12-07-2021, 09:35 AM
(12-07-2021, 08:37 AM)vfromlmf Wrote: Posted this in another thread but my next move might be to offer Brunson + THJ to Detroit for Jerami Grant
We know Detroit pursued Hardaway heavily in the offseason, reportedly offering him a bigger deal than the one he got in Dallas. Detroit needs quality high volume shooting and that's THJ's super power. Brunson brings veteran leadership and would immediately start.
Grant is an ideal fit for Kidd's defensive system. A Shawn Marion type.
Mavs are giving up two starter quality, heavy minute guys, so they may take a step back in the W/L column but I think a deal like this is the right move long term, and it puts them in a better position to play quality playofff basketball.
Luka -- Burke
Bullock -- Ntilikina
DFS -- Brown
Grant -- Kleber
KP -- WCS/Powell
Love the idea. Would've loved it more had they just made a run at him when he was a free agent the way some of us wanted them to, but better late than never.
The only problem is that Kidd has repeatedly said he doesn't want to start games with Porzingis at Center. I think you're barking up the exact right tree here, myself, but until we see some indication of a change in that philosophy I think it's kind of a waste of good ideas. We should probably be trying to figure which center can be brought in to replace Powell/WCS minutes (not an insignificant amount).
Again, not how I'd approach things - I'd do exactly what you're trying to accomplish.