Post#31 » by Xatticus » Tue Mar 9, 2021 12:45 am
I hope this is an indication that our front office is trying to create a market for Vucevic, though I'm skeptical. This almost certainly didn't come from those teams, so I'd expect it is from our front office or from Vucevic's camp. I just don't think our front office has the stones to be this proactive. They've been exceedingly conservative and they are entering a contract year. I just find it tough to believe that they'd choose this time to alter course, though perhaps they are feeling a bit of pressure after this season has gone pear-shaped.
The Spurs would probably love to turn Aldridge's corpse into something useful before his contract expires. If you could get any of White, Johnson, Vassell, or Murray, you take it and run with it, but I'd expect the Spurs would just want to attach something like Walker and a 1st to Aldridge. I suppose that's fine to get out from under Vuc's deal, but those are low-value assets.
Charlotte would probably like to get out from under Rozier's deal. There is no sense whatsoever in them paying both Graham and Rozier now that Ball is the future. I can't imagine they want to part with Hayward for Vucevic. Hayward is the better player and even though his contract is scary, they just signed him this offseason and things have gone swimmingly thus far.
Miami has plenty of bad money and the Giannis sweepstakes ended before they got started. They have to figure out a way to get better fast or they have to be prepared to move on from Butler. They don't have much I like. They aren't parting with Herro or Adebayo. They'd probably like the turn Olynyk, Leonard, Dragic, or Iguodala into something else, but all they have to attach is Achiuwa, Nunn, and some sketchy prospects/picks. Nunn could replace Ross or Fournier, but he is due for a payday.
As for Boston, I just hope they are getting desperate. They need frontcourt help. I think Gordon is the better fit for them though. I'd happily take back Thompson and some prospects for Vucevic. Thompson will win you extra possessions on the glass and he has a reasonable deal through next year. You could flip him later. We haven't seen enough from Langford or Nesmith to know what they are at this point, but they are certainly worth flyers. I also wouldn't mind snagging Williams. He could be so good if you could teach him good habits and to move his feet.
Ross to Denver is interesting. They certainly have some intriguing pieces. I wouldn't mind seeing Ross go their way if we could get a prospect out of it. I'd take Harris' contract back if it netted us some more value.
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