Conley trades:
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Grizzly Bear Blues has a series going on this topic just FYI
BOS: Hayward+#20+Mem 1st for Conley
If Irving leaves
CHA1: Batum+Monk+#12 for Conley
CHA2: Batum+Bridges+#12+Biyombo for Conley+JV
This is only if Kemba stays with the request of adding help. Doubt they include Miles in the first deal.
CHI: #7+Felicio
CHI2: Porter Jr for Conley - credit Whole Truth
They said they want a vet PG to try to start winning
DAL: Lee+DFS(S&T)+#39+2022 DAL 2nd+2023 MIA 2nd for Conley
DAL has limited assets but if they strike out on better FA targets they may consider something like this
DEN: Gary Harris+Plumlee for Conley
DEN2: Barton+Plumlee+MPJ+2020 Den 1st
Denver would have to see Murray as a SG/combo guard and think Conley takes them to the next level in DEN1
DET: Jackson+Leuer+Khyri Thomas+#15 for Conley
Basically the deal they offered before but with Thomas.
IND: Collison(S&T)+Sabonis(+Doug?)
IND2: Doug+Collison(S&T)+Leaf+#18+2nd
Not sure Indy moves Sabonis for Conley but that would be a nice get.
LAL1: Ingram+Bonga for Conley
LAL2: #4 for Conley
This would only happen if LAL strikes out in FA and even then it is a lot to give up for them. Ingram is up for a contract soon and has health issues so it is possible but #4 may be out of our reach without adding something to our end.
MIA: Kelly+James Johnson+Waiters+#13+2023 1st for Conley+Miles
Dumping salary and getting a guy they hope can help attract FAs. The goal would be to resign Conley for cheap after he expires if he is still playing at a decent level.
MIN: Teague+Dieng+11 for Conley+Miles
They try to get out of Dieng's money and upgrade PG to make the playoffs.
NOP: Hill+Zion+Randle (opt out then S&T if that is legal) for Conley+Anderson+Brooks+Rabb+two 1sts+maybe a swap
Can't see NOP actually considering this but wouldn't it be hella fun? Ja/Zion/Randle/JJJ as a core
NYK: Frank+Thomas+DSJ(only if his salary is needed)+2020 protected 1st for Conley
NYK would have to get Durant and maybe another lesser FA that isn't a PG (aka strike out on Kyrie&Kemba)
ORL1: Gordon for Conley
ORL 2: Mozgov+Frazier+#16+#46 for Conley
With Isaac and Bamba the front court of the future, Gordon may be seen as expendable.
PHI: Harris (S&T) for Conley
The more likely scenario is Harris S&T to a different team and Conley going to Philly though the whole thing isn't likely overall. Maybe S&T to BKN so they can go after a second big FA and Crabbe goes back to Memphis. Both PHI and BKN float Memphis an asset of some sort.
PHX1: #6+Johnson for Conley
PHX2: Bridges+Johnson for Conley
PHX3: Warren+Josh Jackson+MIL 1st+#32 for Conley
PHX4: Johnson+Jackson+MIL 1st+#32
Phoenix wants a starting PG. Their last GM was fired for not getting one.
TOR: Lowry+Heavily Protected 2020 1st for Conley
Only if Toronto feels Conley is an upgrade
UTA: Korver (if he is going to retire)+#23+Allen(+Exum?) for Conley
Utah gets the guy they wanted at the deadline and caves on adding slightly more to their package. Not sure MEM values Exum as much if they go with Ja but could if they go with RJ.
Teams likely not interested: ATL, BKN, CLE, GSW, HOU, LAC, MIL, NOP, OKC, POR, SAC, SAS, WAS
BOS: Hayward+#20+Mem 1st for Conley
If Irving leaves
CHA1: Batum+Monk+#12 for Conley
CHA2: Batum+Bridges+#12+Biyombo for Conley+JV
This is only if Kemba stays with the request of adding help. Doubt they include Miles in the first deal.
CHI: #7+Felicio
CHI2: Porter Jr for Conley - credit Whole Truth
They said they want a vet PG to try to start winning
DAL: Lee+DFS(S&T)+#39+2022 DAL 2nd+2023 MIA 2nd for Conley
DAL has limited assets but if they strike out on better FA targets they may consider something like this
DEN: Gary Harris+Plumlee for Conley
DEN2: Barton+Plumlee+MPJ+2020 Den 1st
Denver would have to see Murray as a SG/combo guard and think Conley takes them to the next level in DEN1
DET: Jackson+Leuer+Khyri Thomas+#15 for Conley
Basically the deal they offered before but with Thomas.
IND: Collison(S&T)+Sabonis(+Doug?)
IND2: Doug+Collison(S&T)+Leaf+#18+2nd
Not sure Indy moves Sabonis for Conley but that would be a nice get.
