Bradley to OKC? (Rumor)

[hpantazo]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2018/01/29/nba-trade-deadline-2018-tracker-date-time-rumors-teams-players/?utm_term=.8af186024a9f

"In the wake of losing Andre Roberson to a ruptured left patellar tendon for the season, the Oklahoma City Thunder have considered one possibility as a replacement: Avery Bradley."

This would be a great get for OKC if they can pull it off.

[hodgy03038]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2018/01/29/nba-trade-deadline-2018-tracker-date-time-rumors-teams-players/?utm_term=.8af186024a9f

"In the wake of losing Andre Roberson to a ruptured left patellar tendon for the season, the Oklahoma City Thunder have considered one possibility as a replacement: Avery Bradley."

This would be a great get for OKC if they can pull it off.

Yes I could see that as a great fit for OKC. Poor Avery though is becoming the player traded 3 times in a year?

[Monkhouse]

And what does OKC have in trade value good enough to snag Bradley?

[CFAN38]

I would love to see this happen. They are a great fit for Avery and they become the starting 5 most capable of taking out the Warriors. Defensively they will have AB to guard Curry, Westbrook on Thompson, PG on Durant, Melo on Green, and Adams against the center of choice.

[hpantazo]

And what does OKC have in trade value good enough to snag Bradley?

That is the main issue. If Detroit wants to move him badly enough though, agents have a way of pushing deals through that benefit their players.

[Smitty77]

And what does OKC have in trade value good enough to snag Bradley?

Roberson.

Smitty77

[DefenseWinsChamps]

And what does OKC have in trade value good enough to snag Bradley?

Bradley on an expiring would probably get a little less than Evans or Williams.

But OKC could do Abrines and Huestis for salary, and then add a draft pick.

[KGs Knee]

And what does OKC have in trade value good enough to snag Bradley?

Roberson.

Smitty77

Bradley is certainly more valuable than Roberson, even if Roberson wasn't injured. The Clippers would rightfully demand more than that for Bradley.

But I would love to see Bradley on the Thunder, he'd be a great fit there. 

[hpantazo]

And what does OKC have in trade value good enough to snag Bradley?

Roberson.

Smitty77

Bradley is certainly more valuable than Roberson, even if Roberson wasn't injured. The Clippers would rightfully demand more than that for Bradley.

But I would love to see Bradley on the Thunder, he'd be a great fit there.

Yeah but Bradley's on an expiring contract. 3 months of Bradley is not worth more than a player signed to a good contract for several years.

[jambr380]

And what does OKC have in trade value good enough to snag Bradley?

Roberson.

Smitty77

Bradley is certainly more valuable than Roberson, even if Roberson wasn't injured. The Clippers would rightfully demand more than that for Bradley.

But I would love to see Bradley on the Thunder, he'd be a great fit there.

Yeah but Bradley's on an expiring contract. 3 months of Bradley is not worth more than a player signed to a good contract for several years.

Depends on if the Clippers view Bradley as more than salary filler in the DET deal and if they really do intend on tanking (since Roberson can’t play and Bradley can). It also depends on how they view Roberson and if they want him on their team next year making somewhat significant money.

Anyway, I agree with others that this would be a great ‘get’ from OKC’s perspective....anything to keep PG13 at this point.

[KGs Knee]

And what does OKC have in trade value good enough to snag Bradley?

Roberson.

Smitty77

Bradley is certainly more valuable than Roberson, even if Roberson wasn't injured. The Clippers would rightfully demand more than that for Bradley.

But I would love to see Bradley on the Thunder, he'd be a great fit there.

Yeah but Bradley's on an expiring contract. 3 months of Bradley is not worth more than a player signed to a good contract for several years.

Well, I don't really think very much of Roberson to begin with. And then there's the not-so-small matter of his ruptured patellar tendon. Who knows when Roberson will be back on the court, or if he'll be any good when he does return.

Also, OKC would have Bradley's Bird-Right's, so there's the distinct possibility he would be there long-term anyways.

[Monkhouse]

And what does OKC have in trade value good enough to snag Bradley?

Roberson.

Smitty77

Bradley is certainly more valuable than Roberson, even if Roberson wasn't injured. The Clippers would rightfully demand more than that for Bradley.

But I would love to see Bradley on the Thunder, he'd be a great fit there.

Yeah but Bradley's on an expiring contract. 3 months of Bradley is not worth more than a player signed to a good contract for several years.

I love Roberson, but his trade value is not that high. Clippers also are going to either full on rebuild, or try to re-tool. The last thing Doc Rivers really wants to do is give up one of his favorite players to coach, for a player that is hard to measurably increase his potential because of major flaws in his game. He may be signed reasonably, but that is because he literally cannot do anything except but defend. He is shooting 22% from 3PA. He cannot pass, and he cannot score. I love Roberson, I love watching him on defense, and I believe he will 100% bounce back and still show others that he is capable of reaching his All-Defensive team skillset once again.

