06-24-2025, 10:03 AM
(06-24-2025, 09:56 AM)omahen Wrote: Interesting comparison of Bane and Simons trade. Looking at counting stats, they are actually very similar players. Both were actually negative in the on/off category for their teams. Similar age. Trade partners sent what is considered bad salary in both cases (KCP to Orlando and JRue to Portland). Bane already got his big contract, Simons will get one next season (but not sure it will be as high as the salary Bane has). Despite all this, Orlando paid 4 FRP and a recent lottery pick while Portland attached 2 SRP to Simons. Why did Orlando not target Simons instead? Why did Portland not try to move Simons for KCP (similarly overpaid def first vet as JRue, of course not as good but also not as expensive) and at least a couple of picks instead?
Portland fans were set for a while with Simons to Orlando. They seemed happy with pick #16 and filler to make the salaries work. Some wanted Anthony Black as well, but most thought it was too much for them to include Black.
I like Bane substantially more but you are right you have to figure on asking price. Simons needs to prove he can fit in a smaller role than he is familar with. I don't have those concerns with Bane. Although, I think Boston did good in their trade.