With the less favorable of NOP' 2026 and their own in play in a strong draft, Bucks might as well rip the band aid and trade him at deadline to go full tank mode (Giannis says he won't sit when he heals from calf issue; he's gonna ruin it for them). I don't see the offers significantly improving in the offseason short something like Banchero becoming available if/when Magic panic after the playoffs.
While I agree with the fact that McDaniels is probably that player that can get the spurs over the hump, I disagree with trying to meet the likely asking price (3 FRP) for McDaniels.That's interesting because I think the Spurs are firmly in or right on the edge of "overpay for player that could put you over the hump" that every championship level team has to eventually make to seriously compete for a championship. I also think McDaniels would easily be that player and really fits to how we want to play. Or should want to play you never know with Mitch
Denver did it for Gordon....
OKC did it for IHart...
Celtics did it for White and Jrue...
Knicks did it for Bridges...made the CF...
Depending on how you feel about the player and contract Houston is doing it right now for KD...
Really the only maybe championship level teams that haven't done it are Detroit and San Antonio...but history has shown you don't win a chip without the "paid to much for this player but in this very specific circumstance he makes you a real championship contender" player. Spurs aren't winning anything of note without a real power forward. We don't have one right now and who knows how long it takes Carter Bryant to be one...if it ever happens.
Great points... seems like we'd have a better chance poaching Mikal or OG from the NYC in a Giannis deal than McDaniels if it was a MIN deal. The luster seems to have worn off both of those guys to the point where they could more of a +EV pickup
Eh. Both of their contracts are higher than McDaniel's. In the case of OG significantly higher. I also just like McDaniel's much more as a player than those other two. I'd gladly give up 3 first for McDaniel's than 2 for OG or Bridges.
Magic can and probably will fire the coach before that
Of course you like McDaniel's better... everyone does, that's why his value is considerably more than the others right now.
If he goes to the Wolves.. Sheesh.. Watch out..
I doubt Steph Castle will ever be an all-star, but I get it... you think he's Alvin Robertson.
I don't really look at players along the lines of who is what option. Daniels would easily be a "4th or 5th" option on offense, as all he would do is stand around for open 3's and maybe try to bully smaller players in mismatches. He most certainly wouldn't be a 4th or 5th option on defense he would be guarding the other teams best almost regardless of the position. I would say him being that important would overall lift him higher than a 4th or 5th option overall on the team.
You seem to think he's Keith Bogans?
You think Steph could be an all star
He really doesn’t seem that far away. A modest improvement next year would make a fair argument.
I don't disagree with any of that... my point is I am not paying 3 FRPs for that
Thought him and Dame didn't get along tbh?
That's probably where I'm at too. The fit makes me ponder, but the value disparity is to great..
I'm guessing that wasn't the case? If Dame's recruiting him, then maybe the stories of Giannis not knowing they were going to waive him or whatever they did are true? I doubt Dame would be recruiting him if he went behind his back. Maybe Giannis really doesn't get involved in that kind of stuff and let's his FO do their thing?
I think he has the potential to be an All NBA Defender (first team even), while being a slasher/cutter/finisher with good secondary playmaking skills. That's a very valuable player... but its not someone who gets All-Star nods.
What hate? Are you unable to have a conversation about him without interpreting as "hate"?
