Its 100% true. Doesnt the fact that Boston is pushing to agree to a deal now kind of prove that? Tatum is offered regardless, Ive said that from the beginning, but again the main sticking point is whats offered after that.
I literally dont know how to say this any other way, the Celtics are offering Tatum regardless if Kyrie leaves or not. The benefit for the Celtics in getting a deal done early is being able to shut down those Kyrie rumors. Celtics want to agree to a frame work deal now, as do the Pels. Thats...
You can say that as much as you want, but teams arent going to get scared off by the Lakers. Im not saying teams are going to offer the world to the Pels even with the Lakers looming, but they will still offer better packages than the Lakers. The Celtics for example, are offering Tatum...
Everything Ive heard says the Pels have interest in Ben, but are a little concerned how a Simmons/Jrue combo would work. Ive also heard they are trying to move Niko/Randle/Moore for a marketable big that can sell tickets, because they are getting a wing back in the Davis deal.
I dont think its unrealistic at all. Like I said when this all became public, the only way the Lakers can get into the AD trade sweepstakes is if they go out and get players the Pels want, but the best possible package the Lakers can offer is one that includes a bunch of young players that...
Because they have nothing thats incredibly intriguing like the other teams youre going to discuss a deal with. If the Lakers had a legitimately good offer on the table I would just say theyre being petty, but thats not the case.
Woj has also said the Celtics are going to give the Pelicans what they want for AD, all the while the Pelicans wont even pick up the phone when the Lakers call. As Ive said repeatedly, theres no chance he gets traded to LA. Its going to be Boston.
I like Morant more than Barrett, admittedly. I just dont think you can win in the NBA with bigs leading your team. Match Zion with an alpha wing, absolutely. But I wouldnt want him leading my team.
Ive seen first hand what talented bigs do for you in the NBA. Im not going to argue that those guys are better or more sure things than Zion, and to make it all clear I LOVE Zion. But you win on the perimeter in the NBA. Thats why I would take those two over Zion.
It really depends, personally I would rather Morant or Barrett over Zion, and I would prefer them over Tatum. But, Boston would include more than just Tatum. I guess it all depends on what else would be included.
Pels are looking for Tatum, Brown, Smart, and 3 or more firsts btw. Which...
So I heard some interesting stuff this morning. The Pels and Celtics are discussing a trade for AD, and its possible that they agree to the framework of the deal before the deadline. The issue is contingencies, neither team can really be trusted in that scenario. What happens if Tatum suffers...