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BowenArrow wrote:If Kevin Love is traded to the rockets I would then to then swap Asik to the hornets for Ryan Anderson if his back is better or Pek and K.Mart for Anderson and E. Gordon

Volans19 wrote:The only way the Cavs will trade us the first overall pick is if Love guarantees them he will resign. I don't see Love resigning there at all, unless the Cavs are able to convince him they will land Lebron again.

Camden wrote:

Volans19 wrote:The only way the Cavs will trade us the first overall pick is if Love guarantees them he will resign. I don't see Love resigning there at all, unless the Cavs are able to convince him they will land Lebron again.

Don't they need to convince Kyrie to stay as well?

khans2k5 wrote:So Simmons lied in his report from watching Embiid workout? I understand practice and games are two different things, but anyone who watched him at Kansas saw the touch he has on his jumpshot. Here's the eye test scouting report of the workout:

"He wasn't playing against anyone, just going through a two-hour workout with Will Perdue. Here's what I can tell you: He moves around as effortlessly as a 7-foot Serge Ibaka; he's such an athletic freak that he's one of those "still going up as he's finishing the dunk" guys; his freakish wingspan might make Jay Bilas pass out; he has been playing basketball for only four years (which seems impossible); he gave up a world-class volleyball career; he has 3-point range; he can shoot jump-hooks with both hands already; he couldn't have seemed more coachable/agreeable/likable; he's a hard worker with a goofy sense of humor; his voice is just a touch Mutombo-y (deep with a heavy African accent); and his friends call him "Jo-Jo." And again -- his back seemed totally fine."

I'll take that over Wiggins and Parker any day.

lipoli390 wrote:I see two realistic trade scenarios that would be reasonable deals for both teams. Then I see two semi-realistic deals that could happen if the other team is confident they can re-sign Love.

TWO REALISTIC DEALS:

1. Love and Martin to the Warriors for Thompson, Barnes and Lee. After getting knocked out in the first round, firing Jackson was the first move by a front office with a sense of urgency. That sense of urgency will predispose the Warriors to trade for Love. Kevin would be a big upgrade over Lee and would fit perfectly next to the Warriors' defensive center, Bogut. The Warriors already have their go-to star/scorer/leader in Curry. Love would be the perfect secondary star behind Curry. Barnes proceeds depth to the Warriors roster, but I think they'd part with him for Love. The Warriors would be confident they could re-sign Love and reports already indicate Love is interested. Why would this be a good deal for the Wolves? It would surround Rubio with faster, more athletic players who could take better advantage of his virtuoso passing skills. It would also give us two players with significant upside in Thompson and Barnes. I think Barnes has Paul George potential.

2. Love and Martin to the Bulls for Gibson, Butler, Mirotic, and the Bulls' two first round picks this year (16 & 19). The Bulls may need to include some additional salary filler but I haven't checked. Not sure the Bulls would part with all three players I mentioned, but Love would be a HUGE prize for the Bulls. A core of Rose, Noah and Love coached by Thibs and the Bulls would be a true powerhouse in the weak East.

TWO SEMI-REALISTIC DEALS:

1. Love and Budinger or Barea to Cleveland for this year's #1 pick, Waiters and Gee

2. Love and Budinger to the Suns for the better Morris twin, Gerald Green, the # 14 & 18 picks this year and the return of our own future first round pick that Kahn gave away in his pathetic attempt to get the Suns to take Wes Johnson so Kahn could clear cap space for Ak47 and Brandon Roy.