The 2024 NBA Trade Value Rankings

_TrustTheProcess · 2024-02-07T07:58:07+00:00

“I thought about going to a top 80 but 80 is ridiculous”

-man who created a top 75

TheVeganMeatball · 2024-02-07T05:43:26+00:00

He rank ordered the 25 honorable mentions, meaning this is just a top 100 list

notformeclive4711 · 2024-02-07T13:07:12+00:00

GG Jackson scouting report Highly ranked high school recruit ✅ Watched him against the Celtics ✅ Flies around ✅ HE’S THE SAME AGE AS MY DAUGHTER ✅

Shootit_Rockets · 2024-02-07T05:48:23+00:00

This podcast is badly missing Joe House

TheTrotters · 2024-02-07T10:10:21+00:00

“I’m not wasting a month of Wemby” is how you end up wasting 8 years of Wemby.

“I’m not wasting a month of Luka” is what made Dallas trade for Porzingis in Luka’s rookie year. It’s the reason they were never able to build a contender around him.

Dekrow · 2024-02-07T08:26:16+00:00

I still don't know where Bill got the idea that there is a weight limit for being an NBA guard. Or why he thinks Luka is 260 lbs.

AR15_He_Is_Him · 2024-02-07T05:42:39+00:00

TIL that Dejounte Murray is a FA soon and is going to want to be paid (he just signed a 4 year team friendly deal)

Warlord10 · 2024-02-07T06:36:47+00:00

Bill: "If Kawhi wins the title, he would be the best player on 3 different teams. The 1st person ever!"

Lebron: ⏳️ 👑 💩

Full_Cat5323 · 2024-02-07T12:31:50+00:00

“As you know I’m not a homer”

Beeble376 · 2024-02-07T05:31:27+00:00

“Josh Giddey, he’s been in some big games.” Huh? 🤣

FlahulachBoy · 2024-02-07T07:46:36+00:00

‘If Kawhi wins the finals with Clippers this year. He’ll be the first player to win with 3 different teams as their best player.’

Is Bill trolling Lebron here? How would he have forgotten Lebron winning MVP in 3 finals for Heat, CAVS and Lakers.

lostmypants2009 · 2024-02-07T13:44:48+00:00

It’s almost charming to hear Bill talk about Kyrie. Most people focus on the vaccination stuff, or the weirdly anti-Semitic taste in movies, or some other political lightning rod. Bill just wants to call him a hypocrite for saging TD Garden 4 years ago but not feeling as negative about Brooklyn. The Celtics truly may be the most important thing in this man’s life

djh2121 · 2024-02-07T11:18:37+00:00

Leave it to Bill to do an hour solo NBA pod with basically zero research behind it, just feel.

jrainiersea · 2024-02-07T05:09:22+00:00

This could have been an ~~email~~ column

Shootit_Rockets · 2024-02-07T05:50:52+00:00

Bill badly underrates young players on this trade value list. He has DeMar DeRozan higher than Jabari Smith. If Chicago called Houston with a straight swap they are getting laughed off the phone.

251325132000 · 2024-02-07T06:35:23+00:00

The LaMelo part was so funny. Our man legit just stopped mid-sentence and lazily said “eh” and moved to the next for fear of the mighty aggregators.

pizzaking2410 · 2024-02-07T05:13:39+00:00

You can’t sit here and tell me you’d rather have LeBron James right now than Grayson Allen. You just can’t.

KCPcorner3 · 2024-02-07T07:05:36+00:00

Bill on kawhi: “He’d be the first ever to win as the best player on 3 different teams” Meanwhile Lebron has already done that. Goes on to say if kawhi wins this year he’d be the best player of the last 10 years, a stretch that would include basically Lebrons peak

rezaw · 2024-02-07T05:51:59+00:00

Denountae Murray literally signed a contract extension this off season. He kept hammering that you will have to pay him

KCPcorner3 · 2024-02-07T06:54:20+00:00

Why is KD always so much higher than Lebron on these lists? Bill doesn’t like Lebron tweeting, but KD has blown up and asked his way out of a bunch of good situations now. They have essentially the same amount of postseason success the last couple years.

protagonist4 · 2024-02-07T05:14:57+00:00

“Part of my rankings is player happiness. Will they be happy to go to your team?”

