2023-24 Insider Information Thread

[deester11]

Just now, thecampster said:

The answer has always been (in trade down scenarios) at 7,8,9,12,13,14,15,16,17. All places he could go and could be traded for.

Whew.  I thought so.  Lol.  I'm a mess. 

[thecampster]

8 minutes ago, deester11 said:

Wait. I know I’m not missing something. There’s no way in eternal Hell that Edey is in discussion for the number one pick in this draft. He may sneak into the lottery, but you guys are being really comical thinking that Edey is number one picking his draft.

I know no one said that..but still.

Let me give you a very real scenario. You keep 1 and roll the dice with Risacher, Sarr, Clingan (who Edey manhandled), hoping.they develop. Or you trade down to 4/8 and take Buzelis hoping he develops and then take Edey @8. IMHO, Buzelis + Edey > any 1 of the top prospects. Or sub Sheppard or any other who falls to 4.

Edited Wednesday at 03:53 PM by thecampster

[NekiEcko]

6 minutes ago, mountainjim said:

Our 'insiders' been saying this week that the market was excellent for DM - guess the Mikial haul caused Hawks to ask for more, other team(s) said no, so now the Hawks are saying we keep him.

Probably posturing before we cave later for a crappy DM deal, because pressure is on Hawks not to run it back.

 

This is the outcome of such incredible deals; teams will always desire more. However, no insiders have indicated that both will be retained, with only a few individuals on X confirming this. As I've mentioned, if the same lineup starts the opening game, it's likely that Trae will depart after the next year.

[theheroatl]

Don't trade the #1. Take Risacher and find some trades for DJM and Capela and Hunter. Please

[Hawkish]

2 minutes ago, thecampster said:

Let me give you a very real scenario. You keep 1 and roll the dice with Risacher, Sarr, Clingan (who Edey manhandled), hoping.they develop. Or you trade down to 4/8 and take Buzelis hoping he develops and then take Edey @8. IMHO, Buzelis + Edey > any 1 of the top prospects. Or sub Sheppard or any other who falls to 4.

Buzelis is your guy at 4?  He is intriguing.

[AHF]

I am optimistically viewing the "Hawks may just keep both Trae and DJM" as "Fields is sending a signal out there that this isn't a fire sale but still fully intends to trade one of them."

[hylndr11]

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The Atlanta Hawks have worked out Donovan Clingan and Matas Buzelis. And despite failing to get Alex Sarr in the building, sources tell Bleacher Report that Sarr is higher on Atlanta's board than both.

Still, Zaccharie Risacher remains the projected pick at No. 1 if the Hawks stick.

 

 

From Wasserman for what it's worth

[deester11]

9 minutes ago, thecampster said:

Let me give you a very real scenario. You keep 1 and roll the dice with Risacher, Sarr, Clingan (who Edey manhandled), hoping.they develop. Or you trade down to 4/8 and take Buzelis hoping he develops and then take Edey @8. IMHO, Buzelis + Edey > any 1 of the top prospects. Or sub Sheppard or any other who falls to 4.

Ok. That scenario doesn't bother me one bit.  I kinda like that.  

[terrell]

DONT RUIN MY 54th  BIRTHDAY TONIGHT HAWKS by doing something stupid!!! 

[theheroatl]

Just now, hylndr11 said:

From Wasserman for what it's worth

I certainly see this as the case. I think the Hawks big board is:

1. Risacher

2. Sarr

3. Clingan

4. Reed

 

[ABH]

https://hoopshype.com/team/toronto-raptors/

1 minute ago, terrell said:

DONT RUIN MY 54th  BIRTHDAY TONIGHT HAWKS by doing something stupid!!! 

You better not watch then

[macdaddy]

Hey guys we have a separate thread for Edey.  Please take the discussion of his abilities etc. over to that one.  

[bleachkit]

What generates value in a trade is if a team or teams value the player you have and really want the player you have. Knicks probably really wanted Bridges. If there a team that really wants Dejounte Murray? Maybe. But it's more likely teams see him as an upgrade at guard but aren't quite willing to sell the farm. 

[deester11]

2 minutes ago, terrell said:

DONT RUIN MY 54th  BIRTHDAY TONIGHT HAWKS by doing something stupid!!! 

Sorry T. It is written. 

[theheroatl]

Just now, terrell said:

DONT RUIN MY 54th  BIRTHDAY TONIGHT HAWKS by doing something stupid!!! 

cheers to the ole' fella

 

[AtLaS]

14 minutes ago, theheroatl said:

Don't trade the #1. Take Risacher and find some trades for DJM and Capela and Hunter. Please

I think you are the only one that wants to take Risacher and keep him.

[theheroatl]

Just now, AtLaS said:

I think you are the only one that wants to take Risacher and keep him.

Me and Quin Snyder

 

[deester11]

Just now, AtLaS said:

I think you are the only one that wants to take Risacher and keep him.

That would be a terrible decision. 

[capstone21]

18 minutes ago, thecampster said:

Let me give you a very real scenario. You keep 1 and roll the dice with Risacher, Sarr, Clingan (who Edey manhandled), hoping.they develop. Or you trade down to 4/8 and take Buzelis hoping he develops and then take Edey @8. IMHO, Buzelis + Edey > any 1 of the top prospects. Or sub Sheppard or any other who falls to 4.

We draft Sheppard then Trae and DJM has to go … mini me backcourt won’t work 

[macdaddy]

probably already posted in the 500 pages somewhere but just in case