khans2k5 wrote:Woj just reported Russell and Mozgov to the Nets for Lopez and 27. At least Zach should be safe from them next summer. The NBA is just drunk right now with trades and moves. Also interesting to see the Lakers give up Russell because that's probably the end of getting PG in a trade unless they give up Ingram.
I like using the cap space to get young talent. Brooklyn had no other recourse. I like this move for them.
khans2k5 wrote:Woj just reported Russell and Mozgov to the Nets for Lopez and 27. At least Zach should be safe from them next summer. The NBA is just drunk right now with trades and moves. Also interesting to see the Lakers give up Russell because that's probably the end of getting PG in a trade unless they give up Ingram.
Won't they just draft Ball?
I don't think this changes their plans for the draft. They can still do pretty much what they want. That's likely Ball, but I wouldn't be shocked if it was Jackson and they trade for PG and sign one of the many PG's in free agency.
Glad to hear we weren't part of a Russell deal. Not sure if Russell's presence is any factor in whether they try to outbid us for LaVine. I think that still remains a possibility.
60WinTim wrote:I also wonder if Lopez might be part of a trade for George.
Not sure why Indiana would want Lopez when they have Myles Turner as one of their main building blocks at Center.
I think LA keeps him for veteran stability and then lets his salary expire so that they have a bunch of money next year to attract free agents. Damn them. Unlike the Knicks, LA is still a destination for good free agents.
