Post#744 » by Bucks2585 » Tue Oct 24, 2017 10:35 pm
Potential Trade:
Bucks Trade: DJ Wilson, Greg Monroe, Rashad Vaughn, 2018 First lottery protected
Receiver: Julius Randle, Eric Bledsoe
Bledsoe is a clear guard rotation contributor at the expense of Monroes expiring clearing some cap, Randle seems on the outs this year in LA with Kuzma and Nance looking like they are more valuable rotation options at PF, but the Bucks need to replace Monroes minutes and decide to use Randle as a small ball center off the bench for a year hoping that Giannis's length will offset his lack of rim protection.
Lakers Trade: Josh Hart, Julius Randle, Jordan Clarkson
Lakers Receive: Rashad Vaughn, Greg Monroe
Using Randle and Hart to give up Clarksons contract in the quest to acquire two max slots for 2018, the clear focus is getting another massive expiring on the team in Monroe. They still get a prospect in Vaughn who may need a change of scenery to replace Hart as a prospect SG, but the addition of Monroe to Lopez and Caldwell-Popes contract almost guarentees the can pair two star players together in the 2018 offseason, the big stimulus towards getting this deal done.
Phoenix Trades: Eric Bledsoe
Phoenix Receives: Jordan Clarkson, DJ Wilson, Josh Hart, 2018 1st from Milwaukee
Taking a chance on two first rounders from this past draft, the Suns get their two prospects in terms of a young player they want back in addition to getting Clarkson who is still a young player on a decent deal at PG to replace Bledsoes minutes. While the 3 later pick/players are assets that are young and need development, Clarkson has shown he is young and can score at an NBA level. With the Suns knowing they aren't going anywhere for 2 years at minimum, featuring Clarkson as a scoring PG may help rehab his value and provide another asset down the line and he's young enough where he can reasonable improve to be a good starter,