Trade & FA 2024-25:

[StrandedOnBeauboisHill]

Interesting point. Not sure if I agree or not. I might. 

Do you mean "less Gafford in the playoffs" relative to how much Grimes we'd see if Gafford was outgoing? If so, I don't know what I think, honestly. I'd have to think about it. If you mean "less Gafford in the playoffs" generally, just as the result of adding another competent front court player, I totally agree.

I mean just in general by adding to the front court.  Honestly even if we don't make a move and Maxi is healthier this post season than compared to last, I could see Gafford's role being smaller than it was during the post season last year.

Could be wrong but you could already see Kidd trying to limit his role in the Boston series after he had a pretty ineffective series against the Thunder (another team that plays 5 out).  I think his role will be totally matchup dependent and only expands based on Lively's foul trouble this time around.  I really enjoy watching Gafford play and the energy and rim protection he brings to the floor, it was just apparent that his minutes caused matchup problems in the wrong direction when it really mattered last year and I expect an adjustment this time around.

Very interested if Maxi can build on what he showed last night if Gafford misses extended time.  Could be a chance for him to build some much needed confidence right now.  I know this board likes to argue about Maxi's position from time to time but it's always baffled me because of the impact he made from the 5 during the 2022 run, he showed off all the sort of skills you want to see in a backup center during that.