NYG wrote:NuggetsWY wrote:But Beal is a sure thing with a great attitude and a history of good health, none of which can be said for MPJ.
I can't imagine Denver trading Porter, he's such a perfect fit alongside Jokic & Murray. We can have some fun.
Of course everyone is going to call Porter "damaged goods" and de-value him --- but notice that since the Nuggets started playing him, he doesn't spend time on the injured list. And last year's little rant about shots during the playoffs makes people de-value him because of his attitude; but that does not give him a "bad attitude", when you have a shot as sweet as his, you need to shoot and shoot often. That's his value.
In order to replace him, Denver needs a wing shooter or a stretch-4 with an emphasis on STRETCH. Most of those players are not available and/or Denver's going to want the player plus at least a mid-level 1st. Then add in the salary issue. Porter's still on a very nice rookie contract.
So just trying to find something remotely possible:
Joe Harris would be nice - but it would take Barton's salary to make things work
Duncan Robinson would be nice & Miami could throw in some filler
Lonzo Ball wouldn't be a bad choice - but it would take Green's salary (no doubt New Orleans would like Morris too)
MPJ for Duncan S&T based deal looks awesome to me
That would be the foundation SMH unless you also want to trade Bol for Butler.
