R-DAWG wrote:HopelessKnick wrote:spree2kawhi wrote:I think Deuce, Dadiet and Kolek will be gone soon, we might hold onto Mitch, but maybe not. We’re either getting Kessler (ideally plus Sexton) or Donte somehow.
I’d also love to get Orlando’s Wendell Carter Jr. Myles Turner would be incredible, but the contract will be too big. Capela would also be a big time addition in free agency as it wouldn’t require a any players going out, but he’d probably signing a bigger contract. And then there’s still Jakob Poeltl, a perfect fit.
Those are the type of moves I want to see.
Been thinking about the exact same names as well but there is a common snag. Kessler at this point is not attainable for us without parting with one of the top 5. In terms of value Kessler>>>>Mitch (as of today, simply due to health) and also Kessler is still on a rookie contract. I also read multiple articles suggesting the Jazz are not looking to trade Kessler at this point at all anymore (obviously always barring a crazy offer). We don't even have the picks to make a crazy offer. That package --Kessler, Sexton--was realistic last offseason but that ship has sailed.
Like you mentioned yourself, Capela can likely get another bigger contract. Keep in mind he is 30 years old so I doubt he'd be signing discounted contracts at this stage. Probably gonna get 3years/40mill. somewhere. Maybe the Hawks would be willing to work a sign and trade with Mitch and 2nd rounders going back? Capela IMO is worse than Mitch but more durable. Could be that sort of compromise. Also Atlanta is usually not that hard to deal with and at 30 he fits the timeline as well. Anyone know why he seems to be declining already so early? Looks like he is headed that back up role...
Turner is impossible. Will be getting around 30mill. per year on his new contract. Wendell Carter has that outside shot and free throw shooting going for him but in reality he is not THAT much more durable than Mitch. Has basically missed around 40% of his games as well and is not a rim protecting force. I would consider him but to me he is more of a backup on a title contender than starter.
One name I'll throw out because he is a CAA guy---Santi Aldama. Probably pretty unrealistic but he could be a sort of strategic move. Currently getting 13/7/3 on 37% from 3 and having a very good year. I could see him getting 18/8/4 type of numbers next season. Will probably be getting a nice extension anyways and I don't even realistically see how we could get him here. Also don't know about his defense---just thinking about him in terms of picking up an asset that may double in value next year. This is likely why Memphis is going to keep him anyways.
One final name that may indeed by available for the non-taxpayer-MLE: Brook Lopez --brings outside shooting and shotblocking. Shooting 37% from 3 and 82% from the FT line. Getting still 2 blocks a game and still playing 32minutes a game. Just turned 37 so you could possibly talk him into signing a 2year deal for the exception in hopes of a final title run in NY. Has the New Jersey ties so may be interested.....Could be the most realistic and suitable option as a guy that can flatout shoot and provide that rim protection and is likely good enough to play those 25minutes a game. Picking him up would free us up more to deal Mitch.
So in essence: Hope to pick up Lopez and than decide between Mitch or Capela. Either have Lopez/Mitch splitting the 48minutes at Center or Lopez/Capela. Getting Carter/Aldama would make most sense if the team believes Hukporti is good enough to give us 20 minutes a game next season because either Mitch, Capela or Lopez can play the 4.
I would trade one of the wings (Anunoby/Bridges) for Turner. He’s an ideal fit next to KAT - allows you to play 5 out with rim protection.
That’s a tough choice. I’d hate to let any of the two go, but Turner is nice…
