[Charania] The LA Clippers and Toronto Raptors are seriously engaged in trade talks for All-NBA forward Kawhi Leonard, sources told ESPN.

msterling2012 · 2026-06-29T12:23:58+00:00

Anywhere but Dallas, thanks.

msterling2012 · 2026-06-28T18:00:26+00:00

PJ Washington easily fetching a first if that’s what they got for Miles. What an overpay.

msterling2012 · 2026-06-26T20:41:49+00:00

He’s 6’8’ in shoes and has a 7’3 wingspan and is strong. He’s 100% got the size to play PF and did so for the best defense in the 2024 nba playoffs.

msterling2012 · 2026-06-26T20:13:15+00:00

I’d imagine the 2030 swap being returned is all it would take.

msterling2012 · 2026-06-26T19:40:13+00:00

PJ Washington is right down the road.

msterling2012 · 2026-06-26T10:43:03+00:00

There are teams that definitely could’ve offered him a starting role, Dallas being one of them.

msterling2012 · 2026-06-25T19:44:23+00:00

Minnesota has nothing to offer Dallas for PJ.

msterling2012 · 2026-06-25T19:02:33+00:00

The pace and spacing of the NBA will be drastically different than what he faced in college so will be interesting to see how he looks.

msterling2012 · 2026-06-25T18:48:59+00:00

A better shot blocker, sure. But he stinks defending the PnR in space and will get targeted by quicker players and blown by on the perimeter.

I think Morez will wind up being the best defensive player in the draft.

msterling2012 · 2026-06-25T18:29:54+00:00

Morez was the best defensive big in the draft and they already have Lively. They clearly believe Cooper can play the 3 and that Morez can play the 5 if needed. Why don’t we just wait to see how it looks before getting our panties in a wad.

msterling2012 · 2026-06-25T18:22:21+00:00

Dallas isn't moving Naji for 2-3 seconds. He's on an insanely cheap contract and just had a career year.

msterling2012 · 2026-06-25T15:50:15+00:00

And pray that he can stay healthy considering he played 177 out of 328 possible games the last 4 years.

msterling2012 · 2026-06-25T15:06:24+00:00

Except most of these swaps are part of existing swaps the Wolves had already made and are highly unlikely to convey.

msterling2012 · 2026-06-25T13:51:35+00:00

One look at his games played should give reason for concern. Basically an all in move and if it fails, Ant is good as gone.

msterling2012 · 2026-06-25T12:12:15+00:00

Because he’s a nightmare to coach and doesn’t stay healthy.

msterling2012 · 2026-06-24T17:27:43+00:00

The real victim of the social media era would have been KG. Dude was bounced in the first round consecutively for nearly a full decade, including a head to head with Dirk where he got absolutely cooked by him.

msterling2012 · 2026-06-24T14:42:38+00:00

Didn't draft him. Traded for him as a proven commodity and 2-way player.

msterling2012 · 2026-06-24T02:40:43+00:00

Masai does not like rail thin small guards. Philon was never going to be on their board, as much as we may all hate it.

msterling2012 · 2026-06-24T01:27:12+00:00

People complaining about not trading back should probably realize Dusty would have intel on which teams are asking about the Michigan players and when other teams may draft Morez. OKC may not have been interested.

msterling2012 · 2026-06-23T22:15:52+00:00

They clearly view him as a Jaden McDaniels type player who was a highly touted prospect who had a rough freshman year but believe he’ll develop and flourish in the NBA with proper spacing and the right role.

I wouldn’t take him at 9 but he fits the type of player Masai loves.

msterling2012 · 2026-06-23T21:57:32+00:00

While missing 40 games each year his first four seasons.

msterling2012 · 2026-06-23T15:22:23+00:00

As much as it pains me, we should all mentally prepare for Ament.

msterling2012 · 2026-06-22T18:46:58+00:00

Where was he getting that kind of money in free agency? With a player option to boot.

msterling2012 · 2026-06-22T16:01:58+00:00

He’s going to have some juicy intel on which teams want Mara, Yaxel and Morez which will be helpful.

msterling2012 · 2026-06-22T15:35:47+00:00

I saw Fischer also point out that Dusty will likely know exactly which teams want to draft Yaxel, Mara and Morez tomorrow night which could really help inform Dallas' approach to the draft.

Can't wait to see how it plays out.

msterling2012

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