Lurk21

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.blazersedge.com/platform/amp/2023/6/19/23766149/zion-williamson-leaving-new-orleans-pelicans-could-portland-trail-blazers-make-trade In this scenario... they see a 3 way trade that nets us Simon's, 3 and 14....

Yeah, would've never thought that would be a sentence!

Yeah with rumors that the owner wants to rid of him since the newest issues, 14 would have to be added. I would take 14 and 27 and move back up. Imagine if Miller dropped a few and they still got him with a player n pick trade.

This is swirling around a bunch of ways but no telling!! Only thing I will say is if him and Mj had a talk and he is 100 pct committed to the hornets... him n Melo would be box office with Miles and Mark

https://twitter.com/FanDuelTV/status/1670803596416262154

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.si.com/nba/raptors/.amp/news/toronto-raptors-among-teams-interested-in-scoot-henderson-nba-draft Shams just reported on the topic again and it remains that Ingram is the preferred guy. I think that the Pels are refusing to say they have offered anybody in case it blows up but clearly some dialog has been made. Also today the Raptors have showed more interest on moving up to get Scoot with Van Fleet being a free agent. Most assume Pascal on the block since Barnes has the same skillet.

Yeah I saw that on Friday but no telling what negotiations transpired since. Originally Pels said they weren't trading either and today they said Zion will be traded by Thursday. So stuff is fluid and if they trade Zion... rather to us or anyone, no telling what they plan to do. Negotiations always start with a resistance.

My mind is completely shot on it all too lol. Like if they do trade for Zion... he has to have gave MJ his word that he wants to play here and will be in shape and committed. Nobody is going to question a healthy Zion but nobody has seen a fully one either. With both Scoot and Miller back in Today, they are really having a battle on what to do. I even seen not long ago the Raptors trying to dangle Pascal to get Scoot. We shall see.

Bill Simmons just said that Zion has been told he will be traded this week. My guess is us or Portland. Not sure how I feel about that...

I really hope we would hire another coach but MJ is still on board kinda. If we stuck with Cliff again... so be it but I feel it's better options still available to push the new era forward.

Mannnnnn lol.... He'd have to keep lemon and honey nearby every game.

Forgot about Doc but definitely either!!!

The Clifford thing is the biggest component!! Isn't the Bucks ex coach still available? Think so... regardless I'd love an upgrade!! I know Mitch probably wants to keep Clifford but we need an upgrade at coach. Maybe MJ will become more of a financial backing type minority owner. Hopefully these guys collaborate and form a dynamic structure to succeed!!

Got ya bro!!! Let's hope it's not a mess!!!

I saw that and has me wondering about the draft. Ironically this comes out and at the same time reports of the Pelicans not trading to 2 or 3 come out. Do Brandon n Scoot still meet MJ Monday? So much to think about going into the draft next week.

That and I'd also like to get Trey Smith the 3rd. Dude has big upside!!!

I would take that 14th pick and get Anthony black. If we got to pair with bouknight or another pick. It'd give us a 6'6 2 way point guard that could operate behind Melo and be insurance if he goes down or leaves. Dude has mad potential!! Reminds me of Shai coming out.

Valid points and the Clifford one still gets me too!!! A young team with development needed and we brought in the vet lover. Honestly another reason I think they may trade the pick if MJ sees an avenue to cash in. I'm not down on the thought of Ingram because his game is steady improving. I like both Miller n Scoot but with Wemby being a lock... our pick is officially on the clock and calls coming in galore I'd bet. Have to at least hear what's out there and see if you get a Rudy Gobert trade package.

I thought about that with the thought he will want to bolt at some point. I'd like to try and build around him but I think all options need to ne looked at!

Nah I don't think it'd have ti be Zion... it us way too much risk vs reward for a guy who has played 113 games in 4 years. I am open to decent scenarios if it nets the proper talent. You have to at least see wgat you can get if it's a bidding war for 2. Otherwise you go with one of the 2 prospects but we could reshape the roster swiftly with the leverage from 2.

Yep I saw that but all things run through the number 2 pick. Everyone knows Wemby going 1.... so technically Charlotte is running the draft and everyone has to hit up Charlotte 1st. If Charlotte takes Scoot... Portland won't be getting as many calls. Ton of teams want a floor general.

I understand and trust me, I like both rookie prospects but I think the Pelicans understand that contract of Zion has hit them hard and that team in the west won't make it. Plus Brandon is only 26 with a developing game. Murphys upside is there too. Add in the 14th pick and there are more opportunities to land an all star player and 2 high upside players to boot. I did read that Scoot wowed Mitch and today is Miller's, we will here more soon.

Also.... Mitch drafted Ingram.... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s6DUq__RWLE&pp=ygUTQnJhbmRvbiBpbmdyYW0uc3Vucw%3D%3D

Forgot to mention whoever they decided to pick at 14 ( possible backup guard for Melo)or we could use 14 and 27 and move up to get back into the top 8 to select a target. Or use 14 and 27 to go get another young piece on the trade block.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-draft-rumors-pelicans-trying-to-trade-up-to-draft-scoot-henderson-per-report/amp/ With the Pelicans fighting others to get to Scoot and the Hornets smitten with Miller... I had to do some research. Looking into the potential of getting Brandon Ingram and Trey Murphy and pick 14 sounds like something I'm warming up to. Trey Murphys game has Miller written on it and I think his upside is on par with some solid 2 way wings. I say Gordon, Terry (allows us to get out both contracts and give McGowan more burn)and pick 2 for Ingram, Murphy and pick 14. Possibly even bring Jose Alvardo in for a backup pg too. That's give us a starting lineup of Ball Ingram Murphy Miles/Pj and Mark Williams. Easily one of the top starting 5s in the East. Take a look at Murphys Game for those who don't watch him. A high flyer with 1 of the highest 3 point percentages in the NBA last year. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LKdrIc9HHco&pp=ygUZYnJhbmRvbiBpbmdyYW0gaGlnaGxpZ2h0cw%3D%3D