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76ers more interested in trading Okafor than Noel
« on: June 12, 2016, 09:29:25 PM »

Offline alewilliam789

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While the title of it isn't suprising it's the report of what the 76ers believe they will get in return for Okafor that is of interest to me.
The article on BR says that they expect that "they will get equal value in return".

To me that seems to me like that they are pretty sure that they have a willing trade partner and what's more equal in value than a 3rd overall pick for a 3rd overall pick. Albeit in a weaker draft, but with the ability to fill in roster holes with players they really like.

I feel like they had a deal at the trade deadline set up, but didn't know the concrete value of the Brooklyn pick. Now that it is set in stone I think the deal gets done on draft night.
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« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2016, 09:45:01 PM »

Offline jpotter33

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I would guess that this is a back-up sort of plan for Danny if nothing else works out. And it's just as good of a deal for Philly, so I bet they're just waiting with the hope that nobody else trades with us in order to get the number three pick.

I've always felt that Colangelo and Ainge have had this locked as a side-deal for if nothing else works out for us. It helps that they're pretty good buddies, apparently.
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« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2016, 09:50:51 PM »

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I wouldn't be surprised if the Celtics ask for more than Okafor if they work out a deal.
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« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2016, 10:20:14 PM »

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Russell or Dunn would equal Okafor. Noel wouldn't fetch nearly the same.This is why I think Okafor seems most likely to be traded. It's all about value.
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« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2016, 10:24:48 PM »

Offline MBunge

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Quote from: MJohnnyboy on June 12, 2016, 09:50:51 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if the Celtics ask for more than Okafor if they work out a deal.

What else does Philly have that we would want?  Our other two first rounders are better than Philly's and I don't think this team needs somebody like Covington as a marginal bench player.

Mike
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« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2016, 10:29:41 PM »

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Not surprising.
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« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2016, 10:35:41 PM »

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Quote from: MBunge on June 12, 2016, 10:24:48 PM
Quote from: MJohnnyboy on June 12, 2016, 09:50:51 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if the Celtics ask for more than Okafor if they work out a deal.

What else does Philly have that we would want?  Our other two first rounders are better than Philly's and I don't think this team needs somebody like Covington as a marginal bench player.

Mike

The Lakers Pick/Dario Saric. I think it all depends on how desperate Philly is for a guard.
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« Reply #7 on: June 12, 2016, 10:58:29 PM »

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 I really don't want Okafor on our team. I'd rather draft Brown or Bender. Seriously.
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« Reply #8 on: June 12, 2016, 11:05:36 PM »

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Quote from: footey on June 12, 2016, 10:58:29 PM
I really don't want Okafor on our team. I'd rather draft Brown or Bender. Seriously.
I agree. Okafor has a game that is too limited. He does excel at low post scoring but that is about all he brings. CBS' offense likes to have movement and players who can play different places on the floor for spacing. Okafor is the opposite of that.
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Re: 76ers more interested in trading Okafor than Noel
« Reply #9 on: June 12, 2016, 11:06:41 PM »

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It would be simply awesome if we could get Dario Saric in some kind of Okafor deal.
Not sure exactly what else we'd have to give up-but he could be a real stud in the nba.
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« Reply #10 on: June 12, 2016, 11:17:09 PM »

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I thought they were trading Noel to Atlanta for Jeff Teague?
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Re: 76ers more interested in trading Okafor than Noel
« Reply #11 on: June 12, 2016, 11:30:52 PM »

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You'd think that the worst team in the league looking to unload a guy they JUST drafted last year at #3, over a guy they took at #6 3 years ago and due for a big raise, would be a warning sign to a team like Boston not to use it's own #3 on him this year.

Look, I get he's a legit prospect, but Ainge isn't trading #3 for Okafor unless it comes with more. And I'm not so sure Bob Covington is enough, much as I like him.
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« Reply #12 on: June 12, 2016, 11:33:18 PM »

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Knowing what we know now, if Silver was to rule that Okafor is no longer the property of the Sixers (perhaps because of felony tanking) and must reenter the draft, I just can't see how he wouldn't be one of the top three picks. Why should we expect more than just Okafor for #3?
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« Reply #13 on: June 12, 2016, 11:48:11 PM »

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Quote from: hwangjini_1 on June 12, 2016, 11:05:36 PM
Quote from: footey on June 12, 2016, 10:58:29 PM
I really don't want Okafor on our team. I'd rather draft Brown or Bender. Seriously.
I agree. Okafor has a game that is too limited. He does excel at low post scoring but that is about all he brings. CBS' offense likes to have movement and players who can play different places on the floor for spacing. Okafor is the opposite of that.

Yeah, I love classic low post players, but he's pretty one dimensional in terms of his impact on the game as of right now.  He's also not much of a passer, rebounder, or shot blocker, especially, but I can see why people like him as far as giving us an inside presence, which desperately need. 

As an aside, I think the defensive strategy employed towards him should be called The Jah Rules ;) ;D. Don't Jah wish your big men had feet like me?  Don't Jah wish your big men had hooks like me?  Don't Jah...;D
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« Reply #14 on: June 13, 2016, 12:11:08 AM »

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