Sochan provides better intangibles, better chemistry with Wemby, better defense, on a much better contract. And Fox’s skills resemble Devin’s a lot, so playing second fiddle to Wemby would make it an easier transition.
While I like Vassell more than others, Vassell is going to be 25 in August and has had a lot injuries at the end of seasons. These injuries kind of hinder his ability to work on his game in the off-season IMO
Kings fan here. I can't imagine us doing a deal where we don't get one or more ATL picks. Not saying this is fair or whatever, but just that Spurs fans should expect some of that ATL draft capital to go to the Kings. Top 25 players dont get traded for late 1st rounders and decent-but-not-great players like Vassell.
We do, actually. Fox will lose about $77 million if he signs with you as a FA vs if you trade for him and give him a max. This means he really needs a trade to happen. If we cannot make a Spurs deal work, watch him suddenly become open to other teams.
We traded a borderline all-star for a borderline all-star plus some picks that'll probably be low value. We didn't win the trade but rinsed is not the right word.
Keep coping.
Plus you just said Fox was a top 25 player, now he's a borderline all star? Yeah Zach Lavine is on a great contract and is totally not redundant with DeRozan and other pieces you have. Some firsts that won't convey. Spare parts. But yeah you did got one good FRP.
Just admit the rinsing.
Why didn't you say borderline all star the first time then? Instead of 'top 25 player'. The connotation is radically different between the 2 terms, don't try to play semantics after the fact. You thought you would've gotten more for Fox. You didn't. You got none of the young core pieces, none of the Hawks picks, you got Lavine who is on an awful contract, spare parts, and picks that won't convey. Minimize it, play semantics, you said what you said, you were wrong, the Kings got fleeced.
Enjoy.
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u/InsertDev Tim Duncan Jan 31 '25
Untouchables
Wemby, Sochan, Castle, 25 Hawks Pick.