(01-19-2022, 11:50 AM)BackToSquareOne Wrote: I don't think I'm ever going to understand the obsession of the majority of posters on this board with dumping KP at almost any cost.
Feel like this is greatly undervaluing a return of Poeltl and White. The are both high quality NBA starters, something this team desperately needs. They also address the biggest issues KP presents which are fit and availability.
I feel like White and Brunson are a little redundant (Brunson is a better creator and White is a much better defender). Given the uncertainty around Brunson, I would be up for trading THJ+Brunson for a quality (possibly overpriced) 3&D player. That still leaves you with Powell/Maxi/Bullock/Green/Frank bench. Depending on the quality of the 3&D player (maybe you throw in a pick) that could be a contender.
EDIT: Actually as I think about it, this might be a situation where Grant makes some sense as the #2 option. Trade Brunson to NY for Kemba and two picks. Send THJ and NY pick for Grant. Now you have a starting lineup of Poeltl/Grant/DFS/Luka/White and all of your picks.