DRAFT: #18 [Green] & #31 [Terry] & trade for #36 [Tyler Bey]

[DanSchwartzgan]

 
Again, I think the cost to move up this year because of the lack of clear stars is as cheap as it will EVER be.

I think this is probably a true statement.  But, teams 1-9 with the exception of GS are really bad.  Nothing on our roster makes any more sense than making a pick.  Most don't really have bad cap situations either.  Try as I might, I just can't see anything outside of Hardaway to an impatient bad team moving the needle (and two of those impatient bad teams have had him before).  In the Devin Harris draft we gave up the reigning sixth man of the year.  We just don't have that right now.  

BTW, Hayes or Haliburton would be fine with me.

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Nothing on our roster fits what they need to contend imho.

I'm not sure about that. If you're looking for teams who might have a strong interest in Maxi, I bet Boston is pretty high on the list.

I agree.  Any Boston deal starts with Maxi.  The issue is finding the other $19mm and getting everyone to opt in if this is to occur prior to the draft.  Boston has $141mm in committed salaries before adding draft picks.  They have too many contracts to take back multiple players and too much money committed to not try.

What we haven't really explored is a S&T after Hayward opts out (that was part of what was written, but has been ignored).  What dollar amount do you take over 3 years if you are Hayward that looks better than $34mm and uncertainty the two years after that?

Is 20/20/20 better than 34/?/?.  How about 25/25/25?  A S&T is easier to match, but takes draft picks out of the picture.  It also means committing to Hayward for 3 years.