Well, that depends on the team, bill…

girlfriend_pregnant · 2024-02-07T12:58:58+00:00

He. Only. Watches. Celtics. Games.

bombation · 2024-02-07T05:57:31+00:00

Bill in his zone - cryotherapied, hydrated, running out the clock on football, making shit up, charging his phone and straight vibing. Our boy is so goddamn back

Aussie_Spur · 2024-02-07T07:23:31+00:00

Names Wemby in the top 5. And spends a total of 0 seconds speaking about him. wtf is with this guy? Last time he mentioned him he labeled him a “200 pound French guy” after Embiid scored 70.

rswsaw22 · 2024-02-07T06:21:58+00:00

Wait, no Joe House for the Trade Value pod?!

CocaineandPercs · 2024-02-07T15:20:31+00:00

The Celtics’ chemistry is out of control! They’re HIGH FIVING!

Kryptos33 · 2024-02-07T05:30:42+00:00

A solo pod with top 75 list NBA trade value list with 25 honorable mentions. He's a madman. I'm looking forward to people losing their minds 😂

beastyballerau · 2024-02-07T09:18:35+00:00

Luka is a guard Bill, come to terms with that pleeeease.

CapyBara_51 · 2024-02-07T05:56:28+00:00

How many minutes in until he throws his first dog at Lebron?

Update: 10 minutes in, Austin Reaves getting targeted on defense is actually Lebrons fault! (???)

Update: He’s still going on about the hour glass!!

fanofpotatoes · 2024-02-07T05:39:41+00:00

Surely this list can’t change much from the 5 other times he does it per year. And if it does, outside of some exceptions, then it’s probably an overreaction.

SpriteTyson · 2024-02-07T13:58:32+00:00

I understand the Lakers gave up a lot of picks but the players drafted with those picks haven’t done shit and the Lakers won A TITLE which is the ultimate goal. Of course he never mentions it.He lists out a bunch of players quickly like he does with teams’ upcoming schedules (at Tennessee, home, home, at LA, at NY) to try to overwhelm the listener into thinking he is right but the players were Dyson Daniels and DeAndre Hunter lol.

Lakers gave up a lot but those picks didn’t become anything and they got a chip. Of course they’ve made a good amount of moves that did not work out especially the Westbrook trade but Brandon Ingram and Julius Randle we’re not gonna bring the Lakers to championship contention at that time. He loves trying to rehash the Davis trade. It’s almost been 5 years, give it up buddy.

daggerpeen · 2024-02-07T14:43:27+00:00

I am still reeling from “Klay and Kuminga for Lebron, who says no?”

RandomUserName316 · 2024-02-07T14:01:02+00:00

Some Brandon Miller respect 👏👏👏

Ok_Schedule_2766 · 2024-02-07T05:43:39+00:00

Just say you don’t watch the Cavs lol

GentlemanHere · 2024-02-07T12:35:43+00:00

Scottie Barnes at #52 is pure lunacy. A 22 year old versatile all-star with a very high ceiling.

_TrustTheProcess · 2024-02-07T07:53:37+00:00

Terry “80% as good as Lillard and better trade acquisition” Rozier is an honorable mention while Dame is 40th.

Funny how that works.

serv0_o · 2024-02-07T12:53:59+00:00

Ok, at this point, Bill is just trolling this sub right?

Gravyseal · 2024-02-07T05:36:55+00:00

Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but on first listen his first fake trade is Tyler herro and an unprotected frp for derozan and Caruso, both of whom are higher on the trade value list than herro. I’m surprised he didn’t ask who hangs up first…

After_Sheepherder394 · 2024-02-07T05:46:42+00:00

I can't wait to listen and find out how high bill has derrick white before being mad about how ridiculous his ranking is.

