalen Bruson, Josh Hart almost playing 50 mins per game in playoffs lol. I won't be surprised if Mikal Bridges will also experience this.

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I see that most talks today on this thread are about the trades and not about what happened to the first round draft pick. Well, I've read a lot of comments on many of these draft picks video that this is the weakest draft that they've ever seen. It's totally different from last year where we've seen real contenders that were drafted. Anyway, Bronny hasn't been drafted yet on the 1st round and the schedule was different for this year because tomorrow will be the time that the 2nd round draft pick will happen. Let's see on which team he will be drafted or will he be drafted.

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Quote from: OgNasty on June 26, 2024, 04:35:02 PM

Looks like I may have been wrong on the Paul George situation. Golden State is reportedly offering him a 4 year contract with a max deal attached to it. I don't see Paul George passing this up. I'm not sure how well he will fit in with Golden State, but he's a major upgrade from Klay Thompson on both ends of the floor. I'm not sure where this would leave the Clippers going forward or if this will send Kawhi searching for a new team, but it's definitely interesting. It would be the first time Steph has a legitimate superstar as a teammate.

If Paul George declines his player option for next season and signs with the Warriors, it would really weaken the Clippers. However, I think Leonard is unlikely to find a new team because of this situation, as he still has a huge contract and the Clippers obviously won't just let him go.

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When rumors about KD available in the trading block it is pretty sure that many teams are still interested in signing him and Dallas Mavericks is just of them. But I do not think Dallas can acquire KD without giving up Irving more players or future draft picks. It is also impossible for Dallas to take Bron unless the superstar exercises his right and declines the $51 million salary with the Lakers and opt for a cheaper salary in Dallas for a chance to crown again. Still I cannot imagine Kyrie in Dallas if there is KD or Bron or both of them.

I am now interested on the next move Dallas does this off-season. Luka showed that he is capable of bringing the team singlehandedly in the conference finals so adding another star that is capable of stepping up unlike Kyrie would be a great move.

I haven't heard this rumor that KD is available for a trade or he is willing to get out of the Phoenix Suns. But base on his performance, yeah it seems that KD is somewhat off with him and Booker combination and so he might be willing to get out and maybe try to go to a good contender team that is Dallas.

But it's not going to be cheap for sure and it might cost them a lot of good players as well. I do agree though that in the last season of Dallas and reaching the finals, they need someone besides Kyrie to help him in scoring and be consistent.

That would be a big 3 for the Dallas and they sure will improve as all these players (big 3) are clutch players. Durang and Irving have also played together before, so they won't have a problem with that. I guess if Dallas are gonna trade some players, that would include one of their best big men, either Lively or Gafford, Hardaway, and probably Jones as well. Not sure if Dallas can sacrifice these players but if that's the price to pay to get Durant, then I guess it's worth a gamble.

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Quote from: AHOYBRAUSE on June 27, 2024, 03:02:58 AM

Quote from: jossiel on June 26, 2024, 06:10:46 PM

And there goes one big now.

OG Anunoby[1] agreed to sign with still New York Knicks for a $212.5M deal for 5 years. This is a wise move for the Knicks and as well as OG.

As long as the price is right, they're going to make these deals very fair and easy.

[1] https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/og-anunoby-staying-with-knicks-star-defender-set-to-sign-five-year-212-5-million-contract-per-reports/

Wow, this deal is hilarious in my opinion.
A career 12 point per game player in his 8th season and he earns 40 million per season from now on, wtf is wrong in this NBA right now. Sure he is a good player but this salary is just WAY too much for his caliber. This super star salary, go to guy salary, he in none of that.
His other numbers are also not impressive, not even 5 rebounds or 2 assists per game in his career. I don't understand what desperation drove NY to offer this kind of money.

It seems that Knicks is ready to waste their money for giving such huge contract to Anunoby. Maybe they see something that we don't see and they believe that the guy has potential then they could develop to release its all star level potential.

But OG is young so I guess they believe so much on his talent, that's why they secure and give him long contract to stay on Knicks and lets just see if he can prove that he deserves the contract given.

He's stats is not really that impressive but maybe he do something special on the court and make him a valuable player on Knicks.

I agree to that, maybe Knicks see something that's why they are willing to give him that huge contract, and just like what you said he's young and capable to improve for more, just hoping that after recieving that contract he may keep improving and not just stay the way he contribute, though it's for the Knicks coaches and managements to push him to bring out his potentials,

as far as I see they just wanted to keep that chemistry and keeping players who got that good blends from each other will allow them to bring that good outcome maybe more than what they've achieved last season, more on the side that they can keep that chase which they just missed last time almost but due to injuries they missed it and will try to comeback strong. Let see if what OG and the rest of the squad will achieved next.

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Quote from: inthelongrun on June 27, 2024, 02:35:40 AM

When rumors about KD available in the trading block it is pretty sure that many teams are still interested in signing him and Dallas Mavericks is just of them. But I do not think Dallas can acquire KD without giving up Irving more players or future draft picks. It is also impossible for Dallas to take Bron unless the superstar exercises his right and declines the $51 million salary with the Lakers and opt for a cheaper salary in Dallas for a chance to crown again. Still I cannot imagine Kyrie in Dallas if there is KD or Bron or both of them.

