NBA Anthony Davis requests trade

[Jack Straw]

Even if Boston decides to include Kyrie, do the Pelicans do it? Would Kyrie re-sign with New Orleans?

You know the Pelicans will consider all options before trading him to the Lakers. No one wants to help us.

No one wants to help Danny Ainge either.

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

would it really be that surprising to see Ainge bring Davis in one door while pushing Kyrie out another?

a little bit

mostly because on July 1, he can have both. Once Kyrie's new deal kicks in the Rose rule wouldnt apply anymore

 

[Avs_19]

No one wants to help Danny Ainge either.

No kidding. For me he's even more unlikable than the Lakers. People don't want to see either one of them do well but teams from each conference could reluctantly try to help facilitate a deal to keep Davis in the other conference.

 

[Ivan13]

If you put Embiid or Giannis with Holiday, Randle, Mirotic and lots of shooters, they would be better than 13th. I think it would be a mistake to give up a lot for AD. Hes overrated.

Lol will suffice.

 

[Winger98]

a little bit

mostly because on July 1, he can have both. Once Kyrie's new deal kicks in the Rose rule wouldnt apply anymore

Kyrie hasn't signed that deal yet, though. And there are still occasional thoughts floated of him going here or there or wherever to play with X or Y. With how this Celtics team hasn't gelled this year, and how well they did in last year's playoffs, I could see Ainge deciding to change the team up. Especially if the end result is essentially swapping one star in Kyrie for another star in Davis.

 

[Gecklund]

If you put Embiid or Giannis with Holiday, Randle, Mirotic and lots of shooters, they would be better than 13th. I think it would be a mistake to give up a lot for AD. Hes overrated.

Giannis maybe, because in my opinion, he is one of the most influential players in the league. Embiid definitely no.

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

Kyrie hasn't signed that deal yet, though. And there are still occasional thoughts floated of him going here or there or wherever to play with X or Y. With how this Celtics team hasn't gelled this year, and how well they did in last year's playoffs, I could see Ainge deciding to change the team up. Especially if the end result is essentially swapping one star in Kyrie for another star in Davis.

definitely true.

If any GM is going to have the balls to make that move, its certainly Ainge.

 

[DictatorTots427]

Giannis maybe, because in my opinion, he is one of the most influential players in the league. Embiid definitely no.

Why wouldnt Embiid do well? Theres clearly a decent supporting cast around AD. it's unacceptable for them to be at 13th. It seems to me that AD Is another player who values their own stats more than the teams success. Embiid is a better team player, and going to NOLA where theres actually shooters would allow him to play the way he wants.

 

[Gecklund]

Why wouldnt Embiid do well? Theres clearly a decent supporting cast around AD. it's unacceptable for them to be at 13th. It seems to me that AD Is another player who values their own stats more than the teams success. Embiid is a better team player, and going to NOLA where theres actually shooters would allow him to play the way he wants.

There really isn't a supporting cast in NO. Yeah you got Jrue who is pretty good but very injury prone. You got Randle who plays the same position as Davis. You got Mirotic that plays the same position as Randle and Davis. You got a few shooters in Moore, Hill, etc. The thing is though outside of Davis there are no difference makers. The rest are pretty meh.

 

[Jack Straw]

Why wouldnt Embiid do well? Theres clearly a decent supporting cast around AD. it's unacceptable for them to be at 13th. It seems to me that AD Is another player who values their own stats more than the teams success. Embiid is a better team player, and going to NOLA where theres actually shooters would allow him to play the way he wants.

There is no way in hell the Sixers are trading Embiid. None.

 

[MMC]

I know that they aren't really in the hunt but if Lakers are unwilling to offer much right now, Clippers could offer a lot right now.

Something around Robinson (lottery pick last year), Thornwell (actually playing really well and young), Delgado (C that is playing really well in G-League) and as many draft picks as it takes. They would have to send back some salary (Gortat and a little bit more would work).

A bunch of G Leaguers and a salary dump?

 

[DictatorTots427]

There really isn't a supporting cast in NO. Yeah you got Jrue who is pretty good but very injury prone. You got Randle who plays the same position as Davis. You got Mirotic that plays the same position as Randle and Davis. You got a few shooters in Moore, Hill, etc. The thing is though outside of Davis there are no difference makers. The rest are pretty meh.

Yeah the cast isn't ideal but there are worse teams who are doing better right now. Giannis doesn't have any other difference makers, Harden doesn't have any difference makers. They're still doing well.

There is no way in hell the Sixers are trading Embiid. None.

I wasnt suggesting that. I was comparing AD to Embiid and saying Embiid would do better with NOLA than AD.

