HoopsterJones wrote:Be patient and punt next season. They will not be able to acquire a difference maker in this offseason that will make them a contender anyways.
Honestly they need to consider their long term future and see if Tatum and Brown develop into stars.
Consider consolidating their 14, 20, 22 pick to move up if there is a player in their draft they feel can be a difference maker at a draft slot that can be obtained (maybe 10 with the Hawks, I don’t know if it’s enough for them to trade 8). Another option is trading down for more picks, some that may be in next year’s draft. Otherwise keep their picks and draft BPA with high upsides and hope for the best.
Horford and Hayward will not be around long term, and I don’t expect that either of them will net a asset of any worth in a trade given their salary, age, and in Hayward’s case his inconsistent play. Let their salary expire or hope they opt out (Horford might, Hayward would be stupid if he did).
Re-sign Rozier only if he is willing to accept a value contract. I personally would not go above $10m per year. If he signs an offer sheet that is palatable then match it.
Keep cap flexibility and fill in the rest of the roster as needed.
This is the problem with Ainge and his delusion. He thinks that he is the next Red who can find diamonds in the rough with his eyes closed. The problem is that he absolutely sucks at drafting prospect. It wouldn't surprise me if all three picked players end up cut or out of the league in 2-3 years.
