07-25-2024, 10:21 AM
The Markannan thing is really interesting. Utah is sort of stuck. Lauri is really good, but he is about to get the max. They really haven't hit on their young players yet. They might prove to be good, but they are young and not ready. Utah is in danger of being that 10th worst team the league. That is not the place Ainge wants to be...especially with the next two drafts looking strong up top.
He is looking for a Mikal Bridges type trade and he should because Lauri is the better player imo. The problem is there may not be a team that is offering that package. The Knicks did because they viewed this as their finishing move and was willing to pay the NY tax.
The Spurs are the sleeper here. The problem is most of their moves this offseason have been about being patient and not going for the big move know. I think they could have the best offer. GS offer would be tricky. I am not sure how good of a job Dunleavy will do in GS. I like some of his moves since he took over though. Unprotected GS picks are enticing, but Ainge will want much more. Podz looked really good last year and Kuminga is still just 22. The issue with Kuminga is he saw the Franz Wagner and Scottie Barnes Contracts and he is going to expect something close to that very soon.
There is always a hidden team....i am just having trouble seeing who that could be. Miami doesn't have enough. Would a bad team like Charlotte decide to go in? I don't think so. I just have trouble finding a team who will provide a strong (overpay?) offer....you know Ainge will hold on to him until he gets what he wants. The extension and the upcoming draft classes puts some pressure on him though.
He is looking for a Mikal Bridges type trade and he should because Lauri is the better player imo. The problem is there may not be a team that is offering that package. The Knicks did because they viewed this as their finishing move and was willing to pay the NY tax.
The Spurs are the sleeper here. The problem is most of their moves this offseason have been about being patient and not going for the big move know. I think they could have the best offer. GS offer would be tricky. I am not sure how good of a job Dunleavy will do in GS. I like some of his moves since he took over though. Unprotected GS picks are enticing, but Ainge will want much more. Podz looked really good last year and Kuminga is still just 22. The issue with Kuminga is he saw the Franz Wagner and Scottie Barnes Contracts and he is going to expect something close to that very soon.
There is always a hidden team....i am just having trouble seeing who that could be. Miami doesn't have enough. Would a bad team like Charlotte decide to go in? I don't think so. I just have trouble finding a team who will provide a strong (overpay?) offer....you know Ainge will hold on to him until he gets what he wants. The extension and the upcoming draft classes puts some pressure on him though.