re: TDBA: The Franchise, Year 3: Draft In Progress

Who wants to trade?

King James?

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Russell went off for 33 points (13-19 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three assists, three steals and one rebound across 32 minutes in Sunday's 124-115 preseason win over the Nuggets.

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Nurkic started at center and recorded 21 points (6-10 FG, 9-12 FT), 16 rebounds and three assists across 31 minutes in Sunday's 124-115 preseason loss to the Lakers.
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Nurkic had played alongside Nikola Jokic in the frontcourt in the Nuggets' first two preseason games, but with Jokic resting Sunday, Kenneth Faried slid into the lineup at power forward. It's not clear if Nurkic will unseat Faried for starting duties when the season begins, but the 22-year-old has certainly proven that he's deserving of an expanded role regardless of how he's deployed. Nurkic has notched double-doubles in all three of his preseason contests, [quote]averaging 18.0 points (on 48.3% shooting), 13.3 boards, 2.6 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.0 block in 27.0 minutes per game.

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anyone want to get younger, come get a stan johnson/bob portis package

According to Sports Rageous, Sixers are in trade talks with Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets. This triggers the reports that Nerlens Noel could be playing alongside James Harden.

James Harden and Dwight Howard had a rough run last NBA season. The dispute between the two NBA superstars affected their performance adversely, which leads to Howard exiting the first round of the playoffs.

However, although James Harden is now settled, Dwight Howard's departure left a huge void in Houston Rockets. They need a big man to replace Howard this NBA season. This is when Philadelphia 76ers' Nerlens Noel comes into the picture.

The report suggests that to acquire Philly's Nerlens Noel, Rockets have to engage in a deal with Sixers and Phoenix Suns. Many believe that Houston Rockets is a potential landing spot for Noel.

Fox Sports suggested that this three-way trade will also involve Brandon Knight, Archie Goodwin, K.J. McDaniels, Clint Capela and the future drafts from Rockets and Sixers. How would this go?

Houston Rockets will acquire Philadelphia 76ers big man Nerlens Noel. In return, Sixers will receive Suns shooting guards Brandon Knight and Archie Goodwin.

On the other hand, Phoenix Suns will acquire Houston Rockets shooting guard K.J. McDaniels and power forward Clint Capela. Suns will also receive Houston's first round pick and Philadelphia Sixers' second-round pick.

PHX working hard to get minutes for Ulis in Yr 1.

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PHX working hard to get minutes for Ulis in Yr 1.

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Whiteside is averaging 20 and 12 on 80% shooting this preseason.

13/5/1 in 12 min for Joel. 8 ft attempts.

Top 5 prospect of the last decade?

AD
Durant
KAT
Embiid
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Puttin up boban like Pts and boards On a per 36 basis. But then you realize he hadnt played a competitive game in 2.5 years before these few games and how much better he will get than he is now. Embiid = no longer otb.

On a per 36 basis he will be top 50 easily. But since he's only getting 2/3 of those minutes and sitting out 17 back to back automatically plus some other maintenance it will be more like borderline top 100 kinda guy.

His fg% won't be great bc he will take a lot of long 2s and 3s

I'll go with:

12/8/.8 threes/1.5 blk