05-13-2025, 09:11 AM
(05-12-2025, 10:44 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: It feels like a PJ trade is probably coming. Sadly, we will probably be looking for someone just like PJ next to Flagg three seasons from now when AD is done. PJ would still be under 30 at that point.
Or, you trade Gafford and force AD to get some of his minutes at C and some at PF. Then you have Lively and three guys in AD, Flagg and PJ who can play up or down a position.
I'm not sure which one I'm rooting for. It does feel like we need to send out one for someone in the Sexton/White neighborhood. I'm anxiously awaiting FG's apron numbers with the top pick included. I've gotten kind of lazy and don't want to relearn all of these new apron rules. I think we are destined to be a second apron team, so some added complexity to what we can/can't do on the trade front.
You are right PJ would be a nice fit when AD is no longer here. I just don’t know how you make it work. Even if you told him his minutes would remain the same. Players who played a big role for a title finalist very rarely want to take a step back in their prime of their career and come off the bench. Then you have to factor in his in in a contract year and playing for that next contract. Telling him to come off the bench is not going to be a good conversation.
The only thing I can think of is start Cooper at the 2. Less than ideal. You would have to have an awkward conversation with Klay too, but he is not a long term piece. Then PJ can start still. After 4 minutes you can sub to get a better fitting lineup. That is the only way I can see PJ staying here.
It probably leads to a Gafford trade. That would suck as I really like Gafford. I am. It sure what type of value he would bring back in a market flooded with centers. Plus he is looking for a new contract.