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Bradley and Smart
« on: April 29, 2015, 06:05:38 PM »

Offline bcgenuis

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IMO Bradley and Smart are redundant.  They bring almost the same skills to the table.  I would trade one of them for an off the bench dead eye shooter  (like Eddie House but 6'5 - 6'7).

Who do you trade Smart or Bradley, and who do you trade for?

Re: Bradley and Smart
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2015, 06:09:10 PM »

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I know I'm in the minority, but I'd like us to keep both.
We are now in the phase where we have the main pieces in place  and try to add 1-2 stars that will make the difference.
No reason to make major changes.

Re: Bradley and Smart
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2015, 06:10:19 PM »

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AB should be coming off the bench

Re: Bradley and Smart
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2015, 06:21:58 PM »

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Keep both

Unless an offer for a lotto pick for Bradley comes along

I see Bradley as a 6th man for us coming off the bench when we become a contender

Re: Bradley and Smart
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2015, 06:22:29 PM »

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If you think they are pretty much the same and you feel that you have to trade one of them, you should probably trade the one who will bring back a higher return.
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Re: Bradley and Smart
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2015, 06:44:57 PM »

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Getting KG & Ray, we dealt about two firsts + six young players. If the C's don't get a KLove type FA for free, they'll have to trade / draft their way up. Then it is eventually smart to deal one, plus at least a pick. Trading 2 dimes for a quarter (or 75 cents for $1) is how you move up in the NBA.

I'd rather trade Bradley, so what could AB + #16 (+ x) fetch in terms of player or pick?  If we could get Sacto's #6 for AB + #16, is it a go? What if #6, or #5, cost AB + #16 + #28 or Sully?

On the flip side, Smart has more value to high picking team - so how much more would you feel you need in return if you were giving up Smart + #16 (+ future 1st) vs AB + #16 (+ future 1st)? 
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Re: Bradley and Smart
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2015, 06:59:41 PM »

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IMO Bradley and Smart are redundant.  They bring almost the same skills to the table.  I would trade one of them for an off the bench dead eye shooter  (like Eddie House but 6'5 - 6'7).

Who do you trade Smart or Bradley, and who do you trade for?

So you're looking for Jason Kapono?

Re: Bradley and Smart
« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2015, 07:03:54 PM »

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IMO Bradley and Smart are redundant.  They bring almost the same skills to the table.  I would trade one of them for an off the bench dead eye shooter  (like Eddie House but 6'5 - 6'7).

Who do you trade Smart or Bradley, and who do you trade for?

So you're looking for Jason Kapono?
Or james Young hopefully

I think these guys are less redundant than they seem because ultimately Bradley is most valuable in his ability to shoot jumpers and cover ballhandlers like Kyrie Irving. Smart, if he comes close to his potential will get most of his offensive by getting into the paint. HIs best defensive value is that he can D up bigger gaurds and even forwards.


Re: Bradley and Smart
« Reply #8 on: April 29, 2015, 07:47:04 PM »

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James Young is lazy and is by far one of the worst defenders i have ever seen in the nba. If he actually works hard this offseason then i don't think we should deal bradley

Re: Bradley and Smart
« Reply #9 on: April 29, 2015, 07:51:29 PM »

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AB should be coming off the bench
Can't start Thomas + AB, because of the major size advantage it will give every team. 

I can see AB + Smart or Thomas + Smart.   AB off the bench would make some sense.   I'd be fine with dumping AB for cap space and a draft pick.   I'd be fine with dumping Thomas too, though.  He's a gimmicky player who can be exposed by larger guards.  I can't imagine Thomas ever starting for a contender.  I like him in the micro-microwave role, though.

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« Reply #10 on: April 29, 2015, 09:29:18 PM »

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AB should be coming off the bench
Can't start Thomas + AB, because of the major size advantage it will give every team. 

I can see AB + Smart or Thomas + Smart.   AB off the bench would make some sense.   I'd be fine with dumping AB for cap space and a draft pick.   I'd be fine with dumping Thomas too, though.  He's a gimmicky player who can be exposed by larger guards.  I can't imagine Thomas ever starting for a contender.  I like him in the micro-microwave role, though.

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no issue shipping IT out at all

Re: Bradley and Smart
« Reply #11 on: April 29, 2015, 09:41:58 PM »

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For the love of god...please let trader Danny trade.....but once the draft begins please keep drafter Danny locked in a basement somewhere.  I am really scared that Danny will Draft away any chance we have at success.

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« Reply #12 on: April 29, 2015, 10:22:35 PM »

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AB should be coming off the bench
Can't start Thomas + AB, because of the major size advantage it will give every team. 

I can see AB + Smart or Thomas + Smart.   AB off the bench would make some sense.   I'd be fine with dumping AB for cap space and a draft pick.   I'd be fine with dumping Thomas too, though.  He's a gimmicky player who can be exposed by larger guards.  I can't imagine Thomas ever starting for a contender.  I like him in the micro-microwave role, though.

one of the few times I've ever agreed with you.  TP

no issue shipping IT out at all

Yeah, I think the question should really be: Bradley or IT, not Bradley or Smart, as Smart is the only player on our roster with that possible 'it' factor.

If we are going to ship out Thomas, though, we better have another plan in place for a scorer who can create his own shot. He is one of the best in the league at this - I don't think he is nearly as gimmicky as others and do believe he could be a major contributor to a championship team. So he had a crappy game three against Cle - oh well.

If that AB for Utah's #12 is really on the table, we should probably seriously consider it...even though I am a big fan of what AB brings to the table.


Re: Bradley and Smart
« Reply #13 on: April 30, 2015, 06:58:38 PM »

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IMO Bradley and Smart are redundant.  They bring almost the same skills to the table.  I would trade one of them for an off the bench dead eye shooter  (like Eddie House but 6'5 - 6'7).

Who do you trade Smart or Bradley, and who do you trade for?

I think so too. Not enough offensive creation (shot creation or playmaking). Keeping them both and playing them big minutes puts too much pressure on the other players in the team. It'll be very difficult to get the players in other positions with the right skills and high talent levels to allow Smart & Bradley to stay together long together.

I think one should stay and one should go. Smart is the clear choice to stay for me.

Re: Bradley and Smart
« Reply #14 on: May 01, 2015, 03:30:33 PM »

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Do you do a sign a trade with Bradley ($7.2M) for which of the following FA's

A) Wesley Matthews (current earnings (7.2)
B) Danny Green ($4.0)
C) Gerald Green ($3.5)
D) Rodney Stuckey ($1.2)