2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[mvossman]

Still need to figure out what the future finishing lineup is supposed to be. If you keep Brunson, Dinwiddie stays as the 6th man, do they finish the game together? Probably means Josh Green is not the future there then? You can't pay Brunson and Dinwiddie ~$20mil each and not have one of them in the closing lineup. This year while Josh Green is still developing, the decision isn't too difficult. This playoffs, Brunson & Dinwiddie will probably be closing, with maybe Bullock if they're protecting a lead or something like that, but what do you do once you feel Josh Green is ready? If you have timeouts you can make defensive substitutions but that option won't always be available. I think if you don't plan on having Josh Green in the closing lineup he should be traded.

Luka/Brunson/Dinwiddie/Dorian/Center or Luka/2nd playmaker/Josh Green/Dorian/Center or you can make a move to get another playmaker at another position like wing or big to keep the 3 playmaker lineup with size. I feel like Josh Green has some 3rd option playmaker potential with his slashing/passing/inside scoring. Some options out there, just not sure exactly what the vision is.

If they keep Brunson, either Din or Brunson will be your 6th man.  Many times a good 6th man is in your closing lineup (see Jet).  I would expect both Brunson and Din to be in the closing lineup next year.  My hope is that they acquire a starting center and the closing lineup is your mentioned Center/DFS/Luka/Din/Brunson.

Green is an 18th pick.  Its a win if he becomes a solid rotational piece.  We are a ways off from determining if can ever become a starter yet.  We are certainly not to the point where we would make roster decisions with the intent of penciling him in as a starter.  If he continues to progress and is pushing for starting/closing minutes the season after next, then its a good problem to have.  At that point you can think about trading an asset.  

Currently, I would argue both Brunson and Green probably provide the most value to us by staying here.  Green wont garner much in a trade yet and unless Brunson price tag is crazy, he is worth more to us than what would likely get in an S&T.