Mannix citing two different sources within the Boston organization that they are not dangling Tatum, but have only said "if you wait for summer, we will make it worth it."
I feel like that is based off the reports saying they would trade Tatum, which according to other sources (and some reliable ones) that is nowhere near 100%.
Memphis initiated the Conley and Gasol for Lowry and JV but it died down quickly. Memphis is trying to gauge/create interest in their guys. Sounds like they are hoping to get a better offer then the Jazz or Pistons
I agree, this trade serves no purpose accept helping the Raptors this season. Since Conley > Lowry
Right it might not be much but I bet it will be enough for the Pels to consider it. Sounds like Boston wants AD pretty bad.
That is true there are a lot of 'IFs' in the offseason. But we know Celtics will end up offering something. That seems pretty clear. Knicks will probably offer. A host of other teams possibly will offer (Raptors, Nuggets (thinking playoff teams that need a boost from AD and have assets...etc)...
Lakers want AD bad. I bet they'd offer a very similar deal this offseason. Cause they know without AD they are screwed.
Old LeBron can only take them so far.
Not to mention they will have to compete with other offers from the Knicks and Celtics (whatever they end up actually offering)
Why though? For not taking the deal?
Its still best for them to wait till the offseason. That deal could still be there along with several other new deals.
Unless you mean just poorly ran then yes.
I just feel there is no amount of pressure that would make the Pels do it. AD comes out and says only LA? AD refuses to play the rest of the year? I just don't see any upside for the Pels to take a deal now.