retrobro90 wrote:Part of me thinks it might be a little premature to acquire another PF before we've actually seen what our current roster even looks like. I'm guilty of it myself because it seems like it could be a necessity come this year's trade deadline. There's no telling what Patterson will look like after his recovery but big men are cheap now. Would rather not have to trade some of our young assets or picks for one when theres gonna be plenty in next year's FA market and not many teams with space to pay them.
Looking farther ahead to next summer: let's say for this proposition that hypothetically both george and westbrook have decided to stay.
Don't think the pistons are gonna be anything special this season. At best they probably top out as a first round exit. Because of that they might not have great chances at retaining Avery Bradley. If Bradley walks that leaves them with a limited amount of options at SG unless they feel that Kennard is ready to start in his sophomore year or that they can somehow lure back KCP. S&T centered around Roberson and Bradley? I love Dre but theres no question that immediately makes us a better squad overall. Detroit gets an all league level wing defender for a guy that would've walked anyway.
I agree with what you're saying. I think it's a risk/reward situation. Let's say we could get Lyles for McDermott and a second. Lyles was decent as a rookie and took a step back last year. Entering his third year he's at a crossroads year. If he doesn't take a step forward then the chances of him improving decrease in most people's mind. If he starts out the season and looks bad then his trade value drops. Then, do we really want him? If he starrs off playing well then McDermott and a second won't get it done. I feel like since we are in a situation with Russ and George possibly walking , I would love for Presti to try to acquire that young guy who he thinks will take the next step forward. I think this year we need to take a risk.
Let's say OKC got one or the two young guys I like, Labissiere or Hernangomez. Even if Russ and George leave, at least you still have a young asset to either build around or trade. That's one of the only situations I would considering moving a future first round pick and Ferguson. Ideally, I really don't want to move Ferguson for a established vet who isn't a star like Thaddeus Young or one of the Morris twins. If Ferguson is moved I want a young guy coming back. Ferguson is a 6'7 wing who was the fourth youngest player in the draft. I like his potential.
The problem with our assets is that we don't really have any besides Ferguson and Abrines. Although Grant and McDermott are cheap, they are expiring. I still maintain it was a mistake to not acquire a second round pick on draft night this year. I'm guessing it was because we planned on going into the tax this year and didn't want to spend more money.
If we could get Avery Bradley I think that for sure makes us the second best team in the west.
