Pelicans want Steven Adams

[AusPel]

I like the move the more I think about it. We're filling an immediate need, obtaining a quality player, veteran, and culture setter, and his contract not only gives us maximum financial flexibility moving into next year, but puts in a position to more easily trade for a star this year if one becomes available for trade.

We're not bloated with salary, don't think it makes it that much easier really

[AusPel]

After dealing with Dell? I'll wait however long it takes to develop. It's crazy, the other day I took a look at our draft pick history and I noticed before Zion, the last original picks(our own)that we kept and developed were AD, Austin River and Darius Miller(2012). Of course they were trades since etc., but how many of those worked out or stayed long? I can wait lol

And Buddy Hield

[JunkHead]

As part of four-team Steven Adams trade, Thunder also receive George Hill, Darius Miller, 2023 Denver protected first-round pick and second-round picks in 2023 (via Charlotte) and 2024 (via Washington), sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 21, 2020

[Pelicanidae]

As part of four-team Steven Adams trade, Thunder also receive George Hill, Darius Miller, 2023 Denver protected first-round pick and second-round picks in 2023 (via Charlotte) and 2024 (via Washington), sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 21, 2020

Trade details.

George Hill and Miller go out the door to make up the salary balance. Second rounders also.

[DroopyDawg]

Lol

I also want to note how funny it is that people see Steven Adams as being old when he's 27. He's like 15 months older than Giannis or something, and Giannis is a ''young'' superstar to most people. I get that he's been in the league for what feels like forever but he's not that old!

I'll admit I thought Adams was in his 40s. Seems like he's been in the league forever but wow... 27. I can't remember being 27.

[wuggie]

And Buddy Hield

Yeah him too, but he only played for a season and half. Then he went to Sac-town for Booger. I mean Boogie Cousins.

[Pelicanidae]

So is our roster currently this, or am I missing something:

PG: Eric Bledsoe, Lonzo Ball, Kira Lewis
SG: JJ Redick, NAW
SF: -----------------
PF: Zion Williamson, Nicolo Melli
C: Steven Adams, Jaxson Hayes

?

I put nothing in the SF section because Kenrich was let go and we haven't officially re-signed Ingram yet, although we all expect that max to happen soon enough.

[DroopyDawg]

How is he not a perfect fit? Who doesn't need a guy who does the ugly work in the paint and on the boards?

And even if it doesn't work out we have a VERY valuable $28 million expiring contract that we can flip.

[DaPelFromHell]

Woj just said on ESPN2 that OKC will get a couple 2nd round picks too. Guessing from us, but the deal does involve two other teams. That deal is crazy. He also said Adams is one of the most well liked players in OKC history. He?s gonna be a fan favorite from the day one

[DroopyDawg]

The flip flopping is so frustrating.

Dell moves picks all the time to get ''young vets'', the board is mad.

Griff starts collecting picks for the future rather than using them all or prioritising other assets, board gets mad.

Griff moves one late-first rounder from years in the future that isn't even ours to acquire a really good player, board gets mad.

You want him to stock up on picks or not? What's the goal here.

People just like to b!tch if its not the move THEY would make.

[PelsFan2313]

As part of four-team Steven Adams trade, Thunder also receive George Hill, Darius Miller, 2023 Denver protected first-round pick and second-round picks in 2023 (via Charlotte) and 2024 (via Washington), sources tell ESPN.

? Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 21, 2020

Trade details.

George Hill and Miller go out the door to make up the salary balance. Second rounders also.

Not a huge fan of including Hill and keeping Bledsoe from a value standpoint. OKC takes back expirings and effectively another first in Hill without absorbing any bad contracts. There's probably more to come I would think.

[DaPelFromHell]

So is our roster currently this, or am I missing something:

PG: Eric Bledsoe, Lonzo Ball, Kira Lewis
SG: JJ Redick, NAW
SF: -----------------
PF: Zion Williamson, Nicolo Melli
C: Steven Adams, Jaxson Hayes

?

I put nothing in the SF section because Kenrich was let go and we haven't officially re-signed Ingram yet, although we all expect that max to happen soon enough.

Josh Hart

[Pelicanidae]

Yeah, Pels are sending out $33.2M but getting $44.4M as it stands right now - that doesn't work.

