Mr Swagtastic wrote:I don't see the direction for Toronto you say Brooks fits the timeline of a rebuild more than RJ. I mean he's a very good on ball defender and a decent shooter from 3 but I don't like his fit here. I honestly don't know why Toronto is here and why Miami wouldn't just take Brooks for themselves I don't like the RJ fit next to Herro anyways Brooks seems like a good fit in Miami post Jimmy still gives them a competitive guy who fits with Herro and Bam +
Houston could use Butler but do they really want him?
Barrett is younger than Brooks and can help Miami build a core with Bam and Herro, but also win now.
Brooks sucks but he's good for team culture. The Raptors need a defensive identity and leadership. Brooks is also Canadian and their front office values that sort of thing.
I doubt there's a straight trade for Fox, Miami is going to have to add picks or some incentive which I doubt they want to due to the risk it exposes them to. Then there is Ingram but it doesn't make sense for NOP and Butler probably doesn't want to be there.
A contender is also not going to give up amazing pieces for a guy who wants out. Miami has no leverage here, neither does Toronto. It's more about whether the Rockets prefer the Brooks to Butler upgrade.
Another argument I'd make is that Brown is comparable to Brooks too. They are also about the same age.