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[Ghost of Podkolzin]

I don't see Chicago being tempted by Martin-Hardy for Ball without draft compensation. They've invested too much in Lonzo to move him now for two negative contracts. I definitely don't view them as mixed value. I'd be happy to be proven wrong though. 

To attach a concrete name to a possible Gafford trade, it might be something like Gaff to Atlanta, #22 to Orlando, Black to Dallas. I don't view that as a pure salary dump. That's landing a Lonzo starter kit with two healthy knees who just needs a little more development.

I don't know enough about the draft to say if it's worth trading Gafford straight up for a pick. You may be correct about the lack of depth. But if they can find the right player with enough upside, I'm happy to take the risk of it not panning out at the expense of the 3rd center. The franchise player is only 18 years old after all. I'm more concerned with building around him than going all-in to win right now. I also don't care to see many two center lineups next year, so that may be another difference in our thinking.

#sunkcost

What CHI has invested in Ball is immaterial as to his value, to CHI or to any other franchise.