LAL1: Ingram+Bonga for Conley
LAL2: #4 for Conley
This would only happen if LAL strikes out in FA and even then it is a lot to give up for them. Ingram is up for a contract soon and has health issues so it is possible but #4 may be out of our reach without adding something to our end.
MIA: Kelly+James Johnson+Waiters+#13+2023 1st for Conley+Miles
Dumping salary and getting a guy they hope can help attract FAs. The goal would be to resign Conley for cheap after he expires if he is still playing at a decent level.
MIN: Teague+Dieng+11 for Conley+Miles
They try to get out of Dieng's money and upgrade PG to make the playoffs.
NOP: Hill+Zion+Randle (opt out then S&T if that is legal) for Conley+Anderson+Brooks+Rabb+two 1sts+maybe a swap
Can't see NOP actually considering this but wouldn't it be hella fun? Ja/Zion/Randle/JJJ as a core
NYK: Frank+Thomas+DSJ(only if his salary is needed)+2020 protected 1st for Conley
NYK would have to get Durant and maybe another lesser FA that isn't a PG (aka strike out on Kyrie&Kemba)
ORL1: Gordon for Conley
ORL 2: Mozgov+Frazier+#16+#46 for Conley
With Isaac and Bamba the front court of the future, Gordon may be seen as expendable.
PHI: Harris (S&T) for Conley
The more likely scenario is Harris S&T to a different team and Conley going to Philly though the whole thing isn't likely overall. Maybe S&T to BKN so they can go after a second big FA and Crabbe goes back to Memphis. Both PHI and BKN float Memphis an asset of some sort.
PHX1: #6+Johnson for Conley
PHX2: Bridges+Johnson for Conley
PHX3: Warren+Josh Jackson+MIL 1st+#32 for Conley
PHX4: Johnson+Jackson+MIL 1st+#32
Phoenix wants a starting PG. Their last GM was fired for not getting one.
TOR: Lowry+Heavily Protected 2020 1st for Conley
Only if Toronto feels Conley is an upgrade
UTA: Korver (if he is going to retire)+#23+Allen(+Exum?) for Conley
Utah gets the guy they wanted at the deadline and caves on adding slightly more to their package. Not sure MEM values Exum as much if they go with Ja but could if they go with RJ.
Teams likely not interested: ATL, BKN, CLE, GSW, HOU, LAC, MIL, NOP, OKC, POR, SAC, SAS, WAS
Other trades:
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ORL: Mozgov+#46+2020 ORL 2nd for JV
Probably not enough for Memphis with them trying to convey
Probably not enough for Memphis with them trying to convey
Draft:
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#2 Ja
MLE targets:
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Oubre?
Our FAs:
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Tyler Dorsey (RFA) - If we have an open roster spot I wouldn't mind giving him an UNG contract
Justin Holiday (UFA) - If he is cheap and we don't need the roster spot I'd like to bring him back. Could maybe be moved at the deadline for a 2nd if on a good deal.
Joakim Noah (UFA) - Likely out of our price range but would love to have him as backup C to help JJJ continue to learn defense. Maybe offer a 1 year deal and tell him we can trade him to a contender or waive him around the deadline if he wants to chase a ring.
Jonas Valanciunas (UFA – Player Option) - I assume he opts in which I like for us
Delon Wright (RFA) - Hopefully we can retain him for relatively cheap. 6m a year would be ideal but I wonder if someone will throw a MLE at him
Tyler Zeller (UFA) - Likely gone
(I could see us waiving Avery Bradley for the cap space)
Justin Holiday (UFA) - If he is cheap and we don't need the roster spot I'd like to bring him back. Could maybe be moved at the deadline for a 2nd if on a good deal.
Joakim Noah (UFA) - Likely out of our price range but would love to have him as backup C to help JJJ continue to learn defense. Maybe offer a 1 year deal and tell him we can trade him to a contender or waive him around the deadline if he wants to chase a ring.
Jonas Valanciunas (UFA – Player Option) - I assume he opts in which I like for us
Delon Wright (RFA) - Hopefully we can retain him for relatively cheap. 6m a year would be ideal but I wonder if someone will throw a MLE at him
Tyler Zeller (UFA) - Likely gone
(I could see us waiving Avery Bradley for the cap space)
Current roster:
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PG: Mike Conley, Jevon Carter
SG: Avery Bradley (UNG), Dillon Brooks (UNG)
SF: Kyle Anderson, CJ Miles, Bruno Cabocalo (UNG), Yuta (2-way)
PF: Jaren Jackson Jr, Chandler Parsons, Ivan Rabb (UNG)
C:
Projected to be well over the cap
SG: Avery Bradley (UNG), Dillon Brooks (UNG)
SF: Kyle Anderson, CJ Miles, Bruno Cabocalo (UNG), Yuta (2-way)
PF: Jaren Jackson Jr, Chandler Parsons, Ivan Rabb (UNG)
C:
Projected to be well over the cap