re: The real path forward

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When talking about Herb's trade value...we're talking about ONLY a specific "type" of team that would be interested in picking up Herb...namely, a seriously contending team that thinks Herb would be the role player that could put them "over the top"...PLUS...especially if that particular team was facing a tight "window" to try & "win now".....like the Warriors are, since Curry doesn't have many years left.


We just watched the Warriors destroy us. Both Moody and Podz had great performances. The Warriors seem pretty committed to both. Do you think they would give up either of those for Jones? Or do you think that Jones would actually take minutes from either? The Warriors need size and front court depth.

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NOW...GS does NOT need or want Herb since they are in totally different situation...BUT...they can easily trade Herb to another contending team that is also looking for that type player


I'm looking at the "contending" teams, looking for a fit and a great package. I do not see it. None of them have matching pieces and most have limited draft capital.

For fun, the most loaded team would be the Thunder. Maybe if they had a serious injury, like Dort, and needed wing depth. They might be interested in Jones (but they would want Murphy more). But are they giving up Joe or Wiggins for him? I don't think they would. So how else would they match salary?

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Of course, that's just my opinion...I COULD...be wrong. But, I guess we'll find out around January 15th or so


I don't think we'll move Jones. The organization loves him and he doesn't make waves. I think he had good value a couple of years ago. But that does not exist anymore, especially after he got extended.

He's not a starting level player in the NBA. No serious "contender" would slot him that way. What I mean by that is that he couldn't start for any elite team in the NBA. I think he's a high level reserve at best..

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OK...first off...any trade with GS...would almost surely involve Pels getting Kuminga and a 1st round pick...and GS would get Herb and a salary filler (probably Looney)...BTW...GS is not overly fond of PODZ, I'll be surprised if he's there much longer.

On OKC...they are so loaded they are one of the few teams that DON'T need a Herb-type player. So, forget them...BTW...They will not reup Dort...he's history very soon. It would be the right move...and they are notorius for making the right move.

Nuggets would have to jump through some hoops to go after Herb...but with, what I think is a top 5 player of all time...AND a "short window"...anything is possible especially if Braun (currently injured) doesn't work out the way they hope. They finally unloaded Porter, Jr and most assume what they got for him...Cam Johnson...will be gone fairly soon.

I won't go into other "contending" teams, since this is already getting too long...but rest assured...it would include the Lakers...Spurs...and one or two more. Always remember...if a contending team truly wants to go after a particular player...there is almost ALWAYS a way to make it happen.