Sporting News: C's targeting Griffin, will make major deal soon

[LooseCannon]

I want one of these sources to turn out be a lowly burrito maker who recognizes patterns like Ainge getting double meat at Chipotle only when he's about to close a major transaction as a sort of victory cigar in burrito form.

[Kane3387]

Not disagreeing or agreeing, but that is a fascinating connection. Can you elaborate on what you mean?

I PM'ed you.


...on topic if this thing really does shake out, I'd be really curious to see just what the hell Danny was trying to pull off that got us Griffin without any BRK picks trading hands.  There'd have to be a first in there somewhere, but it sounds like Danny's really trying to exploit leverage - teams like LAC and OKC have a greater motivation to ditch their stars before they leave for nothing than we have to acquire them.

The clippers probably really do want that pick back. It is 2019 at which point Paul will be what 34, 35?  I don't think they will still be contending in 2018-2019 with Jordan and Paul.

I had to look this up just now, but that pick is lotto protected and turns into a 2022 2nd if it's not conveyed by 2020.  So it's not quite as valuable if they do anticipate struggling.

Right. It just makes deals harder to do in the future that involve draft picks due to the Stepien rule. The pick has more value for LAC from a flexibility standpoint in terms of future dealings.

[Beat LA]

I want one of these sources to turn out be a lowly burrito maker who recognizes patterns like Ainge getting double meat at Chipotle only when he's about to close a major transaction as a sort of victory cigar in burrito form.

Lol, TP .

[tankcity!]

A day in the life of the posters on this forum.

[fairweatherfan]

Not disagreeing or agreeing, but that is a fascinating connection. Can you elaborate on what you mean?

I PM'ed you.


...on topic if this thing really does shake out, I'd be really curious to see just what the hell Danny was trying to pull off that got us Griffin without any BRK picks trading hands.  There'd have to be a first in there somewhere, but it sounds like Danny's really trying to exploit leverage - teams like LAC and OKC have a greater motivation to ditch their stars before they leave for nothing than we have to acquire them.

The clippers probably really do want that pick back. It is 2019 at which point Paul will be what 34, 35?  I don't think they will still be contending in 2018-2019 with Jordan and Paul.

I had to look this up just now, but that pick is lotto protected and turns into a 2022 2nd if it's not conveyed by 2020.  So it's not quite as valuable if they do anticipate struggling.

Right. It just makes deals harder to do in the future that involve draft picks due to the Stepien rule. The pick has more value for LAC from a flexibility standpoint in terms of future dealings.

Good point, that's a secondary advantage I hadn't considered.

[Neurotic Guy]

I want one of these sources to turn out be a lowly burrito maker who recognizes patterns like Ainge getting double meat at Chipotle only when he's about to close a major transaction as a sort of victory cigar in burrito form.

Hey, that is perfect -- Danny's victory burrito.  Can picture him with the big smile chomping into a tightly wrapped burrito.   

Bite one up for Danny!

[Beat LA]

Crowder, rozier and nets 2017

Please dont include brown ,ko or smart

I'd be fine including KO.

I'd prefer the 2018 pick to the 2017 one and dealing Crowder to Bradley. I keep going back to Bradley not being a part of any of the FA meetings, I think that is evidence he's going to be dealt.

Yeah. There is enough depth, as it appears now, at the top of this draft that Ainge and his scouting director, Dr. Nepotism, will have a tough time messing up a top 5 pick.I'd also deal Bradley before Crowder all day - but I wonder if it won't take Crowder to get this deal done.

The call to Budinger also indicates that shooting is going out in some deal, so that's either KO or Bradley, or both. Crowder not so much.

Who are you and what have you done with CoachBo, lol?

[knuckleballer]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN0ptrepJEU

These dunks by Griffin are insane.  I purposely looked for a playoff matchup to see how he performs in the playoffs.  He doesn't seem like a great defender but his sheer strength and freakishness is ridiculous. Plus he's a good passer.

I love the idea of a Griffin/Horford front court.  Their games are so versatile yet so different.  It could work beautifully.

[fairweatherfan]

I want one of these sources to turn out be a lowly burrito maker who recognizes patterns like Ainge getting double meat at Chipotle only when he's about to close a major transaction as a sort of victory cigar in burrito form.

Haha, "I saw Danny sneak a sip of regular Coke into his usual caffeine-free.  He only goes on this kind of Mormon bender when he's celebrating a big move."

[alldaboston]

I want one of these sources to turn out be a lowly burrito maker who recognizes patterns like Ainge getting double meat at Chipotle only when he's about to close a major transaction as a sort of victory cigar in burrito form.

Haha, "I saw Danny sneak a sip of regular Coke into his usual caffeine-free.  He only goes on this kind of Mormon bender when he's celebrating a big move."

Hahaha!! TP to both of you!

[mctyson]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN0ptrepJEU

These dunks by Griffin are insane.  I purposely looked for a playoff matchup to see how he performs in the playoffs.  He doesn't seem like a great defender but his sheer strength and freakishness is ridiculous. Plus he's a good passer.

I love the idea of a Griffin/Horford front court.  Their games are so versatile yet so different.  It could work beautifully.

We need Griffin to re-up for a few years but I agree.  Spacing with that team would be perfect.

[RJ87]

Clippers just signed Ray Felton.... Now they have CP3, JJ, Crawford, Lil' Doc + Felton as their guard rotation. Hard to see them taking back Avery in a deal.

[WolfofCausewayStreet]

Clippers just signed Ray Felton.... Now they have CP3, JJ, Crawford, Lil' Doc + Felton as their guard rotation. Hard to see them taking back Avery in a deal.

JJ goes to Sacramento most likely. They run Jamal at the point and AB at the 2.

[walker834]

This is the clippers sites take on the trade just for comparison

http://clipperholics.com/2016/07/14/clippers-rumors-blake-griffin-for-rudy-gay-trade-persists/

[crownontherocks]

Dan Woike

Also in regards to Blake Griffin-Celtics stuff, high-level source says "there's no truth to any of it."