KCPcorner3 · 2024-02-07T06:48:59+00:00

Bill’s rant on the guys the lakers let go was insane. First of all they won a title, second of all he’s talking about guys like monk and Malik Beasley as if they’re these prize possessions. Monk was on a minimum, lakers literally couldn’t keep him and Beasley started almost the whole regular season but he is not a playoff level player. Also bill has been among the most vocal D’Angelo Russel haters but all of a sudden he gets hot for a month and now it’s crazy that the lakers want to upgrade him? Crazy stuff from bill

jar45 · 2024-02-07T13:11:53+00:00

Bill having 25 honorable mentions in a Top 75 list is hilarious. Just make it a Top 100!

FinancialRabbit388 · 2024-02-07T18:14:45+00:00

Jalen Williams averaging 18.8 ppg, 4 rpg, 4.5 apg. Bill said he’s already a 25 and 5 guy.

Stercules25 · 2024-02-07T08:38:55+00:00

That Kawhi hot take may be one of his worst ever lol. If he wins the title this year he has a case for being the best player of the past decade?! HUH lmao

Traditional-Carob-48 · 2024-02-07T13:08:22+00:00

I can't listen to Bill talk about Lebron anymore. The greatest player of our generation and he spends most of this time shitting on him or downplaying his greatness. I really don't get it. This guy is supposed to be a basketball historian, he's supposed to love the game. Instead, he sounds like a fucking pissy 8th grader every time he talks about Bron

adomanski · 2024-02-07T06:19:54+00:00

Scottie Barnes in the 50’s as a year 3 all-star.

I’m surprised he didn’t have Evan Mobley top 10 again.

Lederniermot1972 · 2024-02-07T13:18:11+00:00

“I dont value big guys. They’re all over”

“The Celtics can’t win without Porzingus.”

gritsal · 2024-02-07T15:18:29+00:00

Best player of the decade when he functionally didn’t play 5-6 full seasons worth of games.

Ok_Schedule_2766 · 2024-02-07T05:50:06+00:00

Ok Jesus fucking Christ he wants the Cavs to trade Garland for nothing😂😂😂

nullstellensatz1 · 2024-02-07T14:52:41+00:00

Banchero at 8 because he's got the look or something. He's a 6'10 power forward that averages 6.9 rebounds a game and shoots primarily midrange jumpshots that he makes at a 40% clip. That puts him neck and neck with Ant and above Haliburton and Booker?

He also says he thinks SGA could be the best player on a championship team. To quote the man himself, 'can we see it in the playoffs first?'

Successful-End7689 · 2024-02-07T05:25:39+00:00

“The Ringers Bill Simmons is Prepping for Trade Deadline”… sounded hella corny lmao

Individual-Beach-368 · 2024-02-07T09:05:00+00:00

On Trae Young: ‘There should be some all star team: ‘people who take 3 point shots that you think are going in and they don’t, but you still feel like it was a good shot.’ That’s how I felt — he’s just not Curry. Like he takes shots that they go in for Curry and they just don’t go in for Trae Young. But he’s fine’

Amazing.

rezaw · 2024-02-07T13:14:33+00:00

Ik we all expected it but Trae young at 51 is something

Stercules25 · 2024-02-07T08:45:00+00:00

I don't think LeBron or KD will win anymore championships (unless they hitch themselves to a contenders wagon) but the difference in how Bill talks about them is insane. They should be right next to each other on this list

CocaineandPercs · 2024-02-07T16:09:00+00:00

I agree with Bill that Tatum is a top 10 player but the way he babies him is insane. “He’s only 25” lmfao. I know Celtics fans hate when I say this but he and Booker are together in my mind. I give Tatum a slight edge for his defensive ability and his 3 point hot streaks, but Booker is very steady leading his team offensively even when he’s missing shots. Tatum has played with better players and in a weaker conference.

GiveMeSomeIhedigbo · 2024-02-07T18:13:03+00:00

Ausar Thompson is Pippeny, noted.