I am now interested on the next move Dallas does this off-season. Luka showed that he is capable of bringing the team singlehandedly in the conference finals so adding another star that is capable of stepping up unlike Kyrie would be a great move.

I haven't heard this rumor that KD is available for a trade or he is willing to get out of the Phoenix Suns. But base on his performance, yeah it seems that KD is somewhat off with him and Booker combination and so he might be willing to get out and maybe try to go to a good contender team that is Dallas.

But it's not going to be cheap for sure and it might cost them a lot of good players as well. I do agree though that in the last season of Dallas and reaching the finals, they need someone besides Kyrie to help him in scoring and be consistent.

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Quote from: danherbias07 on June 26, 2024, 07:52:52 AM

Quote from: xLays on June 25, 2024, 09:17:46 PM

Brooklyn trying to build young core like thunder did by trading mikal bridges for for Bojan Bogdanovic, four unprotected first-round picks, a protected first-round pick via Bucks, an unprotected pick swap and a second-rounder.

More details about the trade:
https://x.com/wojespn/status/1805782619382063592

I think the Nets win this trade. Mikal bridges is not consistent, I don't see any potential of this guy. Also don't know the reason why Knicks still need a PG/SG

There's a reason for this trade. Keyword: Villanova.

Lol, but it's so true, it's a reunion with the Villanova boys with the addition of Mikhail Bridges.

Quote from: danherbias07 on June 26, 2024, 07:52:52 AM

Now it's not a trio anymore but a quad. I think the Knicks are trying to build chemistry in a faster way by rejoining the Villanova players. When it comes to who is the winner with the trade, I think the Knicks won. They badly need a player who can play defense who is taller and longer than Josh Hart.
Remember the last playoffs when OG Anunoby was hurt, they are crippled in the defense under the rim and Hart was damn exhausted by the switches that will happen and then playing 40+ minutes.
They will play small ball which I think is also a good idea on why they took Bridges. He ain't slow despite his height and length and he can also shoot outside shots.
This gives more room for Brunson to do his attack on the paint style of play as Bridges can also spread the floor.

And if you look at the evolution of New York Knicks:

From Elfrid Payton to Jalen Brunson
From Reggie Bullock to OG Anunoby
From RJ Barrett to Mikal Bridges
From Nerlens Noel to Mitch Robinson

So I think it's a good upgrade in the last 4 years and the team looks better now. I think they've seen what small play does to the team when Randle was out and it was very effective to them. So most likely they will continue with that experiment for this season and with a healthy Julius, perhaps the Knicks will be a contender again.

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Quote from: AHOYBRAUSE on June 27, 2024, 03:02:58 AM

Quote from: jossiel on June 26, 2024, 06:10:46 PM

And there goes one big now.

OG Anunoby[1] agreed to sign with still New York Knicks for a $212.5M deal for 5 years. This is a wise move for the Knicks and as well as OG.

As long as the price is right, they're going to make these deals very fair and easy.

[1] https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/og-anunoby-staying-with-knicks-star-defender-set-to-sign-five-year-212-5-million-contract-per-reports/

Wow, this deal is hilarious in my opinion.
A career 12 point per game player in his 8th season and he earns 40 million per season from now on, wtf is wrong in this NBA right now. Sure he is a good player but this salary is just WAY too much for his caliber. This super star salary, go to guy salary, he in none of that.
His other numbers are also not impressive, not even 5 rebounds or 2 assists per game in his career. I don't understand what desperation drove NY to offer this kind of money.

It seems that Knicks is ready to waste their money for giving such huge contract to Anunoby. Maybe they see something that we don't see and they believe that the guy has potential then they could develop to release its all star level potential.

But OG is young so I guess they believe so much on his talent, that's why they secure and give him long contract to stay on Knicks and lets just see if he can prove that he deserves the contract given.

He's stats is not really that impressive but maybe he do something special on the court and make him a valuable player on Knicks.

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Quote from: AHOYBRAUSE on June 27, 2024, 03:02:58 AM

Quote from: jossiel on June 26, 2024, 06:10:46 PM

And there goes one big now.

OG Anunoby[1] agreed to sign with still New York Knicks for a $212.5M deal for 5 years. This is a wise move for the Knicks and as well as OG.

As long as the price is right, they're going to make these deals very fair and easy.

[1] https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/og-anunoby-staying-with-knicks-star-defender-set-to-sign-five-year-212-5-million-contract-per-reports/

Wow, this deal is hilarious in my opinion.
A career 12 point per game player in his 8th season and he earns 40 million per season from now on, wtf is wrong in this NBA right now. Sure he is a good player but this salary is just WAY too much for his caliber. This super star salary, go to guy salary, he in none of that.
His other numbers are also not impressive, not even 5 rebounds or 2 assists per game in his career. I don't understand what desperation drove NY to offer this kind of money.

