RedIndian wrote:How about Len for Okafor straight up?
The Sixers are desperate for any value for Jahlil at the moment. They want a back-up to Embiid, and Len might be decent in that role. Len's been voicing frustration, so this might be a good opportunity for him as well.
Likewise with us. Seems unlikely that we're going to re-sign Len; so if we are intrigued by Okafor, we might as well make the swap now.
Both teams get a good look at the players, and if they like what they see, they can reward them with decent-ish contracts in the summer.
Okafor might just be a dude who could surprise everyone, and flourish massively because of a change in scenery. For starters, he's good friends with Booker. With our lack of offensive options, he'll definitely get the opportunity to make an impact. I also see him helping alleviate our PG problem, as he's a very good passer out of the post. A playmaker in the paint will help offset the painful production we're getting from our PGs.
I understand that there are plenty of issues with Okafor's game, especially his defense. But what do we really have to lose here? Plenty of reports that Okafor dropped 20 pounds this summer. With a new team, perhaps he puts in real effort to become leaner, fitter and quicker on the defensive end.
Len has to approve any deal, and won't, because in doing so he would lose his Bird Rights. Preserving those allows him to be S&T'd to a team that would not have the cap space to sign him outright (or simply re-signed by us). As there aren't a ton of teams with a lot of cap space, I strongly doubt he approves of any trade.
Plus, there are signs our offense is starting to come together around Booker-Warren-Jackson-Stretch 4-Finishing Big-Bench Scoring Guard. Ain't no post big in there. We'll go the opposite direction with our Tyson replacement, for sure - whether that's Alex or someone else.
? Maybe we can get him
Yeah Hill would be a major upgrade over what we have now, even with the season he's having. We all know what he's capable of.
