TheRealMcCoy Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, NYRaider said: lol at Shannon asking him if it would be difficult to play with LeBron and AD. Like man, I've been running with Keldon Johnson and Jakob Poeltl for the last 2 seasons, lol. I can't believe the Lakers fans projecting Lowry at a MLE whether it was the full or tax payer lol smh. Lowry already won a title with the Raptors. Meanwhile DeMar had to be traded and watch his former team win it. LA is home to DeMar. It isn't for Kyle. DeRozan is also younger. Lowry turned 35 months ago now. If he wants that $$$ he better sign for it this off-season. But, yeah hopefully he's willing to come. He's not a perfect player but if he's willing to sign for the MLE you take him without question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 Just now, CWood21 said: The NBA was the one who was pushing for the accelerated schedule. Blame them. I know, it's just weird because teams are going to have to rush to make decisions this year, at least more so then they would in a regular off-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 1 minute ago, TheRealMcCoy said: He's not a perfect player but if he's willing to sign for the MLE you take him without question. I'd assume that a S&T is more likely because a team like the Mavericks or Heat can give him a pretty solid deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 @TheRealMcCoy the Clippers are also reportedly interested in acquiring DeRozan via S&T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWood21 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, NYRaider said: I know, it's just weird because teams are going to have to rush to make decisions this year, at least more so then they would in a regular off-season. Teams are still having discussions. They just can't finalize trades. Most teams have been in offseason mode for months now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 Force Kawhi to opt in and then trade him in a S&T for DeRozan, lol. Circle of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWood21 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, TheRealMcCoy said: I can't believe the Lakers fans projecting Lowry at a MLE whether it was the full or tax payer lol smh. Lowry already won a title with the Raptors. Meanwhile DeMar had to be traded and watch his former team win it. LA is home to DeMar. It isn't for Kyle. DeRozan is also younger. Lowry turned 35 months ago now. If he wants that $$$ he better sign for it this off-season. But, yeah hopefully he's willing to come. He's not a perfect player but if he's willing to sign for the MLE you take him without question. DeRozan would probably pick the Lakers if the money was the same, but how many players sign for significantly less? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 Just now, CWood21 said: Teams are still having discussions. They just can't finalize trades. Most teams have been in offseason mode for months now. Yeah I get that but for a players like Beal and Simmons, if they're going to be traded it makes much more sense to agree to a deal before or during the draft. Because those draft assets become significantly less valuable as soon as they become players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealMcCoy Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 4 minutes ago, NYRaider said: The only way DeRozan to the Lakers would work would be if he took a significant pay cut, MLE ($7M?) or if it was a S&T? @CWood21 @Leader @TheRealMcCoy Kuzma + Harrell for DeRozan on a 2 yr/$45M deal? No trade. If you're gonna do a trade then go after Hield. My hope would be the tax payer MLE cause it wouldn't hard cap us like the full MLE, but not sure he would be willing to accept that much of a discount. I believe the full MLE is 9.5 million and tax payer is 5.8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 Just now, TheRealMcCoy said: No trade. If you're gonna do a trade then go after Hield. My hope would be the tax payer MLE cause it wouldn't hard cap us like the full MLE, but not sure he would be willing to accept that much of a discount. I believe the full MLE is 9.5 million and tax payer is 5.8. The Clippers are reportedly willing to offer some combination of Beverly, Zubiac, and Kennard in a S&T. Which means they'd be able to give him $20M+ and with Kawhi being out for the year he'd have a big role for a title contending team in LA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWood21 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 1 minute ago, TheRealMcCoy said: No trade. If you're gonna do a trade then go after Hield. My hope would be the tax payer MLE cause it wouldn't hard cap us like the full MLE, but not sure he would be willing to accept that much of a discount. I believe the full MLE is 9.5 million and tax payer is 5.8. Yeah, there's virtually no chance DeRozan agrees to a taxpayer MLE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWood21 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Just now, NYRaider said: The Clippers are reportedly willing to offer some combination of Beverly, Zubiac, and Kennard in a S&T. Which means they'd be able to give him $20M+ and with Kawhi being out for the year he'd have a big role for a title contending team in LA. So an expiring contract, an average C who you bench in the playoffs, and a bad contract. I anticipate the Spurs are tripping over themselves. Pretty sure it doesn't even work since they'd be hard capped and I'm pretty sure their right at (or above) the apron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 1 minute ago, CWood21 said: Yeah, there's virtually no chance DeRozan agrees to a taxpayer MLE. Agreed. The Knicks, Clippers, Mavericks, or Heat can give him a bigger deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdrawkcab321 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 24 minutes ago, MookieMonstah said: Would easily be the best big on the Cavs 😂but anyways Pelicans got best player in the deal, dumped two bad contracts, and only moved back 7 spots and gave up a 2nd and pick next year between 20-30. Pretty low bar there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealMcCoy Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 1 minute ago, CWood21 said: DeRozan would probably pick the Lakers if the money was the same, but how many players sign for significantly less? Not many, man, but every situation is different and I think DeRozan really wants to win (as indicated by his comments in the Shannon Sharpe interview). I think seeing the team he helped build up go on to win a chip the year he was traded to SA really hurt. Losing in the first round his first year in SA and not making the playoffs must have been a bummer for him. I also don't think he's too old like Lowry where he has to hunt that 2-3 year contract on good money this year. He'll probably still have that deal waiting for him after a good season with the Lakers and he gets to ring chase this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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