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So I tried Martin/Micic/two 2nds for Brogdon. And I think that’s the base of a deal that makes sense. And should happen as CLT should be looking to upgrade their guard glut…

But no one liked it.

So here we are.

Atlanta: Capela, Mathews, 2028 Houston 2nd
Atlanta: Brogdon and Richards

Atlanta starts Okongwu at center and has two very different looks (Nance/Richards) behind him. Brogdon is a very good backup guard for Trae and can help stabilize the unit that struggles without him. Has the size to play the two some obviously.. Atlanta does go back over the tax, but trimming the roster to 14 should solve that.. A Liddell/Bruno dump so don’t think it’s a real concern. Or just stay over the tax until December and see what the team looks like (dump Zeller or maybe move on from one of the bigger contracts if the season is going as some expect, etc)

CLT: Richards, Martin, Micic, 2028 CLT 2nd
CLT: Capela, Mathews

CLT brings a strong vet center in to split minutes with Williams and play a bigger role when he misses time. If Green/NSJ and some long ball minutes are the plan for the two, then you invest a bit at the center spot to protect the kids.

Washington: Brogdon
Washington: Micic, Martin, two 2nds

Washington saves money and gets two seconds. Micic makes offense easy for young bigs and gives up enough points on the other side to not hurt a tank. Martin - we can pretend he might bounce back and be an asset, or just matching salary in a bigger salary dump later..

Charlotte's front office seems content to be in the draft lottery next year. I can't seem them making a move for a declining vet in order to get some short term improvement.

I don't hate it but think I want to hold onto Micic if at all possible... for the same reason that Washington would want him. We have a lot of players that need offense created for them and Micic is very good at it.

HornetJail wrote:I don't hate it but think I want to hold onto Micic if at all possible... for the same reason that Washington would want him. We have a lot of players that need offense created for them and Micic is very good at it.

Deal probably could work with Martin, Richards and a vet min. But I don’t know who that would be? Don’t think CLT really has one honestly.

Maybe could just wait 2 months and use Reggie.

Don’t think it changes much for Washington whether it’s Micic or Reggie..

jayjaysee wrote:

HornetJail wrote:I don't hate it but think I want to hold onto Micic if at all possible... for the same reason that Washington would want him. We have a lot of players that need offense created for them and Micic is very good at it.

Deal probably could work with Martin, Richards and a vet min. But I don’t know who that would be? Don’t think CLT really has one honestly.

Maybe could just wait 2 months and use Reggie.

Don’t think it changes much for Washington whether it’s Micic or Reggie..

i don't think I make that deal as Washington if it's Reggie, personally. but if they do, then sure

Charlotte says deal to this, but Micic is sort of needed for PG depth behind LaMelo unless they're keeping Reggie Jackson. Or unless they can sign Tyus Jones to the MLE.

Rich4114 wrote:Charlotte says deal to this, but Micic is sort of needed for PG depth behind LaMelo unless they're keeping Reggie Jackson. Or unless they can sign Tyus Jones to the MLE.

he'd have to be willing to take the room exception because i think that's all we have now. I think he may wind up having to do that, but it would definitely be with a contender rather than a team simply trying to shake off the label of basketball hell. he's just seen what playing for a garbage team does to your stock around the league, despite Washington's struggles absolutely not being his fault... he's probably not hopping over to Charlotte for a prove-it deal.

HornetJail wrote:

Rich4114 wrote:Charlotte says deal to this, but Micic is sort of needed for PG depth behind LaMelo unless they're keeping Reggie Jackson. Or unless they can sign Tyus Jones to the MLE.

he'd have to be willing to take the room exception because i think that's all we have now. I think he may wind up having to do that, but it would definitely be with a contender rather than a team simply trying to shake off the label of basketball hell. he's just seen what playing for a garbage team does to your stock around the league, despite Washington's struggles absolutely not being his fault... he's probably not hopping over to Charlotte for a prove-it deal.

I think we'd just need a real plan at backup PG if Micic is moved in a deal. If it's Reggie Jackson, that's not terrible. Fultz is out there too.

Anyway, overall I think this is a solid proposal for all teams. Charlotte should do it, improving the C depth is harder than improving the PG depth right now.