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  1. ElginTheGreat

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    …worst of luck of any current star I can think of
     
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    WOW
    Now he has injured hand,knee and eyes
     
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    Utah would be perfect
     
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    For real, so unfortunate :(
     
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    They have no incentive to tank this year though. They gave the first rounder to ATL (unprotected! WTF I still can believe they did that) for Queen
     
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    He got the one title and his body and game kinda has fell apart

    A bit depressing as he was good enough to win a an MVP (played like.one in 2020)
     
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    Will someone be dumb enough to give him another max contract?
     
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    Check his contract... PASS. Plus he's overrated af
     
  9. ElginTheGreat

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    I feel like they could get some picks back with their guys. Just not two unprotected firsts for Herb or something crazy like that. This season is down the tubes anyway. No one to take back that Atlanta trade so I think they should just do what they can.
     
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    He checks several boxes for us on defense and I think he’d be worth the price for us.
     
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    Honestly based on thoughts around resigning Reaves, I’m not exactly sure what people have in mind for people’s contracts these days. And I’m not even trying to be negative with that comment. The market rate for guys has just gone up and I’m really glad we will have an ownership group that will spend.
     
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    It is. I hate that his legacy will be this as he is a really talented player.
     
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    Still overrated and overpaid. Do not want :p
     
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    lol. I hear you man.
     
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    yeah, i tried to spell it out in a post somewhere, but it drew crickets. paying reaves mpj money is a no-brainer.
     
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    Right. Reaves is going to get that kind of cash whether it’s with us or not.
     
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    JJJ would be amazing for us but they’re trading everyone to build around him
     
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    That trade was criminal but to be fair to them, Queen looks hella legit. Just dropped a big TD today, definitely someone they can build around, he's the Jokic/Sengun type and seems to actually defend.

    I'd trade Herb and Zion whenever they can and build around him and Trey. Need a couple more legit young guys and then round it out with solid vets. Only thing is that it may take a while and it may be a waste for Trey to wait that long. They should be active in trying to get picks for this year

    Missi is expendable too with Queen commanding the biggest minutes at center. Unfortunate for him, kid has potential. But don't think any team is dropping a 1st for such prospect. Maybe Indiana? Would be great for us too but wouldn't send a 1st. Maybe a couple late swaps (like 2030 onwards) if they'd entertain that
     
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    i realize you're not in this camp, but if rookie queen and trey murphy are a foundation, then luka doncic and austin reaves are a foundation.

    i'm not as sold on queen as you are, though. much more sengun than jokic, and there shouldn't be a / there, as those two are in fully different stratospheres.

    but yeah, i see no point in keeping herb jones or alvarado on that team right now. those are win-right-now guys, and NO isn't winning right now.
     
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    Oklahoma losing to Memphis
    What's going on ?
    They were supposed to be dynasty to beat both Lakers 33-0 and GSW 73-9 records
     

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