2025-26 NBA Season Thread: Back to Agenda Watching!

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southsil4lil said:
I think its a massive red flag if the Thunder are shopping or willing to trade Dub....they're only getting rid of him if he's damaged goods

I think he's good but not good enough to be a legit number one option on a competitive team

Like Im sure he can go put up numbers and score on a bad team but I don't see him driving winning like that and would probably have you as a playin team at best
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I can kinda understand why you would look at it that way, but I don’t necessarily think it’s a red flag. They might look at it as they have his replacement already on the roster for cheaper in Ajay and it is gonna be more difficult to replace (even with all his flaws) Chet that cheaper and well
 
#1hiphopjunki3 said:
I can kinda understand why you would look at it that way, but I don’t necessarily think it’s a red flag. They might look at it as they have his replacement already on the roster for cheaper in Ajay and it is gonna be more difficult to replace (even with all his flaws) Chet that cheaper and well
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Based on that tweet it said for draft capital.....I dont see them trading their second best player simply for draft capital and salary relief if he's actually healthy when OKC is still in win now mode
 
I get why Pelicans will make a trade for Brown. Hes a finals MVP in the prime of his career.

This dont add a guaranteed playoff spot or anything, especially out west, but for a compotent front office this could be the start of a hand full of moves over 2-3 years to change culture and make your team respectable.

I don't have any faith the Pelicans are a compotent franchise though.
 
#1hiphopjunki3 said:
Oh damn. I didn’t read the actual trade. 🤣

I was speaking in general terms.
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The way OKC is currently constructed.....they're very deep and talented but the ecosystem is a bit fragile and like I was saying if Dub isn't going to be the second scoring option that changes everything

He's also they're best 2 way player and one of the few players with real positional size and malleability......its not a coincidence that the other two are Shai and Chet....everyone else is pretty much undersized for their position which I think is important to consider. Dub has been everything from the primary ball handler when Shais off to playing center


If he’s cooked and can't be that....that foundationally changes everything and should look to move him but you have find a replacement second option........even if you're a massive Ajay Mitchell fan I dont think he's quite ready for that role
 
southsil4lil said:
The way OKC is currently constructed.....they're very deep and talented but the ecosystem is a bit fragile and like I was saying if Dub isn't going to be the second scoring option that changes everything

He's also they're best 2 way player and one of the few players with real positional size and malleability......its not a coincidence that the other two are Shai and Chet....everyone else is pretty much undersized for their position which I think is important to consider. Dub has been everything from the primary ball handler when Shais off to playing center


If he’s cooked and can't be that....that foundationally changes everything and should look to move him but you have find a replacement second option........even if you're a massive Ajay Mitchell fan I dont think he's quite ready for that role
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Mitchell isn’t as good of a defender, but he can get buckets just as good as Dub.

I don’t think OKC should do anything too crazy this offseason. If anything they should maybe more Dort, Joe, and maybe Wiggins to free up cash or maybe package those picks to move up and grab one player.

They did great this season while battling injuries. I don’t think they should do anything too crazy with the roster.
 
southsil4lil said:
The way OKC is currently constructed.....they're very deep and talented but the ecosystem is a bit fragile and like I was saying if Dub isn't going to be the second scoring option that changes everything

He's also they're best 2 way player and one of the few players with real positional size and malleability......its not a coincidence that the other two are Shai and Chet....everyone else is pretty much undersized for their position which I think is important to consider. Dub has been everything from the primary ball handler when Shais off to playing center


If he’s cooked and can't be that....that foundationally changes everything and should look to move him but you have find a replacement second option........even if you're a massive Ajay Mitchell fan I dont think he's quite ready for that role
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Thunder are about to hit that 2nd Apron

They have to get off these pieces

That 2nd Apron will sting big.

They need to do some unloading.

Dont see Dork coming back and everybody else who is up wants to get paid and add more value
 
Knock_Twice said:
Thunder are about to hit that 2nd Apron

They have to get off these pieces

That 2nd Apron will sting big.

They need to do some unloading.

Dont see Dork coming back and everybody else who is up wants to get paid and add more value
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Not going anywhere

Shai
Dub
Chet

Safe

Ajay Mitchell
Caruso

Want back but might not happen

Hartenstein
Wallace
Williams
Williams

At risk/most likely to be cap casualties

Wiggins
Joe
Dort
 
southsil4lil said:
I don't see a world where trading for Jaylen Brown leads to a 5/6 seed for the Pelicans next season.....an outlandish set circumstances would have to place in order for that to happen imo
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I can respect it...but looking at the landscape of the West
Outside of the Spurs and Thunder, everybody else are playing for 3 -8 or the play in game.

Hell the Lakers were the 4th seed and they weren't as talented as the Pels on paper.

Brown along with Zion can be a good combo along with Fears.
I just need Dumars to get some outside shooters and maybe another solid defender.

Grant it, the West is stacked but I can see with the right moves the Pels pushing for the 6th or maybe 5th spot in April with Brown on the roster barring injuries.

I am shooting for the stars with this projection but Brown is a winner and I think he will willingly will this team into a playoff contender if he has the right pieces around him

Hell, look what he did with Boston. Yeah the East is ass but Brown put the record label on his back and sold millions lol

With a bunch of role guys.
 
Knock_Twice said:
Is Ajay under contract or is he up.?
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So the Thunder have him under contract for two more years but that second year is a team option but he'll extended on a good deal by then since extension eligble soom and OKC is going to be smart and get him locked up on a good deal


Now say he continues to up his value over next seasom and he and his representation see him as a max player.....thats where things get interesting
 
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