Utah are open to trade discussions for Lauri Markkanen (2 Viewers)

[Dago]

He certainly has talent, but an NBA player who is afraid to shoot is an offensive liability. It just doesn't work in the current NBA.

 

[The Nomad]

That was exactly who came to mind when I typed that!

 

[Taker597]

West just keeps getting taller man

 

[Taker597]

 

[mccombmike]

Would that get Markkanen to New Orleans?

I would say 4 #1s and maybe even a player.

You do this by trading BI to the Kings for 2 #1s and players, then you flip them plus 2 of the Pels own picks.

This doesn’t solve the center position, but Zion would be a league terror with Markkanen and Murray shooting from outside. I think it’s an experiment you must try to fully unlock Z. You still need a center, but whatever. Bring in a cheap vet and rip the league a new one on offense.

 

[mccombmike]

Cavs are hard posturing with JA trying to get us to overpay.


If you're going to overpay. You do it for a great player. Burn them by going all for Lauri

Yes, I think the Cavs could regret playing hardball. They already have their center in Mobley and don’t need two centers. The Pels is their best market to get a player who can really help them.

I am fine with the Pels picking up Allen for Ingram, but if Markkanen is out there fork them. They will be left midseason trying to dump Allen for what they can get.

The Pels held onto Anthony Davis to squeeze out a better deal and they ended up selling him for less than the original Lakers offer.

Thats what is about to happen to the Cavs. When it’s time, just do it. Don’t screw around.

 

[Dago]

Markkanen is a pipe dream unless we move both CJ and BI

We still need 2 centers and I'm not sure what backs up Zion right now

 

[Taker597]

 

[Taker597]

Markkanen is a pipe dream unless we move both CJ and BI

We still need 2 centers and I'm not sure what backs up Zion right now

Markkanen is only getting paid 18 million this season. Moving CJ is next year's problem

 

[Dago]

Markkanen is only getting paid 18 million this season. Moving CJ is next year's problem

It's not just about money....it's about getting the assets to get Markannen. There is going to be a high bidding war IMO

edit: it would need to be a multi team deal

 

[Taker597]

It's not just about money....it's about getting the assets to get Markannen. There is going to be a high bidding war IMO

edit: it would need to be a multi team deal

That's why we should trade Ingram to the Kings and get assets. Combine those assets and our assets. We have up to 6 tradable picks plus whatever picks we get from the Kings.

A core of Murray - Trey - Herb - Zion - Lauri is championship worthy.

 

[El Caliente]

I just want to get the Finisher on this team. So what if he isn’t a true 5. We are playing position less basketball baby!

 

[Taker597]

If they want Hawkins and 6 picks. You give them Hawkins and 6 picks.

 

[LAhotsauce]

Give us Lauri and Colin Sexton. We give you CJ, Hawkins, and 3 lightly protected 1sts. They can flip CJ to a contender by the deadline for more picks. But I'm trying to keep Hawkins on the first offer.

 

[Dago]

That's why we should trade Ingram to the Kings and get assets. Combine those assets and our assets. We have up to 6 tradable picks plus whatever picks we get from the Kings.

A core of Murray - Trey - Herb - Zion - Lauri is championship worthy.

If all that could be arranged in advance, I'm on board