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Hoops Rumors Live Chat 10/23/2023
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Guest
12:46
Where do you see the Pacers finishing this season? On paper they could be sneaky good.
Dana Gauruder
12:48
I agree. They have an excellent coach, a star in Haliburton, some really solid players around him. Plus, the Brown addition was shrewd. Not sure they can finish in the top 6 but they have a good chance of qualifying for the play-in.
Guardians of the Galaxy
12:49
How concerned should the Suns be with Nurkic against mobile dominant centers? Come playoff time, he could potentially face AD, Jokic,Giannis, Embid.
Dana Gauruder
12:50
Quite a bit, I'd think. That was quite a gamble, trading away Ayton. But they seemed intent on getting him off the roster, even after they match Indiana's offer sheet the summer of 22. I'm not impressed with the depth they have behind him, either, and he's had injury issues.
Trae Young
12:51
If the Hawks struggle this year and miss the playoffs, do you think Snyder will blow it up? Could Trae Young be out the door... and if so, what could the Hawks get for him?
Dana Gauruder
12:53
I don't know if I'd be Snyder's call but I would anticipate a major trade if things go sour this season. Trading Young would be the biggest step and they'd get plenty of assets for him. Something in the range of what Utah got for Mitchell. Stars are hard to find and there are always teams  willing to go all in to get them.
Fernando
12:53
If the Mavericks underperform during the first half of the season, could Luka Doncic end up asking to be traded by the trade deadline?
Dana Gauruder
12:54
He could ask but the request doesn't have to be granted. Mark Cuban isn't known for a being a patient owner willing to go into a lengthy rebuild.
Capela
12:54
Think Capela gets moved during the season so the Hawks can free up the starting spot for Onyeka Okongwu? Seems like the Hawks need to see what they have in OO before they give him a contract extension.
Dana Gauruder
12:55
Could happen. The Mavs are known to have interest and you'd anticipate the Grizzlies would look in that direction as well with Adams out for the season.
Knicksfan
12:56
Any updates on a Quickley extension? Do you think it gets done today?
Dana Gauruder
12:57
That one is going down to the wire -- could literally be a last minute decision. I'll say they figure something out, since there's mutual interest.
76ers fan
12:57
Is Tobias Harris going to step up in absence of James Harden?
Dana Gauruder
12:59
He'll likely get a few more shots than he did before Harden's arrival. Someone else has to provide punch, as Embiid and Maxey can't do it all.
Trade
12:59
Folow-up...

Luka for Trae + something else?
Dana Gauruder
1:00
You're going for the bigtime blockbuster! Let's see where those clubs are at Feb. deadline -- would be a fascinating swap, for sure.
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