 

[Gecklund]

A bunch of G Leaguers and a salary dump?

More like a lottery pick, 2 young impact players, and a bunch of picks.

Yeah the cast isn't ideal but there are worse teams who are doing better right now. Giannis doesn't have any other difference makers, Harden doesn't have any difference makers. They're still doing well.


I wasnt suggesting that. I was comparing AD to Embiid and saying Embiid would do better with NOLA than AD.

Harden has Paul and Capela. Both are miles better than anyone on NO other than Davis.

Giannis has Middleton, Bledsoe, and much better shooters.

 

[Terry Yake]

lols the celtics are not going to trade kyrie to get AD. that defeats the entire purpose of getting him

and i wouldn't put it past jerry west to somehow work his black magic and bring AD to the clippers. that guy is a better executive than he was a player

 

[Jack Straw]

Yeah the cast isn't ideal but there are worse teams who are doing better right now. Giannis doesn't have any other difference makers, Harden doesn't have any difference makers. They're still doing well.


I wasnt suggesting that. I was comparing AD to Embiid and saying Embiid would do better with NOLA than AD.

Sorry, misunderstood.

 

[hb12xchamps]

Anthony Davis trades: What should Celtics, Lakers, Knicks do now?

Pretty funny seeing the Sixers on this list. I can't see them giving up Simmons+ for AD without definite assurances he signs an extension

 

[Voight]

Boston can't trade for AD unless Kyrie is traded, because of the Rose rule.

Why the 'Rose Rule' prevents the Celtics from trading for Anthony Davis now

I am aware, my point still stands.

would it really be that surprising to see Ainge bring Davis in one door while pushing Kyrie out another?

The goal is the form a big 3 with Kyrie and two others so I doubt it. However they basically gave up nothing for him so it wouldn't be a big loss asset wise.

However they wont get anything crazy for him.

No one wants to help Danny Ainge either.

It wont be easy for Boston with max salary going to Hayward & Kyrie up for a max deal in a couple months. Add in the fact its going to cost them Tatum and probably Brown, the C's wont be left with much depth.

Bring AD to the Clippers for anyone other than Shai/Harris.

lols the celtics are not going to trade kyrie to get AD. that defeats the entire purpose of getting him

and i wouldn't put it past jerry west to somehow work his black magic and bring AD to the clippers. that guy is a better executive than he was a player

Shai is their only Davis-worthy asset. Besides, going there isnt going to do anything for him, yea you have an owner with huge pockets but even tho its LA, players have never cared to sign with the Clippers nor are they the type of contedner he wants to join. Add in the stunt they pulled on Blake, its an uphill battle.

However Terry you're right, Jerry West is one helluva magician.

 

[Voight]

Anthony Davis trades: What should Celtics, Lakers, Knicks do now?

Pretty funny seeing the Sixers on this list. I can't see them giving up Simmons+ for AD without definite assurances he signs an extension

No team is giving up any really good young guy without an extension in place.

 

[darko]

Why would N.O. want any of the Lakers prospects?

Why would NO want Ibaka/OG/1st?

 

[darko]

I'll just copy and paste what I wrote in the Jimmy Butler requests a trade thread:

I'm so tired of these players and their "I've got to get mine" attitude

I really don't know how anybody can be a fan of this league

AD is actually doing NO a favour. By requesting a trade they'll get a big haul for him instead of watching him leave for nothing.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

Honestly, is this the end of the Pels (as in they are moving)? It feels like it could and possibly should be.

 

[Jack Straw]

I am aware, my point still stands.

It wont be easy for Boston with max salary going to Hayward & Kyrie up for a max deal in a couple months. Add in the fact its going to cost them Tatum and probably Brown, the C's wont be left with much depth.

Ainge could decide that AD + Rozier + depth > Kyrie + AD. Rozier is probably a starter on a lot of teams. Otherwise, like you say, it will cost them a lot of depth.

 

[Avs_19]

Honestly, is this the end of the Pels (as in they are moving)? It feels like it could and possibly should be.

That's the worst part for the true fans there. They don't draw big crowds as it is and it'll only get worse if you take away Davis. I don't know if they'll move but that talk will start to heat up for sure.

 

[Winger98]

The goal is the form a big 3 with Kyrie and two others so I doubt it. However they basically gave up nothing for him so it wouldn't be a big loss asset wise.

However they wont get anything crazy for him.

That would be ideal, but I'm not sure what Ainge feels comfortable with if Kyrie doesn't want to re-sign until after the season. Does he hold back on making any deals and risk not having either of them next season?

 

[Terry Yake]

Why would NO want Ibaka/OG/1st?

yeah that's laughable