Walton1one wrote:Cleveland makes a lot of sense. Just had Dean Wade go down with an injury as well.
They could combine Strus & a guy like Niang, and then either some 2nd round picks (they have 8), a 1st with protections (Can only trade their 31') or a young player (Jaylon Tyson, Emoni Bates?)
Or Okoro\Tyson\Strus gets them a little closer (CLE only takes back $1mil)
CLE is $1.8 over the cap though, so would they be ok with paying more luxury tax?
This was just posted today by Kevin Pelton at ESPN and makes some sense.Best possible fits: Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings
A Sacramento package built around guard Kevin Huerter and forward Trey Lyles is the most logical offer for Grant, but the Kings would surely prefer to land Cameron Johnson to fill the same role.
Another possibility would be if the Timberwolves are interested in swapping Julius Randle for Grant in pursuit of improved floor spacing with their starting five. Portland could get out of Grant's contract entirely if Randle declines his $29.5 million player option for 2025-26.
Would you trade Grant straight up for Randle and (maybe) a 25' (via UTA) 2nd round pick?
I think a flyer on some of their young players (Miller\MInott\Shannon) could be of interest as well. I don't think POR would have any interest in retaining Randle, and there is a decent chance he could opt out of his final year anyway.
Interestingly enough, his contract descends by $3mil next year. MIN would shave $3.28mil off their payroll this year with this trade, which would save them $4.92mil in luxury tax
I'd absolutely do Grant for Randle and id sign before they could take the offer. Not necessarily a huge fan of him as a player but that clears 1-2 years of salary. Heck I'd add some seconds if that's what it took
