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Could Ujiri possibly be buy our way into the draft rather than tanking?
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Ross for Afflalo???? LOL, that would be one of the dumbest moves MU could make. He's not dumb. Not going to happen.
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I'm 99% certain that the "source" is simply Zach Lowe's Grantland piece that suggested the idea as a possibility. Nothing more.
But on a side note, remember that breakout game Ross had vs. the Magic last year? I think it was highlighted by a midcourt steal followed by a breakaway windmill dunk. It's funny how opposing GMs take notice from a single game, eh?
I bet the same thing happened in Memphis a few years ago when Jerryd Bayless went HAM and stole a game for the Raptors. Low and behold, Bayless now plays in Memphis.
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I'm pretty sure that Ross for Afflalo deal was something Zach Lowe threw out as a completely hypothetical in his article last week, and the media has taken it and run it through the "sources" spin cycle where it gains a little bit more credibility each day, despite not being factual in the least.
I mean, just look at the actual wording of the tweet:
Sources confirm that the Raptors would be interested in a trade including Terrence Ross for Arron Aflalo if they become buyers by the deadline."
It's really just saying that there's a small possibility it happens, dressed up to make it seem like an actual piece of news.
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Hmmmmm
Not buying this.
But there is no question Orlando and Toronto have been talking. Previous Orlando leaks were about Lowry.
Only way I see Masai giving up on Ross is if he is dumping a bad contract(s) in the process (Fields, Novak, Hayes) and/or obtaining future pick.
The Magic have an identical contract to Bynum in Hedo: January 7th deadline to clear up to $18M in cap space for non luxury tax teams (150% or +$5M).
Hypothetically speaking here but what about this, two transactions:
1) http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine/?tradeId=kfq32zw
Toronto: Hedo (who is immediately waived) and 2017 Lakers first
Orlando: Fields, Novak, and Ross.
2) http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine/?tradeId=ntg6pb6
Toronto: Afflalo
Orlando: Hayes
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Lol. Kevin Bryant again?? take it with a grain of salt.
Ross for Afflalo is so stupid it's not even funny. MU is too smart for that.
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white men can't jump wrote: View PostWhat sources? Ujiri hasn't seemed to leak anything at all since taking the job. Are those sources Afflalo's agent, since Afflalo doesn't wantto be stuck on a losing team?
I'd be extremely skpetical. Afflalo is a great role player having a career year. He is not a piece that really moves this team up another level in my opinion.
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JordanMariam14 wrote: View Post"@KevinRashidi: Source confirms Raptors would be interested in a trade including Terrence Ross for Arron Aflalo if they become buyers by the deadline."
Apparently Orlando has been having interest in Ross.
Don't know what to think about this..
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I'd be extremely skpetical. Afflalo is a great role player having a career year. He is not a piece that really moves this team up another level in my opinion.
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white men can't jump wrote: View PostReally? So far it's just the one non-rumour from Lowe's piece. It was just a for argument's sake type thing I thought.
I still maintain that if they do end up trading Ross, his best value might be as a way to get into the top 8 or so of this draft (obviously not top 3).
Apparently Orlando has been having interest in Ross.
Don't know what to think about this..
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JordanMariam14 wrote: View PostI keep hearing rumours about trade talks involving Terrence Ross and Aaron Afflao?
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I still maintain that if they do end up trading Ross, his best value might be as a way to get into the top 8 or so of this draft (obviously not top 3).
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I keep hearing rumours about trade talks involving Terrence Ross and Aaron Afflao?
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jamshid wrote: View Postnoway i will trade big val with any players in this draft.
Dd& amir str8 up for a top 3 picks.
Ross str8 up for top 5 pick.
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Nilanka wrote: View PostThose are some high-powered beer goggles you've got on there
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psrs1 wrote: View PostJR smith is a raptor killer.
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