06-18-2024, 10:56 AM
They have brought in younger players, correct, but a good chunk of the roster remains filled with veterans. Kyrie, Kleber, THJr, Morris. Those guys need to be evaluated as well.
I actually like the mix they have right now. It just looks like it might be time to make a few adjustments here and there. Kyrie did his job as an experienced heavy lifter perfectly fine, probably better than expected, Morris does well as the towel waiver, there is no need to do anything here. But I’d bet that THjr and Kleber both were penciled in for MUCH bigger roles than they were actually able to take on, especially in the postseason.
Then if you look at DeRozan, he has been highly productive last year and very durable even throughout the season before that. If theres a way of going from THjr to him I’d be very open to that. That doesn’t mean I would not prefer a younger option (Sexton, Simons) or wouldn’t think about a different vet (McCollum?) but he’s worth exploring.
Availability is a big thing. DeMar / CHI might be ready for a divorce and there might not be a ton of suitors who can offer him a good chunk of money and a big role on a contender.
I actually like the mix they have right now. It just looks like it might be time to make a few adjustments here and there. Kyrie did his job as an experienced heavy lifter perfectly fine, probably better than expected, Morris does well as the towel waiver, there is no need to do anything here. But I’d bet that THjr and Kleber both were penciled in for MUCH bigger roles than they were actually able to take on, especially in the postseason.
Then if you look at DeRozan, he has been highly productive last year and very durable even throughout the season before that. If theres a way of going from THjr to him I’d be very open to that. That doesn’t mean I would not prefer a younger option (Sexton, Simons) or wouldn’t think about a different vet (McCollum?) but he’s worth exploring.
Availability is a big thing. DeMar / CHI might be ready for a divorce and there might not be a ton of suitors who can offer him a good chunk of money and a big role on a contender.