(10-12-2024, 02:44 PM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: I think we've learned that rim-finishing centers are the most important piece to have next to Luka, arguably the foundational building block for a Luka-led team. You don't trade Gafford unless you have an alternative backup. Not sure how quick Sharp could be ready.
Rim-finishing... + Rim-protecting + Rebounding + Help defend the perimeter... at the bare minimum.
Otherwise, if it were just rim-finishing, then Dwight would be king... but he's just a Blight on my senses.
Fully agreed though, you don't trade Gafford. Forget about Sharp being ready (he's not)... even Lively still has a LOT to prove. Lauri and Kessler both got the better of him the other day.
Think I also saw someone say they would trade Grimes as "filler". That's another nutty suggestion. I think the Nuggets would be very happy to have Grimes between Jamal and MPJ though (and the Pacers would like a player with that profile too), in case you guys want to make that trade.