04-30-2022, 05:19 AM
(04-29-2022, 03:53 PM)omahen Wrote: "if Ainge wants to go big, there is really only one way to do it. He’d have to trade Gobert."
To have a little feeling about what some think Gobert value might be, 5 potential destinations:
1. Charlotte for Hayward, PJ Washington, #13, #15 and additional 2 unprotected FRP
2. Atlanta: Capella, Collins, #16 and Jalen Johnson for Gobert and Gay
3. Toronto: not likely, interesting one Siakam straight up
4. New York: unlikely, but perhaps Fournier, Reddish, Noel, #11 and 2 2023 FRP (own and Dallas)
5. Memphis: Jackson and Gobert would be lethal. Can structure a gazillion possible packages
Gobert is an All-Star, the best defensive player of his era and a screen-setting, rim-running gravity device. He’s also an odd player to build around because he plays 95 percent of the game without the ball. As I outlined at the top, it’s easy to see where the breadcrumbs lead on Gobert trade possibilities, but given his rare skill set, it may ultimately come down to a question that is completely out of Utah’s hands: Are other teams willing to give up a JRue or George type of package to get Gobert.
Hollinger: Is this au revoir? Why trading Rudy Gobert may be the Jazz’s only option, and what deals could work - The Athletic
I tend to agree with Hollinger that the packages for Gobert will be better than we can realistically offer. I think I would still go hard at Gobert, but I just don't think we have the offer. I didn't think about Memphis. Interesting. They can really target a player they want with all their assets.
I still think Myles Turner is probably the most realistic offer. Him being a FA sooner and injury concerns should lower price. I don't think THJ is going to be the player in the trade though. I would speculate maybe Maxi or Dwight, Josh Green and our first. Something like that. The question is if Josh Green is off limits in this type of trade? Indy could have offers from the teams who missed out on Gobert that Dallas may need to make a decision there.