Post#644 » by DarkXaero » Mon May 25, 2020 7:11 pm
I'm gonna suggest an unpopular 3rd star trade scenario, because there's really nothing better to do in terms of NBA discussion right now. So if you don't like it, remember that I'm just doing this out of boredom more than anything lol.
Orl-BKN trade:
Orlando trades: Nikola Vucevic, Terrence Ross
Brooklyn trades: Caris Levert, Jarrett Allen, Taurean Prince, Dzanan Musa
Unless my math is wrong, it should work salary wise even if Orlando might have to create roster spots. Jarrett Allen can be flipped to a 3rd team with ease if Orlando want to prioritize Mo Bamba's development. Overall, I think it could be a mutually beneficial scenario for both teams.
Why for Brooklyn? Nets get a 3rd star in Vucevic, a versatile offensive threat at center position who can stretch the floor reasonably well, shoot midrange, and great in low-post. He's also an above average passer at C position, and KD has been a fan of his play. Terrence Ross is a sweetener in the deal for the Nets, as he is an upgrade on Prince, a better 3pt shooter, and better wing defender. I think Ross would replace the absence of Levert & Prince reasonably well. Nets should get better as a team with these additions. Nets still retain great depth with Dinwiddie, Joe Harris, Temple, DJ, while adding better players.
Why for Orlando? Magic have been in treadmill over the past few years, and this presents them an opportunity to officially enter a full rebuild. With other teams in the East on the rise, rebuild is the best route for them. They get younger pieces here with upside (Levert, Allen), and get to potentially save a lot of money long-term by unloading the Vucevic & Ross contracts. Vucevic will be 30 next season, and has had a subpar season, so this is a chance to sell high on him. Levert gives them the potential lead guard that they've been looking for. If Allen is flipped to a 3rd team, they have a potentially exciting young core of Fultz, Levert, and Bamba, in addition to whatever asset they can get for Allen, plus a chance to build through the lottery.
Kyrie/Dinwiddie
Ross/Temple
KD/Harris
PF*/Kurucs
Vuc/DJ
*Could sign Marvin Williams with tax payer MLE
That's a strong starting lineup with plenty of shooting (a potentially 5 out offense), and a strong bench unit as well. Death lineup can be Kyrie/Dinwiddie/Ross (or Joe)/KD/Vuc.