Trade?

 It depends on who the Sixers take at 3. , 

If they take Embiid at 3, then a trade just to get another PF like Randle or Vonleh just wouldn’t make a whole lotta sense, unless they plan to move Noel also. 

If, however, they take Wiggins, Parker, or Exum at 3, then I’d say go ahead and trade up to get Randle or Vonleh at 7.

Personally, I’d wait till the day of the draft first and see who Cleveland and Milwaukee actually take before I make any moves with my #3 and #10 picks. 

 It depends on who the Sixers take at 3. , 

If they take Embiid at 3, then a trade just to get another PF like Randle or Vonleh just wouldn’t make a whole lotta sense, unless they plan to move Noel also. 

If, however, they take Wiggins, Parker, or Exum at 3, then I’d say go ahead and trade up to get Randle or Vonleh at 7.

Personally, I’d wait till the day of the draft first and see who Cleveland and Milwaukee actually take before I make any moves with my #3 and #10 picks. 

With my Philly head on, the Lakers really don’t have much else to move, so things get very difficult. They could pass on Kendall Marshall or future 2nd rounders (don’t think they’d be stupid enough to give up future 1s) but that’s about it.

For the Lakers- I think that Thad Young’s value seems to have fallen quite a lot as he’s made it clear he wants to leave. If the Sixers asked me about #7, I’d go for Thad Young + #7 – and there’s no salary cap issues there.

For the Sixers- this might be slightly too much- I’d probably want one or two future 2nds, or 1 + the right to switch 2nds. Marshall holds no interest for me cause they already have a point guard, and they’ll only get two seasons before having to pay him.

With my Philly head on, the Lakers really don’t have much else to move, so things get very difficult. They could pass on Kendall Marshall or future 2nd rounders (don’t think they’d be stupid enough to give up future 1s) but that’s about it.

For the Lakers- I think that Thad Young’s value seems to have fallen quite a lot as he’s made it clear he wants to leave. If the Sixers asked me about #7, I’d go for Thad Young + #7 – and there’s no salary cap issues there.

For the Sixers- this might be slightly too much- I’d probably want one or two future 2nds, or 1 + the right to switch 2nds. Marshall holds no interest for me cause they already have a point guard, and they’ll only get two seasons before having to pay him.

 I am tired of seeing this.  Just as you would prefer Randle or Vonleh instead of Thad Young… so will the Lakers.  No need to take on 2 years of almost 10 mil for Thad Young… it cuts into what we are trying to do.  Yes he has an ETO but no guarantee it’s exercised.  

 I am tired of seeing this.  Just as you would prefer Randle or Vonleh instead of Thad Young… so will the Lakers.  No need to take on 2 years of almost 10 mil for Thad Young… it cuts into what we are trying to do.  Yes he has an ETO but no guarantee it’s exercised.  

Why not just stay at #10 and take a SG like Harris or Stauskas to pair with MCW in the backcourt. At #3, I think any of the top three guys would form a solid frontline with Noel and Young(seeing as Young is SF/PF and Noel is PF/C. Just my opinion but I just dont see much reason for Philly to trade up, yet at least.

Why not just stay at #10 and take a SG like Harris or Stauskas to pair with MCW in the backcourt. At #3, I think any of the top three guys would form a solid frontline with Noel and Young(seeing as Young is SF/PF and Noel is PF/C. Just my opinion but I just dont see much reason for Philly to trade up, yet at least.

Yea lakers not taking on salary that goes into the 15-16 season and move down, especiallly if they do not see that player as a long term fit. Not saying its a bad offer, just not what the Lakers are looking for.

Yea lakers not taking on salary that goes into the 15-16 season and move down, especiallly if they do not see that player as a long term fit. Not saying its a bad offer, just not what the Lakers are looking for.

OP’s deal of 10, 39 and Thad for 7 is probably an even deal (I’m a Sixers fan). But, I think for the Lakers to move pick 7 they’ll want more immediate help as they are in “win now” mode with Kobe’s time winding down.

OP’s deal of 10, 39 and Thad for 7 is probably an even deal (I’m a Sixers fan). But, I think for the Lakers to move pick 7 they’ll want more immediate help as they are in “win now” mode with Kobe’s time winding down.

In NBA 2k games… you can scout a player’s potential, so you pick him, give him minutes and the player improves with time.

In real life, things don’t work like that; players can bust. I think some guys are way too high on prospects. If a team wants to win now, then Thad Young goes over any prospect in the late lotto. Why take a gamble if you can have the sure thing? Yes, there are some issues regarding cap space, but that can be worked out.

In NBA 2k games… you can scout a player’s potential, so you pick him, give him minutes and the player improves with time.

In real life, things don’t work like that; players can bust. I think some guys are way too high on prospects. If a team wants to win now, then Thad Young goes over any prospect in the late lotto. Why take a gamble if you can have the sure thing? Yes, there are some issues regarding cap space, but that can be worked out.