CocaineandPercs · 2024-02-07T06:00:18+00:00

When it’s Giddey, he sticks to basketball. Not so much for Harden or Kyrie.

SufficientFault790 · 2024-02-07T07:18:27+00:00

🗣I'M ON A RUN OF BEING WRONG!!!

We're so back

MarginalContact · 2024-02-07T07:56:06+00:00

I don't think there was a thread for it but in the last Group Chat podcast they suggested trading Kevin Huerter to Toronto to pair him with Grady Dick but somehow didn't suggest their shared nickname as Dick Hurts and that is a shameful error.

Grouchy_Tie3037 · 2024-02-07T15:21:21+00:00

If the Celtics don't make the finals this year they are going to have to attach a pick to get rid of Jaylen Brown's awful contract. What contender wants him if he can't win with Tatum and Zingis? What young team would want a 28 year old on a bloated contract? Maybe the Thunder but they already have scorers.

Ohiowolverine · 2024-02-07T06:58:44+00:00

The nba Trade deadline being during super bowl week kills Bil

lsd418 · 2024-02-07T09:02:48+00:00

I wish he would just propose fake trades, l don't need a 100 player ranking where 90 percent of these guys aren't anywhere

M_S-K · 2024-02-07T06:31:02+00:00

Sometimes I wonder is this guy even following the league

Rick0wens · 2024-02-07T14:06:15+00:00

This pod is like craning your neck to watch a car crash. There are so many illogical takes and factual inaccuracies lol

Boring_Bill2430 · 2024-02-07T14:54:02+00:00

The anti-Luka drumbeat is so exhausting. Any praise of him now has to be layered with “is Luka a winning player?” talking points.

Is he actually responsible for Grant Williams bricking wide open three after wide open three? He apparently doesn’t make his teammates better, yet just this season has revived Exum’s career, propelled Derrick Jones to a career year, and immediately made Lively into a dynamic lob threat at 19 years old. Dorian Finney-Smith has unsurprisingly been worse when not on Luka’s team, since he doesn’t get 10 wide open threes a game. It’s just nonsense, lazy analysis.

Luka is playing obscene minutes, top 10 in the league in steals, and his best teammate has missed over half the season (no, Bill, Kyrie hasn’t had a good season when he’s been in street clothes the majority of it).

His reward for working his ass off with a lesser supporting cast than any other superstar has been widespread condemnation of his playing style and effect on teammates. Even his 73-point game was met with considerably more eye rolls than congratulations.

I get the guy has flaws. His defensive effort is lacking on too many possessions each game and he argues with refs wayyy too much. But good lord.

Warm_Enthusiasm_1337 · 2024-02-07T11:17:41+00:00

Wonder what happened TO Russillo. Ceruti mentioned at the end of Ryen's Monday pod that Ryen would be on this pod with Bill. Hope your boy didn't get hit in an accident with an all-female boat.

rawman200K · 2024-02-07T12:33:31+00:00

Why don’t he write this down man 🥺

regemusic33 · 2024-02-07T14:03:06+00:00

Guys, did Bill go to the Knicks-Lakers game?

jrg114 · 2024-02-07T17:49:13+00:00

The unintentional comedy piece hit hard on this one.

My favorite was Bill being up to his eyeballs in fake trades including on this pod, and then having the balls to say "Maybe being in fake trades for 6 weeks doesn't help Lakers players play their best basketball" as criticism for Lebron

BingTheDoodleBoo · 2024-02-07T18:12:57+00:00

Glad Bill cleared up that he wasnt a Celtics homer. Was starting to wonder…

ScoreTheBasekt · 2024-02-07T18:23:32+00:00

Did anyone else laugh out loud for the “ok we’re gonna take a break and come back with the top 27.”

Top 27 - Never change Bill.

DetroitSportsKillMe · 2024-02-07T19:20:54+00:00

Obviously just a homer but wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t say no Duren whatsoever is blasphemy

Also Bill has brought up Isiah Stewart to the Celtics like 3 times then just doesn’t list him in his top 100

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