Perhaps they see value on OG though, and if he didn't get injured or playing 100% in the playoffs, he could be a big contribution to the team. So I don't think that the NYK is desperation, there could be decisions by organizations that might give them good returns in the future and so they are risking it and hopefully they can get value from the money that they are paying.

And teams really need players to be at least with them 3-5 years and see how it will fit into their system. And with OG still with there, who knows, they could be a contender team if Randle goes back healthy and Brunson and the Villanova Boys carrying NYK.

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Quote from: AHOYBRAUSE on June 27, 2024, 03:02:58 AM

Quote from: jossiel on June 26, 2024, 06:10:46 PM

And there goes one big now.

OG Anunoby[1] agreed to sign with still New York Knicks for a $212.5M deal for 5 years. This is a wise move for the Knicks and as well as OG.

As long as the price is right, they're going to make these deals very fair and easy.

[1] https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/og-anunoby-staying-with-knicks-star-defender-set-to-sign-five-year-212-5-million-contract-per-reports/

Wow, this deal is hilarious in my opinion.
A career 12 point per game player in his 8th season and he earns 40 million per season from now on, wtf is wrong in this NBA right now. Sure he is a good player but this salary is just WAY too much for his caliber. This super star salary, go to guy salary, he in none of that.
His other numbers are also not impressive, not even 5 rebounds or 2 assists per game in his career. I don't understand what desperation drove NY to offer this kind of money.

He was just new to the team. You can't see his value just by looking at his numbers because if you saw how productive he was in the playoffs, you'd be impressed with him as well. He is a good defender and can score as well. I guess they'll be letting some guys go because of the huge salary they offered him. I'm thinking they might get rid of Randle, as they seemed to get better without him in the lineup.

The main star is still Brunson, whose salary will now be lower than OG's because of this new contract. But when Brunson renews, for sure he could get a massive paycheck, potentially breaking the record for the biggest in NBA history. Currently, considering the news, OG will be at the top of the list.

This is last season's payroll.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/contracts/NYK.html

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Player     Age   2023-24     2024-25
Julius Randle     29   $28,226,880   $30,317,760
Jalen Brunson     27   $26,346,666   $24,960,001
Bojan Bogdanović   35   $20,000,000   $19,032,850
OG Anunoby     26   $18,642,857   $19,928,571
Mitchell Robinson   26   $15,681,818   $14,318,182

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Quote from: jossiel on June 26, 2024, 06:10:46 PM

And there goes one big now.

OG Anunoby[1] agreed to sign with still New York Knicks for a $212.5M deal for 5 years. This is a wise move for the Knicks and as well as OG.

As long as the price is right, they're going to make these deals very fair and easy.

[1] https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/og-anunoby-staying-with-knicks-star-defender-set-to-sign-five-year-212-5-million-contract-per-reports/

Wow, this deal is hilarious in my opinion.
A career 12 point per game player in his 8th season and he earns 40 million per season from now on, wtf is wrong in this NBA right now. Sure he is a good player but this salary is just WAY too much for his caliber. This super star salary, go to guy salary, he in none of that.
His other numbers are also not impressive, not even 5 rebounds or 2 assists per game in his career. I don't understand what desperation drove NY to offer this kind of money.

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I’m reading now that the Houston Rockets think they’re going to be able to trade the Suns picks back to them and get Durant in exchange… They’re tripping. I can’t even believe this is being reported on as a possibility. What do you think? Are the Suns ready to end the Durant experiment for some draft picks already?

No way! I say one more season before considering to let go on Kevin Durant. Or at least let Durant play in the start of the season and if they continue to struggle then maybe they can consider trading him before the deadline next year.

But if I am the manager of the Phoenix Suns, I'll be more focused on dealing Bradley Beal first before touching Kevin Durant. Bradley Beal is worth $160 million in the next three seasons. That is so heavy for the team especially if Beal continues to get injured or fails to perform.

True, I think Bradley is the real problem, but the question is, will any team be willing to accept the trade for Beal? With his declining performance, I think the Suns will be the last team to absorb that problem and if Beal will continue to play the way he played last season, it will be the same result also for them.

When Durant came in to the team, they reach the Western semi finals IIRC, so we can compare that last season was a decline of their performance, and considering they added Beal to form a big 3.

Now Dallas is saying they want to pick up Durant. For a guy that supposedly isn’t on the trading block, the Suns seem to be getting a lot of trade interest for Durant. As much as I like the idea of LeBron and Durant going to Dallas to team up with Kyrie and Luka, I’d bet that all these guys will be on their same teams come opening day.

When rumors about KD available in the trading block it is pretty sure that many teams are still interested in signing him and Dallas Mavericks is just of them. But I do not think Dallas can acquire KD without giving up Irving more players or future draft picks. It is also impossible for Dallas to take Bron unless the superstar exercises his right and declines the $51 million salary with the Lakers and opt for a cheaper salary in Dallas for a chance to crown again. Still I cannot imagine Kyrie in Dallas if there is KD or Bron or both of them.

I am now interested on the next move Dallas does this off-season. Luka showed that he is capable of bringing the team singlehandedly in the conference finals so adding another star that is capable of stepping up unlike Kyrie would be a great move.

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