2017 NBA Trade Deadline Discussion Thread

[Tryamkin]

After the Boogie to Pelicans trade, gears seem to be turning.

Trade Deadline is Thursday, February the 23rd at 3:00 ET/ 12:00 PT.

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[Tryamkin]

LA Lakers trade Lou Williams to Houston Rockets for Corey Brewer and a 2017 1st.

 

[Virtanen18]

I'd be surprised if Okafor isn't dealt by the deadline.

 

[Jack Straw]

I'd be surprised if Okafor isn't dealt by the deadline.

I probably wouldn't be too surprised if he isn't. I would be surprised if he's still a Sixer after the draft though.

 

[Tryamkin]

What would Philadelphia be looking for? Just a small of similar age?

Just not a fit there?

 

[Jack Straw]

What would Philadelphia be looking for? Just a small of similar age?

Just not a fit there?

They need guards and they have too many centers. I would think they're targeting at least one guard in the draft. Depending on when Embiid returns, and if Simmons plays at all, they could end up with a pick closer to 10 than to 1. In which case they could try to use Okafor as part of a draft day deal. But now the Kings will probably drop and the Sixers can swap picks with them, so they could get their guy that way.

 

[Virtanen18]

I probably wouldn't be too surprised if he isn't. I would be surprised if he's still a Sixer after the draft though.

Almost went to Portland like last week. Maybe they'll kick tires again.

 

[bluesfan94]

They need guards and they have too many centers. I would think they're targeting at least one guard in the draft. Depending on when Embiid returns, and if Simmons plays at all, they could end up with a pick closer to 10 than to 1. In which case they could try to use Okafor as part of a draft day deal. But now the Kings will probably drop and the Sixers can swap picks with them, so they could get their guy that way.

I mean, they have a high pick regardless. And there's a ton of backcourt depth in this draft especially if you include Jackson/Tatum

 

[Jack Straw]

I mean, they have a high pick regardless. And there's a ton of backcourt depth in this draft especially if you include Jackson/Tatum

Yeah, I'm just saying that if they feel they want to move up in the draft Okafor could be a useful piece in a deal.

 

[Jack Straw]

Almost went to Portland like last week. Maybe they'll kick tires again.

Supposedly the Pacers have inquired about him too. There have been Chicago rumors as well, not sure if that's still alive or not.

 

[Blitzkrug]

Indiana now apparently mulling over a potential Paul George trade more seriously now.

I wonder if that's finally the piece that makes the Celtics ship out that small fortune in draft picks they have.

 

[Jack Straw]

 

[Voight]

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-trade-rumors-lakers-trying-to-land-pacers-star-paul-george/

I also read today that George is really interested in joining the Lakers in 2018, when hes a free agent. He and his family are all huge Laker fans and absolutely love Magic Johnson. Apparently he is only going to consider them and Indiana (feels loyal to them & Bird).

Cousins is a free agent in 2018..... imagine if they could get both of them to pair with Randle/Russell.

 

[BostonBob]

Brooklyn also gets G Marcus Thornton in the deal.

 

[Ivan13]

Bojan finally gets to play on an NBA team. Hopefully he does well for the Wizards.

 

[MMC]

 

[Avs_19]

Dumbest rumour I've seen floating around is Rubio for Rose. I've been saying the Wolves should try to do something with Rubio but that would just be stupid.

 

[Virtanen18]

Dumbest rumour I've seen floating around is Rubio for Rose. I've been saying the Wolves should try to do something with Rubio but that would just be stupid.

lolthibs.

 

[Tryamkin]

Dumbest rumour I've seen floating around is Rubio for Rose. I've been saying the Wolves should try to do something with Rubio but that would just be stupid.

What's the benifit of that

 

[Ajacied]

I wish my Spurs would do something, but they will do nothing, as usual during the deadline. Don't think they stand much of a chance vs Golden State or even Cleveland.

 

[MMC]

 

[Power Man]

I wish my Spurs would do something, but they will do nothing, as usual during the deadline. Don't think they stand much of a chance vs Golden State or even Cleveland.

Hey Spurs fan here

I don't think the SPurs have a lot of room to maneuver with and they are not known for making a big splashes at the deadline

In order to get you have to give

I'm ok with our current core; LMA and Pau just need to be more agressive on both ends

 

[Big Poppa Puck]

awful trade. Justin Anderson is meh. Bogut will get bought out and the pick is too protected.

 

[Gootie]

Vlade running the Sixers too?

 

[Stats01]

Wow..that is a god awful trade from a sixers view. Wtf are they doing. Anderson is garbage...