I assume one of Lonzo, Redick, or Melli is on the move to complete this one. Or maybe an E'Twaun Moore sign and trade? https://t.co/eppBAa36gA

— Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) November 21, 2020

One more hitch. Something yet to drop.

[Pelicanidae]

Josh Hart

Ah yep, you are right! Thanks

[DaPelFromHell]

Not a huge fan of including Hill and keeping Bledsoe from a value standpoint. OKC takes back expirings and effectively another first in Hill without absorbing any bad contracts.

What? No George Hill? I thought Lonzo, Kira, & NAW could of used a vet like him to learn from. I wanted to keep him and ship out Bledsoe too

[donato]

So is our roster currently this, or am I missing something:

PG: Eric Bledsoe, Lonzo Ball, Kira Lewis
SG: JJ Redick, NAW
SF: -----------------
PF: Zion Williamson, Nicolo Melli
C: Steven Adams, Jaxson Hayes

?

I put nothing in the SF section because Kenrich was let go and we haven't officially re-signed Ingram yet, although we all expect that max to happen soon enough.

Josh Hart. Also Ingram is a foregone conclusion. It's safe to put him in there.

Edit: someone beat me to Josh Hart. Who knew the posts on PelsReport would be flying in so quickly!

[AusPel]

Woj just said on ESPN2 that OKC will get a couple 2nd round picks too. Guessing from us, but the deal does involve two other teams. That deal is crazy. He also said Adams is one of the most well liked players in OKC history. He?s gonna be a fan favorite from the day one

Isn't that just the two second rounders they were getting already? Or are OKC getting 4 seconds from us now?

[Pelicanidae]

Josh Hart. Also Ingram is a foregone conclusion. It's safe to put him in there.

I know it's safe. I said that in the post. I just was only trying to list guys who are 100% officially signed-on-the-line under contract. Ingram isn't that yet: we all know he will be soon, but he's not yet.

[Darkhorse985]

So is our roster currently this, or am I missing something:

PG: Eric Bledsoe, Lonzo Ball, Kira Lewis
SG: JJ Redick, NAW
SF: -----------------
PF: Zion Williamson, Nicolo Melli
C: Steven Adams, Jaxson Hayes

?

I put nothing in the SF section because Kenrich was let go and we haven't officially re-signed Ingram yet, although we all expect that max to happen soon enough.

No, I think Bledsoe plays SG which makes sense.

PG: Ball/Lewis/NAW
SG: Bledsoe/Redick
SF: Ingram/Hart
PF: Zion/Melli
C: Adams/Hayes


And we still have the MLE and BAE to add depth.

[Pelicanidae]

Isn't that just the two second rounders they were getting already? Or are OKC getting 4 seconds from us now?

Still just the original 2, that's all.

[Pelicanidae]

No, I think Bledsoe plays SG which makes sense.

PG: Ball/Lewis/NAW
SG: Bledsoe/Redick
SF: Ingram/Hart
PF: Zion/Melli
C: Adams/Hayes


And we still have the MLE and BAE to add depth.

Eh, Bledsoe has played PG in most places he's been to.

Ingram isn't under contract yet, hence why I didn't list him.

I know we have ways to add more guys, that's not the worry. I was just asking to make sure I hadn't missed anything going through.

[Pelifan]

looks worse now that we're keeping Bledsoe.

~10 million in cap relief and some 2nds really should have been the only incentive needed here.

we must have valued bledsoe or something, otherwise that's not good negotiating.

[wuggie]

Hmm I'm glad one of Hill or Bledsoe is gone, but I sort of wanted Hill due to his shooting. Bledsoe on the other hand, if he stays that'll make sense, since he is basically is Jrue light.

[msusousaphone]

Wake up Jeff!!!!!

I mean Mac

Whoa. I know it's a few pages late.....but did you just bust out a Wiggles reference?! This is my escape from six kids!!! Lol

[JJackisangry]

So Bledsoe isn?t even moving... I say this as one of biggest fans in the Steven Adam?s fan club (I advocated picking him over Alex Len in that draft) I don?t like this deal. We are essentially moving expirings and picks to pick up an expiring that we aren?t even positive we want to re-sign.

Having said that, I love Adams. We needed a grock big and Adams is a top grock and one of my favorite players. I like it from that perspective. At least we should be competitive.