re: What is the latest construction of The Trade?

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Rivers was improving idgaf what yall say about him and Russ never even got a chance.

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wtf? rivers was regressing and was given ample opportunity to show what he can do

It looks like he improved his FT shot at the expense of his 3. His defense also looked like it had regressed this year. Even if he was improving he's still a below average combo guard, probably the easiest position in the league to find. He will very easily be replaced.

We don't need scoring, brah. We can score. We need players that recognize that when AD is on the court, he is the centerpiece, and when he is not on the court, everything runs through Reke. We need role players than can shore up our perimeter defense, and provide second chance opportunities. Rivers and Russ are none of those things.

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It's all about that youth man

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quincy is 26 going on 27. he isn't ancient. and this team could use a few extra "older" guys. especially ones who have been in the playoffs.

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And we took in unnecessary salary for a guy that cant score and can play a little d

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3 mil a year is nothing next year. the cap is going to jump an estimated 7 million from what it currently is. 3 mil is about to become, after the massive expected jump in a few years due to the new TV contracts, the new league minimum. so q pon will be playing for league minimum possibly in his last year of contract.

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Rivers was improving idgaf what yall say about him

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have you even watched a game? i've been all about giving the guy a chance over the past few years, but he has been regressing. he improves one thing at the expense of another. he is what he is and will not get better in new orleans.

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Russ never even got a chance.

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he played early in the season and was terrible. i think the coaches and front office can evaluate talent better than you may think.