(Today, 12:36 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: You could waive Exum before the trade. You then do the 3 for 2 with AD and D'Lo out for KP, Kennard and Newell. Atlanta would be hard-capped and incredibly close to the apron. It solves the unbalanced trade issue, but not the Nembhard issue (unless you want to cut KP or Kennard after they arrive).
I've always thought the 2027 pick (plus the middling pick in 2026) was more reasonable than the MIL/NOP pick in 2026. I hate that you aren't getting Okongwu or Risacher in this construct. Its not like Newell helps fill a need as he's a PF prospect. I like him a lot, but we have forwards.
We could maybe get Okongwu, I don’t think they’d want to give up on their number 1 pick from last season so early. Just looking at realistic returns, not KP+ Risacher+2026 NOP fantasy trades. I’m also assuming if we trade AD, Klay is gone, and if we got Okongwu in the package then maybe Gafford gets dealt. Atlanta just seems like the best option right now, but maybe a bidding war happens, which again means AD is playing well which is going to mean we are likely winning games.