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Lol screw Kyle Kuzma, what did we ever do to him

Is he playing this season? Looks to be out.

Hard to believe any of this tbh. Why would they draft Bamba only to resign Vuc? If Vuc got bit by a genetically modified spider and could suddenly draw fouls at an elite rate and average 5 assists, maybe you could trade Bamba. However, it does sound like something this team would do lol

it's hard to know, teams never release their financial statements. You could make rough calculations based on tv deals, luxury tax receipts, and attendance. If I had to guess I don't think they are very profitable.

Agreed. Chris Bridges should stick to rapping.

The hawks are only 3 games ahead of us for the 5th best odds. More importantly, at #5 our odds for a top 4 pick jump from 35% to 42% which is a 20% increase. That’s a solid reason to tank.

Ball played well to start the season then got injured. He was playing more aggressively compared to last season when he looked good. I agree w/ some posters here it might be a mental thing or the LA environment. If he came here he could quietly work his game and lead this team. From media standpoint that might be his personality, quiet low-key player.

Look. Unless they fire Dell Demps or Gayle Benson herself is involved in negotiations, there is no telling what Demps has planned. I dare any of you to post his trade and transaction history so we can all scrutinize and laugh at his record. And that’s the truth! We give Otis Smith sh*t to this day but at least he wasn’t a Dell Demps.

That’s understandable you’re not confident. I would just say that AD is better than KP and (looking into the future) Lebron. KP needs to prove he is healthy and Lebron is aging no doubt about it. We can also consider other free agents like Klay, Jimmy, Rozier, maybe Bledsoe (although agreed Kemba would pair well with AD). There are lots of good players out there to do something with AD.

I would take it a step further and gauge Isaac and Bamba’s value too. Barring a 2nd half breakout they are also moveable. Free up as much space and make a splash. Orlando is still a highly desirable place to be. The Amway Center is a high quality venue. And this ownership group (in the past) has shown a willingness to spend money to put a team. These are things that have attracted players previously so why not go back to this script.

Yet I’m the one who is unproductive over what someone wrote on a sports forum lol hahaha

Lol you are unproductive because of a forum post? This has that much effect on you???

Yea I get it you got the ultimate crystal ball and know exactly what moves can and can’t be made. Do you have an inside source to know exactly that would be the lineup? No.

Do you know what the Pelicans want back in a trade? They may not want a bunch of prospects and potential. We can give a little bit of everything, from good vets to expiring salary to picks. Are you aware we are a timofey mozgov salary dump away from offering a max contract this offseason? Trading Simmons we could even get something back. Why wouldn’t you trade for AD.

That’s so self defeating. Even the posters on this forum have adopted this team’s attitude. This team should be doing everything to get AD here. And for the record none of us know whether or not AD would consider resigning here.

Why are we inquiring about Jrue Holiday when there’s a bigger prize. That Dell Demps is not a bright fellow. He was going to take a crap offer from LA until Stern came in. Who says he doesn’t win now type players and a pick or two? Offer up Gordon and EF and a couple picks, take back Solo or another junk contract.

Pels thought they could go against the grain. While everyone zigged they zagged. That GM is 10x worse than anything we’ve had and should be canned immediately. Definitely agree with the parallels in that the Pels failed to put a supporting cast around AD.

The Ringer is a credible podcast. If things really go sour in the next two weeks that position might change but that certainly seems reasonable. lol guess we should start strapping in for Vuc jersey in the rafters. He's going to be with us forever!

lol what is our philosophy. I'm still not sure what direction this team is going.

He didn't have surgery this season. I'm not sure if he ever had surgery tbh. it was just rehab and rest.

how is picking a player earlier worse than picking him later? You run the risk of losing that player to another team. The salary considerations are negligible; you can waive his 3rd or 4th year options.

What else are you expecting for Vooch? If the choice is lose him for nothing or pick, i'll take pick.

The hawks have been playing .500 ball over the last 16 games. There’s a real chance we lose on Monday and I think it’s over after that.

Isn’t it strange the Brooklyn Nets are better than us. After being laughingstock for years even they managed to turn it around. But yea looking at the standings sure we only three games out, but Celtics and Rockets up next. FFS just sell off.

Lol didn’t realize you had a crystal ball and can see how we finish 4 months from now. the Pistons, Wiz, and Hornets are all clustered around us. All it takes is one of those teams to go on a run and then we’re screwed. The team is trending in the wrong direction and we have the Kings, Jazz, and Celtics coming up, all tough games. We may not win until the 16th vs the Pistons, and then it’s two weeks till AS break. Who here believes this team can put together a streak right now to stay competitive?