super_balls wrote:TheGoodDoctor wrote:super_balls wrote:
This is exactly why I can see Masai trading down with Denver (15 and 19). Thon @ 15 is not bad and the 19th pick can be moved or used on Korkmaz. 27th can be moved for some VET like Vince.
I have no idea why you would think that.
Masai has said on MULTIPLE occasions (including the year end presser) that he doesn't have the roster space even for the picks we have now so there is absolutely no indication of him doing so, in fact given that he's far more likely to do the opposite and trade them away. Not trying to be rude to you at all but just kind of common sense says we're not going to designate 3 roster spots this year, 2 roster spots next year while still having Norm, Bruno and Delon (so 8 players in total - even if you move the #27 as you propose that's more than half the roster) which would mean we could only really retain our starting line up and all of Ross, CoJo and Biz would need to be shipped else where not to mention the cap hold caused by their salaries.
You're not the only one that's proposed this through multiple threads but it really makes absolutely no sense on a team that just won 56 games and made the ECF to do what you're proposing both based on roster spots and financially.
I was thinking instead of reaching for a guy like Maker at 9. Masai could trade the pick down for him @ 15. (The only person to have a roster spot next year along with Bruno, Powell, Wright)
The 19th I suggested would be used on a stash guy like Korkmaz or part of trade for a Vet piece.
The 27th would be used as a sweetener to get/free up some space via Ross Trade. (Bismack)
I understand that it doesn't make sense to have 3 picks this year especially when we were an ECF, 56 win team. It was a hypothetical because I can see Masai liking Maker but not wanting to reach 9 (Turning the 9th into more assets).
Hey I get it, but if anything the reverse would probably happen where he packages the 27th w/ the LAC pick if he was really enamored with any player but he has made it very public that he doesn't see how he can allocate the resources, the roster spots etc to developing a bunch of really young guys when he's looking to take the next step with the franchise.
Personally I think we only retain the Knick pick and everything else will be used or at least attempted to be used for upgrades for a starting PF and a back up SF.
