01-28-2026, 09:45 AM
(01-28-2026, 09:09 AM)omahen Wrote: I think MPJ is a bit of a "fools gold". He has great numbers and great percentage on tough shots. But this also comes with being a number 1 guy on a tanking team. His numbers are basically same as in Denver, the only difference is the number of shots. Teams trading for him will not be trading for a player that will take 20+ shots per game. When you see him as third best player, you are basically looking at his Denver numbers and he "becomes" overpaid for the role. Denver basically paid a pick to reduce their salaries by trading MPJ for a very similar player. I doubt BKN could get 2 FRPs unless they take some really bad salary.
MPJ would fit great on a team like Detroit as a replacement for Harris. Ivey and Harris for him could make a lot of sense, as Detroit could still have their salary cap under reasonable control next season, even if Duren gets close to max money. If I am Detroit, I could see him as a guy that could put them into serious contention discussion, as their biggest need is some secondary creation and shooting. BKN would get a bunch of expiring salary and a couple of months to take a look at Ivey.
Last thing to consider. BKN doesn't own their picks in 2027 and 2028, so tanking is no longer a priority after this season.
That is a good point about the 27 and 28 picks. Nets are focused on this pick. Next years draft appears very weak up top per the reports. We will see about 28.
In that Detroit package, I think they get at least a first added to that as well. They may be pushing for more.