OKC has no first round pick this year, their second rounder is going to be absolute garbage, and other than Ferguson, or Grant, who else is even worth taking a flier on?

Bradley also said he wanted a more featured role, which he wasn't going to get in Boston, and now it is looking like with Jackson out, the Pistons don't see much use for Bradley since he has reverted to the Bad Bradley in Boston. (The long pull up 2's that can't go in, lazy defense, and missing easy shots.)

[Smitty77]

And what does OKC have in trade value good enough to snag Bradley?

Roberson.

Smitty77

Bradley is certainly more valuable than Roberson, even if Roberson wasn't injured. The Clippers would rightfully demand more than that for Bradley.

But I would love to see Bradley on the Thunder, he'd be a great fit there.

Yeah but Bradley's on an expiring contract. 3 months of Bradley is not worth more than a player signed to a good contract for several years.

I love Roberson, but his trade value is not that high. Clippers also are going to either full on rebuild, or try to re-tool. The last thing Doc Rivers really wants to do is give up one of his favorite players to coach, for a player that is hard to measurably increase his potential because of major flaws in his game. He may be signed reasonably, but that is because he literally cannot do anything except but defend. He is shooting 22% from 3PA. He cannot pass, and he cannot score. I love Roberson, I love watching him on defense, and I believe he will 100% bounce back and still show others that he is capable of reaching his All-Defensive team skillset once again.

OKC has no first round pick this year, their second rounder is going to be absolute garbage, and other than Ferguson, or Grant, who else is even worth taking a flier on?

Bradley also said he wanted a more featured role, which he wasn't going to get in Boston, and now it is looking like with Jackson out, the Pistons don't see much use for Bradley since he has reverted to the Bad Bradley in Boston. (The long pull up 2's that can't go in, lazy defense, and missing easy shots.)

It TRULY ASTONISHES me how we tend to OVER rate AB.  He has a 10.00 PER this year.  He is shooting 40.9% overall.  He is rated 77th out of 104 PG in defensive RPM.

On the other hand, Roberson is an 11.1 PER this year and he is shooting 53.7% and he has the HIGHEST rated defensive PER among SG's!!!

Matter of fact, Roberson has the 2nd highest defensive RPM in the ENTIRE NBA!!!

http://www.espn.com/nba/statistics/rpm/_/sort/DRPM


Maybe it is what MOST do NOT know about Roberson combined with us remembering Avery with us and BEFORE he paid out over $400K in hush money!!

Smitty77

[Smitty77]

And what does OKC have in trade value good enough to snag Bradley?

Roberson.

Smitty77

Bradley is certainly more valuable than Roberson, even if Roberson wasn't injured. The Clippers would rightfully demand more than that for Bradley.

But I would love to see Bradley on the Thunder, he'd be a great fit there.

Yeah but Bradley's on an expiring contract. 3 months of Bradley is not worth more than a player signed to a good contract for several years.

I love Roberson, but his trade value is not that high. Clippers also are going to either full on rebuild, or try to re-tool. The last thing Doc Rivers really wants to do is give up one of his favorite players to coach, for a player that is hard to measurably increase his potential because of major flaws in his game. He may be signed reasonably, but that is because he literally cannot do anything except but defend. He is shooting 22% from 3PA. He cannot pass, and he cannot score. I love Roberson, I love watching him on defense, and I believe he will 100% bounce back and still show others that he is capable of reaching his All-Defensive team skillset once again.

OKC has no first round pick this year, their second rounder is going to be absolute garbage, and other than Ferguson, or Grant, who else is even worth taking a flier on?

Bradley also said he wanted a more featured role, which he wasn't going to get in Boston, and now it is looking like with Jackson out, the Pistons don't see much use for Bradley since he has reverted to the Bad Bradley in Boston. (The long pull up 2's that can't go in, lazy defense, and missing easy shots.)

It SHOULD be the Clippers including a second rounder OR a first.  They likely won't have to since Roberson is currently injured.

Smitty77

[DefenseWinsChamps]

Clippers don't want Roberson's salary though. They want to be players on the FA market in 2018 and 2019.

That's why I said Abrines and Huestis (or Grant). Abrines only has one more year but can be useful as a shooter. Huestis is an expiring.

The Clippers aren't going to resign Bradley. They just aren't. Jerry West knows better. They will try to get value for him.

The Thunder have to make a run this year and they need a 3D wing to do it. Bradley is perfect because he can hound opposing guards but is not a high usage player. Imagine Westbrook, George, and Bradley hounding the Warriors backcourt. That's nasty.