khaltheball wrote:Just watched lavine last night vs rockets . He was amazing 3 games back from injury he played 77 last year mind you. Showed off he can be a very solid to good defender when engaged n will be here imo especially on ball, leagues better then reaves or Dlo or Rui on perimeter. Showed me he can pass ( no **** ) he’s a better passer n offensive player overall than jaylen brown imo im confident in that take just mis cast . He’s very solid at feeding Vuc as usual . He provides much needed rim pressure n won’t mess up transition like Dlo . He’s literally perfect for what this team needs ; he’ll actually be a huge upgrade for the 5 out someone who can actually pressure the rim n shoot the **** out of the ball , make enough passses n plays ok enough defense ( possibly good when engaged n in LA). I’m convinced he’s been half assing this season or played hurt . If they can get Murray in a separate deal ( I’d give up reaves if they had to cos lavine n reaves fit is a bit wonky n we want to win now ) , hoping Murray is cheap . Also ales Caruso , Marcus smart or any big defensive guard who can pass a bit n shoot a bit along side lavine and I love this for us. I think they sadly might not do it but god damn it lavine will literally help on every way possible other than elite/great playmaking . Helps lighten the load for AD n Bron scoring wise n can take highly efficient looks without taking away from the table . I’m pretty confident he’s the way higher upside play over Murray now. I can see him
Being a turbo charged jaylen brown - one that can actually drive better shoot better n considering brown - I think pass better . Oh n it’ll prob be fun to see some exciting transition plays or cuts n lobs .
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Both lavine n Caruso being so athletic helps the team in so many areas like transition on both ends , cuts , but most importantly hustling for boards . Similar reason I like Murray maybe - high rebound rate. Some news that reaves may be enough for Murray .
Rui Dlo jhs - lavine ( if possibly add Gabe and FRP for Caruso I think that’s enough value if Gabe was heakthy I’d feel so and being hard capped they’re close enough salaries to work .)
Reaves + filler( no idea what ) - Murray - might be a three way move not sure exactly might be teamd wanting reaves , Murray fits better alongside zach if no Caruso. And even with him I think I prefer that upside .
This involves Pelinka b the lakers getting real with themselves n prob some idiot casuals will cry about reaves n Rui . But this is a very possible framework of a trade and one that actually gives you upside to compete . I’d advise zach skeptics to watch that game, need the doctors to confirm he’s fine n he was half asssing due to hating his coach etc . Some belief that zach is a negative asset on that deal - I’m not sure if I buy that but he has no suitors and no other contender needs a star back court scorer/shooter . I remember really wanting zach in 2020-21ish seasons when Bron was full time pg for a while . I think a combo of zach then reaves/Caruso /Murray whatever n occasionally AD is enough to help Bron bring the ball up where he really wants the help . I think he’s ok playing pg just not always being the only handler n he won’t be. Finally feel some optimism.
Dw Pelinka will crush that soon lol
Main targets we should go after:
Lavine: Due to depressed value
Miles Bridges: Very depressed value. He has done very bad things obviously, so I can see why he is a toxic player that nobody wants rn. But a high reward player that has 1 year left
DFS: Possibly, depending on other moves and cost
Brogdon: Possibly, depending on other moves and cost
I dont actually know if I want Dejounte Murray for what he costs
Not sure if he would be a good fit next to Lavine and Bron
He is also thin
Rather just keep Reaves or if we want a bigger guard then go get Caruso. But it will be hard to get both without moving Reaves, if even possible. Bulls want probably 2 late 1sts for AC or very solid 1st and or a decent young guy I bet
Realistic scnario is some sort of deal with Dlo, Rui, and 1 of JHS/1st and salary filler (hayes, reddish) for Lavine and any salary filler. Maybe a 3 teamer
Dream scenario (that is realistic) may be Dlo, Vincent, JHS, a 28 swap, couple 2nds and filler (Cam, Hayes, Maxwell Lewis?) for Lavine. Bulls get a swap, JHS, and some 2nds for Lavine.
Rui for a quicker SF like DFS? Nets get a younger thicker PF for the future vs Bridges and Cam Johnson
Sign Biyombo
Lavine, Prince, DFS, Bron, AD
Reaves, Christie, Cam/Vando, Wood, Biyombo
I think that is a true contender
Starting lineup surrounds Bron and AD with 2 very solid 3 point shooters in DFS and Prince and 1 that has shown to be elite in Lavine at times.
Bench has energy spark plugs and also has size
Reaves for offensive energy.
1 of Cam/Vando bring defensive energy
Biyombo brings defensive energy
Wood can give you some spacing as a big and has length. Works better with Bron or Bron and AD though
Christie gives you some of both, but needs to be out there with other main ball handlers
